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5727b63dff5b5019007d9333 | From the beginning of the 21st century, how does the population growth in urban areas compare to the countryside? | higher | [
"Switzerland\n\nBetween two thirds and three quarters of the population live in urban areas. Switzerland has gone from a largely rural country to an urban one in just 70 years. Since 1935 urban development has claimed as much of the Swiss landscape as it did during the previous 2,000 years. This urban sprawl does n... |
5727b63dff5b5019007d9334 | How many years did it take Switzerland to go from a largely urban country to a rural one? | 70 | [
"Switzerland\n\nBetween two thirds and three quarters of the population live in urban areas. Switzerland has gone from a largely rural country to an urban one in just 70 years. Since 1935 urban development has claimed as much of the Swiss landscape as it did during the previous 2,000 years. This urban sprawl does n... |
5727b6f93acd2414000dea63 | What is the population density of the plateau? | 450 people per km2 | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland has a dense network of cities, where large, medium and small cities are complementary. The plateau is very densely populated with about 450 people per km2 and the landscape continually shows signs of human presence. The weight of the largest metropolitan areas, which are Zürich, Geneva–L... |
5727b6f93acd2414000dea64 | Which 2 centers are recognized for their particularly great quality of life? | Zürich and Geneva | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland has a dense network of cities, where large, medium and small cities are complementary. The plateau is very densely populated with about 450 people per km2 and the landscape continually shows signs of human presence. The weight of the largest metropolitan areas, which are Zürich, Geneva–L... |
5727b6f93acd2414000dea65 | What does the weight of the largest metropolitan areas tend to do? | increase | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland has a dense network of cities, where large, medium and small cities are complementary. The plateau is very densely populated with about 450 people per km2 and the landscape continually shows signs of human presence. The weight of the largest metropolitan areas, which are Zürich, Geneva–L... |
5727b7c74b864d1900163b48 | What is the predominant religion of Switzerland? | Christianity | [
"Switzerland\n\nChristianity is the predominant religion of Switzerland (about 71% of resident population and 75% of Swiss citizens), divided between the Catholic Church (38.21% of the population), the Swiss Reformed Church (26.93%), further Protestant churches (2.89%) and other Christian denominations (2.79%). The... |
5727b7c74b864d1900163b49 | What religion has immigration brought by 4.95%? | Islam | [
"Switzerland\n\nChristianity is the predominant religion of Switzerland (about 71% of resident population and 75% of Swiss citizens), divided between the Catholic Church (38.21% of the population), the Swiss Reformed Church (26.93%), further Protestant churches (2.89%) and other Christian denominations (2.79%). The... |
5727b7c74b864d1900163b4a | What religion has immigration brought by 2%? | Eastern Orthodoxy | [
"Switzerland\n\nChristianity is the predominant religion of Switzerland (about 71% of resident population and 75% of Swiss citizens), divided between the Catholic Church (38.21% of the population), the Swiss Reformed Church (26.93%), further Protestant churches (2.89%) and other Christian denominations (2.79%). The... |
5727b7c74b864d1900163b4b | According to a 2015 Gallup Poll, what percentage of Swiss people are convinced atheists? | 12% | [
"Switzerland\n\nChristianity is the predominant religion of Switzerland (about 71% of resident population and 75% of Swiss citizens), divided between the Catholic Church (38.21% of the population), the Swiss Reformed Church (26.93%), further Protestant churches (2.89%) and other Christian denominations (2.79%). The... |
5727b7c74b864d1900163b4c | What percentage of the Christian population is Catholic? | 38.21% | [
"Switzerland\n\nChristianity is the predominant religion of Switzerland (about 71% of resident population and 75% of Swiss citizens), divided between the Catholic Church (38.21% of the population), the Swiss Reformed Church (26.93%), further Protestant churches (2.89%) and other Christian denominations (2.79%). The... |
5727b873ff5b5019007d9362 | What percentage of Swiss people claimed no church affiliation in 2012? | 21.4% | [
"Switzerland\n\nAs of the 2000 census other Christian minority communities include Neo-Pietism (0.44%), Pentecostalism (0.28%, mostly incorporated in the Schweizer Pfingstmission), Methodism (0.13%), the New Apostolic Church (0.45%), Jehovah's Witnesses (0.28%), other Protestant denominations (0.20%), the Old Catho... |
5727b873ff5b5019007d9363 | According to the census of 2000, what percentage of Swiss are pentecostal? | 0.28% | [
"Switzerland\n\nAs of the 2000 census other Christian minority communities include Neo-Pietism (0.44%), Pentecostalism (0.28%, mostly incorporated in the Schweizer Pfingstmission), Methodism (0.13%), the New Apostolic Church (0.45%), Jehovah's Witnesses (0.28%), other Protestant denominations (0.20%), the Old Catho... |
5727b873ff5b5019007d9364 | According to the census of 2000, what percentage of Swiss are Jehova's Witnesses? | 0.28% | [
