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5727b2d43acd2414000dea0f | How much money does the North Carolina Museum of art generate? | millions | [
"North_Carolina\n\nNorth Carolina has rich traditions in art, music, and cuisine. The nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $1.2 billion in direct economic activity in North Carolina, supporting more than 43,600 full-time equivalent jobs and generating $119 million in revenue for local governments and the s... |
5727b3883acd2414000dea1f | Where is SouthPark Mall located? | Charlotte | [
"North_Carolina\n\nNorth Carolina has a variety of shopping choices. SouthPark Mall in Charlotte is currently the largest in the Carolinas, with almost 2.0 million square feet. Other major malls in Charlotte include Northlake Mall and Carolina Place Mall in nearby suburb Pineville. Other major malls throughout the ... |
5727b3883acd2414000dea20 | What is the largest mall in the carolinas? | SouthPark Mall | [
"North_Carolina\n\nNorth Carolina has a variety of shopping choices. SouthPark Mall in Charlotte is currently the largest in the Carolinas, with almost 2.0 million square feet. Other major malls in Charlotte include Northlake Mall and Carolina Place Mall in nearby suburb Pineville. Other major malls throughout the ... |
5727b3883acd2414000dea21 | How big is SouthPark Mall? | 2.0 million square feet | [
"North_Carolina\n\nNorth Carolina has a variety of shopping choices. SouthPark Mall in Charlotte is currently the largest in the Carolinas, with almost 2.0 million square feet. Other major malls in Charlotte include Northlake Mall and Carolina Place Mall in nearby suburb Pineville. Other major malls throughout the ... |
5727b3883acd2414000dea22 | Where is the hanes Mall located? | Winston-Salem | [
"North_Carolina\n\nNorth Carolina has a variety of shopping choices. SouthPark Mall in Charlotte is currently the largest in the Carolinas, with almost 2.0 million square feet. Other major malls in Charlotte include Northlake Mall and Carolina Place Mall in nearby suburb Pineville. Other major malls throughout the ... |
5727b3883acd2414000dea23 | Where is the Four Seasons Town Center located? | Greensboro | [
"North_Carolina\n\nNorth Carolina has a variety of shopping choices. SouthPark Mall in Charlotte is currently the largest in the Carolinas, with almost 2.0 million square feet. Other major malls in Charlotte include Northlake Mall and Carolina Place Mall in nearby suburb Pineville. Other major malls throughout the ... |
5727b47d2ca10214002d945a | What is a culinary staple of North Carolina? | pork barbecue | [
"North_Carolina\n\nA culinary staple of North Carolina is pork barbecue. There are strong regional differences and rivalries over the sauces and methods used in making the barbecue. The common trend across Western North Carolina is the use of premium grade Boston butt. Western North Carolina pork barbecue uses a to... |
5727b47d2ca10214002d945b | What cut of pork do those in western North carolina prefer for BBQ? | Boston butt | [
"North_Carolina\n\nA culinary staple of North Carolina is pork barbecue. There are strong regional differences and rivalries over the sauces and methods used in making the barbecue. The common trend across Western North Carolina is the use of premium grade Boston butt. Western North Carolina pork barbecue uses a to... |
5727b47d2ca10214002d945c | What cut of pork do those in Western North Carolina prefer for BBQ? | pork shoulder | [
"North_Carolina\n\nA culinary staple of North Carolina is pork barbecue. There are strong regional differences and rivalries over the sauces and methods used in making the barbecue. The common trend across Western North Carolina is the use of premium grade Boston butt. Western North Carolina pork barbecue uses a to... |
5727b47d2ca10214002d945d | What is another name for Western North Carolina Barbecue? | Lexington barbecue | [
"North_Carolina\n\nA culinary staple of North Carolina is pork barbecue. There are strong regional differences and rivalries over the sauces and methods used in making the barbecue. The common trend across Western North Carolina is the use of premium grade Boston butt. Western North Carolina pork barbecue uses a to... |
5727b47d2ca10214002d945e | How many people visit the lexington Barbecue festival each year? | over 100,000 | [
"North_Carolina\n\nA culinary staple of North Carolina is pork barbecue. There are strong regional differences and rivalries over the sauces and methods used in making the barbecue. The common trend across Western North Carolina is the use of premium grade Boston butt. Western North Carolina pork barbecue uses a to... |
5727b52d2ca10214002d9474 | Krispy kreme is a chain of what kind of stores? | doughnut | [
"North_Carolina\n\nKrispy Kreme, an international chain of doughnut stores, was started in North Carolina; the company's headquarters are in Winston-Salem. Pepsi-Cola was first produced in 1898 in New Bern. A regional soft drink, Cheerwine, was created and is still based in the city of Salisbury. Despite its name, ... |
5727b52d2ca10214002d9475 | Where is the Krispy kreme headquarters? | Winston-Salem | [
