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5727f480ff5b5019007d9924 | Who was expelled from a nunnery for not wanting to learn? | Margarette Reglerin | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nBecause the nuns of the order did not preach among the people, the need to engage in study was not as immediate or intense as it was for men. They did participate, however, in a number of intellectual activities. Along with sewing and embroidery, nuns often engaged in reading and discussing corr... |
5727f480ff5b5019007d9925 | Where was Margarette Reglerin from? | Nuremberg | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nBecause the nuns of the order did not preach among the people, the need to engage in study was not as immediate or intense as it was for men. They did participate, however, in a number of intellectual activities. Along with sewing and embroidery, nuns often engaged in reading and discussing corr... |
5727f480ff5b5019007d9926 | What monastery did the nuns belong to who could speak Latin fluently? | Strassburg monastery of St. Margaret | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nBecause the nuns of the order did not preach among the people, the need to engage in study was not as immediate or intense as it was for men. They did participate, however, in a number of intellectual activities. Along with sewing and embroidery, nuns often engaged in reading and discussing corr... |
5727f5d22ca10214002d9a4e | The Dartford sisters were heirs of what priory? | priory of Poissy | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nAs heirs of the Dominican priory of Poissy in France, the Dartford sisters were also heirs to a tradition of profound learning and piety. Sections of translations of spiritual writings in Dartford's library, such as Suso's Little Book of Eternal Wisdom and Laurent du Bois' Somme le Roi, show tha... |
5727f5d22ca10214002d9a4f | Where was the priory of Poissy located? | France | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nAs heirs of the Dominican priory of Poissy in France, the Dartford sisters were also heirs to a tradition of profound learning and piety. Sections of translations of spiritual writings in Dartford's library, such as Suso's Little Book of Eternal Wisdom and Laurent du Bois' Somme le Roi, show tha... |
5727f5d22ca10214002d9a50 | What book could be found in The Dartford sister's library? | Suso's Little Book of Eternal Wisdom | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nAs heirs of the Dominican priory of Poissy in France, the Dartford sisters were also heirs to a tradition of profound learning and piety. Sections of translations of spiritual writings in Dartford's library, such as Suso's Little Book of Eternal Wisdom and Laurent du Bois' Somme le Roi, show tha... |
5727f5d22ca10214002d9a51 | What did the Dartford nunnery have in common with the priory of Poissy? | a religious house founded by a royal house | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nAs heirs of the Dominican priory of Poissy in France, the Dartford sisters were also heirs to a tradition of profound learning and piety. Sections of translations of spiritual writings in Dartford's library, such as Suso's Little Book of Eternal Wisdom and Laurent du Bois' Somme le Roi, show tha... |
5727f7cbff5b5019007d9974 | The Dominican Order in England was controlled by who? | Englishmen | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nThe English Province was a component of the international order from which it obtained its laws, direction, and instructions. It was also, however, a group of Englishmen. Its direct supervisors were from England, and the members of the English Province dwelt and labored in English cities, towns,... |
5727f7cbff5b5019007d9975 | The national side of the Order was influenced by what other side? | international | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nThe English Province was a component of the international order from which it obtained its laws, direction, and instructions. It was also, however, a group of Englishmen. Its direct supervisors were from England, and the members of the English Province dwelt and labored in English cities, towns,... |
5727f7cbff5b5019007d9976 | Why was the English order of the Dominicans so successful in England? | Its direct supervisors were from England | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nThe English Province was a component of the international order from which it obtained its laws, direction, and instructions. It was also, however, a group of Englishmen. Its direct supervisors were from England, and the members of the English Province dwelt and labored in English cities, towns,... |
5727f89cff5b5019007d9984 | What famous school was home to the first English Dominican Order? | Oxford | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nThe first Dominican site in England was at Oxford, in the parishes of St. Edward and St. Adelaide. The friars built an oratory to the Blessed Virgin Mary and by 1265, the brethren, in keeping with their devotion to study, began erecting a school. Actually, the Dominican brothers likely began a s... |
5727f89cff5b5019007d9985 | Who did the friars build an oratory in honor of? | the Blessed Virgin Mary | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nThe first Dominican site in England was at Oxford, in the parishes of St. Edward and St. Adelaide. The friars built an oratory to the Blessed Virgin Mary and by 1265, the brethren, in keeping with their devotion to study, began erecting a school. Actually, the Dominican brothers likely began a s... |