"Switzerland\n\nAs of the 2000 census other Christian minority communities include Neo-Pietism (0.44%), Pentecostalism (0.28%, mostly incorporated in the Schweizer Pfingstmission), Methodism (0.13%), the New Apostolic Church (0.45%), Jehovah's Witnesses (0.28%), other Protestant denominations (0.20%), the Old Catho... |
5727b873ff5b5019007d9365 | According to the census of 2000, what percentage of Swiss are Buddhists? | 0.29% | [
"Switzerland\n\nAs of the 2000 census other Christian minority communities include Neo-Pietism (0.44%), Pentecostalism (0.28%, mostly incorporated in the Schweizer Pfingstmission), Methodism (0.13%), the New Apostolic Church (0.45%), Jehovah's Witnesses (0.28%), other Protestant denominations (0.20%), the Old Catho... |
5727b9ba4b864d1900163b8e | When did Geneva convert to Protestantism? | 1536 | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe country was historically about evenly balanced between Catholic and Protestant, with a complex patchwork of majorities over most of the country. Geneva converted to Protestantism in 1536, just before John Calvin arrived there. One canton, Appenzell, was officially divided into Catholic and Prote... |
5727b9ba4b864d1900163b8f | How is a consociational state defined by the Constitution of 1848? | allowing the peaceful co-existence of Catholics and Protestants | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe country was historically about evenly balanced between Catholic and Protestant, with a complex patchwork of majorities over most of the country. Geneva converted to Protestantism in 1536, just before John Calvin arrived there. One canton, Appenzell, was officially divided into Catholic and Prote... |
5727b9ba4b864d1900163b90 | When was the calling for a complete separation from church and state rejected by the majority of voters? | 1980 | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe country was historically about evenly balanced between Catholic and Protestant, with a complex patchwork of majorities over most of the country. Geneva converted to Protestantism in 1536, just before John Calvin arrived there. One canton, Appenzell, was officially divided into Catholic and Prote... |
5727b9ba4b864d1900163b91 | What percentage of voters rejected the separation of church and state in 1980? | 78.9% | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe country was historically about evenly balanced between Catholic and Protestant, with a complex patchwork of majorities over most of the country. Geneva converted to Protestantism in 1536, just before John Calvin arrived there. One canton, Appenzell, was officially divided into Catholic and Prote... |
5727ba374b864d1900163b96 | What culture is linguistically isolated from the rest of Switzerland? | Romansh | [
"Switzerland\n\nThree of Europe's major languages are official in Switzerland. Swiss culture is characterised by diversity, which is reflected in a wide range of traditional customs. A region may be in some ways strongly culturally connected to the neighbouring country that shares its language, the country itself b... |
5727ba374b864d1900163b97 | Where is the Romansh culture located? | in Graubünden in eastern Switzerland | [
"Switzerland\n\nThree of Europe's major languages are official in Switzerland. Swiss culture is characterised by diversity, which is reflected in a wide range of traditional customs. A region may be in some ways strongly culturally connected to the neighbouring country that shares its language, the country itself b... |
5727ba374b864d1900163b98 | How many of Europe's major languages are official in Switzerland? | Three | [
"Switzerland\n\nThree of Europe's major languages are official in Switzerland. Swiss culture is characterised by diversity, which is reflected in a wide range of traditional customs. A region may be in some ways strongly culturally connected to the neighbouring country that shares its language, the country itself b... |
5727bb71ff5b5019007d93a6 | What symbolism has played an important role in shaping the history of Switzerland? | Alpine | [
"Switzerland\n\nAlpine symbolism has played an essential role in shaping the history of the country and the Swiss national identity. Nowadays some concentrated mountain areas have a strong highly energetic ski resort culture in winter, and a hiking (ger: das Wandern) or Mountain biking culture in summer. Other area... |
5727bb71ff5b5019007d93a7 | What highly energetic culture is in some concentrated mountain areas in the winter? | ski resort culture | [
"Switzerland\n\nAlpine symbolism has played an essential role in shaping the history of the country and the Swiss national identity. Nowadays some concentrated mountain areas have a strong highly energetic ski resort culture in winter, and a hiking (ger: das Wandern) or Mountain biking culture in summer. Other area... |
5727bb71ff5b5019007d93a8 | What is the name of the trumpet like musical instrument made of wood has become the epitome of traditional Swiss music? | alphorn | [
"Switzerland\n\nAlpine symbolism has played an essential role in shaping the history of the country and the Swiss national identity. Nowadays some concentrated mountain areas have a strong highly energetic ski resort culture in winter, and a hiking (ger: das Wandern) or Mountain biking culture in summer. Other area... |
5727bb71ff5b5019007d93a9 | What traditional culture predominates in many areas of small farms? | farmer and herder culture | [
"Switzerland\n\nAlpine symbolism has played an essential role in shaping the history of the country and the Swiss national identity. Nowadays some concentrated mountain areas have a strong highly energetic ski resort culture in winter, and a hiking (ger: das Wandern) or Mountain biking culture in summer. Other area... |