"North_Carolina\n\nKrispy Kreme, an international chain of doughnut stores, was started in North Carolina; the company's headquarters are in Winston-Salem. Pepsi-Cola was first produced in 1898 in New Bern. A regional soft drink, Cheerwine, was created and is still based in the city of Salisbury. Despite its name, ... |
5727b52d2ca10214002d9476 | When was pepsi-Cola first produced? | 1898 | [
"North_Carolina\n\nKrispy Kreme, an international chain of doughnut stores, was started in North Carolina; the company's headquarters are in Winston-Salem. Pepsi-Cola was first produced in 1898 in New Bern. A regional soft drink, Cheerwine, was created and is still based in the city of Salisbury. Despite its name, ... |
5727b52d2ca10214002d9477 | Where was pepsi first produced? | New Bern | [
"North_Carolina\n\nKrispy Kreme, an international chain of doughnut stores, was started in North Carolina; the company's headquarters are in Winston-Salem. Pepsi-Cola was first produced in 1898 in New Bern. A regional soft drink, Cheerwine, was created and is still based in the city of Salisbury. Despite its name, ... |
5727b52d2ca10214002d9478 | What city was Cheerwine created and based in? | Salisbury | [
"North_Carolina\n\nKrispy Kreme, an international chain of doughnut stores, was started in North Carolina; the company's headquarters are in Winston-Salem. Pepsi-Cola was first produced in 1898 in New Bern. A regional soft drink, Cheerwine, was created and is still based in the city of Salisbury. Despite its name, ... |
5727b6423acd2414000dea59 | What international prize winning winery is located in North Carolina? | Noni Bacca Winery | [
"North_Carolina\n\nOver the last decade, North Carolina has become a cultural epicenter and haven for internationally prize-winning wine (Noni Bacca Winery), internationally prized cheeses (Ashe County), \"L'institut International aux Arts Gastronomiques: Conquerront Les Yanks les Truffes, January 15, 2010\" intern... |
5727b6423acd2414000dea5a | What prized cheeses are made in North Carolina? | Ashe County | [
"North_Carolina\n\nOver the last decade, North Carolina has become a cultural epicenter and haven for internationally prize-winning wine (Noni Bacca Winery), internationally prized cheeses (Ashe County), \"L'institut International aux Arts Gastronomiques: Conquerront Les Yanks les Truffes, January 15, 2010\" intern... |
5727b6423acd2414000dea5b | Much tobacco land has been transformed into what kind of orchards? | grape | [
"North_Carolina\n\nOver the last decade, North Carolina has become a cultural epicenter and haven for internationally prize-winning wine (Noni Bacca Winery), internationally prized cheeses (Ashe County), \"L'institut International aux Arts Gastronomiques: Conquerront Les Yanks les Truffes, January 15, 2010\" intern... |
5727b6423acd2414000dea5c | North carolina state law allowed a jump in alcohol volume from 6% to what percent? | 15%. | [
"North_Carolina\n\nOver the last decade, North Carolina has become a cultural epicenter and haven for internationally prize-winning wine (Noni Bacca Winery), internationally prized cheeses (Ashe County), \"L'institut International aux Arts Gastronomiques: Conquerront Les Yanks les Truffes, January 15, 2010\" intern... |
5727b6423acd2414000dea5d | What city was named Beer City USA? | Asheville | [
"North_Carolina\n\nOver the last decade, North Carolina has become a cultural epicenter and haven for internationally prize-winning wine (Noni Bacca Winery), internationally prized cheeses (Ashe County), \"L'institut International aux Arts Gastronomiques: Conquerront Les Yanks les Truffes, January 15, 2010\" intern... |
5727b70a2ca10214002d94a4 | What was one of the first growing industries to develope after the civil war? | Tobacco | [
"North_Carolina\n\nTobacco was one of the first major industries to develop after the Civil War. Many farmers grew some tobacco, and the invention of the cigarette made the product especially popular. Winston-Salem is the birthplace of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJR), founded by R. J. Reynolds in 1874 as one o... |
5727b70a2ca10214002d94a5 | The invention of cigarettes made what popular? | Tobacco | [
"North_Carolina\n\nTobacco was one of the first major industries to develop after the Civil War. Many farmers grew some tobacco, and the invention of the cigarette made the product especially popular. Winston-Salem is the birthplace of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJR), founded by R. J. Reynolds in 1874 as one o... |
5727b70a2ca10214002d94a6 | Winston Salem is the headquarters of what tobacco Company? | R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company | [
"North_Carolina\n\nTobacco was one of the first major industries to develop after the Civil War. Many farmers grew some tobacco, and the invention of the cigarette made the product especially popular. Winston-Salem is the birthplace of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJR), founded by R. J. Reynolds in 1874 as one o... |
5727b70a2ca10214002d94a7 | What year was RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company founded? | 1874 | [
"North_Carolina\n\nTobacco was one of the first major industries to develop after the Civil War. Many farmers grew some tobacco, and the invention of the cigarette made the product especially popular. Winston-Salem is the birthplace of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJR), founded by R. J. Reynolds in 1874 as one o... |
