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571ab0c810f8ca14003052ea	How does the Eastern Orthodox Church refer to him?	Father of Orthodoxy	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nNonetheless, within a few years of his death, Gregory of Nazianzus called him the \"Pillar of the Church\". His writings were well regarded by all Church fathers who followed, in both the West and the East, who noted their rich devotion to the Word-become-man, great pastoral concern, an...
571ab0c810f8ca14003052eb	What do the Protestants call him?	Father of the Canon	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nNonetheless, within a few years of his death, Gregory of Nazianzus called him the \"Pillar of the Church\". His writings were well regarded by all Church fathers who followed, in both the West and the East, who noted their rich devotion to the Word-become-man, great pastoral concern, an...
571ab0c810f8ca14003052ec	What is his feast day in Western Christianity?	2 May	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nNonetheless, within a few years of his death, Gregory of Nazianzus called him the \"Pillar of the Church\". His writings were well regarded by all Church fathers who followed, in both the West and the East, who noted their rich devotion to the Word-become-man, great pastoral concern, an...
571ab0c810f8ca14003052ed	What day is he celebrated in the Eastern Orthodox Church?	18 January	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nNonetheless, within a few years of his death, Gregory of Nazianzus called him the \"Pillar of the Church\". His writings were well regarded by all Church fathers who followed, in both the West and the East, who noted their rich devotion to the Word-become-man, great pastoral concern, an...
571adcf932177014007e9f56	What was Alexandria known for?	important trade center	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAlexandria was the most important trade center in the whole empire during Athanasius's boyhood. Intellectually, morally, and politically—it epitomized the ethnically diverse Graeco-Roman world, even more than Rome or Constantinople, Antioch or Marseilles. Its famous catechetical school,...
571adcf932177014007e9f57	Was the famous school in Alexandria religious only?	secular character	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAlexandria was the most important trade center in the whole empire during Athanasius's boyhood. Intellectually, morally, and politically—it epitomized the ethnically diverse Graeco-Roman world, even more than Rome or Constantinople, Antioch or Marseilles. Its famous catechetical school,...
571adcf932177014007e9f58	Did only Christians attend the school?	influential pagans	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAlexandria was the most important trade center in the whole empire during Athanasius's boyhood. Intellectually, morally, and politically—it epitomized the ethnically diverse Graeco-Roman world, even more than Rome or Constantinople, Antioch or Marseilles. Its famous catechetical school,...
571adcf932177014007e9f59	Was Alexandria welcoming to other cultures?	ethnically diverse	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAlexandria was the most important trade center in the whole empire during Athanasius's boyhood. Intellectually, morally, and politically—it epitomized the ethnically diverse Graeco-Roman world, even more than Rome or Constantinople, Antioch or Marseilles. Its famous catechetical school,...
571addd732177014007e9f5e	What famous event happened in 303?	Maximian persecution	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nHowever Cornelius Clifford places his birth no earlier than 296 and no later than 298, based on the fact that Athanasius indicates no first hand recollection of the Maximian persecution of 303, which he suggests Athanasius would have remembered if he had been ten years old at the time. ...
571addd732177014007e9f5f	What writing mentions the Arian accusation that Athanasius was under aged?	the Festal Epistles	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nHowever Cornelius Clifford places his birth no earlier than 296 and no later than 298, based on the fact that Athanasius indicates no first hand recollection of the Maximian persecution of 303, which he suggests Athanasius would have remembered if he had been ten years old at the time. ...
571addd732177014007e9f60	At what age was a man eligible to be ordained at Patriarch of Alexandria?	canonical age (30)	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nHowever Cornelius Clifford places his birth no earlier than 296 and no later than 298, based on the fact that Athanasius indicates no first hand recollection of the Maximian persecution of 303, which he suggests Athanasius would have remembered if he had been ten years old at the time. ...
571adf0732177014007e9f6e	Did the followers of Meletius obey the guidelines of Nicaea?	failed to abide	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAthanasius's first problem lay with Meletius of Lycopolis and his followers, who had failed to abide by the First Council of Nicaea. That council also anathematized Arius. Accused of mistreating Arians and Meletians, Athanasius answered those charges at a gathering of bishops in Tyre, t...
571adf0732177014007e9f6f	What was Athanasius accused of planning against the Arians?	cut off essential Egyptian grain	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAthanasius's first problem lay with Meletius of Lycopolis and his followers, who had failed to abide by the First Council of Nicaea. That council also anathematized Arius. Accused of mistreating Arians and Meletians, Athanasius answered those charges at a gathering of bishops in Tyre, t...