5727bc053acd2414000deae7 | What causes the government to exert greater control over broadcast media than print media? | finance and licensing | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe government exerts greater control over broadcast media than print media, especially due to finance and licensing. The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation, whose name was recently changed to SRG SSR, is charged with the production and broadcast of radio and television programs. SRG SSR studios are dis... |
5727bc053acd2414000deae8 | Where are television programs produced? | Geneva, Zürich and Lugano | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe government exerts greater control over broadcast media than print media, especially due to finance and licensing. The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation, whose name was recently changed to SRG SSR, is charged with the production and broadcast of radio and television programs. SRG SSR studios are dis... |
5727bc053acd2414000deae9 | What was the Swiss Broadcasting Corporations name recently changed to? | SRG SSR | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe government exerts greater control over broadcast media than print media, especially due to finance and licensing. The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation, whose name was recently changed to SRG SSR, is charged with the production and broadcast of radio and television programs. SRG SSR studios are dis... |
5727bc974b864d1900163bee | What 3 mountain sports are among the most popular in Switzerland? | Skiing, snowboarding and mountaineering | [
"Switzerland\n\nSkiing, snowboarding and mountaineering are among the most popular sports in Switzerland, the nature of the country being particularly suited for such activities. Winter sports are practiced by the natives and tourists since the second half of the 19th century with the invention of bobsleigh in St. ... |
5727bc974b864d1900163bef | Where was the bobsleigh invented? | St. Moritz | [
"Switzerland\n\nSkiing, snowboarding and mountaineering are among the most popular sports in Switzerland, the nature of the country being particularly suited for such activities. Winter sports are practiced by the natives and tourists since the second half of the 19th century with the invention of bobsleigh in St. ... |
5727bc974b864d1900163bf0 | When were the first ski championships held in Murren? | 1931 | [
"Switzerland\n\nSkiing, snowboarding and mountaineering are among the most popular sports in Switzerland, the nature of the country being particularly suited for such activities. Winter sports are practiced by the natives and tourists since the second half of the 19th century with the invention of bobsleigh in St. ... |
5727bc974b864d1900163bf1 | Which town hosted the 2nd Winter Olympic Games in 1928? | St. Moritz | [
"Switzerland\n\nSkiing, snowboarding and mountaineering are among the most popular sports in Switzerland, the nature of the country being particularly suited for such activities. Winter sports are practiced by the natives and tourists since the second half of the 19th century with the invention of bobsleigh in St. ... |
5727bd4a4b864d1900163c08 | What is the nickname for the Swiss national football team? | Nati | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwiss are fans of football and the national team is nicknamed the 'Nati'. The headquarters of the sport's governing body, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), is located in Zürich. Switzerland hosted the 1954 FIFA World Cup, and was the joint host, with Austria, of the Euro 2... |
5727bd4a4b864d1900163c09 | What does FIFA stand for? | International Federation of Association Football | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwiss are fans of football and the national team is nicknamed the 'Nati'. The headquarters of the sport's governing body, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), is located in Zürich. Switzerland hosted the 1954 FIFA World Cup, and was the joint host, with Austria, of the Euro 2... |
5727bd4a4b864d1900163c0a | Where is Europe's highest football pitch located? | Switzerland | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwiss are fans of football and the national team is nicknamed the 'Nati'. The headquarters of the sport's governing body, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), is located in Zürich. Switzerland hosted the 1954 FIFA World Cup, and was the joint host, with Austria, of the Euro 2... |
5727bd4a4b864d1900163c0b | Where is the FIFA located? | Zürich | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwiss are fans of football and the national team is nicknamed the 'Nati'. The headquarters of the sport's governing body, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), is located in Zürich. Switzerland hosted the 1954 FIFA World Cup, and was the joint host, with Austria, of the Euro 2... |
5727bd4a4b864d1900163c0c | Which FIFA world cup did Switzerland host? | 1954 | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwiss are fans of football and the national team is nicknamed the 'Nati'. The headquarters of the sport's governing body, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), is located in Zürich. Switzerland hosted the 1954 FIFA World Cup, and was the joint host, with Austria, of the Euro 2... |
5727bdd3ff5b5019007d93ec | What was hosted for the 10th time by Switzerland in 2009? | IIHF World Championship | [