5727b70a2ca10214002d94a8 | How many packs of camel cigarettes were sold per year in 1914? | 425 million | [
"North_Carolina\n\nTobacco was one of the first major industries to develop after the Civil War. Many farmers grew some tobacco, and the invention of the cigarette made the product especially popular. Winston-Salem is the birthplace of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJR), founded by R. J. Reynolds in 1874 as one o... |
5727b8033acd2414000dea7d | Where is Camp Lejeune located? | Jacksonville | [
"North_Carolina\n\nLocated in Jacksonville, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, combined with nearby bases Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, MCAS New River, Camp Geiger, Camp Johnson, Stone Bay and Courthouse Bay, makes up the largest concentration of Marines and sailors in the world. MCAS Cherry Point is h... |
5727b8033acd2414000dea7e | What is Camp Lejeune? | Marine Corps Base Camp | [
"North_Carolina\n\nLocated in Jacksonville, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, combined with nearby bases Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, MCAS New River, Camp Geiger, Camp Johnson, Stone Bay and Courthouse Bay, makes up the largest concentration of Marines and sailors in the world. MCAS Cherry Point is h... |
5727b8033acd2414000dea7f | Bases making up the larges concentration of marines and sailors in the world is located in what NC city? | Jacksonville | [
"North_Carolina\n\nLocated in Jacksonville, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, combined with nearby bases Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, MCAS New River, Camp Geiger, Camp Johnson, Stone Bay and Courthouse Bay, makes up the largest concentration of Marines and sailors in the world. MCAS Cherry Point is h... |
5727b8033acd2414000dea80 | Where is Seymour johnson air force base located? | Goldsboro | [
"North_Carolina\n\nLocated in Jacksonville, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, combined with nearby bases Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, MCAS New River, Camp Geiger, Camp Johnson, Stone Bay and Courthouse Bay, makes up the largest concentration of Marines and sailors in the world. MCAS Cherry Point is h... |
5727b8033acd2414000dea81 | Where is the military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point stationed? | Southport | [
"North_Carolina\n\nLocated in Jacksonville, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, combined with nearby bases Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, MCAS New River, Camp Geiger, Camp Johnson, Stone Bay and Courthouse Bay, makes up the largest concentration of Marines and sailors in the world. MCAS Cherry Point is h... |
57276b5b708984140094dd35 | What is the name of the last period of classical Japanese history? | Heian | [
"Heian_period\n\nThe Heian period (平安時代, Heian jidai?) is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. The period is named after the capital city of Heian-kyō, or modern Kyōto. It is the period in Japanese history when Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences were at their height.... |
57276b5b708984140094dd36 | The Heian period is named after what city? | Heian-kyō | [
"Heian_period\n\nThe Heian period (平安時代, Heian jidai?) is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. The period is named after the capital city of Heian-kyō, or modern Kyōto. It is the period in Japanese history when Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences were at their height.... |
57276b5b708984140094dd37 | What does heian mean in Japanese? | peace | [
"Heian_period\n\nThe Heian period (平安時代, Heian jidai?) is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. The period is named after the capital city of Heian-kyō, or modern Kyōto. It is the period in Japanese history when Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences were at their height.... |
57276b5b708984140094dd38 | What was the name of the prominent clan during the Heian period? | Fujiwara | [
"Heian_period\n\nThe Heian period (平安時代, Heian jidai?) is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. The period is named after the capital city of Heian-kyō, or modern Kyōto. It is the period in Japanese history when Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences were at their height.... |
57276b5b708984140094dd39 | The Heian period was known for what types of art? | poetry and literature | [
"Heian_period\n\nThe Heian period (平安時代, Heian jidai?) is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. The period is named after the capital city of Heian-kyō, or modern Kyōto. It is the period in Japanese history when Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences were at their height.... |
57276c565951b619008f89a7 | What was the name of the period before the Heian era? | Nara | [
"Heian_period\n\nThe Heian period was preceded by the Nara period and began in 794 A.D after the movement of the capital of Japan to Heian-kyō (present day Kyōto京都), by the 50th emperor, Emperor Kanmu. Kanmu first tried to move the capital to Nagaoka-kyō, but a series of disasters befell the city, prompting the emp... |
57276c565951b619008f89a8 | The Heian period began in what year? | 794 A.D | [