571adf0732177014007e9f70	What was the verdict of the accusation?	was found guilty	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAthanasius's first problem lay with Meletius of Lycopolis and his followers, who had failed to abide by the First Council of Nicaea. That council also anathematized Arius. Accused of mistreating Arians and Meletians, Athanasius answered those charges at a gathering of bishops in Tyre, t...
571adf0732177014007e9f71	What was his punishment?	anathematized	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAthanasius's first problem lay with Meletius of Lycopolis and his followers, who had failed to abide by the First Council of Nicaea. That council also anathematized Arius. Accused of mistreating Arians and Meletians, Athanasius answered those charges at a gathering of bishops in Tyre, t...
571adf0732177014007e9f72	Who was he accused of harming?	Arians and Meletians	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAthanasius's first problem lay with Meletius of Lycopolis and his followers, who had failed to abide by the First Council of Nicaea. That council also anathematized Arius. Accused of mistreating Arians and Meletians, Athanasius answered those charges at a gathering of bishops in Tyre, t...
571adfb39499d21900609b6f	Did Athanasius speak Greek?	knew Greek	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAthanasius knew Greek and admitted not knowing Hebrew [see, e.g., the 39th Festal Letter of St. Athan.]. The Old Testament passages he quotes frequently come from the Septuagint Greek translation. Only rarely did he use other Greek versions (to Aquila once in the Ecthesis, to other vers...
571adfb39499d21900609b70	Did he understand Hebrew?	not knowing Hebrew	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAthanasius knew Greek and admitted not knowing Hebrew [see, e.g., the 39th Festal Letter of St. Athan.]. The Old Testament passages he quotes frequently come from the Septuagint Greek translation. Only rarely did he use other Greek versions (to Aquila once in the Ecthesis, to other vers...
571adfb39499d21900609b71	Did he know all of the Old Testament?	limited to the Septuagint	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAthanasius knew Greek and admitted not knowing Hebrew [see, e.g., the 39th Festal Letter of St. Athan.]. The Old Testament passages he quotes frequently come from the Septuagint Greek translation. Only rarely did he use other Greek versions (to Aquila once in the Ecthesis, to other vers...
571adfb39499d21900609b72	What did students learn in the school in Alexandria?	Scriptural study and of Greek	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAthanasius knew Greek and admitted not knowing Hebrew [see, e.g., the 39th Festal Letter of St. Athan.]. The Old Testament passages he quotes frequently come from the Septuagint Greek translation. Only rarely did he use other Greek versions (to Aquila once in the Ecthesis, to other vers...
571adfb39499d21900609b73	What translation of the Old Testament did he study?	Septuagint Greek	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAthanasius knew Greek and admitted not knowing Hebrew [see, e.g., the 39th Festal Letter of St. Athan.]. The Old Testament passages he quotes frequently come from the Septuagint Greek translation. Only rarely did he use other Greek versions (to Aquila once in the Ecthesis, to other vers...
571ae05d9499d21900609b83	Who did he have to thank for his ability to come back to Alexandria in 345?	Constans	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAfter the death of the replacement bishop Gregory in 345, Constans used his influence to allow Athanasius to return to Alexandria in October 345, amidst the enthusiastic demonstrations of the populace. This began a \"golden decade\" of peace and prosperity, during which time Athanasius ...
571ae05d9499d21900609b84	Were the people glad to have him home?	enthusiastic demonstrations	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAfter the death of the replacement bishop Gregory in 345, Constans used his influence to allow Athanasius to return to Alexandria in October 345, amidst the enthusiastic demonstrations of the populace. This began a \"golden decade\" of peace and prosperity, during which time Athanasius ...
571ae05d9499d21900609b85	In what writing did he recount his time in exiles?	Apology Against the Arians	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAfter the death of the replacement bishop Gregory in 345, Constans used his influence to allow Athanasius to return to Alexandria in October 345, amidst the enthusiastic demonstrations of the populace. This began a \"golden decade\" of peace and prosperity, during which time Athanasius ...
571ae05d9499d21900609b86	What happened when Constans died?	civil war	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAfter the death of the replacement bishop Gregory in 345, Constans used his influence to allow Athanasius to return to Alexandria in October 345, amidst the enthusiastic demonstrations of the populace. This began a \"golden decade\" of peace and prosperity, during which time Athanasius ...
