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Those that received the death sentence had gotten it for their role in what?
their part in the decision-making
[ "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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Who announced over the Radio that the president had been arrested?
Lieutenant Colonel Amadou Toumani Touré
[ "Mali\n\nBy 26 March, the growing refusal of soldiers to fire into the largely nonviolent protesting crowds turned into a full-scale tumult, and resulted into thousands of soldiers putting down their arms and joining the pro-democracy movement. That afternoon, Lieutenant Colonel Amadou Toumani Touré announced on th...
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Thousands of soldiers put their weapons down and joined what type of efforts?
pro-democracy
[ "Mali\n\nBy 26 March, the growing refusal of soldiers to fire into the largely nonviolent protesting crowds turned into a full-scale tumult, and resulted into thousands of soldiers putting down their arms and joining the pro-democracy movement. That afternoon, Lieutenant Colonel Amadou Toumani Touré announced on th...
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The non violent protesting led the soldiers to engage in what type of behavior?
refusal of soldiers to fire
[ "Mali\n\nBy 26 March, the growing refusal of soldiers to fire into the largely nonviolent protesting crowds turned into a full-scale tumult, and resulted into thousands of soldiers putting down their arms and joining the pro-democracy movement. That afternoon, Lieutenant Colonel Amadou Toumani Touré announced on th...
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Opposing groups met to make and create what kind of democratic laws?
constitution
[ "Mali\n\nBy 26 March, the growing refusal of soldiers to fire into the largely nonviolent protesting crowds turned into a full-scale tumult, and resulted into thousands of soldiers putting down their arms and joining the pro-democracy movement. That afternoon, Lieutenant Colonel Amadou Toumani Touré announced on th...
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What group was to approve the new democratic constitution?
a national referendum
[ "Mali\n\nBy 26 March, the growing refusal of soldiers to fire into the largely nonviolent protesting crowds turned into a full-scale tumult, and resulted into thousands of soldiers putting down their arms and joining the pro-democracy movement. That afternoon, Lieutenant Colonel Amadou Toumani Touré announced on th...
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What rebellion began in January of 2012?
Tuareg rebellion
[ "Mali\n\nIn January 2012 a Tuareg rebellion began in Northern Mali, led by the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad. In March, military officer Amadou Sanogo seized power in a coup d'état, citing Touré's failures in quelling the rebellion, and leading to sanctions and an embargo by the Economic Community ...
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In March of 2012 whom gained control of Mali?
Amadou Sanogo
[ "Mali\n\nIn January 2012 a Tuareg rebellion began in Northern Mali, led by the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad. In March, military officer Amadou Sanogo seized power in a coup d'état, citing Touré's failures in quelling the rebellion, and leading to sanctions and an embargo by the Economic Community ...
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What group led the rebellion in Northern Mali?
National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad
[ "Mali\n\nIn January 2012 a Tuareg rebellion began in Northern Mali, led by the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad. In March, military officer Amadou Sanogo seized power in a coup d'état, citing Touré's failures in quelling the rebellion, and leading to sanctions and an embargo by the Economic Community ...
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The embargo of the Economic Community of West African States imposed what type of punishment?
sanctions
[ "Mali\n\nIn January 2012 a Tuareg rebellion began in Northern Mali, led by the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad. In March, military officer Amadou Sanogo seized power in a coup d'état, citing Touré's failures in quelling the rebellion, and leading to sanctions and an embargo by the Economic Community ...
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What group declared independence as Asawad?
MNLA
[ "Mali\n\nIn January 2012 a Tuareg rebellion began in Northern Mali, led by the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad. In March, military officer Amadou Sanogo seized power in a coup d'état, citing Touré's failures in quelling the rebellion, and leading to sanctions and an embargo by the Economic Community ...
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Mali is located in what Zone?
torrid
[ "Mali\n\nMali lies in the torrid zone and is among the hottest countries in the world. The thermal equator, which matches the hottest spots year-round on the planet based on the mean daily annual temperature, crosses the country. Most of Mali receives negligible rainfall and droughts are very frequent. Late June to...
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What months are have a rainy season in the South?
June to early December
[ "Mali\n\nMali lies in the torrid zone and is among the hottest countries in the world. The thermal equator, which matches the hottest spots year-round on the planet based on the mean daily annual temperature, crosses the country. Most of Mali receives negligible rainfall and droughts are very frequent. Late June to...