"Heian_period\n\nThe Heian period was preceded by the Nara period and began in 794 A.D after the movement of the capital of Japan to Heian-kyō (present day Kyōto京都), by the 50th emperor, Emperor Kanmu. Kanmu first tried to move the capital to Nagaoka-kyō, but a series of disasters befell the city, prompting the emp... |
57276c565951b619008f89a9 | What warrior class rose during the Heian era? | samurai | [
"Heian_period\n\nThe Heian period was preceded by the Nara period and began in 794 A.D after the movement of the capital of Japan to Heian-kyō (present day Kyōto京都), by the 50th emperor, Emperor Kanmu. Kanmu first tried to move the capital to Nagaoka-kyō, but a series of disasters befell the city, prompting the emp... |
57276c565951b619008f89aa | Heian-kyo is now what present-day city? | Kyōto | [
"Heian_period\n\nThe Heian period was preceded by the Nara period and began in 794 A.D after the movement of the capital of Japan to Heian-kyō (present day Kyōto京都), by the 50th emperor, Emperor Kanmu. Kanmu first tried to move the capital to Nagaoka-kyō, but a series of disasters befell the city, prompting the emp... |
57276c565951b619008f89ab | What was the name of the emperor who moved Japan's capital to Heian? | Kanmu | [
"Heian_period\n\nThe Heian period was preceded by the Nara period and began in 794 A.D after the movement of the capital of Japan to Heian-kyō (present day Kyōto京都), by the 50th emperor, Emperor Kanmu. Kanmu first tried to move the capital to Nagaoka-kyō, but a series of disasters befell the city, prompting the emp... |
57276d6add62a815002e9c9e | What noble family wielded power during the Heian period? | Fujiwara | [
"Heian_period\n\nNominally, sovereignty lay in the emperor but in fact power was wielded by the Fujiwara nobility. However, to protect their interests in the provinces, the Fujiwara and other noble families required guards, police and soldiers. The warrior class made steady political gains throughout the Heian peri... |
57276d6add62a815002e9c9f | Who threatened the authority of Japan's central government? | Taira no Masakado | [
"Heian_period\n\nNominally, sovereignty lay in the emperor but in fact power was wielded by the Fujiwara nobility. However, to protect their interests in the provinces, the Fujiwara and other noble families required guards, police and soldiers. The warrior class made steady political gains throughout the Heian peri... |
57276d6add62a815002e9ca0 | Masakado led an uprising in what province? | Hitachi | [
"Heian_period\n\nNominally, sovereignty lay in the emperor but in fact power was wielded by the Fujiwara nobility. However, to protect their interests in the provinces, the Fujiwara and other noble families required guards, police and soldiers. The warrior class made steady political gains throughout the Heian peri... |
57276d6add62a815002e9ca1 | What member of the Fujiwara family rebelled in western Japan? | Fujiwara no Sumitomo | [
"Heian_period\n\nNominally, sovereignty lay in the emperor but in fact power was wielded by the Fujiwara nobility. However, to protect their interests in the provinces, the Fujiwara and other noble families required guards, police and soldiers. The warrior class made steady political gains throughout the Heian peri... |
57276d6add62a815002e9ca2 | In what year did Masakado begin his rebellion? | 939 A.D | [
"Heian_period\n\nNominally, sovereignty lay in the emperor but in fact power was wielded by the Fujiwara nobility. However, to protect their interests in the provinces, the Fujiwara and other noble families required guards, police and soldiers. The warrior class made steady political gains throughout the Heian peri... |
57276e51708984140094dd5b | Heian was Japan's capital for how many years? | 1,000 | [
"Heian_period\n\nWhen Emperor Kammu moved the capital to Heian-kyō (Kyōto), which remained the imperial capital for the next 1,000 years, he did so not only to strengthen imperial authority but also to improve his seat of government geopolitically. Nara was abandoned after only 70 years in part due to the ascendanc... |
57276e51708984140094dd5c | Nara was the former capital for how many years? | 70 | [
"Heian_period\n\nWhen Emperor Kammu moved the capital to Heian-kyō (Kyōto), which remained the imperial capital for the next 1,000 years, he did so not only to strengthen imperial authority but also to improve his seat of government geopolitically. Nara was abandoned after only 70 years in part due to the ascendanc... |
57276e51708984140094dd5d | What religion was gaining popularity in Nara? | Buddhist | [
"Heian_period\n\nWhen Emperor Kammu moved the capital to Heian-kyō (Kyōto), which remained the imperial capital for the next 1,000 years, he did so not only to strengthen imperial authority but also to improve his seat of government geopolitically. Nara was abandoned after only 70 years in part due to the ascendanc... |
57276e51708984140094dd5e | What time period was the early Heian era? | 784–967 | [
"Heian_period\n\nWhen Emperor Kammu moved the capital to Heian-kyō (Kyōto), which remained the imperial capital for the next 1,000 years, he did so not only to strengthen imperial authority but also to improve his seat of government geopolitically. Nara was abandoned after only 70 years in part due to the ascendanc... |
57276e51708984140094dd5f | Kanmu modeled his government after what Chinese capital? | Tang | [