"Switzerland\n\nMany Swiss also follow ice hockey and support one of the 12 clubs in the League A, which is the most attended league in Europe. In 2009, Switzerland hosted the IIHF World Championship for the 10th time. It also became World Vice-Champion in 2013. The numerous lakes make Switzerland an attractive pla... |
5727bdd3ff5b5019007d93ee | What was the name of the 1st European sailing team to win America's cup in 2013? | Alinghi | [
"Switzerland\n\nMany Swiss also follow ice hockey and support one of the 12 clubs in the League A, which is the most attended league in Europe. In 2009, Switzerland hosted the IIHF World Championship for the 10th time. It also became World Vice-Champion in 2013. The numerous lakes make Switzerland an attractive pla... |
5728b4e33acd2414000dfd25 | Which Swiss professional wrestler is currently signed with WWE? | Claudio Castagnoli | [
"Switzerland\n\nMany Swiss also follow ice hockey and support one of the 12 clubs in the League A, which is the most attended league in Europe. In 2009, Switzerland hosted the IIHF World Championship for the 10th time. It also became World Vice-Champion in 2013. The numerous lakes make Switzerland an attractive pla... |
5728b4e33acd2414000dfd26 | Which Swiss sailing team was the 1st to win America's Cup in 2003? | Alinghi | [
"Switzerland\n\nMany Swiss also follow ice hockey and support one of the 12 clubs in the League A, which is the most attended league in Europe. In 2009, Switzerland hosted the IIHF World Championship for the 10th time. It also became World Vice-Champion in 2013. The numerous lakes make Switzerland an attractive pla... |
5727bdfe3acd2414000deb2f | What was banned in Switzerland in 1955 after the Le Mans disaster? | Motorsport racecourses and events | [
"Switzerland\n\nMotorsport racecourses and events were banned in Switzerland following the 1955 Le Mans disaster with exception to events such as Hillclimbing. During this period, the country still produced successful racing drivers such as Clay Regazzoni, Sebastian Buemi, Jo Siffert, Dominique Aegerter, successful... |
5728b6834b864d1900164ca8 | Who voted to overturn the ban on motorsport events in June 2007? | Swiss National Council | [
"Switzerland\n\nMotorsport racecourses and events were banned in Switzerland following the 1955 Le Mans disaster with exception to events such as Hillclimbing. During this period, the country still produced successful racing drivers such as Clay Regazzoni, Sebastian Buemi, Jo Siffert, Dominique Aegerter, successful... |
5728b6834b864d1900164ca9 | Who rejected the 2007 vote to overturn the motorsport ban in Switzerland? | Swiss Council of States | [
"Switzerland\n\nMotorsport racecourses and events were banned in Switzerland following the 1955 Le Mans disaster with exception to events such as Hillclimbing. During this period, the country still produced successful racing drivers such as Clay Regazzoni, Sebastian Buemi, Jo Siffert, Dominique Aegerter, successful... |
5728b6834b864d1900164caa | Which successful World Touring Car Championship driver was produced in Switzerland despite the ban on motorsport events? | Alain Menu | [
"Switzerland\n\nMotorsport racecourses and events were banned in Switzerland following the 1955 Le Mans disaster with exception to events such as Hillclimbing. During this period, the country still produced successful racing drivers such as Clay Regazzoni, Sebastian Buemi, Jo Siffert, Dominique Aegerter, successful... |
5728b6834b864d1900164cab | Which Swiss motorcycle racer won the 2005 MotoGP World Championship in the 125cc category? | Thomas Lüthi | [
"Switzerland\n\nMotorsport racecourses and events were banned in Switzerland following the 1955 Le Mans disaster with exception to events such as Hillclimbing. During this period, the country still produced successful racing drivers such as Clay Regazzoni, Sebastian Buemi, Jo Siffert, Dominique Aegerter, successful... |
5727be234b864d1900163c3c | Which popular Swiss sport is a cross between baseball and golf? | Hornussen | [
"Switzerland\n\nTraditional sports include Swiss wrestling or \"Schwingen\". It is an old tradition from the rural central cantons and considered the national sport by some. Hornussen is another indigenous Swiss sport, which is like a cross between baseball and golf. Steinstossen is the Swiss variant of stone put, ... |
5728b7dbff5b5019007da55a | Which old, traditional sport is considered to be the national sport by some Swiss? | Swiss wrestling or "Schwingen" | [
"Switzerland\n\nTraditional sports include Swiss wrestling or \"Schwingen\". It is an old tradition from the rural central cantons and considered the national sport by some. Hornussen is another indigenous Swiss sport, which is like a cross between baseball and golf. Steinstossen is the Swiss variant of stone put, ... |
5728b7dbff5b5019007da55b | What is thrown in the Swiss competition Steinstossen? | a heavy stone | [
"Switzerland\n\nTraditional sports include Swiss wrestling or \"Schwingen\". It is an old tradition from the rural central cantons and considered the national sport by some. Hornussen is another indigenous Swiss sport, which is like a cross between baseball and golf. Steinstossen is the Swiss variant of stone put, ... |
5728b7dbff5b5019007da55c | Which Swiss population is the only one to have practiced Steinstossen since prehistoric times? | alpine | [
"Switzerland\n\nTraditional sports include Swiss wrestling or \"Schwingen\". It is an old tradition from the rural central cantons and considered the national sport by some. Hornussen is another indigenous Swiss sport, which is like a cross between baseball and golf. Steinstossen is the Swiss variant of stone put, ... |
