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57294e7a6aef051400154c95 | What is the legislative branch of Bermuda modeled after? | Westminster system. | [
"Bermuda\n\nThe Constitution of Bermuda came into force on 1 June 1967; it was amended in 1989 and 2003. The head of government is the premier. A cabinet is nominated by the premier and appointed officially by the governor. The legislative branch consists of a bicameral parliament modelled on the Westminster system... |
57294e7a6aef051400154c96 | What does the population get to vote for? | The House of Assembly, or lower house | [
"Bermuda\n\nThe Constitution of Bermuda came into force on 1 June 1967; it was amended in 1989 and 2003. The head of government is the premier. A cabinet is nominated by the premier and appointed officially by the governor. The legislative branch consists of a bicameral parliament modelled on the Westminster system... |
57294f071d0469140077927b | Who has the largest accredited diplomats in Bermuda? | The United States | [
"Bermuda\n\nThere are few accredited diplomats in Bermuda. The United States maintains the largest diplomatic mission in Bermuda, comprising both the United States Consulate and the US Customs and Border Protection Services at the L.F. Wade International Airport. The current US Consul General is Robert Settje, who ... |
57294f071d0469140077927c | Who is the current US Consul General? | Robert Settje | [
"Bermuda\n\nThere are few accredited diplomats in Bermuda. The United States maintains the largest diplomatic mission in Bermuda, comprising both the United States Consulate and the US Customs and Border Protection Services at the L.F. Wade International Airport. The current US Consul General is Robert Settje, who ... |
57294f071d0469140077927d | Why is the US so important to Bermuda? | The United States is Bermuda's largest trading partner | [
"Bermuda\n\nThere are few accredited diplomats in Bermuda. The United States maintains the largest diplomatic mission in Bermuda, comprising both the United States Consulate and the US Customs and Border Protection Services at the L.F. Wade International Airport. The current US Consul General is Robert Settje, who ... |
57294f071d0469140077927e | What percentage of Bermuda's residents are US citizens? | 5% | [
"Bermuda\n\nThere are few accredited diplomats in Bermuda. The United States maintains the largest diplomatic mission in Bermuda, comprising both the United States Consulate and the US Customs and Border Protection Services at the L.F. Wade International Airport. The current US Consul General is Robert Settje, who ... |
57294fa6af94a219006aa285 | Where were the Uyghurs transferred from? | United States Guantánamo Bay detention camp | [
"Bermuda\n\nOn 11 June 2009, four Uyghurs who had been held in the United States Guantánamo Bay detention camp, in Cuba, were transferred to Bermuda. The four men were among 22 Uyghurs who claimed to be refugees, who were captured in 2001 in Pakistan after fleeing the American aerial bombardment of Afghanistan. The... |
57294fa6af94a219006aa286 | What were the Uyghurs claiming to be? | refugees, who were captured in 2001 in Pakistan | [
"Bermuda\n\nOn 11 June 2009, four Uyghurs who had been held in the United States Guantánamo Bay detention camp, in Cuba, were transferred to Bermuda. The four men were among 22 Uyghurs who claimed to be refugees, who were captured in 2001 in Pakistan after fleeing the American aerial bombardment of Afghanistan. The... |
57294fa6af94a219006aa287 | What were the Ugyhurs accused of? | training to assist the Taliban's military. | [
"Bermuda\n\nOn 11 June 2009, four Uyghurs who had been held in the United States Guantánamo Bay detention camp, in Cuba, were transferred to Bermuda. The four men were among 22 Uyghurs who claimed to be refugees, who were captured in 2001 in Pakistan after fleeing the American aerial bombardment of Afghanistan. The... |
57294fa6af94a219006aa288 | Why weren't the Ugyhurs deported back to China? | the US government determined that China was likely to violate their human rights. | [
"Bermuda\n\nOn 11 June 2009, four Uyghurs who had been held in the United States Guantánamo Bay detention camp, in Cuba, were transferred to Bermuda. The four men were among 22 Uyghurs who claimed to be refugees, who were captured in 2001 in Pakistan after fleeing the American aerial bombardment of Afghanistan. The... |
572950423f37b3190047822d | When was homosexuality legalized in Bermuda? | May 1994. | [
"Bermuda\n\nHomosexuality was decriminalised in Bermuda with the passage of the Stubbs Bill in May 1994. Legislation was introduced by Private Members Bill by PLP MP Wayne Furbert to amend the Human Rights Act of Bermuda to disallow Same Sex Marriage under the Act in February 2016. The OBA government simultaneously... |
572950423f37b3190047822e | What occurred in February of 2016? | The OBA government simultaneously introduced a bill to permit Civil Unions | [
"Bermuda\n\nHomosexuality was decriminalised in Bermuda with the passage of the Stubbs Bill in May 1994. Legislation was introduced by Private Members Bill by PLP MP Wayne Furbert to amend the Human Rights Act of Bermuda to disallow Same Sex Marriage under the Act in February 2016. The OBA government simultaneously... |
572950423f37b3190047822f | What did the Chief Justice decide? | same sex spouses of Bermuda citizens could not be denied basic Human Rights. | [
"Bermuda\n\nHomosexuality was decriminalised in Bermuda with the passage of the Stubbs Bill in May 1994. Legislation was introduced by Private Members Bill by PLP MP Wayne Furbert to amend the Human Rights Act of Bermuda to disallow Same Sex Marriage under the Act in February 2016. The OBA government simultaneously... |