571ae05d9499d21900609b87	Did the new emperor agree or disagree with the Arians?	pro-Arian	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAfter the death of the replacement bishop Gregory in 345, Constans used his influence to allow Athanasius to return to Alexandria in October 345, amidst the enthusiastic demonstrations of the populace. This began a \"golden decade\" of peace and prosperity, during which time Athanasius ...
571ae11032177014007e9f78	What did Athanasius do to avoid speaking to Alexander on his deathbed?	fled	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nFrances A. M. Forbes writes that when the Patriarch Alexander was on his death-bed he called Athanasius, who fled fearing he would be constrained to be made Bishop. \"When the Bishops of the Church assembled to elect their new Patriarch, the whole Catholic population surrounded the chur...
571ae11032177014007e9f79	Who did the Alexandrian people want to be their Bishop?	Give us Athanasius	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nFrances A. M. Forbes writes that when the Patriarch Alexander was on his death-bed he called Athanasius, who fled fearing he would be constrained to be made Bishop. \"When the Bishops of the Church assembled to elect their new Patriarch, the whole Catholic population surrounded the chur...
571ae11032177014007e9f7a	Did the Bishops have someone else in mind?	Bishops had nothing better	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nFrances A. M. Forbes writes that when the Patriarch Alexander was on his death-bed he called Athanasius, who fled fearing he would be constrained to be made Bishop. \"When the Bishops of the Church assembled to elect their new Patriarch, the whole Catholic population surrounded the chur...
571ae11032177014007e9f7b	Who did Alexander ask for when he was dieing?	called Athanasius	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nFrances A. M. Forbes writes that when the Patriarch Alexander was on his death-bed he called Athanasius, who fled fearing he would be constrained to be made Bishop. \"When the Bishops of the Church assembled to elect their new Patriarch, the whole Catholic population surrounded the chur...
571ae22232177014007e9f8a	How much warning was Liberius given before his exile?	three days	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nConstantius, ordered Liberius into exile in 356 giving him, then, three days to comply. He was ordered into banishment to Beroea, in Thrace; Beroea (Thrace). He sent expensive presents, too, if he were to accept the Arian position but were refused. He sent him, indeed, five hundred piec...
571ae22232177014007e9f8b	Where did Liberius go?	Beroea	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nConstantius, ordered Liberius into exile in 356 giving him, then, three days to comply. He was ordered into banishment to Beroea, in Thrace; Beroea (Thrace). He sent expensive presents, too, if he were to accept the Arian position but were refused. He sent him, indeed, five hundred piec...
571ae22232177014007e9f8c	Did bribery work in convincing Liberius to believe the Arians?	were refused	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nConstantius, ordered Liberius into exile in 356 giving him, then, three days to comply. He was ordered into banishment to Beroea, in Thrace; Beroea (Thrace). He sent expensive presents, too, if he were to accept the Arian position but were refused. He sent him, indeed, five hundred piec...
571ae22232177014007e9f8d	Who tried to bribe Liberius?	Constantius	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nConstantius, ordered Liberius into exile in 356 giving him, then, three days to comply. He was ordered into banishment to Beroea, in Thrace; Beroea (Thrace). He sent expensive presents, too, if he were to accept the Arian position but were refused. He sent him, indeed, five hundred piec...
571ae22232177014007e9f8e	What did Liberius have to promise to do in order to return?	comply with the bishops	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nConstantius, ordered Liberius into exile in 356 giving him, then, three days to comply. He was ordered into banishment to Beroea, in Thrace; Beroea (Thrace). He sent expensive presents, too, if he were to accept the Arian position but were refused. He sent him, indeed, five hundred piec...
571ae2ea32177014007e9f9e	At what point could Athanasius return to Alexandria?	When Emperor Constantine I died	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nWhen Emperor Constantine I died, Athanasius was allowed to return to his See of Alexandria. Shortly thereafter, however, Constantine's son, the new Roman Emperor Constantius II, renewed the order for Athanasius's banishment in 338. Athanasius went to Rome, where he was under the protect...
571ae2ea32177014007e9f9f	Who provided for his protection while he was in Rome?	Constans	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nWhen Emperor Constantine I died, Athanasius was allowed to return to his See of Alexandria. Shortly thereafter, however, Constantine's son, the new Roman Emperor Constantius II, renewed the order for Athanasius's banishment in 338. Athanasius went to Rome, where he was under the protect...