5728b7dbff5b5019007da55d | What was the name of the 83.5 kg stone that symbolized the Unspunnenfest, first held in 1805? | Unspunnenstein | [
"Switzerland\n\nTraditional sports include Swiss wrestling or \"Schwingen\". It is an old tradition from the rural central cantons and considered the national sport by some. Hornussen is another indigenous Swiss sport, which is like a cross between baseball and golf. Steinstossen is the Swiss variant of stone put, ... |
5727be542ca10214002d9544 | What part of Switzerland has a particularly high number of fine-dining establishments? | western Switzerland | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe cuisine of Switzerland is multifaceted. While some dishes such as fondue, raclette or rösti are omnipresent through the country, each region developed its own gastronomy according to the differences of climate and languages. Traditional Swiss cuisine uses ingredients similar to those in other E... |
5728b9464b864d1900164cde | What unique dairy cheese is produced in the Swiss valleys of Gruyeres? | Gruyère | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe cuisine of Switzerland is multifaceted. While some dishes such as fondue, raclette or rösti are omnipresent through the country, each region developed its own gastronomy according to the differences of climate and languages. Traditional Swiss cuisine uses ingredients similar to those in other E... |
5728b9464b864d1900164cdf | What differences primarily dictated some of the regional variations in Swiss cuisine? | climate and languages | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe cuisine of Switzerland is multifaceted. While some dishes such as fondue, raclette or rösti are omnipresent through the country, each region developed its own gastronomy according to the differences of climate and languages. Traditional Swiss cuisine uses ingredients similar to those in other E... |
5728b9464b864d1900164ce0 | What dairy product is produced in the valley of Emmental? | Emmental | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe cuisine of Switzerland is multifaceted. While some dishes such as fondue, raclette or rösti are omnipresent through the country, each region developed its own gastronomy according to the differences of climate and languages. Traditional Swiss cuisine uses ingredients similar to those in other E... |
5728b9464b864d1900164ce1 | How do the ingredients of traditional Swiss cuisine compare to that of other European countries? | similar | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe cuisine of Switzerland is multifaceted. While some dishes such as fondue, raclette or rösti are omnipresent through the country, each region developed its own gastronomy according to the differences of climate and languages. Traditional Swiss cuisine uses ingredients similar to those in other E... |
5727be964b864d1900163c56 | What is the most popular alcoholic drink in Switzerland? | wine | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe most popular alcoholic drink in Switzerland is wine. Switzerland is notable for the variety of grapes grown because of the large variations in terroirs, with their specific mixes of soil, air, altitude and light. Swiss wine is produced mainly in Valais, Vaud (Lavaux), Geneva and Ticino, with a s... |
5727be964b864d1900163c57 | When were vineyards first cultivated in Switzerland? | Roman era | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe most popular alcoholic drink in Switzerland is wine. Switzerland is notable for the variety of grapes grown because of the large variations in terroirs, with their specific mixes of soil, air, altitude and light. Swiss wine is produced mainly in Valais, Vaud (Lavaux), Geneva and Ticino, with a s... |
5728ba494b864d1900164cfa | What type of wine comprises a small majority of wine produced in Switzerland? | white | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe most popular alcoholic drink in Switzerland is wine. Switzerland is notable for the variety of grapes grown because of the large variations in terroirs, with their specific mixes of soil, air, altitude and light. Swiss wine is produced mainly in Valais, Vaud (Lavaux), Geneva and Ticino, with a s... |
5728ba494b864d1900164cfb | What are the two most widespread varieties of wines in Switzerland? | Chasselas (called Fendant in Valais) and Pinot noir | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe most popular alcoholic drink in Switzerland is wine. Switzerland is notable for the variety of grapes grown because of the large variations in terroirs, with their specific mixes of soil, air, altitude and light. Swiss wine is produced mainly in Valais, Vaud (Lavaux), Geneva and Ticino, with a s... |
5728ba494b864d1900164cfc | What 4 terrain variations are credited for Switzerland's notable variety of grapes grown? | specific mixes of soil, air, altitude and light | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe most popular alcoholic drink in Switzerland is wine. Switzerland is notable for the variety of grapes grown because of the large variations in terroirs, with their specific mixes of soil, air, altitude and light. Swiss wine is produced mainly in Valais, Vaud (Lavaux), Geneva and Ticino, with a s... |
5726aaf25951b619008f7973 | Of Africa what rank in size country is Mali? | Mali is the eighth-largest country in Africa | [