5727f89cff5b5019007d9986 | What was a subject that all Dominican students had to learn? | natural philosophy | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nThe first Dominican site in England was at Oxford, in the parishes of St. Edward and St. Adelaide. The friars built an oratory to the Blessed Virgin Mary and by 1265, the brethren, in keeping with their devotion to study, began erecting a school. Actually, the Dominican brothers likely began a s... |
5727f89cff5b5019007d9987 | What was the most important subject for Dominican students? | theology | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nThe first Dominican site in England was at Oxford, in the parishes of St. Edward and St. Adelaide. The friars built an oratory to the Blessed Virgin Mary and by 1265, the brethren, in keeping with their devotion to study, began erecting a school. Actually, the Dominican brothers likely began a s... |
5727f89cff5b5019007d9988 | By what year was the school in Oxford completed? | 1265 | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nThe first Dominican site in England was at Oxford, in the parishes of St. Edward and St. Adelaide. The friars built an oratory to the Blessed Virgin Mary and by 1265, the brethren, in keeping with their devotion to study, began erecting a school. Actually, the Dominican brothers likely began a s... |
5727fa1aff5b5019007d99be | What did European mysticism concentrate on that English mysticism didn't? | ecstatic experiences of union with the divine | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nEnglish Dominican mysticism in the late medieval period differed from European strands of it in that, whereas European Dominican mysticism tended to concentrate on ecstatic experiences of union with the divine, English Dominican mysticism's ultimate focus was on a crucial dynamic in one's person... |
5727fa1aff5b5019007d99bf | English mysticism was composed of how many elements? | four | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nEnglish Dominican mysticism in the late medieval period differed from European strands of it in that, whereas European Dominican mysticism tended to concentrate on ecstatic experiences of union with the divine, English Dominican mysticism's ultimate focus was on a crucial dynamic in one's person... |
5727fa1aff5b5019007d99c0 | What is one element of English Dominican mysticism? | it emulated the moral essence of Christ's life | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nEnglish Dominican mysticism in the late medieval period differed from European strands of it in that, whereas European Dominican mysticism tended to concentrate on ecstatic experiences of union with the divine, English Dominican mysticism's ultimate focus was on a crucial dynamic in one's person... |
5727fa1aff5b5019007d99c1 | What was the focus of English Dominican mysticism? | one's personal relationship with God | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nEnglish Dominican mysticism in the late medieval period differed from European strands of it in that, whereas European Dominican mysticism tended to concentrate on ecstatic experiences of union with the divine, English Dominican mysticism's ultimate focus was on a crucial dynamic in one's person... |
5727fb092ca10214002d9aa4 | What was so important to English mystics? | the journey of, or process of, faith | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nFor English Dominican mystics, the mystical experience was not expressed just in one moment of the full knowledge of God, but in the journey of, or process of, faith. This then led to an understanding that was directed toward an experiential knowledge of divinity. It is important to understand, ... |
5727fb092ca10214002d9aa5 | The process of faith leads one to what? | knowledge of divinity | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nFor English Dominican mystics, the mystical experience was not expressed just in one moment of the full knowledge of God, but in the journey of, or process of, faith. This then led to an understanding that was directed toward an experiential knowledge of divinity. It is important to understand, ... |
5727fb092ca10214002d9aa6 | What did the English Dominican mystics not require in their work? | visions and voices | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nFor English Dominican mystics, the mystical experience was not expressed just in one moment of the full knowledge of God, but in the journey of, or process of, faith. This then led to an understanding that was directed toward an experiential knowledge of divinity. It is important to understand, ... |
5727fb092ca10214002d9aa7 | What did the English Order of Dominicans believe was the only thing they needed? | faith | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nFor English Dominican mystics, the mystical experience was not expressed just in one moment of the full knowledge of God, but in the journey of, or process of, faith. This then led to an understanding that was directed toward an experiential knowledge of divinity. It is important to understand, ... |
5727fc3cff5b5019007d9a20 | How did the English order hope to gain knowledge of Christ? | through an imitation of His life | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nThe center of all mystical experience is, of course, Christ. English Dominicans sought to gain a full knowledge of Christ through an imitation of His life. English mystics of all types tended to focus on the moral values that the events in Christ's life exemplified. This led to a \"progressive u... |