571ae2ea32177014007e9fa0	Who became Patriarch in Alexandria while Athanasius was away?	Gregory of Cappadocia	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nWhen Emperor Constantine I died, Athanasius was allowed to return to his See of Alexandria. Shortly thereafter, however, Constantine's son, the new Roman Emperor Constantius II, renewed the order for Athanasius's banishment in 338. Athanasius went to Rome, where he was under the protect...
571ae2ea32177014007e9fa1	How did the people of Alexandria know when to celebrate Easter?	Festal Letters	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nWhen Emperor Constantine I died, Athanasius was allowed to return to his See of Alexandria. Shortly thereafter, however, Constantine's son, the new Roman Emperor Constantius II, renewed the order for Athanasius's banishment in 338. Athanasius went to Rome, where he was under the protect...
571ae2ea32177014007e9fa2	Who declared Athanasius to be exiled again?	Constantius II	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nWhen Emperor Constantine I died, Athanasius was allowed to return to his See of Alexandria. Shortly thereafter, however, Constantine's son, the new Roman Emperor Constantius II, renewed the order for Athanasius's banishment in 338. Athanasius went to Rome, where he was under the protect...
571ae3ba32177014007e9fa8	Why did the Bishops condemn Athanasius?	threats of the Emperor	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nT. Gilmartin, (Professor of History, Maynooth, 1890), writes in Church History, Vol. 1, Ch XVII: By Constantius's order, the sole ruler of The Roman Empire at the death of his brother Constans, the Council of Arles in 353, was held, which was presided over by Vincent, Bishop of Capua, i...
571ae3ba32177014007e9fa9	Did the Pope agree with this order?	Pope refused to accept	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nT. Gilmartin, (Professor of History, Maynooth, 1890), writes in Church History, Vol. 1, Ch XVII: By Constantius's order, the sole ruler of The Roman Empire at the death of his brother Constans, the Council of Arles in 353, was held, which was presided over by Vincent, Bishop of Capua, i...
571ae3ba32177014007e9faa	Did the Emperor agree to a new trial for Athanasius?	Constantius consented	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nT. Gilmartin, (Professor of History, Maynooth, 1890), writes in Church History, Vol. 1, Ch XVII: By Constantius's order, the sole ruler of The Roman Empire at the death of his brother Constans, the Council of Arles in 353, was held, which was presided over by Vincent, Bishop of Capua, i...
571ae3ba32177014007e9fab	What oath did the Bishops have to take at the trial?	Arian formula of faith	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nT. Gilmartin, (Professor of History, Maynooth, 1890), writes in Church History, Vol. 1, Ch XVII: By Constantius's order, the sole ruler of The Roman Empire at the death of his brother Constans, the Council of Arles in 353, was held, which was presided over by Vincent, Bishop of Capua, i...
571ae3ba32177014007e9fac	What happened to the Bishops who did not take the oath?	sent into exile	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nT. Gilmartin, (Professor of History, Maynooth, 1890), writes in Church History, Vol. 1, Ch XVII: By Constantius's order, the sole ruler of The Roman Empire at the death of his brother Constans, the Council of Arles in 353, was held, which was presided over by Vincent, Bishop of Capua, i...
571ae53e9499d21900609b97	What happened to Bishop George?	murder	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nIn 361, after the death of Emperor Constantius, shortly followed by the murder of the very unpopular Bishop George, Athanasius returned to his patriarchate. The following year he convened a council at Alexandria, and presided over it with Eusebius of Vercelli. Athanasius appealed for un...
571ae53e9499d21900609b98	What happened to Bishop leaders who did not agree with the doctrine?	severe penance	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nIn 361, after the death of Emperor Constantius, shortly followed by the murder of the very unpopular Bishop George, Athanasius returned to his patriarchate. The following year he convened a council at Alexandria, and presided over it with Eusebius of Vercelli. Athanasius appealed for un...
571ae53e9499d21900609b99	When did Athanasius return to his position as Patriarch?	after the death of Emperor Constantius	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nIn 361, after the death of Emperor Constantius, shortly followed by the murder of the very unpopular Bishop George, Athanasius returned to his patriarchate. The following year he convened a council at Alexandria, and presided over it with Eusebius of Vercelli. Athanasius appealed for un...
571ae53e9499d21900609b9a	Who joined him when he formed a council to encourage unity among Christians?	Eusebius of Vercelli	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nIn 361, after the death of Emperor Constantius, shortly followed by the murder of the very unpopular Bishop George, Athanasius returned to his patriarchate. The following year he convened a council at Alexandria, and presided over it with Eusebius of Vercelli. Athanasius appealed for un...