"Mali\n\nMali (i/ˈmɑːli/; French: [maˈli]), officially the Republic of Mali (French: République du Mali), is a landlocked country in West Africa. Mali is the eighth-largest country in Africa, with an area of just over 1,240,000 square kilometres (480,000 sq mi). The population of Mali is 14.5 million. Its capital i... |
5726aaf25951b619008f7974 | What is Mali's capital named? | Bamako | [
"Mali\n\nMali (i/ˈmɑːli/; French: [maˈli]), officially the Republic of Mali (French: République du Mali), is a landlocked country in West Africa. Mali is the eighth-largest country in Africa, with an area of just over 1,240,000 square kilometres (480,000 sq mi). The population of Mali is 14.5 million. Its capital i... |
5726aaf25951b619008f7975 | What are two major rivers located inside of Mali? | Niger and Senegal rivers | [
"Mali\n\nMali (i/ˈmɑːli/; French: [maˈli]), officially the Republic of Mali (French: République du Mali), is a landlocked country in West Africa. Mali is the eighth-largest country in Africa, with an area of just over 1,240,000 square kilometres (480,000 sq mi). The population of Mali is 14.5 million. Its capital i... |
5726aaf25951b619008f7976 | Besides salt what other major natural resources does Mali produce? | prominent natural resources include gold | [
"Mali\n\nMali (i/ˈmɑːli/; French: [maˈli]), officially the Republic of Mali (French: République du Mali), is a landlocked country in West Africa. Mali is the eighth-largest country in Africa, with an area of just over 1,240,000 square kilometres (480,000 sq mi). The population of Mali is 14.5 million. Its capital i... |
5726aaf25951b619008f7977 | More than half of the population is what religion? | (55%) are non-denominational Muslims | [
"Mali\n\nMali (i/ˈmɑːli/; French: [maˈli]), officially the Republic of Mali (French: République du Mali), is a landlocked country in West Africa. Mali is the eighth-largest country in Africa, with an area of just over 1,240,000 square kilometres (480,000 sq mi). The population of Mali is 14.5 million. Its capital i... |
5726ae25f1498d1400e8e706 | In the latter part of the 19th century what country took control of Mali? | France seized control of Mali | [
"Mali\n\nPresent-day Mali was once part of three West African empires that controlled trans-Saharan trade: the Ghana Empire, the Mali Empire (for which Mali is named), and the Songhai Empire. During its golden age, there was a flourishing of mathematics, astronomy, literature, and art. At its peak in 1300, the Mali... |
5726ae25f1498d1400e8e707 | What year did Mali gain independence as the Mali Federation? | 1960 | [
"Mali\n\nPresent-day Mali was once part of three West African empires that controlled trans-Saharan trade: the Ghana Empire, the Mali Empire (for which Mali is named), and the Songhai Empire. During its golden age, there was a flourishing of mathematics, astronomy, literature, and art. At its peak in 1300, the Mali... |
5726ae25f1498d1400e8e708 | Along with a new constitution, Mali became what type of state in 1991? | Mali as a democratic, multi-party state | [
"Mali\n\nPresent-day Mali was once part of three West African empires that controlled trans-Saharan trade: the Ghana Empire, the Mali Empire (for which Mali is named), and the Songhai Empire. During its golden age, there was a flourishing of mathematics, astronomy, literature, and art. At its peak in 1300, the Mali... |
5726ae25f1498d1400e8e709 | Mali was once part of how many West African empires? | three | [
"Mali\n\nPresent-day Mali was once part of three West African empires that controlled trans-Saharan trade: the Ghana Empire, the Mali Empire (for which Mali is named), and the Songhai Empire. During its golden age, there was a flourishing of mathematics, astronomy, literature, and art. At its peak in 1300, the Mali... |
5726ae25f1498d1400e8e70a | What was the name of the Empire that the country is now named after? | Mali Empire (for which Mali is named) | [
"Mali\n\nPresent-day Mali was once part of three West African empires that controlled trans-Saharan trade: the Ghana Empire, the Mali Empire (for which Mali is named), and the Songhai Empire. During its golden age, there was a flourishing of mathematics, astronomy, literature, and art. At its peak in 1300, the Mali... |
5726b0095951b619008f7a6b | What area of Mali did conflict arise in January of 2012? | northern Mali | [
"Mali\n\nIn January 2012, an armed conflict broke out in northern Mali, which Tuareg rebels took control of by April and declared the secession of a new state, Azawad. The conflict was complicated by a military coup that took place in March and later fighting between Tuareg and Islamist rebels. In response to Islam... |
5726b0095951b619008f7a6c | What were the rebels named in the conflict of 2012? | Tuareg rebels | [
"Mali\n\nIn January 2012, an armed conflict broke out in northern Mali, which Tuareg rebels took control of by April and declared the secession of a new state, Azawad. The conflict was complicated by a military coup that took place in March and later fighting between Tuareg and Islamist rebels. In response to Islam... |
5726b0095951b619008f7a6d | What was the name that the rebels declared as a new state? | new state, Azawad | [
"Mali\n\nIn January 2012, an armed conflict broke out in northern Mali, which Tuareg rebels took control of by April and declared the secession of a new state, Azawad. The conflict was complicated by a military coup that took place in March and later fighting between Tuareg and Islamist rebels. In response to Islam... |
5726b0095951b619008f7a6e | What country sent military in response to terrorism in 2013? | French military | [