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Flooding of what river is typical during these months?
Niger River
[ "Mali\n\nMali lies in the torrid zone and is among the hottest countries in the world. The thermal equator, which matches the hottest spots year-round on the planet based on the mean daily annual temperature, crosses the country. Most of Mali receives negligible rainfall and droughts are very frequent. Late June to...
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What is the name of the Delta that these floods cause?
Inner Niger
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What part of the country has the Köppen Climate Classification of (BWh)?
northern desert
[ "Mali\n\nMali lies in the torrid zone and is among the hottest countries in the world. The thermal equator, which matches the hottest spots year-round on the planet based on the mean daily annual temperature, crosses the country. Most of Mali receives negligible rainfall and droughts are very frequent. Late June to...
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What year was the constitution amended from the previous one of 1992?
1999
[ "Mali\n\nUntil the military coup of 22 March 2012 and a second military coup in December 2012, Mali was a constitutional democracy governed by the Constitution of 12 January 1992, which was amended in 1999. The constitution provides for a separation of powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches ...
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The newer constitution divide power among what branches of government?
the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government
[ "Mali\n\nUntil the military coup of 22 March 2012 and a second military coup in December 2012, Mali was a constitutional democracy governed by the Constitution of 12 January 1992, which was amended in 1999. The constitution provides for a separation of powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches ...
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How many years is one presidential term for?
five-year
[ "Mali\n\nUntil the military coup of 22 March 2012 and a second military coup in December 2012, Mali was a constitutional democracy governed by the Constitution of 12 January 1992, which was amended in 1999. The constitution provides for a separation of powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches ...
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How many total terms can a president be elected for?
two terms
[ "Mali\n\nUntil the military coup of 22 March 2012 and a second military coup in December 2012, Mali was a constitutional democracy governed by the Constitution of 12 January 1992, which was amended in 1999. The constitution provides for a separation of powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches ...
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Executive power is given to what person within the government?
president
[ "Mali\n\nUntil the military coup of 22 March 2012 and a second military coup in December 2012, Mali was a constitutional democracy governed by the Constitution of 12 January 1992, which was amended in 1999. The constitution provides for a separation of powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches ...
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Who is given both titles of commander of armed forces and chief of state?
president
[ "Mali\n\nThe president serves as a chief of state and commander in chief of the armed forces. A prime minister appointed by the president serves as head of government and in turn appoints the Council of Ministers. The unicameral National Assembly is Mali's sole legislative body, consisting of deputies elected to fi...
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What group is Mali's sole legislative party?
The unicameral National Assembly
[ "Mali\n\nThe president serves as a chief of state and commander in chief of the armed forces. A prime minister appointed by the president serves as head of government and in turn appoints the Council of Ministers. The unicameral National Assembly is Mali's sole legislative body, consisting of deputies elected to fi...
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The Alliance of democracy and Progress has how many seats as of 2007?
113
[ "Mali\n\nThe president serves as a chief of state and commander in chief of the armed forces. A prime minister appointed by the president serves as head of government and in turn appoints the Council of Ministers. The unicameral National Assembly is Mali's sole legislative body, consisting of deputies elected to fi...
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How many legislative assemblies are held each year?
two regular sessions
[ "Mali\n\nThe president serves as a chief of state and commander in chief of the armed forces. A prime minister appointed by the president serves as head of government and in turn appoints the Council of Ministers. The unicameral National Assembly is Mali's sole legislative body, consisting of deputies elected to fi...
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Who is considered head of government and assigns the council of ministers?
prime minister
[ "Mali\n\nThe president serves as a chief of state and commander in chief of the armed forces. A prime minister appointed by the president serves as head of government and in turn appoints the Council of Ministers. The unicameral National Assembly is Mali's sole legislative body, consisting of deputies elected to fi...
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What is Mali's highest court?
Supreme Court
[ "Mali\n\nMali's constitution provides for an independent judiciary, but the executive continues to exercise influence over the judiciary by virtue of power to appoint judges and oversee both judicial functions and law enforcement. Mali's highest courts are the Supreme Court, which has both judicial and administrati...
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What controls do the supreme court have?
both judicial and administrative powers
[ "Mali\n\nMali's constitution provides for an independent judiciary, but the executive continues to exercise influence over the judiciary by virtue of power to appoint judges and oversee both judicial functions and law enforcement. Mali's highest courts are the Supreme Court, which has both judicial and administrati...