571ae5e132177014007e9fb2	What Christian beliefs did Emperor Valens adhere to?	Arian	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nTwo years later, the Emperor Valens, who favored the Arian position, in his turn exiled Athanasius. This time however, Athanasius simply left for the outskirts of Alexandria, where he stayed for only a few months before the local authorities convinced Valens to retract his order of exil...
571ae5e132177014007e9fb3	Where did Athanasius during his latest exile?	outskirts of Alexandria	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nTwo years later, the Emperor Valens, who favored the Arian position, in his turn exiled Athanasius. This time however, Athanasius simply left for the outskirts of Alexandria, where he stayed for only a few months before the local authorities convinced Valens to retract his order of exil...
571ae5e132177014007e9fb4	For how long was he exiled this time?	few months	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nTwo years later, the Emperor Valens, who favored the Arian position, in his turn exiled Athanasius. This time however, Athanasius simply left for the outskirts of Alexandria, where he stayed for only a few months before the local authorities convinced Valens to retract his order of exil...
571ae5e132177014007e9fb5	Where did he hide during this time?	his father's tomb	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nTwo years later, the Emperor Valens, who favored the Arian position, in his turn exiled Athanasius. This time however, Athanasius simply left for the outskirts of Alexandria, where he stayed for only a few months before the local authorities convinced Valens to retract his order of exil...
571ae5e132177014007e9fb6	Who convinced Valens to let him return to Alexandria?	local authorities	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nTwo years later, the Emperor Valens, who favored the Arian position, in his turn exiled Athanasius. This time however, Athanasius simply left for the outskirts of Alexandria, where he stayed for only a few months before the local authorities convinced Valens to retract his order of exil...
571ae6b632177014007e9fbc	Who standardized the books of the New Testament?	Athanasius	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAthanasius is the first person to identify the same 27 books of the New Testament that are in use today. Up until then, various similar lists of works to be read in churches were in use. Athanasius compiled the list to resolve questions about such texts as The Epistle of Barnabas. Athan...
571ae6b632177014007e9fbd	What books were used before his decision to standardize?	various	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAthanasius is the first person to identify the same 27 books of the New Testament that are in use today. Up until then, various similar lists of works to be read in churches were in use. Athanasius compiled the list to resolve questions about such texts as The Epistle of Barnabas. Athan...
571ae6b632177014007e9fbe	How many books are listed that should be included but were not?	7 books	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAthanasius is the first person to identify the same 27 books of the New Testament that are in use today. Up until then, various similar lists of works to be read in churches were in use. Athanasius compiled the list to resolve questions about such texts as The Epistle of Barnabas. Athan...
571ae6b632177014007e9fbf	How many books are in the New Testament?	27 books	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAthanasius is the first person to identify the same 27 books of the New Testament that are in use today. Up until then, various similar lists of works to be read in churches were in use. Athanasius compiled the list to resolve questions about such texts as The Epistle of Barnabas. Athan...
571ae6b632177014007e9fc0	Have those books changed over time?	in use today	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAthanasius is the first person to identify the same 27 books of the New Testament that are in use today. Up until then, various similar lists of works to be read in churches were in use. Athanasius compiled the list to resolve questions about such texts as The Epistle of Barnabas. Athan...
571ae80b9499d21900609b9f	Did Athanasius feel that it was important to believe that Jesus was the Son of God?	not optional but necessary	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nPerhaps, his most notable letter was his Festal Letter, written to his Church in Alexandria when he was in exile, as he could not be in their presence. This letter shows clearly his stand that accepting Jesus is the Divine Son of God is not optional but necessary; \"I know moreover that...
571ae80b9499d21900609ba0	Did his place more value on his Faith or where he was living?	the true Faith	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nPerhaps, his most notable letter was his Festal Letter, written to his Church in Alexandria when he was in exile, as he could not be in their presence. This letter shows clearly his stand that accepting Jesus is the Divine Son of God is not optional but necessary; \"I know moreover that...
571ae80b9499d21900609ba1	Did he think that the people that had exiled him were true believers?	outside of the true Faith	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nPerhaps, his most notable letter was his Festal Letter, written to his Church in Alexandria when he was in exile, as he could not be in their presence. This letter shows clearly his stand that accepting Jesus is the Divine Son of God is not optional but necessary; \"I know moreover that...
