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5727cbac4b864d1900163d3c | Which car company closed the doors on it's Cork operations in 1984? | Ford Motor Company | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city is also home to the Heineken Brewery that brews Murphy's Irish Stout and the nearby Beamish and Crawford brewery (taken over by Heineken in 2008) which have been in the city for generations. 45% of the world's Tic Tac sweets are manufactured at the city's Ferrero factory. For many years, Co... |
5727cbac4b864d1900163d3d | What online retail giant has operations at the Cork Airport Business Park? | Amazon.com | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city is also home to the Heineken Brewery that brews Murphy's Irish Stout and the nearby Beamish and Crawford brewery (taken over by Heineken in 2008) which have been in the city for generations. 45% of the world's Tic Tac sweets are manufactured at the city's Ferrero factory. For many years, Co... |
5727cbac4b864d1900163d3e | Why was it natural to have Ford Motor Company based in Cork? | Henry Ford's grandfather was from West Cork | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city is also home to the Heineken Brewery that brews Murphy's Irish Stout and the nearby Beamish and Crawford brewery (taken over by Heineken in 2008) which have been in the city for generations. 45% of the world's Tic Tac sweets are manufactured at the city's Ferrero factory. For many years, Co... |
5727cd664b864d1900163d78 | Who runs the public busses in Cork? | Bus Éireann | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nPublic bus services within the city are provided by the national bus operator Bus Éireann. City routes are numbered from 201 through to 219 and connect the city centre to the principal suburbs, colleges, shopping centres and places of interest. Two of these bus routes provide orbital services across... |
5727cd664b864d1900163d79 | Besides busses, what kinds of public transportation are offered in Cork? | shuttles to Cork Airport, and a park and ride facility in the south suburbs only | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nPublic bus services within the city are provided by the national bus operator Bus Éireann. City routes are numbered from 201 through to 219 and connect the city centre to the principal suburbs, colleges, shopping centres and places of interest. Two of these bus routes provide orbital services across... |
5727cd664b864d1900163d7a | What do the routes consist of? | connect the city centre to the principal suburbs, colleges, shopping centres and places of interest | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nPublic bus services within the city are provided by the national bus operator Bus Éireann. City routes are numbered from 201 through to 219 and connect the city centre to the principal suburbs, colleges, shopping centres and places of interest. Two of these bus routes provide orbital services across... |
5727d12dff5b5019007d95f2 | When was the Cork South Link dual carriageway built? | 1980s | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe Cork area has seen improvements in road infrastructure in recent years. For example, the Cork South Link dual carriageway was built in the early 1980s, to link the Kinsale Road roundabout with the city centre. Shortly afterwards, the first sections of the South Ring dual carriageway were opened.... |
5727d12dff5b5019007d95f3 | What was the purpose of the dual carriageway? | to link the Kinsale Road roundabout with the city centre | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe Cork area has seen improvements in road infrastructure in recent years. For example, the Cork South Link dual carriageway was built in the early 1980s, to link the Kinsale Road roundabout with the city centre. Shortly afterwards, the first sections of the South Ring dual carriageway were opened.... |
5727d12dff5b5019007d95f4 | What was the purpose of the Kinsale Road flyover? | remove a bottleneck for traffic heading to Cork Airport or Killarney | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe Cork area has seen improvements in road infrastructure in recent years. For example, the Cork South Link dual carriageway was built in the early 1980s, to link the Kinsale Road roundabout with the city centre. Shortly afterwards, the first sections of the South Ring dual carriageway were opened.... |
5727d12dff5b5019007d95f5 | What was a beneficial improvement made to Patrick Street? | pedestrian focus | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe Cork area has seen improvements in road infrastructure in recent years. For example, the Cork South Link dual carriageway was built in the early 1980s, to link the Kinsale Road roundabout with the city centre. Shortly afterwards, the first sections of the South Ring dual carriageway were opened.... |
5727ddb73acd2414000dee6f | How many rail stations has cork had over the years? | eight | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork was one of the most rail-oriented cities in Ireland, featuring eight stations at various times. The main route, still much the same today, is from Dublin Heuston. Originally terminating on the city's outskirts at Blackpool, the route now reaches the city centre terminus of Kent Station via Glan... |