572950c96aef051400154cbc | Who has "observer status" to CARICOM? | US Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | [
"Bermuda\n\nThis is a socio-economic bloc of nations in or near the Caribbean Sea. Other outlying member states include the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and the Republic of Suriname in South America, along with Belize in Central America. The Turks and Caicos Islands, an associate member of CARICOM, and the Commo... |
572950c96aef051400154cbd | What did the Virgin Islands announce in 2007? | they would seek ties with CARICOM | [
"Bermuda\n\nThis is a socio-economic bloc of nations in or near the Caribbean Sea. Other outlying member states include the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and the Republic of Suriname in South America, along with Belize in Central America. The Turks and Caicos Islands, an associate member of CARICOM, and the Commo... |
572950c96aef051400154cbe | Why did Bermuda join CARICOM? | primarily to strengthen cultural links. | [
"Bermuda\n\nThis is a socio-economic bloc of nations in or near the Caribbean Sea. Other outlying member states include the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and the Republic of Suriname in South America, along with Belize in Central America. The Turks and Caicos Islands, an associate member of CARICOM, and the Commo... |
572951d81d0469140077928d | Why did the English originally colonize Bermuda? | an extension of Virginia | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermuda was colonised by the English as an extension of Virginia and has long had close ties with the US Atlantic Seaboard and Canadian Maritimes as well as the UK. It had a history of African slavery, although Britain abolished it decades before the US. Since the 20th century, there has been considerab... |
572951d81d0469140077928e | What two areas have provided a constant stream of immigration to Bermuda since the 20th century? | West Indies, as well as continued immigration from Portuguese Atlantic islands | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermuda was colonised by the English as an extension of Virginia and has long had close ties with the US Atlantic Seaboard and Canadian Maritimes as well as the UK. It had a history of African slavery, although Britain abolished it decades before the US. Since the 20th century, there has been considerab... |
572951d81d0469140077928f | Why have these recent immigrants had trouble becoming permanent residents? | they lacked British citizenship | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermuda was colonised by the English as an extension of Virginia and has long had close ties with the US Atlantic Seaboard and Canadian Maritimes as well as the UK. It had a history of African slavery, although Britain abolished it decades before the US. Since the 20th century, there has been considerab... |
572951d81d04691400779290 | When did Bermuda ease up on its immigration laws? | 1950s | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermuda was colonised by the English as an extension of Virginia and has long had close ties with the US Atlantic Seaboard and Canadian Maritimes as well as the UK. It had a history of African slavery, although Britain abolished it decades before the US. Since the 20th century, there has been considerab... |
572951d81d04691400779291 | Why were Black politicians upset about the change in immigration laws? | accused the government of using this device to counter the West Indian immigration of previous decades. | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermuda was colonised by the English as an extension of Virginia and has long had close ties with the US Atlantic Seaboard and Canadian Maritimes as well as the UK. It had a history of African slavery, although Britain abolished it decades before the US. Since the 20th century, there has been considerab... |
572952851d04691400779297 | What cultural group has dominated the PLP? | West Indians and their descendants. | [
"Bermuda\n\nThe PLP, the party in government when the decision to join CARICOM was made, has been dominated for decades by West Indians and their descendants. (The prominent roles of West Indians among Bermuda's black politicians and labour activists predated party politics in Bermuda, as exemplified by Dr. E. F. G... |
572952851d04691400779298 | Who are two prominent members of the PLP? | Dame Lois Browne-Evans, and her Trinidadian-born husband, John Evans | [
"Bermuda\n\nThe PLP, the party in government when the decision to join CARICOM was made, has been dominated for decades by West Indians and their descendants. (The prominent roles of West Indians among Bermuda's black politicians and labour activists predated party politics in Bermuda, as exemplified by Dr. E. F. G... |
572952851d04691400779299 | What are Dame Lois Browne-Evans and her husband putting an emphasis on? | Bermuda's cultural connections with the West Indies | [
"Bermuda\n\nThe PLP, the party in government when the decision to join CARICOM was made, has been dominated for decades by West Indians and their descendants. (The prominent roles of West Indians among Bermuda's black politicians and labour activists predated party politics in Bermuda, as exemplified by Dr. E. F. G... |
572952851d0469140077929a | Why are some Bermudians against the emphasis of West Indies cultural connections? | Many Bermudians, both black and white, who lack family connections to the West Indies | [