571ae80b9499d21900609ba2	Where did Athanasius think Faith resides?	within you	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nPerhaps, his most notable letter was his Festal Letter, written to his Church in Alexandria when he was in exile, as he could not be in their presence. This letter shows clearly his stand that accepting Jesus is the Divine Son of God is not optional but necessary; \"I know moreover that...
571ae80b9499d21900609ba3	Who was the Festal Letter written for?	his Church in Alexandria	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nPerhaps, his most notable letter was his Festal Letter, written to his Church in Alexandria when he was in exile, as he could not be in their presence. This letter shows clearly his stand that accepting Jesus is the Divine Son of God is not optional but necessary; \"I know moreover that...
571ae8d732177014007e9fd0	How did the people know that Alexander had chosen Athanasius as his successor?	thrice repeating his name	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAlban Butler, writes on the subject: \"Five months after this great Council, Nicae, St Alexander lying on his death-bed, recommended to his clergy and people the choice of Athanasius for his successor, thrice repeating his name. In consequence of his recommendation, the bishops of all E...
571ae8d732177014007e9fd1	How old was Athanasius when he was chosen as Patriarch?	thirty years	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAlban Butler, writes on the subject: \"Five months after this great Council, Nicae, St Alexander lying on his death-bed, recommended to his clergy and people the choice of Athanasius for his successor, thrice repeating his name. In consequence of his recommendation, the bishops of all E...
571ae8d732177014007e9fd2	Who came to Alexandria to confirm the choice?	bishops of all Egypt	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAlban Butler, writes on the subject: \"Five months after this great Council, Nicae, St Alexander lying on his death-bed, recommended to his clergy and people the choice of Athanasius for his successor, thrice repeating his name. In consequence of his recommendation, the bishops of all E...
571ae8d732177014007e9fd3	Did all the people want him as Patriarch?	unanimous in their choice	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAlban Butler, writes on the subject: \"Five months after this great Council, Nicae, St Alexander lying on his death-bed, recommended to his clergy and people the choice of Athanasius for his successor, thrice repeating his name. In consequence of his recommendation, the bishops of all E...
571ae8d732177014007e9fd4	How long after the Council of Nicae did Alexander die?	Five months	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nAlban Butler, writes on the subject: \"Five months after this great Council, Nicae, St Alexander lying on his death-bed, recommended to his clergy and people the choice of Athanasius for his successor, thrice repeating his name. In consequence of his recommendation, the bishops of all E...
571ae9d332177014007e9fe4	Which of the Gospels most agrees with Athanasius?	Gospel of John	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nThe Gospel of John and particularly the first chapter demonstrates the Divinity of Jesus. This Gospel in itself is the greatest support of Athanasius's stand. The Gospel of John's first chapter began to be said at the end of Mass, we believe as a result of Athanasius, and his life's sta...
571ae9d332177014007e9fe5	What does this Gospel show that Athanasius also believed?	the Divinity of Jesus	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nThe Gospel of John and particularly the first chapter demonstrates the Divinity of Jesus. This Gospel in itself is the greatest support of Athanasius's stand. The Gospel of John's first chapter began to be said at the end of Mass, we believe as a result of Athanasius, and his life's sta...
571ae9d332177014007e9fe6	Why is the Gospel of John said at the end of Catholic Mass?	a result of Athanasius	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nThe Gospel of John and particularly the first chapter demonstrates the Divinity of Jesus. This Gospel in itself is the greatest support of Athanasius's stand. The Gospel of John's first chapter began to be said at the end of Mass, we believe as a result of Athanasius, and his life's sta...
571ae9d332177014007e9fe7	Where was this Gospel said?	at the altar	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nThe Gospel of John and particularly the first chapter demonstrates the Divinity of Jesus. This Gospel in itself is the greatest support of Athanasius's stand. The Gospel of John's first chapter began to be said at the end of Mass, we believe as a result of Athanasius, and his life's sta...
571ae9d332177014007e9fe8	When are different Gospels said?	certain Feast days	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nThe Gospel of John and particularly the first chapter demonstrates the Divinity of Jesus. This Gospel in itself is the greatest support of Athanasius's stand. The Gospel of John's first chapter began to be said at the end of Mass, we believe as a result of Athanasius, and his life's sta...
571aeaf69499d21900609ba9	Did all Arians believe the same things?	different theological views	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nScholars now believe that the Arian Party was not monolithic, but held drastically different theological views that spanned the early Christian theological spectrum. They supported the tenets of Origenist thought and theology, but had little else in common. Moreover, many labelled \"Ari...