5727fc3cff5b5019007d9a21 | Who is at the center of all mystical experiences? | Christ | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nThe center of all mystical experience is, of course, Christ. English Dominicans sought to gain a full knowledge of Christ through an imitation of His life. English mystics of all types tended to focus on the moral values that the events in Christ's life exemplified. This led to a \"progressive u... |
5727fc3cff5b5019007d9a22 | What is the most significant way to know Christ? | emulation of the moral actions and attitudes that Jesus demonstrated in His earthly ministry | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nThe center of all mystical experience is, of course, Christ. English Dominicans sought to gain a full knowledge of Christ through an imitation of His life. English mystics of all types tended to focus on the moral values that the events in Christ's life exemplified. This led to a \"progressive u... |
5727fc3cff5b5019007d9a23 | What did English mystics tend to focus on in their studies? | the moral values that the events in Christ's life exemplified | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nThe center of all mystical experience is, of course, Christ. English Dominicans sought to gain a full knowledge of Christ through an imitation of His life. English mystics of all types tended to focus on the moral values that the events in Christ's life exemplified. This led to a \"progressive u... |
5727fc3cff5b5019007d9a24 | What type of understanding of scripture did the English Order subscribe to? | progressive | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nThe center of all mystical experience is, of course, Christ. English Dominicans sought to gain a full knowledge of Christ through an imitation of His life. English mystics of all types tended to focus on the moral values that the events in Christ's life exemplified. This led to a \"progressive u... |
5727fe574b864d19001641a0 | The English Dominican Order focused primarily on what? | the events of Christ's life | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nThe English concentrated on the spirit of the events of Christ's life, not the literality of events. They neither expected nor sought the appearance of the stigmata or any other physical manifestation. They wanted to create in themselves that environment that allowed Jesus to fulfill His divine ... |
5727fe574b864d19001641a1 | What did the English Order not care about? | the stigmata | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nThe English concentrated on the spirit of the events of Christ's life, not the literality of events. They neither expected nor sought the appearance of the stigmata or any other physical manifestation. They wanted to create in themselves that environment that allowed Jesus to fulfill His divine ... |
5727fe574b864d19001641a2 | The English Dominican Order wanted to put what at the center of their study of Christ? | love | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nThe English concentrated on the spirit of the events of Christ's life, not the literality of events. They neither expected nor sought the appearance of the stigmata or any other physical manifestation. They wanted to create in themselves that environment that allowed Jesus to fulfill His divine ... |
5727fe574b864d19001641a3 | What does Christ's love reveal to humanity? | the mercy of God | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nThe English concentrated on the spirit of the events of Christ's life, not the literality of events. They neither expected nor sought the appearance of the stigmata or any other physical manifestation. They wanted to create in themselves that environment that allowed Jesus to fulfill His divine ... |
5727fe574b864d19001641a4 | What does love lead to according to English mystics? | spiritual growth | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nThe English concentrated on the spirit of the events of Christ's life, not the literality of events. They neither expected nor sought the appearance of the stigmata or any other physical manifestation. They wanted to create in themselves that environment that allowed Jesus to fulfill His divine ... |
5727ff4d2ca10214002d9af8 | What is man always seen as? | an image of God | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nConcerning humanity as the image of Christ, English Dominican spirituality concentrated on the moral implications of image-bearing rather than the philosophical foundations of the imago Dei. The process of Christ's life, and the process of image-bearing, amends humanity to God's image. The idea ... |
5727ff4d2ca10214002d9af9 | What did the English Dominicans like to concentrate on? | moral implications of image-bearing | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nConcerning humanity as the image of Christ, English Dominican spirituality concentrated on the moral implications of image-bearing rather than the philosophical foundations of the imago Dei. The process of Christ's life, and the process of image-bearing, amends humanity to God's image. The idea ... |
5727ff4d2ca10214002d9afa | What amends humanity to God's life? | The process of Christ's life | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nConcerning humanity as the image of Christ, English Dominican spirituality concentrated on the moral implications of image-bearing rather than the philosophical foundations of the imago Dei. The process of Christ's life, and the process of image-bearing, amends humanity to God's image. The idea ... |
5727ff4d2ca10214002d9afb | The idea of the image of God allows man to do what? | move toward God | [
"Dominican_Order\n\nConcerning humanity as the image of Christ, English Dominican spirituality concentrated on the moral implications of image-bearing rather than the philosophical foundations of the imago Dei. The process of Christ's life, and the process of image-bearing, amends humanity to God's image. The idea ... |