"Bermuda\n\nThe PLP, the party in government when the decision to join CARICOM was made, has been dominated for decades by West Indians and their descendants. (The prominent roles of West Indians among Bermuda's black politicians and labour activists predated party politics in Bermuda, as exemplified by Dr. E. F. G... |
572953656aef051400154cf2 | Due to the British goverment's defense forces, what are two nicknames for bermuda? | the Gibraltar of the West" and "Fortress Bermuda" | [
"Bermuda\n\nOnce known as \"the Gibraltar of the West\" and \"Fortress Bermuda\", Bermuda today is defended by forces of the British government. For the first two centuries of settlement, the most potent armed force operating from Bermuda was its merchant shipping fleet, which turned to privateering at every opport... |
572953656aef051400154cf3 | What did Bermuda's merchant shipping fleet do whenever it had the chance? | turned to privateering | [
"Bermuda\n\nOnce known as \"the Gibraltar of the West\" and \"Fortress Bermuda\", Bermuda today is defended by forces of the British government. For the first two centuries of settlement, the most potent armed force operating from Bermuda was its merchant shipping fleet, which turned to privateering at every opport... |
572953656aef051400154cf4 | What was Bermuda established as after the American Revolutionary War? | Western Atlantic headquarters of the Royal Navy. | [
"Bermuda\n\nOnce known as \"the Gibraltar of the West\" and \"Fortress Bermuda\", Bermuda today is defended by forces of the British government. For the first two centuries of settlement, the most potent armed force operating from Bermuda was its merchant shipping fleet, which turned to privateering at every opport... |
572953656aef051400154cf5 | When were the militias in Bermuda disbanded? | following the War of 1812 | [
"Bermuda\n\nOnce known as \"the Gibraltar of the West\" and \"Fortress Bermuda\", Bermuda today is defended by forces of the British government. For the first two centuries of settlement, the most potent armed force operating from Bermuda was its merchant shipping fleet, which turned to privateering at every opport... |
572953656aef051400154cf6 | How did the colony form a military garrison in the 19th century? | raised volunteer units to form a reserve | [
"Bermuda\n\nOnce known as \"the Gibraltar of the West\" and \"Fortress Bermuda\", Bermuda today is defended by forces of the British government. For the first two centuries of settlement, the most potent armed force operating from Bermuda was its merchant shipping fleet, which turned to privateering at every opport... |
57295432af94a219006aa2b5 | What did the US ask of Britain in May 1940? | base rights in Bermuda | [
"Bermuda\n\nIn May 1940, the US requested base rights in Bermuda from the United Kingdom, but British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was initially unwilling to accede to the American request without getting something in return. In September 1940, as part of the Destroyers for Bases Agreement, the UK granted the U... |
57295432af94a219006aa2b6 | What did the Destroyers for Bases Agreement do? | granted the US base rights in Bermuda | [
"Bermuda\n\nIn May 1940, the US requested base rights in Bermuda from the United Kingdom, but British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was initially unwilling to accede to the American request without getting something in return. In September 1940, as part of the Destroyers for Bases Agreement, the UK granted the U... |
57295432af94a219006aa2b7 | What was one thing the UK wanted in return for granting access to Bermuda? | the airfield the US Army built would be used jointly by the US and the UK | [
"Bermuda\n\nIn May 1940, the US requested base rights in Bermuda from the United Kingdom, but British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was initially unwilling to accede to the American request without getting something in return. In September 1940, as part of the Destroyers for Bases Agreement, the UK granted the U... |
57295432af94a219006aa2b8 | Who was the Prime Minister who reached this agreement with the US? | Winston Churchill | [
"Bermuda\n\nIn May 1940, the US requested base rights in Bermuda from the United Kingdom, but British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was initially unwilling to accede to the American request without getting something in return. In September 1940, as part of the Destroyers for Bases Agreement, the UK granted the U... |
572955023f37b31900478267 | What did the US begin building in 1941? | two airbases | [
"Bermuda\n\nConstruction began in 1941 of two airbases consisting of 5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi) of land, largely reclaimed from the sea. For many years, Bermuda's bases were used by US Air Force transport and refuelling aircraft and by US Navy aircraft patrolling the Atlantic for enemy submarines, first German and, later,... |
572955023f37b31900478268 | Who primarily used the bases in Bermuda? | US Air Force transport and refuelling aircraft and by US Navy aircraft | [
"Bermuda\n\nConstruction began in 1941 of two airbases consisting of 5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi) of land, largely reclaimed from the sea. For many years, Bermuda's bases were used by US Air Force transport and refuelling aircraft and by US Navy aircraft patrolling the Atlantic for enemy submarines, first German and, later,... |
572955023f37b31900478269 | What was the navy patrolling for? | enemy submarines, first German and, later, Soviet | [