571aeaf69499d21900609baa	Were Arians also Origenists?	supported the tenets	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nScholars now believe that the Arian Party was not monolithic, but held drastically different theological views that spanned the early Christian theological spectrum. They supported the tenets of Origenist thought and theology, but had little else in common. Moreover, many labelled \"Ari...
571aeaf69499d21900609bab	Did the bishops consider themselves Arians?	bishops disagreed	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nScholars now believe that the Arian Party was not monolithic, but held drastically different theological views that spanned the early Christian theological spectrum. They supported the tenets of Origenist thought and theology, but had little else in common. Moreover, many labelled \"Ari...
571aeaf69499d21900609bac	What did the Council of Nicaea decide about Arianism?	a real theological ideology	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nScholars now believe that the Arian Party was not monolithic, but held drastically different theological views that spanned the early Christian theological spectrum. They supported the tenets of Origenist thought and theology, but had little else in common. Moreover, many labelled \"Ari...
571aeaf69499d21900609bad	Did Arians have one set of beliefs?	not monolithic	[ "Athanasius_of_Alexandria\n\nScholars now believe that the Arian Party was not monolithic, but held drastically different theological views that spanned the early Christian theological spectrum. They supported the tenets of Origenist thought and theology, but had little else in common. Moreover, many labelled \"Ari...
5719c35b10f8ca1400304e51	To what golden event was Seattle the portal?	Klondike Gold Rush	[ "Seattle\n\nLogging was Seattle's first major industry, but by the late 19th century the city had become a commercial and shipbuilding center as a gateway to Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush. By 1910, Seattle was one of the 25 largest cities in the country. However, the Great Depression severely damaged the cit...
5719c35b10f8ca1400304e52	In what area was the Klondike Gold Rush located?	Alaska	[ "Seattle\n\nLogging was Seattle's first major industry, but by the late 19th century the city had become a commercial and shipbuilding center as a gateway to Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush. By 1910, Seattle was one of the 25 largest cities in the country. However, the Great Depression severely damaged the cit...
5719c35b10f8ca1400304e53	What was Seattle's first primary money maker?	Logging	[ "Seattle\n\nLogging was Seattle's first major industry, but by the late 19th century the city had become a commercial and shipbuilding center as a gateway to Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush. By 1910, Seattle was one of the 25 largest cities in the country. However, the Great Depression severely damaged the cit...
5719c35b10f8ca1400304e54	What was the airplane company that helped Seattle return to economic stability?	Boeing	[ "Seattle\n\nLogging was Seattle's first major industry, but by the late 19th century the city had become a commercial and shipbuilding center as a gateway to Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush. By 1910, Seattle was one of the 25 largest cities in the country. However, the Great Depression severely damaged the cit...
5719c35b10f8ca1400304e55	Which large technology giant established its home base in Seattle?	Microsoft	[ "Seattle\n\nLogging was Seattle's first major industry, but by the late 19th century the city had become a commercial and shipbuilding center as a gateway to Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush. By 1910, Seattle was one of the 25 largest cities in the country. However, the Great Depression severely damaged the cit...
5719c4c310f8ca1400304e5b	Of which Washington county is Seattle the center?	King County	[ "Seattle\n\nSeattle (i/siˈætəl/) is a West Coast seaport city and the seat of King County. With an estimated 662,400 residents as of 2015[update], Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. In July 2013 it was the fastest-growing major city in the ...
5719c4c310f8ca1400304e5c	By 2015 what was Seattle's population?	662,400	[ "Seattle\n\nSeattle (i/siˈætəl/) is a West Coast seaport city and the seat of King County. With an estimated 662,400 residents as of 2015[update], Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. In July 2013 it was the fastest-growing major city in the ...
5719c4c310f8ca1400304e5d	By what time was Seattle the most rapidly growing city in the US?	July 2013	[ "Seattle\n\nSeattle (i/siˈætəl/) is a West Coast seaport city and the seat of King County. With an estimated 662,400 residents as of 2015[update], Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. In July 2013 it was the fastest-growing major city in the ...
5719c4c310f8ca1400304e5e	How far away is the Canadian border from Seattle?	100 miles	[ "Seattle\n\nSeattle (i/siˈætəl/) is a West Coast seaport city and the seat of King County. With an estimated 662,400 residents as of 2015[update], Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. In July 2013 it was the fastest-growing major city in the ...