"Heian_period\n\nWhen Emperor Kammu moved the capital to Heian-kyō (Kyōto), which remained the imperial capital for the next 1,000 years, he did so not only to strengthen imperial authority but also to improve his seat of government geopolitically. Nara was abandoned after only 70 years in part due to the ascendanc... |
57276f50708984140094dd81 | What was the name of the possible descendants of Jōmon? | Emishi | [
"Heian_period\n\nAlthough Kammu had abandoned universal conscription in 792, he still waged major military offensives to subjugate the Emishi, possible descendants of the displaced Jōmon, living in northern and eastern Japan. After making temporary gains in 794, in 797 Kammu appointed a new commander, Sakanoue no T... |
57276f50708984140094dd82 | What was the name of the new commander Kanmu appointed in the year 797? | Sakanoue no Tamuramaro | [
"Heian_period\n\nAlthough Kammu had abandoned universal conscription in 792, he still waged major military offensives to subjugate the Emishi, possible descendants of the displaced Jōmon, living in northern and eastern Japan. After making temporary gains in 794, in 797 Kammu appointed a new commander, Sakanoue no T... |
57276f50708984140094dd83 | What was Tamuramaro's military title? | Sei-i Taishōgun | [
"Heian_period\n\nAlthough Kammu had abandoned universal conscription in 792, he still waged major military offensives to subjugate the Emishi, possible descendants of the displaced Jōmon, living in northern and eastern Japan. After making temporary gains in 794, in 797 Kammu appointed a new commander, Sakanoue no T... |
57276f50708984140094dd84 | The Emishi were defeated in what year? | 801 | [
"Heian_period\n\nAlthough Kammu had abandoned universal conscription in 792, he still waged major military offensives to subjugate the Emishi, possible descendants of the displaced Jōmon, living in northern and eastern Japan. After making temporary gains in 794, in 797 Kammu appointed a new commander, Sakanoue no T... |
57276f50708984140094dd85 | The imperial capital extended to the eastern edge of which Japanese island? | Honshū | [
"Heian_period\n\nAlthough Kammu had abandoned universal conscription in 792, he still waged major military offensives to subjugate the Emishi, possible descendants of the displaced Jōmon, living in northern and eastern Japan. After making temporary gains in 794, in 797 Kammu appointed a new commander, Sakanoue no T... |
57277029dd62a815002e9ce2 | In what year did Emperor Kanmu die? | 806 | [
"Heian_period\n\nFollowing Kammu's death in 806 and a succession struggle among his sons, two new offices were established in an effort to adjust the Taika-Taihō administrative structure. Through the new Emperor's Private Office, the emperor could issue administrative edicts more directly and with more self-assuran... |
57277029dd62a815002e9ce3 | What office replaced the imperial guards? | Metropolitan Police Board | [
"Heian_period\n\nFollowing Kammu's death in 806 and a succession struggle among his sons, two new offices were established in an effort to adjust the Taika-Taihō administrative structure. Through the new Emperor's Private Office, the emperor could issue administrative edicts more directly and with more self-assuran... |
57277029dd62a815002e9ce4 | What new office allowed government to issue administrative orders faster? | Emperor's Private Office | [
"Heian_period\n\nFollowing Kammu's death in 806 and a succession struggle among his sons, two new offices were established in an effort to adjust the Taika-Taihō administrative structure. Through the new Emperor's Private Office, the emperor could issue administrative edicts more directly and with more self-assuran... |
57277029dd62a815002e9ce5 | Tang China's influence over Japan ended in what year? | 838 | [
"Heian_period\n\nFollowing Kammu's death in 806 and a succession struggle among his sons, two new offices were established in an effort to adjust the Taika-Taihō administrative structure. Through the new Emperor's Private Office, the emperor could issue administrative edicts more directly and with more self-assuran... |
572770c1dd62a815002e9cea | In what century did the Soga family take the throne? | sixth | [
"Heian_period\n\nAs the Soga clan had taken control of the throne in the sixth century, the Fujiwara by the ninth century had intermarried with the imperial family, and one of their members was the first head of the Emperor's Private Office. Another Fujiwara became regent, Sesshō for his grandson, then a minor empe... |
572770c1dd62a815002e9ceb | A member of what clan became the head of the Emperor's Private Office? | Fujiwara | [
"Heian_period\n\nAs the Soga clan had taken control of the throne in the sixth century, the Fujiwara by the ninth century had intermarried with the imperial family, and one of their members was the first head of the Emperor's Private Office. Another Fujiwara became regent, Sesshō for his grandson, then a minor empe... |
572770c1dd62a815002e9cec | Which emperor suspended the Fujiwara clan's power? | Daigo | [
"Heian_period\n\nAs the Soga clan had taken control of the throne in the sixth century, the Fujiwara by the ninth century had intermarried with the imperial family, and one of their members was the first head of the Emperor's Private Office. Another Fujiwara became regent, Sesshō for his grandson, then a minor empe... |