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Constitutional Court provides what type of review of legislative acts?
judicial review
[ "Mali\n\nMali's constitution provides for an independent judiciary, but the executive continues to exercise influence over the judiciary by virtue of power to appoint judges and oversee both judicial functions and law enforcement. Mali's highest courts are the Supreme Court, which has both judicial and administrati...
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Constitutional Court also serves as what type of arbiter?
election
[ "Mali\n\nMali's constitution provides for an independent judiciary, but the executive continues to exercise influence over the judiciary by virtue of power to appoint judges and oversee both judicial functions and law enforcement. Mali's highest courts are the Supreme Court, which has both judicial and administrati...
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Local disputes in rural areas are usually handled by what individuals?
village chiefs and elders
[ "Mali\n\nMali's constitution provides for an independent judiciary, but the executive continues to exercise influence over the judiciary by virtue of power to appoint judges and oversee both judicial functions and law enforcement. Mali's highest courts are the Supreme Court, which has both judicial and administrati...
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In what year did Mali start economic changes?
1988
[ "Mali\n\nMali underwent economic reform, beginning in 1988 by signing agreements with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. During 1988 to 1996, Mali's government largely reformed public enterprises. Since the agreement, sixteen enterprises were privatized, 12 partially privatized, and 20 liquidated. ...
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Mali signed agreements with what to parties that began their economic changes?
World Bank and the International Monetary Fund
[ "Mali\n\nMali underwent economic reform, beginning in 1988 by signing agreements with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. During 1988 to 1996, Mali's government largely reformed public enterprises. Since the agreement, sixteen enterprises were privatized, 12 partially privatized, and 20 liquidated. ...
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In what years did Mali restructure public enterprises?
1988 to 1996
[ "Mali\n\nMali underwent economic reform, beginning in 1988 by signing agreements with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. During 1988 to 1996, Mali's government largely reformed public enterprises. Since the agreement, sixteen enterprises were privatized, 12 partially privatized, and 20 liquidated. ...
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How many enterprises have been made completely private since the agreement?
sixteen enterprises
[ "Mali\n\nMali underwent economic reform, beginning in 1988 by signing agreements with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. During 1988 to 1996, Mali's government largely reformed public enterprises. Since the agreement, sixteen enterprises were privatized, 12 partially privatized, and 20 liquidated. ...
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How many companies were completely liquidated?
20
[ "Mali\n\nMali underwent economic reform, beginning in 1988 by signing agreements with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. During 1988 to 1996, Mali's government largely reformed public enterprises. Since the agreement, sixteen enterprises were privatized, 12 partially privatized, and 20 liquidated. ...
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In 2007 what percent of people were 12 and under?
48
[ "Mali\n\nIn 2007, about 48 percent of Malians were younger than 12 years old, 49 percent were 15–64 years old, and 3 percent were 65 and older. The median age was 15.9 years. The birth rate in 2014 is 45.53 births per 1,000, and the total fertility rate (in 2012) was 6.4 children per woman. The death rate in 2007 w...
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What was the total fertility rate per woman as of 2012?
6.4 children
[ "Mali\n\nIn 2007, about 48 percent of Malians were younger than 12 years old, 49 percent were 15–64 years old, and 3 percent were 65 and older. The median age was 15.9 years. The birth rate in 2014 is 45.53 births per 1,000, and the total fertility rate (in 2012) was 6.4 children per woman. The death rate in 2007 w...
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In 2007 what was the death rate per 1000 people?
16.5
[ "Mali\n\nIn 2007, about 48 percent of Malians were younger than 12 years old, 49 percent were 15–64 years old, and 3 percent were 65 and older. The median age was 15.9 years. The birth rate in 2014 is 45.53 births per 1,000, and the total fertility rate (in 2012) was 6.4 children per woman. The death rate in 2007 w...
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Mali has one of the highest rates of what type of mortality?
infant
[ "Mali\n\nIn 2007, about 48 percent of Malians were younger than 12 years old, 49 percent were 15–64 years old, and 3 percent were 65 and older. The median age was 15.9 years. The birth rate in 2014 is 45.53 births per 1,000, and the total fertility rate (in 2012) was 6.4 children per woman. The death rate in 2007 w...