5727ddb73acd2414000dee70 | What connects Cobh and Midleton to Cork? | the line through Kent | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork was one of the most rail-oriented cities in Ireland, featuring eight stations at various times. The main route, still much the same today, is from Dublin Heuston. Originally terminating on the city's outskirts at Blackpool, the route now reaches the city centre terminus of Kent Station via Glan... |
5727ddb73acd2414000dee71 | Where does the main rail originate? | Dublin Heuston | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork was one of the most rail-oriented cities in Ireland, featuring eight stations at various times. The main route, still much the same today, is from Dublin Heuston. Originally terminating on the city's outskirts at Blackpool, the route now reaches the city centre terminus of Kent Station via Glan... |
5727ddb73acd2414000dee72 | Where was the original end of the line? | Blackpool | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork was one of the most rail-oriented cities in Ireland, featuring eight stations at various times. The main route, still much the same today, is from Dublin Heuston. Originally terminating on the city's outskirts at Blackpool, the route now reaches the city centre terminus of Kent Station via Glan... |
5727ddb73acd2414000dee73 | What was Ireland's most rail-centric city? | Cork | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork was one of the most rail-oriented cities in Ireland, featuring eight stations at various times. The main route, still much the same today, is from Dublin Heuston. Originally terminating on the city's outskirts at Blackpool, the route now reaches the city centre terminus of Kent Station via Glan... |
5727de8b4b864d1900163ee4 | How many tram systems were in Cork? | two | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nWithin the city there have been two tram networks in operation. A proposal to develop a horse-drawn tram (linking the city's railway termini) was made by American George Francis Train in the 1860s, and implemented in 1872 by the Cork Tramway Company. However, the company ceased trading in 1875 after... |
5727de8b4b864d1900163ee5 | Who wanted to develop a horse drawn tram system? | George Francis Train | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nWithin the city there have been two tram networks in operation. A proposal to develop a horse-drawn tram (linking the city's railway termini) was made by American George Francis Train in the 1860s, and implemented in 1872 by the Cork Tramway Company. However, the company ceased trading in 1875 after... |
5727de8b4b864d1900163ee6 | When did the Cork Tramway Company start a horse driven tram system? | 1872 | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nWithin the city there have been two tram networks in operation. A proposal to develop a horse-drawn tram (linking the city's railway termini) was made by American George Francis Train in the 1860s, and implemented in 1872 by the Cork Tramway Company. However, the company ceased trading in 1875 after... |
5727de8b4b864d1900163ee7 | Why did the Cork Tramway Company stop operations? | Cork Corporation refused permission to extend the line | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nWithin the city there have been two tram networks in operation. A proposal to develop a horse-drawn tram (linking the city's railway termini) was made by American George Francis Train in the 1860s, and implemented in 1872 by the Cork Tramway Company. However, the company ceased trading in 1875 after... |
5727de8b4b864d1900163ee8 | Why did the cab operators not like the tracks? | protruded from the road surface | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nWithin the city there have been two tram networks in operation. A proposal to develop a horse-drawn tram (linking the city's railway termini) was made by American George Francis Train in the 1860s, and implemented in 1872 by the Cork Tramway Company. However, the company ceased trading in 1875 after... |
5727e0834b864d1900163f10 | Which line was reopened in 2009? | Glounthaune to Midleton | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe Cork Suburban Rail system also departs from Kent Station and provides connections to parts of Metropolitan Cork. Stations include Little Island, Mallow, Midleton, Fota and Cobh. In July 2009 the Glounthaune to Midleton line was reopened, with new stations at Carrigtwohill and Midleton (with futu... |
5727e0834b864d1900163f11 | What new stations were added to the Glounthaune to Midleton line? | Carrigtwohill and Midleton | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe Cork Suburban Rail system also departs from Kent Station and provides connections to parts of Metropolitan Cork. Stations include Little Island, Mallow, Midleton, Fota and Cobh. In July 2009 the Glounthaune to Midleton line was reopened, with new stations at Carrigtwohill and Midleton (with futu... |