"Mali\n\nIn January 2012, an armed conflict broke out in northern Mali, which Tuareg rebels took control of by April and declared the secession of a new state, Azawad. The conflict was complicated by a military coup that took place in March and later fighting between Tuareg and Islamist rebels. In response to Islam... |
5726b0095951b619008f7a6f | On July 28 2013 what type of elections were held? | Presidential elections | [
"Mali\n\nIn January 2012, an armed conflict broke out in northern Mali, which Tuareg rebels took control of by April and declared the secession of a new state, Azawad. The conflict was complicated by a military coup that took place in March and later fighting between Tuareg and Islamist rebels. In response to Islam... |
5726b2c95951b619008f7af1 | The Sonhgai Empire's demise was due to what invasion? | Moroccan invasion in 1591 | [
"Mali\n\nIn the late 14th century, the Songhai gradually gained independence from the Mali Empire and expanded, ultimately subsuming the entire eastern portion of the Mali Empire. The Songhai Empire's eventual collapse was largely the result of a Moroccan invasion in 1591, under the command of Judar Pasha. The fall... |
5726b2c95951b619008f7af2 | What major impact did the falling of the Songhai Empire have? | Saharan trade routes lost significance. | [
"Mali\n\nIn the late 14th century, the Songhai gradually gained independence from the Mali Empire and expanded, ultimately subsuming the entire eastern portion of the Mali Empire. The Songhai Empire's eventual collapse was largely the result of a Moroccan invasion in 1591, under the command of Judar Pasha. The fall... |
5726b2c95951b619008f7af3 | What century did Songhai become independent from Mali? | 14th century | [
"Mali\n\nIn the late 14th century, the Songhai gradually gained independence from the Mali Empire and expanded, ultimately subsuming the entire eastern portion of the Mali Empire. The Songhai Empire's eventual collapse was largely the result of a Moroccan invasion in 1591, under the command of Judar Pasha. The fall... |
5726b2c95951b619008f7af4 | Who was the commander of the Moroccan invasion of 1591? | Judar Pasha | [
"Mali\n\nIn the late 14th century, the Songhai gradually gained independence from the Mali Empire and expanded, ultimately subsuming the entire eastern portion of the Mali Empire. The Songhai Empire's eventual collapse was largely the result of a Moroccan invasion in 1591, under the command of Judar Pasha. The fall... |
5726b2c95951b619008f7af5 | What type of trading routes did Europeans make that compounded to the profound effect? | establishment of sea routes | [
"Mali\n\nIn the late 14th century, the Songhai gradually gained independence from the Mali Empire and expanded, ultimately subsuming the entire eastern portion of the Mali Empire. The Songhai Empire's eventual collapse was largely the result of a Moroccan invasion in 1591, under the command of Judar Pasha. The fall... |
5726b52a5951b619008f7b41 | What regime was overthrown in 1968? | Keïta regime | [
"Mali\n\nOn 19 November 1968, following progressive economic decline, the Keïta regime was overthrown in a bloodless military coup led by Moussa Traoré, a day which is now commemorated as Liberation Day. The subsequent military-led regime, with Traoré as president, attempted to reform the economy. His efforts were ... |
5726b52a5951b619008f7b42 | Who led the military on what is now celebrated Liberation Day? | Moussa Traoré | [
"Mali\n\nOn 19 November 1968, following progressive economic decline, the Keïta regime was overthrown in a bloodless military coup led by Moussa Traoré, a day which is now commemorated as Liberation Day. The subsequent military-led regime, with Traoré as president, attempted to reform the economy. His efforts were ... |
5726b52a5951b619008f7b43 | What position did Moussa Traoré take on as a result of his success? | president | [
"Mali\n\nOn 19 November 1968, following progressive economic decline, the Keïta regime was overthrown in a bloodless military coup led by Moussa Traoré, a day which is now commemorated as Liberation Day. The subsequent military-led regime, with Traoré as president, attempted to reform the economy. His efforts were ... |
5726b52a5951b619008f7b44 | Between what years did famine and drought afflict the country? | 1968 to 1974 | [
"Mali\n\nOn 19 November 1968, following progressive economic decline, the Keïta regime was overthrown in a bloodless military coup led by Moussa Traoré, a day which is now commemorated as Liberation Day. The subsequent military-led regime, with Traoré as president, attempted to reform the economy. His efforts were ... |
5726b52a5951b619008f7b45 | In the 1970's how many attempts were there the overthrow the govenment? | three coup attempts | [
"Mali\n\nOn 19 November 1968, following progressive economic decline, the Keïta regime was overthrown in a bloodless military coup led by Moussa Traoré, a day which is now commemorated as Liberation Day. The subsequent military-led regime, with Traoré as president, attempted to reform the economy. His efforts were ... |
5726bc0b708984140094cf8d | In what year did Mali get a new constitution? | 1991 | [
"Mali\n\nAnti-government protests in 1991 led to a coup, a transitional government, and a new constitution. Opposition to the corrupt and dictatorial regime of General Moussa Traoré grew during the 1980s. During this time strict programs, imposed to satisfy demands of the International Monetary Fund, brought increa... |
5726bc0b708984140094cf8e | In January of 1991 what type of protests were violently curbed? | student protests | [