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For both men and women average life expectancy is how many years?
53.06
[ "Mali\n\nIn 2007, about 48 percent of Malians were younger than 12 years old, 49 percent were 15–64 years old, and 3 percent were 65 and older. The median age was 15.9 years. The birth rate in 2014 is 45.53 births per 1,000, and the total fertility rate (in 2012) was 6.4 children per woman. The death rate in 2007 w...
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Roughly how many Malians are descendants of slaves?
800,000
[ "Mali\n\nIn the far north, there is a division between Berber-descendent Tuareg nomad populations and the darker-skinned Bella or Tamasheq people, due the historical spread of slavery in the region. An estimated 800,000 people in Mali are descended from slaves. Slavery in Mali has persisted for centuries. The Arabi...
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What is the estimate of current Mali enslavement?
200,000
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What group of people were known to keep Malian salves into the 20th century?
Arabic population
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The darker skinned Bella people are also refereed to as what name?
Tamasheq
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What region of the country is historical slavery well known?
far north
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Ethnic tension are between what two groups of people?
Songhai and nomadic Tuaregs
[ "Mali\n\nAlthough Mali has enjoyed a reasonably good inter-ethnic relationships based on the long history of coexistence, some hereditary servitude and bondage relationship exist, as well as ethnic tension between settled Songhai and nomadic Tuaregs of the north. Due to a backlash against the northern population af...
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Radical Islam and the Tuaregs are both considered problematic according to whom?
Malian government
[ "Mali\n\nAlthough Mali has enjoyed a reasonably good inter-ethnic relationships based on the long history of coexistence, some hereditary servitude and bondage relationship exist, as well as ethnic tension between settled Songhai and nomadic Tuaregs of the north. Due to a backlash against the northern population af...
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What group of people are trying to establish sharia law?
radical Islamists
[ "Mali\n\nAlthough Mali has enjoyed a reasonably good inter-ethnic relationships based on the long history of coexistence, some hereditary servitude and bondage relationship exist, as well as ethnic tension between settled Songhai and nomadic Tuaregs of the north. Due to a backlash against the northern population af...
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What type of hereditary relationships still exist today?
servitude and bondage
[ "Mali\n\nAlthough Mali has enjoyed a reasonably good inter-ethnic relationships based on the long history of coexistence, some hereditary servitude and bondage relationship exist, as well as ethnic tension between settled Songhai and nomadic Tuaregs of the north. Due to a backlash against the northern population af...
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Songhai and Tuaregs both complain about what same issue towards each other?
discrimination
[ "Mali\n\nAlthough Mali has enjoyed a reasonably good inter-ethnic relationships based on the long history of coexistence, some hereditary servitude and bondage relationship exist, as well as ethnic tension between settled Songhai and nomadic Tuaregs of the north. Due to a backlash against the northern population af...
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What four main health problems do the Malian people currently have?
poverty, malnutrition, and inadequate hygiene and sanitation
[ "Mali\n\nMali faces numerous health challenges related to poverty, malnutrition, and inadequate hygiene and sanitation. Mali's health and development indicators rank among the worst in the world. Life expectancy at birth is estimated to be 53.06 years in 2012. In 2000, 62–65 percent of the population was estimated ...
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How does Malian Health and development rank globally?
among the worst in the world
[ "Mali\n\nMali faces numerous health challenges related to poverty, malnutrition, and inadequate hygiene and sanitation. Mali's health and development indicators rank among the worst in the world. Life expectancy at birth is estimated to be 53.06 years in 2012. In 2000, 62–65 percent of the population was estimated ...
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As of 2012 50.3 years is considered the Malian peoples averages of what statistic?
Life expectancy
[ "Mali\n\nMali faces numerous health challenges related to poverty, malnutrition, and inadequate hygiene and sanitation. Mali's health and development indicators rank among the worst in the world. Life expectancy at birth is estimated to be 53.06 years in 2012. In 2000, 62–65 percent of the population was estimated ...
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In 2000 what percentage of the population had access to safe drinking water?
62–65
[ "Mali\n\nMali faces numerous health challenges related to poverty, malnutrition, and inadequate hygiene and sanitation. Mali's health and development indicators rank among the worst in the world. Life expectancy at birth is estimated to be 53.06 years in 2012. In 2000, 62–65 percent of the population was estimated ...
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In 2000 roughly how much of the population had access to sanitation services?