"Bermuda\n\nConstruction began in 1941 of two airbases consisting of 5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi) of land, largely reclaimed from the sea. For many years, Bermuda's bases were used by US Air Force transport and refuelling aircraft and by US Navy aircraft patrolling the Atlantic for enemy submarines, first German and, later,... |
572955023f37b3190047826a | What was the Naval Air Station Bermuda originally? | Kindley Air Force Base | [
"Bermuda\n\nConstruction began in 1941 of two airbases consisting of 5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi) of land, largely reclaimed from the sea. For many years, Bermuda's bases were used by US Air Force transport and refuelling aircraft and by US Navy aircraft patrolling the Atlantic for enemy submarines, first German and, later,... |
572955023f37b3190047826b | What is the Naval Air Station used for? | host both transient and deployed USN and USAF aircraft, as well as transitioning or deployed Royal Air Force and Canadian Forces aircraft. | [
"Bermuda\n\nConstruction began in 1941 of two airbases consisting of 5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi) of land, largely reclaimed from the sea. For many years, Bermuda's bases were used by US Air Force transport and refuelling aircraft and by US Navy aircraft patrolling the Atlantic for enemy submarines, first German and, later,... |
5729559d3f37b3190047827b | What was the NAS primarily a base for? | seaplane | [
"Bermuda\n\nThe original NAS Bermuda on the west side of the island, a seaplane base until the mid-1960s, was designated as the Naval Air Station Bermuda Annex. It provided optional anchorage and/or dockage facilities for transiting US Navy, US Coast Guard and NATO vessels, depending on size. An additional US Navy ... |
5729559d3f37b3190047827c | What did the NAS Bermuda offer once designated Annex? | anchorage and/or dockage facilities for transiting US Navy, US Coast Guard and NATO vessels | [
"Bermuda\n\nThe original NAS Bermuda on the west side of the island, a seaplane base until the mid-1960s, was designated as the Naval Air Station Bermuda Annex. It provided optional anchorage and/or dockage facilities for transiting US Navy, US Coast Guard and NATO vessels, depending on size. An additional US Navy ... |
5729559d3f37b3190047827d | What is located west of the NAS Annex? | additional US Navy compound known as Naval Facility Bermuda | [
"Bermuda\n\nThe original NAS Bermuda on the west side of the island, a seaplane base until the mid-1960s, was designated as the Naval Air Station Bermuda Annex. It provided optional anchorage and/or dockage facilities for transiting US Navy, US Coast Guard and NATO vessels, depending on size. An additional US Navy ... |
5729559d3f37b3190047827e | What happened at the end of the Cold War? | US forces withdrew | [
"Bermuda\n\nThe original NAS Bermuda on the west side of the island, a seaplane base until the mid-1960s, was designated as the Naval Air Station Bermuda Annex. It provided optional anchorage and/or dockage facilities for transiting US Navy, US Coast Guard and NATO vessels, depending on size. An additional US Navy ... |
572956496aef051400154d12 | When did Bermudians serve in the British Armed forces? | World War I and World War II | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermudians served in the British armed forces during both World War I and World War II. After the latter, Major-General Glyn Charles Anglim Gilbert, Bermuda's highest-ranking soldier, was instrumental in developing the Bermuda Regiment. A number of other Bermudians and their descendants had preceded him... |
572956496aef051400154d13 | Who was key to establishing Bermuda's Regiment? | Major-General Glyn Charles Anglim Gilbert | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermudians served in the British armed forces during both World War I and World War II. After the latter, Major-General Glyn Charles Anglim Gilbert, Bermuda's highest-ranking soldier, was instrumental in developing the Bermuda Regiment. A number of other Bermudians and their descendants had preceded him... |
572956496aef051400154d14 | Who was the youngest Royal Marine Brigadier? | Brigadier Harvey | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermudians served in the British armed forces during both World War I and World War II. After the latter, Major-General Glyn Charles Anglim Gilbert, Bermuda's highest-ranking soldier, was instrumental in developing the Bermuda Regiment. A number of other Bermudians and their descendants had preceded him... |
572956496aef051400154d15 | What is the site for Bermuda's Remembrance Day? | Cenotaph in front of the Cabinet Building | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermudians served in the British armed forces during both World War I and World War II. After the latter, Major-General Glyn Charles Anglim Gilbert, Bermuda's highest-ranking soldier, was instrumental in developing the Bermuda Regiment. A number of other Bermudians and their descendants had preceded him... |
572957101d046914007792c5 | What was the new currency in Bermuda as of 1970? | Bermudian dollar | [
"Bermuda\n\nIn 1970 the country switched its currency from the Bermudian pound to the Bermudian dollar, which is pegged at par with the US dollar. US notes and coins are used interchangeably with Bermudian notes and coins within the islands for most practical purposes; however, banks levy an exchange rate fee for t... |
572957101d046914007792c6 | The Bermudian dollar is equal to what other currency and can be used interchangeably? | US dollar | [