572784155951b619008f8c03 | How many public schools are regulated by the 1868 Public Schools Act? | ten | [
"Eton_College\n\nEton is one of ten English HMC schools, commonly referred to as \"public schools\", regulated by the Public Schools Act of 1868. Following the public school tradition, Eton is a full boarding school, which means all pupils live at the school, and it is one of four such remaining single-sex boys' pu... |
572784155951b619008f8c04 | Which type of school requires students to live at the school? | boarding school | [
"Eton_College\n\nEton is one of ten English HMC schools, commonly referred to as \"public schools\", regulated by the Public Schools Act of 1868. Following the public school tradition, Eton is a full boarding school, which means all pupils live at the school, and it is one of four such remaining single-sex boys' pu... |
572784155951b619008f8c05 | How many all-male boarding schools exist in the UK? | four | [
"Eton_College\n\nEton is one of ten English HMC schools, commonly referred to as \"public schools\", regulated by the Public Schools Act of 1868. Following the public school tradition, Eton is a full boarding school, which means all pupils live at the school, and it is one of four such remaining single-sex boys' pu... |
572784155951b619008f8c06 | How much does Eton College charge per term? | up to £11,478 | [
"Eton_College\n\nEton is one of ten English HMC schools, commonly referred to as \"public schools\", regulated by the Public Schools Act of 1868. Following the public school tradition, Eton is a full boarding school, which means all pupils live at the school, and it is one of four such remaining single-sex boys' pu... |
572784155951b619008f8c07 | How does Eton College rate expense-wise with the other HMC boarding schools in the UK? | sixth most expensive | [
"Eton_College\n\nEton is one of ten English HMC schools, commonly referred to as \"public schools\", regulated by the Public Schools Act of 1868. Following the public school tradition, Eton is a full boarding school, which means all pupils live at the school, and it is one of four such remaining single-sex boys' pu... |
572785035951b619008f8c27 | How many British prime ministers attended Eton? | 19 | [
"Eton_College\n\nEton has a long list of distinguished former pupils. David Cameron is the 19th British prime minister to have attended the school, and has recommended that Eton set up a school in the state sector to help drive up standards. Eton now co-sponsors a state sixth-form college in Newham, a deprived area... |
572785035951b619008f8c28 | Which college in Newham does Eton College co-sponsor? | London Academy of Excellence | [
"Eton_College\n\nEton has a long list of distinguished former pupils. David Cameron is the 19th British prime minister to have attended the school, and has recommended that Eton set up a school in the state sector to help drive up standards. Eton now co-sponsors a state sixth-form college in Newham, a deprived area... |
572785035951b619008f8c29 | How does London Academy of Excellence vary in cost from Eton College? | free of charge | [
"Eton_College\n\nEton has a long list of distinguished former pupils. David Cameron is the 19th British prime minister to have attended the school, and has recommended that Eton set up a school in the state sector to help drive up standards. Eton now co-sponsors a state sixth-form college in Newham, a deprived area... |
572785035951b619008f8c2a | Where will Holyport College be located? | Maidenhead in Berkshire | [
"Eton_College\n\nEton has a long list of distinguished former pupils. David Cameron is the 19th British prime minister to have attended the school, and has recommended that Eton set up a school in the state sector to help drive up standards. Eton now co-sponsors a state sixth-form college in Newham, a deprived area... |
572785035951b619008f8c2b | How much is construction of Holyport College predicted to cost? | around £15 million | [
"Eton_College\n\nEton has a long list of distinguished former pupils. David Cameron is the 19th British prime minister to have attended the school, and has recommended that Eton set up a school in the state sector to help drive up standards. Eton now co-sponsors a state sixth-form college in Newham, a deprived area... |
5727865cf1498d1400e8fad0 | How many students receive financial aid at Eton? | 20% | [
"Eton_College\n\nAbout 20% of pupils at Eton receive financial support, through a range of bursaries and scholarships. The recent Head Master, Tony Little, said that Eton is developing plans to allow any boy to attend the school whatever his parents' income and, in 2011, said that around 250 boys received \"signifi... |
5727865cf1498d1400e8fad1 | How many students attended Eton free of charge in 2014? | 63 | [
"Eton_College\n\nAbout 20% of pupils at Eton receive financial support, through a range of bursaries and scholarships. The recent Head Master, Tony Little, said that Eton is developing plans to allow any boy to attend the school whatever his parents' income and, in 2011, said that around 250 boys received \"signifi... |
5727865cf1498d1400e8fad2 | What are the goals of the Independent and State School Partnership? | raise pupil achievement, improve pupil self-esteem, raise pupil aspirations and improve professional practice across the schools | [
"Eton_College\n\nAbout 20% of pupils at Eton receive financial support, through a range of bursaries and scholarships. The recent Head Master, Tony Little, said that Eton is developing plans to allow any boy to attend the school whatever his parents' income and, in 2011, said that around 250 boys received \"signifi... |