"Mali\n\nAnti-government protests in 1991 led to a coup, a transitional government, and a new constitution. Opposition to the corrupt and dictatorial regime of General Moussa Traoré grew during the 1980s. During this time strict programs, imposed to satisfy demands of the International Monetary Fund, brought increa... |
5726bc0b708984140094cf8f | What type of administration did general Mousa Traoré have? | dictatorial regime | [
"Mali\n\nAnti-government protests in 1991 led to a coup, a transitional government, and a new constitution. Opposition to the corrupt and dictatorial regime of General Moussa Traoré grew during the 1980s. During this time strict programs, imposed to satisfy demands of the International Monetary Fund, brought increa... |
5726bc0b708984140094cf90 | Strict rules were put in place to appease what monetary fund? | International Monetary Fund | [
"Mali\n\nAnti-government protests in 1991 led to a coup, a transitional government, and a new constitution. Opposition to the corrupt and dictatorial regime of General Moussa Traoré grew during the 1980s. During this time strict programs, imposed to satisfy demands of the International Monetary Fund, brought increa... |
5726bc0b708984140094cf91 | It was rumored that people close to the government lived in what type of condition? | growing wealth | [
"Mali\n\nAnti-government protests in 1991 led to a coup, a transitional government, and a new constitution. Opposition to the corrupt and dictatorial regime of General Moussa Traoré grew during the 1980s. During this time strict programs, imposed to satisfy demands of the International Monetary Fund, brought increa... |
5726bf215951b619008f7cf3 | What type of rallies were being held in March of 1991? | pro-democracy | [
"Mali\n\nFrom 22 March through 26 March 1991, mass pro-democracy rallies and a nationwide strike was held in both urban and rural communities, which became known as les evenements (\"the events\") or the March Revolution. In Bamako, in response to mass demonstrations organized by university students and later joine... |
5726bf215951b619008f7cf4 | There was a nationwide strike being held that was called les envenements and also named what? | March Revolution | [
"Mali\n\nFrom 22 March through 26 March 1991, mass pro-democracy rallies and a nationwide strike was held in both urban and rural communities, which became known as les evenements (\"the events\") or the March Revolution. In Bamako, in response to mass demonstrations organized by university students and later joine... |
5726bf215951b619008f7cf5 | After the president declared a state of emergency, what type of curfew was placed on the country? | nightly | [
"Mali\n\nFrom 22 March through 26 March 1991, mass pro-democracy rallies and a nationwide strike was held in both urban and rural communities, which became known as les evenements (\"the events\") or the March Revolution. In Bamako, in response to mass demonstrations organized by university students and later joine... |
5726bf215951b619008f7cf6 | How many people died over the course of four days? | 300 lives | [
"Mali\n\nFrom 22 March through 26 March 1991, mass pro-democracy rallies and a nationwide strike was held in both urban and rural communities, which became known as les evenements (\"the events\") or the March Revolution. In Bamako, in response to mass demonstrations organized by university students and later joine... |
5726bf215951b619008f7cf7 | After all of the governments efforts what types of protests continued? | nonviolent | [
"Mali\n\nFrom 22 March through 26 March 1991, mass pro-democracy rallies and a nationwide strike was held in both urban and rural communities, which became known as les evenements (\"the events\") or the March Revolution. In Bamako, in response to mass demonstrations organized by university students and later joine... |
5726c4a7708984140094d0eb | Who was president during the March protests? | Moussa Traoré | [
"Mali\n\n26 March 1991 is the day that marks the clash between military soldiers and peaceful demonstrating students which climaxed in the massacre of dozens under the orders of then President Moussa Traoré. He and three associates were later tried and convicted and received the death sentence for their part in the... |
5726c4a7708984140094d0ec | How many people aside from the president received a death sentence? | three associates | [
"Mali\n\n26 March 1991 is the day that marks the clash between military soldiers and peaceful demonstrating students which climaxed in the massacre of dozens under the orders of then President Moussa Traoré. He and three associates were later tried and convicted and received the death sentence for their part in the... |
5726c4a7708984140094d0ed | What day is now a National holiday in connection to Moussa Traoré? | 26 March | [
"Mali\n\n26 March 1991 is the day that marks the clash between military soldiers and peaceful demonstrating students which climaxed in the massacre of dozens under the orders of then President Moussa Traoré. He and three associates were later tried and convicted and received the death sentence for their part in the... |
5726c4a7708984140094d0ee | All four men were convicted and received what as punishment? | death sentence | [
"Mali\n\n26 March 1991 is the day that marks the clash between military soldiers and peaceful demonstrating students which climaxed in the massacre of dozens under the orders of then President Moussa Traoré. He and three associates were later tried and convicted and received the death sentence for their part in the... |
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