"Bermuda\n\nIn 1970 the country switched its currency from the Bermudian pound to the Bermudian dollar, which is pegged at par with the US dollar. US notes and coins are used interchangeably with Bermudian notes and coins within the islands for most practical purposes; however, banks levy an exchange rate fee for t... |
572957101d046914007792c7 | Who is pictured on Bermudian dollars? | Queen Elizabeth II. | [
"Bermuda\n\nIn 1970 the country switched its currency from the Bermudian pound to the Bermudian dollar, which is pegged at par with the US dollar. US notes and coins are used interchangeably with Bermudian notes and coins within the islands for most practical purposes; however, banks levy an exchange rate fee for t... |
572957101d046914007792c8 | Who regulates all financial institutions as well as the issuing of money? | Bermuda Monetary Authority | [
"Bermuda\n\nIn 1970 the country switched its currency from the Bermudian pound to the Bermudian dollar, which is pegged at par with the US dollar. US notes and coins are used interchangeably with Bermudian notes and coins within the islands for most practical purposes; however, banks levy an exchange rate fee for t... |
572957101d046914007792c9 | Where can you see a permanent exhibition of Bermuda currency? | Royal Naval Dockyard Museum | [
"Bermuda\n\nIn 1970 the country switched its currency from the Bermudian pound to the Bermudian dollar, which is pegged at par with the US dollar. US notes and coins are used interchangeably with Bermudian notes and coins within the islands for most practical purposes; however, banks levy an exchange rate fee for t... |
572957d1af94a219006aa2e7 | Why is Bermuda considered an offshore financial center? | minimal standards of business regulation/laws and direct taxation on personal or corporate income | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermuda is an offshore financial centre, which results from its minimal standards of business regulation/laws and direct taxation on personal or corporate income. It has one of the highest consumption taxes in the world and taxes all imports in lieu of an income tax system. Bermudas's consumption tax is... |
572957d1af94a219006aa2e8 | What does it do in place of an income tax system? | taxes all imports | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermuda is an offshore financial centre, which results from its minimal standards of business regulation/laws and direct taxation on personal or corporate income. It has one of the highest consumption taxes in the world and taxes all imports in lieu of an income tax system. Bermudas's consumption tax is... |
572957d1af94a219006aa2e9 | What does Bermuda use the consumption tax for? | funds government and infrastructure expenditures | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermuda is an offshore financial centre, which results from its minimal standards of business regulation/laws and direct taxation on personal or corporate income. It has one of the highest consumption taxes in the world and taxes all imports in lieu of an income tax system. Bermudas's consumption tax is... |
572957d1af94a219006aa2ea | What three things does the tax system depend on? | import duties, payroll taxes and consumption taxes | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermuda is an offshore financial centre, which results from its minimal standards of business regulation/laws and direct taxation on personal or corporate income. It has one of the highest consumption taxes in the world and taxes all imports in lieu of an income tax system. Bermudas's consumption tax is... |
572957d1af94a219006aa2eb | What is Bermuda's legal system derived from? | United Kingdom, with recourse to English courts of final appeal | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermuda is an offshore financial centre, which results from its minimal standards of business regulation/laws and direct taxation on personal or corporate income. It has one of the highest consumption taxes in the world and taxes all imports in lieu of an income tax system. Bermudas's consumption tax is... |
5729587baf94a219006aa2f7 | What does the Exchange specialize in? | listing and trading of capital market instruments such as equities, debt issues, funds | [
"Bermuda\n\nThere are four hundred securities listed on the stock exchange, of which almost three hundred are offshore funds and alternative investment structures attracted by Bermuda's regulatory environment. The Exchange specialises in listing and trading of capital market instruments such as equities, debt issue... |
5729587baf94a219006aa2f8 | What is the BSX a member of? | the World Federation of Exchanges | [
"Bermuda\n\nThere are four hundred securities listed on the stock exchange, of which almost three hundred are offshore funds and alternative investment structures attracted by Bermuda's regulatory environment. The Exchange specialises in listing and trading of capital market instruments such as equities, debt issue... |
5729587baf94a219006aa2f9 | Where is the BSX located? | an OECD member nation | [
"Bermuda\n\nThere are four hundred securities listed on the stock exchange, of which almost three hundred are offshore funds and alternative investment structures attracted by Bermuda's regulatory environment. The Exchange specialises in listing and trading of capital market instruments such as equities, debt issue... |
5729587baf94a219006aa2fa | Which foreign country offers the BSX Approved Stock Exchange Status? | Australia | [
"Bermuda\n\nThere are four hundred securities listed on the stock exchange, of which almost three hundred are offshore funds and alternative investment structures attracted by Bermuda's regulatory environment. The Exchange specialises in listing and trading of capital market instruments such as equities, debt issue... |