5727865cf1498d1400e8fad3 | What are some courses Eton offers in the summer months? | choral and English language courses | [
"Eton_College\n\nAbout 20% of pupils at Eton receive financial support, through a range of bursaries and scholarships. The recent Head Master, Tony Little, said that Eton is developing plans to allow any boy to attend the school whatever his parents' income and, in 2011, said that around 250 boys received \"signifi... |
5727873b5951b619008f8c73 | What purpose did Eton Dorney have to the London Olympic games? | training facilities | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn the run-up to the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games and London 2012 Summer Paralympic Games, Eton's purpose-built Dorney Lake, a permanent, eight-lane, 2,200 metre course (about 1.4 miles) in a 400-acre park, officially known throughout the Games as Eton Dorney, provided training facilities for O... |
5727873b5951b619008f8c74 | How many visitors attended Eton Dorney during the 2012 Olympics? | 400,000 visitors during the Games period (around 30,000 per day) | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn the run-up to the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games and London 2012 Summer Paralympic Games, Eton's purpose-built Dorney Lake, a permanent, eight-lane, 2,200 metre course (about 1.4 miles) in a 400-acre park, officially known throughout the Games as Eton Dorney, provided training facilities for O... |
5727873b5951b619008f8c75 | What did 2012 Olympic spectators vote Eton Dorney to be? | best 2012 Olympic venue | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn the run-up to the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games and London 2012 Summer Paralympic Games, Eton's purpose-built Dorney Lake, a permanent, eight-lane, 2,200 metre course (about 1.4 miles) in a 400-acre park, officially known throughout the Games as Eton Dorney, provided training facilities for O... |
5727873b5951b619008f8c76 | How much does it cost to attend Eton Dorney throughout the year? | free of charge | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn the run-up to the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games and London 2012 Summer Paralympic Games, Eton's purpose-built Dorney Lake, a permanent, eight-lane, 2,200 metre course (about 1.4 miles) in a 400-acre park, officially known throughout the Games as Eton Dorney, provided training facilities for O... |
572789c15951b619008f8cc7 | Who was Eton's first Headmaster? | William Waynflete | [
"Eton_College\n\nConstruction of the chapel, originally intended to be slightly over twice as long, with eighteen - or possibly seventeen - bays (there are eight today) was stopped when Henry VI was deposed. Only the Quire of the intended building was completed. Eton's first Headmaster, William Waynflete, founder o... |
572789c15951b619008f8cc8 | How old are the wall paintings in the Chapel and School Yard? | 1480s | [
"Eton_College\n\nConstruction of the chapel, originally intended to be slightly over twice as long, with eighteen - or possibly seventeen - bays (there are eight today) was stopped when Henry VI was deposed. Only the Quire of the intended building was completed. Eton's first Headmaster, William Waynflete, founder o... |
572789c15951b619008f8cc9 | Between what years was College Hall built? | 1441 and 1460 | [
"Eton_College\n\nConstruction of the chapel, originally intended to be slightly over twice as long, with eighteen - or possibly seventeen - bays (there are eight today) was stopped when Henry VI was deposed. Only the Quire of the intended building was completed. Eton's first Headmaster, William Waynflete, founder o... |
572789c15951b619008f8cca | How many bays was the chapel originially intended to have? | eighteen - or possibly seventeen | [
"Eton_College\n\nConstruction of the chapel, originally intended to be slightly over twice as long, with eighteen - or possibly seventeen - bays (there are eight today) was stopped when Henry VI was deposed. Only the Quire of the intended building was completed. Eton's first Headmaster, William Waynflete, founder o... |
572789c15951b619008f8ccb | How many bays does the chapel have today? | eight | [
"Eton_College\n\nConstruction of the chapel, originally intended to be slightly over twice as long, with eighteen - or possibly seventeen - bays (there are eight today) was stopped when Henry VI was deposed. Only the Quire of the intended building was completed. Eton's first Headmaster, William Waynflete, founder o... |
57278ba7dd62a815002e9fe8 | Around what year did construction continue after a period of financial struggle? | 1517 | [
"Eton_College\n\nAs the school suffered reduced income while still under construction, the completion and further development of the school has since depended to some extent on wealthy benefactors. Building resumed when Roger Lupton was Provost, around 1517. His name is borne by the big gate-house in the west range... |
57278ba7dd62a815002e9fe9 | Whose name is on the gate-house fronting School Yard? | Roger Lupton | [
"Eton_College\n\nAs the school suffered reduced income while still under construction, the completion and further development of the school has since depended to some extent on wealthy benefactors. Building resumed when Roger Lupton was Provost, around 1517. His name is borne by the big gate-house in the west range... |
57278ba7dd62a815002e9fea | Where are 18th century "leaving portraits" kept at Eton? | Parlour, Election Hall, and Election Chamber | [