572770c1dd62a815002e9ced | Emperor Daigo ruled during what years? | 897-930 | [
"Heian_period\n\nAs the Soga clan had taken control of the throne in the sixth century, the Fujiwara by the ninth century had intermarried with the imperial family, and one of their members was the first head of the Emperor's Private Office. Another Fujiwara became regent, Sesshō for his grandson, then a minor empe... |
5727728edd62a815002e9d0e | What type of property obtained legal status during the early Heian period? | shōen | [
"Heian_period\n\nNevertheless, the Fujiwara were not demoted by Daigo but actually became stronger during his reign. Central control of Japan had continued to decline, and the Fujiwara, along with other great families and religious foundations, acquired ever larger shōen and greater wealth during the early tenth ce... |
5727728edd62a815002e9d0f | Farm laborers traded titles to shoen holders in exchange for what? | a share of the harvest | [
"Heian_period\n\nNevertheless, the Fujiwara were not demoted by Daigo but actually became stronger during his reign. Central control of Japan had continued to decline, and the Fujiwara, along with other great families and religious foundations, acquired ever larger shōen and greater wealth during the early tenth ce... |
5727728edd62a815002e9d10 | The Fujiwara and other noble families became richer during which century? | early tenth century | [
"Heian_period\n\nNevertheless, the Fujiwara were not demoted by Daigo but actually became stronger during his reign. Central control of Japan had continued to decline, and the Fujiwara, along with other great families and religious foundations, acquired ever larger shōen and greater wealth during the early tenth ce... |
5727738edd62a815002e9d2e | What script was developed with parts of Chinese characters? | katakana | [
"Heian_period\n\nDespite their usurpation of imperial authority, the Fujiwara presided over a period of cultural and artistic flowering at the imperial court and among the aristocracy. There was great interest in graceful poetry and vernacular literature. Two types of phonetic Japanese script: katakana, a simplifie... |
5727738edd62a815002e9d2f | What was the name of the cursive script that gave expression to spoken words? | hiragana | [
"Heian_period\n\nDespite their usurpation of imperial authority, the Fujiwara presided over a period of cultural and artistic flowering at the imperial court and among the aristocracy. There was great interest in graceful poetry and vernacular literature. Two types of phonetic Japanese script: katakana, a simplifie... |
5727738edd62a815002e9d30 | Who is the author of The Pillow Book? | Sei Shōnagon | [
"Heian_period\n\nDespite their usurpation of imperial authority, the Fujiwara presided over a period of cultural and artistic flowering at the imperial court and among the aristocracy. There was great interest in graceful poetry and vernacular literature. Two types of phonetic Japanese script: katakana, a simplifie... |
5727738edd62a815002e9d31 | Who is the author of The Tale of Genji? | Murasaki Shikibu | [
"Heian_period\n\nDespite their usurpation of imperial authority, the Fujiwara presided over a period of cultural and artistic flowering at the imperial court and among the aristocracy. There was great interest in graceful poetry and vernacular literature. Two types of phonetic Japanese script: katakana, a simplifie... |
5727738edd62a815002e9d32 | What was the name of the brightly colored paintings depicting court life? | yamato-e | [
"Heian_period\n\nDespite their usurpation of imperial authority, the Fujiwara presided over a period of cultural and artistic flowering at the imperial court and among the aristocracy. There was great interest in graceful poetry and vernacular literature. Two types of phonetic Japanese script: katakana, a simplifie... |
572774bf708984140094de11 | What became the aristocracy's primary occupation? | Land management | [
"Heian_period\n\nAs culture flourished, so did decentralization. Whereas the first phase of shōen development in the early Heian period had seen the opening of new lands and the granting of the use of lands to aristocrats and religious institutions, the second phase saw the growth of patrimonial \"house governments... |
572774bf708984140094de12 | What grew during the second phase of shoen development? | "house governments," | [
"Heian_period\n\nAs culture flourished, so did decentralization. Whereas the first phase of shōen development in the early Heian period had seen the opening of new lands and the granting of the use of lands to aristocrats and religious institutions, the second phase saw the growth of patrimonial \"house governments... |
572774bf708984140094de13 | What governmental reorganization lapsed during the period of shoen development? | Taihō Code | [
"Heian_period\n\nAs culture flourished, so did decentralization. Whereas the first phase of shōen development in the early Heian period had seen the opening of new lands and the granting of the use of lands to aristocrats and religious institutions, the second phase saw the growth of patrimonial \"house governments... |
572774bf708984140094de14 | Succession to the throne was determined by what clan? | Fujiwara | [