69
[ "Mali\n\nMali faces numerous health challenges related to poverty, malnutrition, and inadequate hygiene and sanitation. Mali's health and development indicators rank among the worst in the world. Life expectancy at birth is estimated to be 53.06 years in 2012. In 2000, 62–65 percent of the population was estimated ...
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What does ICRISTAT stand for?
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
[ "Mali\n\nEfforts have been made to improve nutrition, and reduce associated health problems, by encouraging women to make nutritious versions of local recipes. For example, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and the Aga Khan Foundation, trained women's groups to make equi...
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What types of efforts to aid in health problems have been made?
improve nutrition
[ "Mali\n\nEfforts have been made to improve nutrition, and reduce associated health problems, by encouraging women to make nutritious versions of local recipes. For example, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and the Aga Khan Foundation, trained women's groups to make equi...
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The local communities have accepted equinut because it is similar to what native recipe?
recipe di-dèguè
[ "Mali\n\nEfforts have been made to improve nutrition, and reduce associated health problems, by encouraging women to make nutritious versions of local recipes. For example, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and the Aga Khan Foundation, trained women's groups to make equi...
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ICRISTAT had success in teaching women how to make what product of nutritional value?
equinut
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What ingredients are in both the traditional and nutritional version of this dish?
peanut paste, honey and millet or rice flour
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What are the two main prevalent infectious diseases of Mali?
cholera and tuberculosis
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what arthropod born disease has plagued the nation?
Malaria
[ "Mali\n\nMedical facilities in Mali are very limited, and medicines are in short supply. Malaria and other arthropod-borne diseases are prevalent in Mali, as are a number of infectious diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis. Mali's population also suffers from a high rate of child malnutrition and a low rate of ...
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According to the data from 2001 to 2006 what percent of female genitalia are mutilated?
85–91
[ "Mali\n\nMedical facilities in Mali are very limited, and medicines are in short supply. Malaria and other arthropod-borne diseases are prevalent in Mali, as are a number of infectious diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis. Mali's population also suffers from a high rate of child malnutrition and a low rate of ...
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What Sexually transmitted disease afflicts roughly 1.9 percent of the population?
HIV/AIDS
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Malians suffer from malnutrition and low rates of what type of medical need?
immunization
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What is the translation or meaning of a griot?
Keepers of Memories
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Aside from music what other activity plays a significant role in culture?
Dance
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What type of garment or accessory is traditionally worn at some of the dances held?
mask
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What is the name of the musician that was a part of the roots and was also a blues guitarist?
Ali Farka Touré
[ "Mali\n\nMalian musical traditions are derived from the griots, who are known as \"Keepers of Memories\". Malian music is diverse and has several different genres. Some famous Malian influences in music are kora virtuoso musician Toumani Diabaté, the late roots and blues guitarist Ali Farka Touré, the Tuareg band T...
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What is a well known Afro-pop artist?
Salif Keita
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What state is Raleigh the capital of?
North Carolina
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What is the biggest city in NC?
Charlotte
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Who is it named after?
Sir Walter Raleigh
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What county is Raleigh in?
Dare
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What is the population of the city?
439,896
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What is the MSA of Raleigh?
1,214,516
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What is the Triangle?
Research Triangle area
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What is another university in the triangle?
Duke
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When was the Triangle created?
1959
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What kind of city is Raleigh?
planned
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What year was it incorporated?
1792
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What happened in the 20th century?
Research Triangle Park
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What war was near the city?
Civil War
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What type of community is it?
fastest growing
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What energy center is downtown?
Duke
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What university is in Raleigh?
North Carolina State University,
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What is the first historically black university?
Shaw
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What president was born in Raleigh?
Andrew Johnson
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What is the name of the amphitheater in Raleigh?
Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
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How many miles is the city from Isaac's Tavern?
11
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Why is Isaac Hunter's Tavern popular?
state legislators.
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What was Raleigh as a city?
planned
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What were the original boundaries?
the downtown streets of North, East, West and South streets
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What city was the plan based on?
Philadelphia
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Who was the governor during the Civil War?
Zebulon Baird Vance
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What did the governor order constructed?
breastworks
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What was Raleigh captured by in the Civil War?
Union cavalry
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Who led the cavalry in the capture?
Hugh Judson Kilpatrick
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Why did the city not grow during the Civil War?
a state economy based on agriculture,
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