"Eton_College\n\nAs the school suffered reduced income while still under construction, the completion and further development of the school has since depended to some extent on wealthy benefactors. Building resumed when Roger Lupton was Provost, around 1517. His name is borne by the big gate-house in the west range... |
57278ba7dd62a815002e9feb | What is the most famous image of Eton College? | the big gate-house in the west range of the cloisters, fronting School Yard | [
"Eton_College\n\nAs the school suffered reduced income while still under construction, the completion and further development of the school has since depended to some extent on wealthy benefactors. Building resumed when Roger Lupton was Provost, around 1517. His name is borne by the big gate-house in the west range... |
57278d87dd62a815002ea03a | Who was incorrctly quoted in saying "The Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing-fields of Eton"? | Duke of Wellington | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe Duke of Wellington is often incorrectly quoted as saying that \"The Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing-fields of Eton\". Wellington was at Eton from 1781 to 1784 and was to send his sons there. According to Nevill (citing the historian Sir Edward Creasy), what Wellington said, while pass... |
57278d87dd62a815002ea03b | During what years was the Duke of Wellington at Eton? | 1781 to 1784 | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe Duke of Wellington is often incorrectly quoted as saying that \"The Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing-fields of Eton\". Wellington was at Eton from 1781 to 1784 and was to send his sons there. According to Nevill (citing the historian Sir Edward Creasy), what Wellington said, while pass... |
57278d87dd62a815002ea03c | What "stuff" won Waterloo, according to Wellington? | the manly character induced by games and sport | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe Duke of Wellington is often incorrectly quoted as saying that \"The Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing-fields of Eton\". Wellington was at Eton from 1781 to 1784 and was to send his sons there. According to Nevill (citing the historian Sir Edward Creasy), what Wellington said, while pass... |
57278fc7dd62a815002ea070 | Which club at Eaton is for motorcyclists? | 59 Club | [
"Eton_College\n\nAs with other public schools, a scheme was devised towards the end of the 19th century to familiarize privileged schoolboys with social conditions in deprived areas. The project of establishing an 'Eton Mission' in the crowded district of Hackney Wick in east London was started at the beginning of ... |
57278fc7dd62a815002ea071 | What was the purpose for creating an Eton Mission? | familiarize privileged schoolboys with social conditions in deprived areas | [
"Eton_College\n\nAs with other public schools, a scheme was devised towards the end of the 19th century to familiarize privileged schoolboys with social conditions in deprived areas. The project of establishing an 'Eton Mission' in the crowded district of Hackney Wick in east London was started at the beginning of ... |
57278fc7dd62a815002ea072 | Why did construction of Eton Mission cease in 1971? | it was decided that a more local project (at Dorney) would be more realistic | [
"Eton_College\n\nAs with other public schools, a scheme was devised towards the end of the 19th century to familiarize privileged schoolboys with social conditions in deprived areas. The project of establishing an 'Eton Mission' in the crowded district of Hackney Wick in east London was started at the beginning of ... |
57278fc7dd62a815002ea073 | What is Eton's rowing club called? | Eton Manor Boys' Club | [
"Eton_College\n\nAs with other public schools, a scheme was devised towards the end of the 19th century to familiarize privileged schoolboys with social conditions in deprived areas. The project of establishing an 'Eton Mission' in the crowded district of Hackney Wick in east London was started at the beginning of ... |
57278fc7dd62a815002ea074 | Where was the Eton Mission originally to be located? | district of Hackney Wick in east London | [
"Eton_College\n\nAs with other public schools, a scheme was devised towards the end of the 19th century to familiarize privileged schoolboys with social conditions in deprived areas. The project of establishing an 'Eton Mission' in the crowded district of Hackney Wick in east London was started at the beginning of ... |
57279105f1498d1400e8fc42 | To whom were School Hall and School Library erected in memoriam of? | Etonians who had died in the Boer War | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe very large and ornate School Hall and School Library (by L K. Hall) were erected in 1906-8 across the road from Upper School as the school's memorial to the Etonians who had died in the Boer War. Many tablets in the cloisters and chapel commemorate the large number of dead Etonians of the Great... |
57279105f1498d1400e8fc43 | What destroyed part of the Upper School and Chapel in WWII? | A bomb | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe very large and ornate School Hall and School Library (by L K. Hall) were erected in 1906-8 across the road from Upper School as the school's memorial to the Etonians who had died in the Boer War. Many tablets in the cloisters and chapel commemorate the large number of dead Etonians of the Great... |
57279105f1498d1400e8fc44 | Who was hired to replace windows in the Chapel from 1949-1952? | Evie Hone | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe very large and ornate School Hall and School Library (by L K. Hall) were erected in 1906-8 across the road from Upper School as the school's memorial to the Etonians who had died in the Boer War. Many tablets in the cloisters and chapel commemorate the large number of dead Etonians of the Great... |