"Heian_period\n\nAs culture flourished, so did decentralization. Whereas the first phase of shōen development in the early Heian period had seen the opening of new lands and the granting of the use of lands to aristocrats and religious institutions, the second phase saw the growth of patrimonial \"house governments... |
5727756af1498d1400e8f8a2 | The early courts' military conscription broke down around what year? | 792 | [
"Heian_period\n\nUnder the early courts, when military conscription had been centrally controlled, military affairs had been taken out of the hands of the provincial aristocracy. But as the system broke down after 792, local power holders again became the primary source of military strength. The re-establishment of... |
5727756af1498d1400e8f8a3 | Warriors appointed to a province were called what? | oryoshi | [
"Heian_period\n\nUnder the early courts, when military conscription had been centrally controlled, military affairs had been taken out of the hands of the provincial aristocracy. But as the system broke down after 792, local power holders again became the primary source of military strength. The re-establishment of... |
5727756af1498d1400e8f8a4 | Warriors appointed for specific tasks were called what? | tsuibushi | [
"Heian_period\n\nUnder the early courts, when military conscription had been centrally controlled, military affairs had been taken out of the hands of the provincial aristocracy. But as the system broke down after 792, local power holders again became the primary source of military strength. The re-establishment of... |
5727756af1498d1400e8f8a5 | Where did final authority over the military lie? | imperial court | [
"Heian_period\n\nUnder the early courts, when military conscription had been centrally controlled, military affairs had been taken out of the hands of the provincial aristocracy. But as the system broke down after 792, local power holders again became the primary source of military strength. The re-establishment of... |
572777c4708984140094de5f | Who had increased access to better military technology? | Shōen holders | [
"Heian_period\n\nShōen holders had access to manpower and, as they obtained improved military technology (such as new training methods, more powerful bows, armor, horses, and superior swords) and faced worsening local conditions in the ninth century, military service became part of shōen life. Not only the shōen bu... |
572777c4708984140094de60 | Which institutions also hired private guards for protection? | civil and religious | [
"Heian_period\n\nShōen holders had access to manpower and, as they obtained improved military technology (such as new training methods, more powerful bows, armor, horses, and superior swords) and faced worsening local conditions in the ninth century, military service became part of shōen life. Not only the shōen bu... |
572777c4708984140094de61 | Which class became a new military elite? | provincial upper class | [
"Heian_period\n\nShōen holders had access to manpower and, as they obtained improved military technology (such as new training methods, more powerful bows, armor, horses, and superior swords) and faced worsening local conditions in the ninth century, military service became part of shōen life. Not only the shōen bu... |
572777c4708984140094de62 | What does the word "bushi" mean? | warrior | [
"Heian_period\n\nShōen holders had access to manpower and, as they obtained improved military technology (such as new training methods, more powerful bows, armor, horses, and superior swords) and faced worsening local conditions in the ninth century, military service became part of shōen life. Not only the shōen bu... |
572778285951b619008f8aa7 | Bushi formed new associations in what century? | tenth | [
"Heian_period\n\nBushi interests were diverse, cutting across old power structures to form new associations in the tenth century. Mutual interests, family connections, and kinship were consolidated in military groups that became part of family administration. In time, large regional military families formed around ... |
572778285951b619008f8aa8 | How did military families gain prestige? | connections to the imperial court | [
"Heian_period\n\nBushi interests were diverse, cutting across old power structures to form new associations in the tenth century. Mutual interests, family connections, and kinship were consolidated in military groups that became part of family administration. In time, large regional military families formed around ... |
572778285951b619008f8aa9 | Who were the three prominent families during the rise of the warrior classes? | Fujiwara family, Taira clan, and Minamoto clan | [
"Heian_period\n\nBushi interests were diverse, cutting across old power structures to form new associations in the tenth century. Mutual interests, family connections, and kinship were consolidated in military groups that became part of family administration. In time, large regional military families formed around ... |
572779a3f1498d1400e8f912 | Who was the first non-Fujiwara emperor since the ninth century? | Go-Sanjō | [
"Heian_period\n\nThe Fujiwara controlled the throne until the reign of Emperor Go-Sanjō (1068-1073), the first emperor not born of a Fujiwara mother since the ninth century. Go-Sanjo, determined to restore imperial control through strong personal rule, implemented reforms to curb Fujiwara influence. He also establi... |