572959183f37b31900478297 | Who created and popularized many of the sports that we love today? | British Public schools and universities in the 19th century | [
"Bermuda\n\nMany sports popular today were formalised by British Public schools and universities in the 19th century. These schools produced the civil servants and military and naval officers required to build and maintain the British empire, and team sports were considered a vital tool for training their students ... |
572959183f37b31900478298 | Why were sports important in these schools? | sports were considered a vital tool for training their students to think and act as part of a team | [
"Bermuda\n\nMany sports popular today were formalised by British Public schools and universities in the 19th century. These schools produced the civil servants and military and naval officers required to build and maintain the British empire, and team sports were considered a vital tool for training their students ... |
572959183f37b31900478299 | Who founded organizations like the FA? | Former public schoolboys | [
"Bermuda\n\nMany sports popular today were formalised by British Public schools and universities in the 19th century. These schools produced the civil servants and military and naval officers required to build and maintain the British empire, and team sports were considered a vital tool for training their students ... |
572959183f37b3190047829a | What changed in 1885 due to the FA changing rules? | association of football with the working classes | [
"Bermuda\n\nMany sports popular today were formalised by British Public schools and universities in the 19th century. These schools produced the civil servants and military and naval officers required to build and maintain the British empire, and team sports were considered a vital tool for training their students ... |
572959aaaf94a219006aa2ff | What happened to the Public schoolboys in these sports? | professionals soon displaced the amateur ex-Public schoolboys | [
"Bermuda\n\nThe professionals soon displaced the amateur ex-Public schoolboys. Bermuda's role as the primary Royal Navy base in the Western Hemisphere, with an army garrison to match, ensured that the naval and military officers quickly introduced the newly formalised sports to Bermuda, including cricket, football,... |
572959aaaf94a219006aa300 | How were sports introduced in Bermuda? | Bermuda's role as the primary Royal Navy base in the Western Hemisphere, | [
"Bermuda\n\nThe professionals soon displaced the amateur ex-Public schoolboys. Bermuda's role as the primary Royal Navy base in the Western Hemisphere, with an army garrison to match, ensured that the naval and military officers quickly introduced the newly formalised sports to Bermuda, including cricket, football,... |
572959aaaf94a219006aa301 | Which sport did not transfer well to Bermuda? | rowing | [
"Bermuda\n\nThe professionals soon displaced the amateur ex-Public schoolboys. Bermuda's role as the primary Royal Navy base in the Western Hemisphere, with an army garrison to match, ensured that the naval and military officers quickly introduced the newly formalised sports to Bermuda, including cricket, football,... |
572959aaaf94a219006aa302 | Which sport was quickly adopted? | sail racing | [
"Bermuda\n\nThe professionals soon displaced the amateur ex-Public schoolboys. Bermuda's role as the primary Royal Navy base in the Western Hemisphere, with an army garrison to match, ensured that the naval and military officers quickly introduced the newly formalised sports to Bermuda, including cricket, football,... |
57295a761d04691400779301 | What Bermuda sport team participated in the 2007 world cup? | national cricket team | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermuda's national cricket team participated in the Cricket World Cup 2007 in the West Indies. Their most famous player is a 130 kilograms (290 lb) police officer named Dwayne Leverock. But India defeated Bermuda and set a record of 413 runs in a One-Day International (ODI). Bermuda were knocked out of ... |
57295a761d04691400779302 | Who is Bermuda's most popular Cricket player? | Dwayne Leverock | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermuda's national cricket team participated in the Cricket World Cup 2007 in the West Indies. Their most famous player is a 130 kilograms (290 lb) police officer named Dwayne Leverock. But India defeated Bermuda and set a record of 413 runs in a One-Day International (ODI). Bermuda were knocked out of ... |
57295a761d04691400779303 | Who defeated Bermuda? | India | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermuda's national cricket team participated in the Cricket World Cup 2007 in the West Indies. Their most famous player is a 130 kilograms (290 lb) police officer named Dwayne Leverock. But India defeated Bermuda and set a record of 413 runs in a One-Day International (ODI). Bermuda were knocked out of ... |
57295a761d04691400779304 | What began in 1872 when the game of cricket was introduced to Bermuda? | annual "Cup Match" | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermuda's national cricket team participated in the Cricket World Cup 2007 in the West Indies. Their most famous player is a 130 kilograms (290 lb) police officer named Dwayne Leverock. But India defeated Bermuda and set a record of 413 runs in a One-Day International (ODI). Bermuda were knocked out of ... |