57279242f1498d1400e8fc7a | What were new students once called by others? | 'Jews' | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn the past, people at Eton have occasionally been guilty of antisemitism. For a time, new admissions were called 'Jews' by their fellow Collegers. In 1945, the school introduced a nationality statute conditioning entry on the applicant's father being British by birth. The statute was removed after... |
57279242f1498d1400e8fc7b | What stipulation did the school base entrance on in 1945? | applicant's father being British by birth | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn the past, people at Eton have occasionally been guilty of antisemitism. For a time, new admissions were called 'Jews' by their fellow Collegers. In 1945, the school introduced a nationality statute conditioning entry on the applicant's father being British by birth. The statute was removed after... |
57279242f1498d1400e8fc7c | For what reason as the 1945 entrance stipulation removed? | "suspected a whiff of anti-semitism" | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn the past, people at Eton have occasionally been guilty of antisemitism. For a time, new admissions were called 'Jews' by their fellow Collegers. In 1945, the school introduced a nationality statute conditioning entry on the applicant's father being British by birth. The statute was removed after... |
57279242f1498d1400e8fc7d | Who decided to remove the 1945 entrance stipulation? | A. J. Ayer | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn the past, people at Eton have occasionally been guilty of antisemitism. For a time, new admissions were called 'Jews' by their fellow Collegers. In 1945, the school introduced a nationality statute conditioning entry on the applicant's father being British by birth. The statute was removed after... |
5727a4112ca10214002d929a | The College boarding house is reserved for whom? | King's Scholars | [
"Eton_College\n\nOne boarding house, College, is reserved for seventy King's Scholars, who attend Eton on scholarships provided by the original foundation and awarded by examination each year; King's Scholars pay up to 90% of full fees, depending on their means. Of the other pupils, up to a third receive some kind ... |
5727a4112ca10214002d929b | Where do "King's Scholars" get their name? | the school was founded by King Henry VI | [
"Eton_College\n\nOne boarding house, College, is reserved for seventy King's Scholars, who attend Eton on scholarships provided by the original foundation and awarded by examination each year; King's Scholars pay up to 90% of full fees, depending on their means. Of the other pupils, up to a third receive some kind ... |
5727a4112ca10214002d929c | How many original Scholars were there in the original School? | seventy | [
"Eton_College\n\nOne boarding house, College, is reserved for seventy King's Scholars, who attend Eton on scholarships provided by the original foundation and awarded by examination each year; King's Scholars pay up to 90% of full fees, depending on their means. Of the other pupils, up to a third receive some kind ... |
5727a4112ca10214002d929d | How many students receive some form of financial aid? | up to a third | [
"Eton_College\n\nOne boarding house, College, is reserved for seventy King's Scholars, who attend Eton on scholarships provided by the original foundation and awarded by examination each year; King's Scholars pay up to 90% of full fees, depending on their means. Of the other pupils, up to a third receive some kind ... |
5727b502ff5b5019007d930e | What is the term given to students who lived in town, but not on the campus of Eton? | Oppidans | [
"Eton_College\n\nAs the School grew, more students were allowed to attend provided that they paid their own fees and lived in the town, outside the College's original buildings. These students became known as Oppidans, from the Latin word oppidum, meaning town. The Houses developed over time as a means of providing... |
5727b502ff5b5019007d930f | Oppidan residences were generally cared after by women known as what? | "dames" | [
"Eton_College\n\nAs the School grew, more students were allowed to attend provided that they paid their own fees and lived in the town, outside the College's original buildings. These students became known as Oppidans, from the Latin word oppidum, meaning town. The Houses developed over time as a means of providing... |
5727b502ff5b5019007d9310 | What is a House Master? | the teacher who lives in the house and manages the pupils in it | [
"Eton_College\n\nAs the School grew, more students were allowed to attend provided that they paid their own fees and lived in the town, outside the College's original buildings. These students became known as Oppidans, from the Latin word oppidum, meaning town. The Houses developed over time as a means of providing... |
5727b502ff5b5019007d9311 | About how many students are in a typical Oppidan house? | fifty | [
"Eton_College\n\nAs the School grew, more students were allowed to attend provided that they paid their own fees and lived in the town, outside the College's original buildings. These students became known as Oppidans, from the Latin word oppidum, meaning town. The Houses developed over time as a means of providing... |
5727ba063acd2414000deaaf | If a boy elects to live in an Oppidan house instead of the College house, what are they called? | Oppidan Scholars | [