572779a3f1498d1400e8f913 | Who implemented reforms to reduce the Fujiwara's influence on government? | Go-Sanjō | [
"Heian_period\n\nThe Fujiwara controlled the throne until the reign of Emperor Go-Sanjō (1068-1073), the first emperor not born of a Fujiwara mother since the ninth century. Go-Sanjo, determined to restore imperial control through strong personal rule, implemented reforms to curb Fujiwara influence. He also establi... |
572779a3f1498d1400e8f914 | What term was used for behind the scenes governance? | insei | [
"Heian_period\n\nThe Fujiwara controlled the throne until the reign of Emperor Go-Sanjō (1068-1073), the first emperor not born of a Fujiwara mother since the ninth century. Go-Sanjo, determined to restore imperial control through strong personal rule, implemented reforms to curb Fujiwara influence. He also establi... |
57277a50dd62a815002e9e00 | The decline of the Fujiwara's governmental power was filled by what? | In-no-cho | [
"Heian_period\n\nThe In-no-cho filled the void left by the decline of Fujiwara power. Rather than being banished, the Fujiwara were mostly retained in their old positions of civil dictator and minister of the center while being bypassed in decision making. In time, many of the Fujiwara were replaced, mostly by memb... |
57277a50dd62a815002e9e01 | The members of what clan gradually replaced the Fujiwaras? | Minamoto | [
"Heian_period\n\nThe In-no-cho filled the void left by the decline of Fujiwara power. Rather than being banished, the Fujiwara were mostly retained in their old positions of civil dictator and minister of the center while being bypassed in decision making. In time, many of the Fujiwara were replaced, mostly by memb... |
57277a50dd62a815002e9e02 | What allowed the paternal line of the imperial family to gain influence over royal succession? | insei system | [
"Heian_period\n\nThe In-no-cho filled the void left by the decline of Fujiwara power. Rather than being banished, the Fujiwara were mostly retained in their old positions of civil dictator and minister of the center while being bypassed in decision making. In time, many of the Fujiwara were replaced, mostly by memb... |
57277a50dd62a815002e9e03 | The In-no-cho was prominent during what years? | 1086 to 1156 | [
"Heian_period\n\nThe In-no-cho filled the void left by the decline of Fujiwara power. Rather than being banished, the Fujiwara were mostly retained in their old positions of civil dictator and minister of the center while being bypassed in decision making. In time, many of the Fujiwara were replaced, mostly by memb... |
57277bc0f1498d1400e8f962 | What member of the Fujiwara attempted to rebel in the mid-twelfth century? | Fujiwara no Yorinaga | [
"Heian_period\n\nA struggle for succession in the mid-twelfth century gave the Fujiwara an opportunity to regain their former power. Fujiwara no Yorinaga sided with the retired emperor in a violent battle in 1156 against the heir apparent, who was supported by the Taira and Minamoto (Hōgen Rebellion). In the end, t... |
57277bc0f1498d1400e8f963 | What battle resulted in the destruction of the Fujiwara? | Hōgen Rebellion | [
"Heian_period\n\nA struggle for succession in the mid-twelfth century gave the Fujiwara an opportunity to regain their former power. Fujiwara no Yorinaga sided with the retired emperor in a violent battle in 1156 against the heir apparent, who was supported by the Taira and Minamoto (Hōgen Rebellion). In the end, t... |
57277bc0f1498d1400e8f964 | What clans fought during the Heiji Rebellion? | Taira and Minamoto | [
"Heian_period\n\nA struggle for succession in the mid-twelfth century gave the Fujiwara an opportunity to regain their former power. Fujiwara no Yorinaga sided with the retired emperor in a violent battle in 1156 against the heir apparent, who was supported by the Taira and Minamoto (Hōgen Rebellion). In the end, t... |
57277bc0f1498d1400e8f965 | In what year did the Heiji Rebellion occur? | 1159 | [
"Heian_period\n\nA struggle for succession in the mid-twelfth century gave the Fujiwara an opportunity to regain their former power. Fujiwara no Yorinaga sided with the retired emperor in a violent battle in 1156 against the heir apparent, who was supported by the Taira and Minamoto (Hōgen Rebellion). In the end, t... |
57277bc0f1498d1400e8f966 | After the Heiji Rebellion, what clan grew in power? | Taira | [
"Heian_period\n\nA struggle for succession in the mid-twelfth century gave the Fujiwara an opportunity to regain their former power. Fujiwara no Yorinaga sided with the retired emperor in a violent battle in 1156 against the heir apparent, who was supported by the Taira and Minamoto (Hōgen Rebellion). In the end, t... |
57277d075951b619008f8b39 | What military commander gained power after the fall of the Minamoto clan? | Taira Kiyomori | [
"Heian_period\n\nTaira Kiyomori emerged as the real power in Japan following the Minamoto's destruction, and he would remain in command for the next 20 years. He gave his daughter Tokuko in marriage to the young emperor Takakura, who died at only 19, leaving their infant son Antoku to succeed to the throne. Kiyomor... |
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