5719c4c310f8ca1400304e5f	What is Seattle's ranking in North America in terms of container processing?	third largest	[ "Seattle\n\nSeattle (i/siˈætəl/) is a West Coast seaport city and the seat of King County. With an estimated 662,400 residents as of 2015[update], Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. In July 2013 it was the fastest-growing major city in the ...
5719c6a94faf5e1900b8a7ea	What group of settlers established a site at Pioneer Square?	Denny Party	[ "Seattle\n\nAfter a difficult winter, most of the Denny Party relocated across Elliott Bay and claimed land a second time at the site of present-day Pioneer Square. Charles Terry and John Low remained at the original landing location and reestablished their old land claim and called it \"New York\", but renamed \"N...
5719c6a94faf5e1900b8a7eb	by what name did Charles Terry and John Low first name their settlement?	New York	[ "Seattle\n\nAfter a difficult winter, most of the Denny Party relocated across Elliott Bay and claimed land a second time at the site of present-day Pioneer Square. Charles Terry and John Low remained at the original landing location and reestablished their old land claim and called it \"New York\", but renamed \"N...
5719c6a94faf5e1900b8a7ec	What was the Chinook enhanced name of Terry and Low's settlement?	New York Alki	[ "Seattle\n\nAfter a difficult winter, most of the Denny Party relocated across Elliott Bay and claimed land a second time at the site of present-day Pioneer Square. Charles Terry and John Low remained at the original landing location and reestablished their old land claim and called it \"New York\", but renamed \"N...
5719c6a94faf5e1900b8a7ed	What site was eventually abandoned when the settlers moved back in with Denny?	New York Alki	[ "Seattle\n\nAfter a difficult winter, most of the Denny Party relocated across Elliott Bay and claimed land a second time at the site of present-day Pioneer Square. Charles Terry and John Low remained at the original landing location and reestablished their old land claim and called it \"New York\", but renamed \"N...
5719c6a94faf5e1900b8a7ee	When was New York Alki established?	April 1853	[ "Seattle\n\nAfter a difficult winter, most of the Denny Party relocated across Elliott Bay and claimed land a second time at the site of present-day Pioneer Square. Charles Terry and John Low remained at the original landing location and reestablished their old land claim and called it \"New York\", but renamed \"N...
5719c87910f8ca1400304e65	At what date did the name Seattle first appear on official papers?	May 23, 1853	[ "Seattle\n\nThe name \"Seattle\" appears on official Washington Territory papers dated May 23, 1853, when the first plats for the village were filed. In 1855, nominal land settlements were established. On January 14, 1865, the Legislature of Territorial Washington incorporated the Town of Seattle with a board of tr...
5719c87910f8ca1400304e66	When were the first land allocations made in Seattle?	May 23, 1853	[ "Seattle\n\nThe name \"Seattle\" appears on official Washington Territory papers dated May 23, 1853, when the first plats for the village were filed. In 1855, nominal land settlements were established. On January 14, 1865, the Legislature of Territorial Washington incorporated the Town of Seattle with a board of tr...
5719c87910f8ca1400304e67	At what date was Seattle incorporated as a town?	January 14, 1865	[ "Seattle\n\nThe name \"Seattle\" appears on official Washington Territory papers dated May 23, 1853, when the first plats for the village were filed. In 1855, nominal land settlements were established. On January 14, 1865, the Legislature of Territorial Washington incorporated the Town of Seattle with a board of tr...
5719c87910f8ca1400304e68	What type of governing body did Seattle have in 1869?	Mayor-council	[ "Seattle\n\nThe name \"Seattle\" appears on official Washington Territory papers dated May 23, 1853, when the first plats for the village were filed. In 1855, nominal land settlements were established. On January 14, 1865, the Legislature of Territorial Washington incorporated the Town of Seattle with a board of tr...
5719c87910f8ca1400304e69	What famous Indian appears on the seal of Seattle?	Chief Sealth	[ "Seattle\n\nThe name \"Seattle\" appears on official Washington Territory papers dated May 23, 1853, when the first plats for the village were filed. In 1855, nominal land settlements were established. On January 14, 1865, the Legislature of Territorial Washington incorporated the Town of Seattle with a board of tr...
5719ca564faf5e1900b8a7f4	What was the industry source that produced Seattle's first financial vigor?	lumber	[ "Seattle\n\nThe first such boom, covering the early years of the city, rode on the lumber industry. (During this period the road now known as Yesler Way won the nickname \"Skid Road\", supposedly after the timber skidding down the hill to Henry Yesler's sawmill. The later dereliction of the area may be a possible o...

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