"Eton_College\n\nNot all boys who pass the College election examination choose to become King's Scholars. If they choose instead to belong to one of the 24 Oppidan Houses, they are known as Oppidan Scholars. Oppidan scholarships may also be awarded for consistently performing with distinction in School and external... |
5727ba063acd2414000deab0 | Which students are allowed to use the letters OS after their name? | Oppidan Scholar | [
"Eton_College\n\nNot all boys who pass the College election examination choose to become King's Scholars. If they choose instead to belong to one of the 24 Oppidan Houses, they are known as Oppidan Scholars. Oppidan scholarships may also be awarded for consistently performing with distinction in School and external... |
5727ba063acd2414000deab1 | How many Oppidan houses are at Eaton? | 24 | [
"Eton_College\n\nNot all boys who pass the College election examination choose to become King's Scholars. If they choose instead to belong to one of the 24 Oppidan Houses, they are known as Oppidan Scholars. Oppidan scholarships may also be awarded for consistently performing with distinction in School and external... |
5727ba063acd2414000deab2 | Under what circumstances are Oppidan Scholarships awarded? | consistently performing with distinction in School and external examinations | [
"Eton_College\n\nNot all boys who pass the College election examination choose to become King's Scholars. If they choose instead to belong to one of the 24 Oppidan Houses, they are known as Oppidan Scholars. Oppidan scholarships may also be awarded for consistently performing with distinction in School and external... |
5727ba063acd2414000deab3 | How many distinguishments does a student need for an Oppidan Scholarship? | either three distinctions in a row or four throughout his career | [
"Eton_College\n\nNot all boys who pass the College election examination choose to become King's Scholars. If they choose instead to belong to one of the 24 Oppidan Houses, they are known as Oppidan Scholars. Oppidan scholarships may also be awarded for consistently performing with distinction in School and external... |
5727bad64b864d1900163bac | Which Oppidan Houses did not change from their original 1720 names? | Godolphin House, Jourdelay's | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe Oppidan Houses are named Godolphin House, Jourdelay's, (both built as such c. 1720), Hawtrey House, Durnford House, (the first two built as such by the Provost and Fellows, 1845, when the school was increasing in numbers and needed more centralised control), The Hopgarden, South Lawn, Waynflete... |
5727bad64b864d1900163bad | Which two houses were built as student population increased 1845? | Hawtrey House, Durnford House | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe Oppidan Houses are named Godolphin House, Jourdelay's, (both built as such c. 1720), Hawtrey House, Durnford House, (the first two built as such by the Provost and Fellows, 1845, when the school was increasing in numbers and needed more centralised control), The Hopgarden, South Lawn, Waynflete... |
5727bad64b864d1900163bae | Which two Oppidan Houses are the oldest? | Godolphin House, Jourdelay's | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe Oppidan Houses are named Godolphin House, Jourdelay's, (both built as such c. 1720), Hawtrey House, Durnford House, (the first two built as such by the Provost and Fellows, 1845, when the school was increasing in numbers and needed more centralised control), The Hopgarden, South Lawn, Waynflete... |
5727bbbe4b864d1900163bde | What term was given to juniors who acted as servants to older students? | "fags" | [
"Eton_College\n\nFor much of Eton's history, junior boys had to act as \"fags\", or servants, to older boys. Their duties included cleaning, cooking, and running errands. A Library member was entitled to yell at any time and without notice, \"Boy, Up!\" or \"Boy, Queue!\", and all first-year boys had to come runnin... |
5727bbbe4b864d1900163bdf | What were common duties of younger servant students? | cleaning, cooking, and running errands | [
"Eton_College\n\nFor much of Eton's history, junior boys had to act as \"fags\", or servants, to older boys. Their duties included cleaning, cooking, and running errands. A Library member was entitled to yell at any time and without notice, \"Boy, Up!\" or \"Boy, Queue!\", and all first-year boys had to come runnin... |
5727bbbe4b864d1900163be0 | What words were yelled by Librarians that required first year students to come? | "Boy, Up!" or "Boy, Queue!" | [
"Eton_College\n\nFor much of Eton's history, junior boys had to act as \"fags\", or servants, to older boys. Their duties included cleaning, cooking, and running errands. A Library member was entitled to yell at any time and without notice, \"Boy, Up!\" or \"Boy, Queue!\", and all first-year boys had to come runnin... |
5727bbbe4b864d1900163be1 | Which first year student was given the task yelled for by the Librarian? | The last boy to arrive | [
"Eton_College\n\nFor much of Eton's history, junior boys had to act as \"fags\", or servants, to older boys. Their duties included cleaning, cooking, and running errands. A Library member was entitled to yell at any time and without notice, \"Boy, Up!\" or \"Boy, Queue!\", and all first-year boys had to come runnin... |
5727bbbe4b864d1900163be2 | What year was "fagging" phased out of most houses? | 1970s | [
"Eton_College\n\nFor much of Eton's history, junior boys had to act as \"fags\", or servants, to older boys. Their duties included cleaning, cooking, and running errands. A Library member was entitled to yell at any time and without notice, \"Boy, Up!\" or \"Boy, Queue!\", and all first-year boys had to come runnin... |
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