57295a761d04691400779305 | Why is there an East End/West End rivalry? | rivalry resulted from the locations | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermuda's national cricket team participated in the Cricket World Cup 2007 in the West Indies. Their most famous player is a 130 kilograms (290 lb) police officer named Dwayne Leverock. But India defeated Bermuda and set a record of 413 runs in a One-Day International (ODI). Bermuda were knocked out of ... |
57295b726aef051400154d56 | What events did Bermuda compete in at the 2004 Summer Olympics? | sailing, athletics, swimming, diving, triathlon and equestrian events | [
"Bermuda\n\nAt the 2004 Summer Olympics, Bermuda competed in sailing, athletics, swimming, diving, triathlon and equestrian events. In those Olympics, Bermuda's Katura Horton-Perinchief made history by becoming the first black female diver to compete in the Olympic Games. Bermuda has had one Olympic medallist, Clar... |
57295b726aef051400154d57 | What did Katura Horton-Perinchief do? | made history by becoming the first black female diver to compete in the Olympic Games. | [
"Bermuda\n\nAt the 2004 Summer Olympics, Bermuda competed in sailing, athletics, swimming, diving, triathlon and equestrian events. In those Olympics, Bermuda's Katura Horton-Perinchief made history by becoming the first black female diver to compete in the Olympic Games. Bermuda has had one Olympic medallist, Clar... |
57295b726aef051400154d58 | What is the only medal Bermuda has ever won? | bronze medal in boxing. | [
"Bermuda\n\nAt the 2004 Summer Olympics, Bermuda competed in sailing, athletics, swimming, diving, triathlon and equestrian events. In those Olympics, Bermuda's Katura Horton-Perinchief made history by becoming the first black female diver to compete in the Olympic Games. Bermuda has had one Olympic medallist, Clar... |
57295b726aef051400154d59 | What is the Olympic tradition for Bermuda, regardless of season? | march in the Opening Ceremony in Bermuda shorts | [
"Bermuda\n\nAt the 2004 Summer Olympics, Bermuda competed in sailing, athletics, swimming, diving, triathlon and equestrian events. In those Olympics, Bermuda's Katura Horton-Perinchief made history by becoming the first black female diver to compete in the Olympic Games. Bermuda has had one Olympic medallist, Clar... |
57295c05af94a219006aa319 | Who won the 2011 Caribbean championships? | The Bermuda Rugby Union team | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermuda has developed a proud Rugby Union community. The Bermuda Rugby Union team won the 2011 Caribbean championships, defeating Guyana in the final. They previously beat The Bahamas and Mexico to take the crown. Rugby 7's is also played, with four rounds scheduled to take place in the 2011–2012 season... |
57295c05af94a219006aa31a | How many clubs are on the island? | There are four clubs on the island | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermuda has developed a proud Rugby Union community. The Bermuda Rugby Union team won the 2011 Caribbean championships, defeating Guyana in the final. They previously beat The Bahamas and Mexico to take the crown. Rugby 7's is also played, with four rounds scheduled to take place in the 2011–2012 season... |
57295c05af94a219006aa31b | Who are the reigning league champions? | Police (Men) | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermuda has developed a proud Rugby Union community. The Bermuda Rugby Union team won the 2011 Caribbean championships, defeating Guyana in the final. They previously beat The Bahamas and Mexico to take the crown. Rugby 7's is also played, with four rounds scheduled to take place in the 2011–2012 season... |
57295c05af94a219006aa31c | Where are the Women's games played? | Warwick Academy. | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermuda has developed a proud Rugby Union community. The Bermuda Rugby Union team won the 2011 Caribbean championships, defeating Guyana in the final. They previously beat The Bahamas and Mexico to take the crown. Rugby 7's is also played, with four rounds scheduled to take place in the 2011–2012 season... |
57295c05af94a219006aa31d | What did the Bermuda u/19 team win? | 2010 Caribbean Championships | [
"Bermuda\n\nBermuda has developed a proud Rugby Union community. The Bermuda Rugby Union team won the 2011 Caribbean championships, defeating Guyana in the final. They previously beat The Bahamas and Mexico to take the crown. Rugby 7's is also played, with four rounds scheduled to take place in the 2011–2012 season... |
5726bcd95951b619008f7c95 | When did the Southern and Northern Nigeria Protectorates merge? | 1914 | [
"Nigeria\n\nModern-day Nigeria has been the site of numerous kingdoms and tribal states over the millennia. The modern state originated from British colonial rule beginning in the 19th century, and the merging of the Southern Nigeria Protectorate and Northern Nigeria Protectorate in 1914. The British set up adminis... |
5726bcd95951b619008f7c96 | Which empire ruled Nigeria as a colony? | British | [
"Nigeria\n\nModern-day Nigeria has been the site of numerous kingdoms and tribal states over the millennia. The modern state originated from British colonial rule beginning in the 19th century, and the merging of the Southern Nigeria Protectorate and Northern Nigeria Protectorate in 1914. The British set up adminis... |
5726bcd95951b619008f7c97 | When did Nigeria become independent from Britain? | 1960 | [
"Nigeria\n\nModern-day Nigeria has been the site of numerous kingdoms and tribal states over the millennia. The modern state originated from British colonial rule beginning in the 19th century, and the merging of the Southern Nigeria Protectorate and Northern Nigeria Protectorate in 1914. The British set up adminis... |
5726bcd95951b619008f7c98 | When did a Nigerian Civil War begin? | 1967 | [
"Nigeria\n\nModern-day Nigeria has been the site of numerous kingdoms and tribal states over the millennia. The modern state originated from British colonial rule beginning in the 19th century, and the merging of the Southern Nigeria Protectorate and Northern Nigeria Protectorate in 1914. The British set up adminis... |
5726bcd95951b619008f7c99 | When did Nigeria have a fair presidential election? | 2011 | [
"Nigeria\n\nModern-day Nigeria has been the site of numerous kingdoms and tribal states over the millennia. The modern state originated from British colonial rule beginning in the 19th century, and the merging of the Southern Nigeria Protectorate and Northern Nigeria Protectorate in 1914. The British set up adminis... |
5726bd64dd62a815002e8eea | Which country is called the 'Giant of Africa'? | Nigeria | [
"Nigeria\n\nNigeria is often referred to as the \"Giant of Africa\", owing to its large population and economy. With approximately 182 million inhabitants, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world. Nigeria has one of the largest populations of youth in the wo... |
5726bd64dd62a815002e8eeb | How many people live in Nigeria? | 182 million | [
"Nigeria\n\nNigeria is often referred to as the \"Giant of Africa\", owing to its large population and economy. With approximately 182 million inhabitants, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world. Nigeria has one of the largest populations of youth in the wo... |
5726bd64dd62a815002e8eec | How does Nigeria rank among the largest-population countries in the world? | seventh | [
"Nigeria\n\nNigeria is often referred to as the \"Giant of Africa\", owing to its large population and economy. With approximately 182 million inhabitants, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world. Nigeria has one of the largest populations of youth in the wo... |
5726bd64dd62a815002e8eed | How many languages are spoken by Nigerians? | over 500 | [
"Nigeria\n\nNigeria is often referred to as the \"Giant of Africa\", owing to its large population and economy. With approximately 182 million inhabitants, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world. Nigeria has one of the largest populations of youth in the wo... |
5726bd64dd62a815002e8eee | What is Nigeria's official language? | English | [
"Nigeria\n\nNigeria is often referred to as the \"Giant of Africa\", owing to its large population and economy. With approximately 182 million inhabitants, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world. Nigeria has one of the largest populations of youth in the wo... |
5726bdd3dd62a815002e8efc | What is Nigeria's 2015 GDP? | $500 billion | [
"Nigeria\n\nAs of 2015[update], Nigeria is the world's 20th largest economy, worth more than $500 billion and $1 trillion in terms of nominal GDP and purchasing power parity respectively. It overtook South Africa to become Africa's largest economy in 2014. Also, the debt-to-GDP ratio is only 11 percent, which is 8 ... |
5726bdd3dd62a815002e8efd | What is Nigeria's 2015 purchasing power parity? | $1 trillion | [
"Nigeria\n\nAs of 2015[update], Nigeria is the world's 20th largest economy, worth more than $500 billion and $1 trillion in terms of nominal GDP and purchasing power parity respectively. It overtook South Africa to become Africa's largest economy in 2014. Also, the debt-to-GDP ratio is only 11 percent, which is 8 ... |
5726bdd3dd62a815002e8efe | When did Nigeria's economy become larger than South Africa's? | 2014 | [
"Nigeria\n\nAs of 2015[update], Nigeria is the world's 20th largest economy, worth more than $500 billion and $1 trillion in terms of nominal GDP and purchasing power parity respectively. It overtook South Africa to become Africa's largest economy in 2014. Also, the debt-to-GDP ratio is only 11 percent, which is 8 ... |
5726bdd3dd62a815002e8eff | What is the largest economy in Africa? | Nigeria | [
"Nigeria\n\nAs of 2015[update], Nigeria is the world's 20th largest economy, worth more than $500 billion and $1 trillion in terms of nominal GDP and purchasing power parity respectively. It overtook South Africa to become Africa's largest economy in 2014. Also, the debt-to-GDP ratio is only 11 percent, which is 8 ... |
5726bdd3dd62a815002e8f00 | What is Nigeria's debt-to-GDP ratio? | 11 percent | [
"Nigeria\n\nAs of 2015[update], Nigeria is the world's 20th largest economy, worth more than $500 billion and $1 trillion in terms of nominal GDP and purchasing power parity respectively. It overtook South Africa to become Africa's largest economy in 2014. Also, the debt-to-GDP ratio is only 11 percent, which is 8 ... |
5726be4ddd62a815002e8f23 | When did Boko Haram become active in Nigeria? | 2002 | [
"Nigeria\n\nSince 2002, the North East of the country has seen sectarian violence by Boko Haram, an Islamist movement that seeks to abolish the secular system of government and establish Sharia law. Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan in May 2014 claimed that Boko Haram attacks have left at least 12,000 people dea... |
5726be4ddd62a815002e8f24 | Who is the President of Nigeria? | Goodluck Jonathan | [
"Nigeria\n\nSince 2002, the North East of the country has seen sectarian violence by Boko Haram, an Islamist movement that seeks to abolish the secular system of government and establish Sharia law. Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan in May 2014 claimed that Boko Haram attacks have left at least 12,000 people dea... |
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