5727e0834b864d1900163f12 | What station is going to be available to the Northern Suburbs? | Kilbarry Railway Station | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe Cork Suburban Rail system also departs from Kent Station and provides connections to parts of Metropolitan Cork. Stations include Little Island, Mallow, Midleton, Fota and Cobh. In July 2009 the Glounthaune to Midleton line was reopened, with new stations at Carrigtwohill and Midleton (with futu... |
5727e0834b864d1900163f13 | Where are the Little Island Railway Station routes? | Cork's Eastern Suburbs | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe Cork Suburban Rail system also departs from Kent Station and provides connections to parts of Metropolitan Cork. Stations include Little Island, Mallow, Midleton, Fota and Cobh. In July 2009 the Glounthaune to Midleton line was reopened, with new stations at Carrigtwohill and Midleton (with futu... |
5727e0834b864d1900163f14 | What system are Little Island, Mallow, Midleton, Fota and Cobh stations of? | The Cork Suburban Rail | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe Cork Suburban Rail system also departs from Kent Station and provides connections to parts of Metropolitan Cork. Stations include Little Island, Mallow, Midleton, Fota and Cobh. In July 2009 the Glounthaune to Midleton line was reopened, with new stations at Carrigtwohill and Midleton (with futu... |
5727e7d23acd2414000def6d | Where can one study nautical and marine subjects in Cork? | The National Maritime College of Ireland | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe National Maritime College of Ireland is also located in Cork and is the only college in Ireland in which Nautical Studies and Marine Engineering can be undertaken. CIT also incorporates the Cork School of Music and Crawford College of Art and Design as constituent schools. The Cork College of Co... |
5727e7d23acd2414000def6e | What liberal arts type colleges are in Cork? | Cork School of Music and Crawford College of Art and Design | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe National Maritime College of Ireland is also located in Cork and is the only college in Ireland in which Nautical Studies and Marine Engineering can be undertaken. CIT also incorporates the Cork School of Music and Crawford College of Art and Design as constituent schools. The Cork College of Co... |
5727e7d23acd2414000def6f | Who provides vocational training in Cork? | The Cork College of Commerce | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe National Maritime College of Ireland is also located in Cork and is the only college in Ireland in which Nautical Studies and Marine Engineering can be undertaken. CIT also incorporates the Cork School of Music and Crawford College of Art and Design as constituent schools. The Cork College of Co... |
5727e7d23acd2414000def70 | Who offers post-secondary education in Cork? | Griffith College Cork | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe National Maritime College of Ireland is also located in Cork and is the only college in Ireland in which Nautical Studies and Marine Engineering can be undertaken. CIT also incorporates the Cork School of Music and Crawford College of Art and Design as constituent schools. The Cork College of Co... |
5727e8b02ca10214002d994a | What is the biggest conglomeration of start-up companies in Cork? | The Rubicon Centre | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nResearch institutes linked to the third level colleges in the city support the research and innovation capacity of the city and region. Examples include the Tyndall National Institute (ICT hardware research), IMERC (Marine Energy), Environmental Research Institute, NIMBUS (Network Embedded Systems);... |
5727e8b02ca10214002d994b | Where is a good source of marine research in Cork? | IMERC (Marine Energy) | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nResearch institutes linked to the third level colleges in the city support the research and innovation capacity of the city and region. Examples include the Tyndall National Institute (ICT hardware research), IMERC (Marine Energy), Environmental Research Institute, NIMBUS (Network Embedded Systems);... |
5727e8b02ca10214002d994c | What is a good source for business start-ups in Cork? | the IGNITE Graduate Business Innovation Centre | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nResearch institutes linked to the third level colleges in the city support the research and innovation capacity of the city and region. Examples include the Tyndall National Institute (ICT hardware research), IMERC (Marine Energy), Environmental Research Institute, NIMBUS (Network Embedded Systems);... |
5727e8b02ca10214002d994d | How many start-ups are associated with the Rubicon Center? | 57 | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nResearch institutes linked to the third level colleges in the city support the research and innovation capacity of the city and region. Examples include the Tyndall National Institute (ICT hardware research), IMERC (Marine Energy), Environmental Research Institute, NIMBUS (Network Embedded Systems);... |
5727e9773acd2414000def9f | What are the biggest sports draws in Cork? | Hurling and football | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nHurling and football are the most popular spectator sports in the city. Hurling has a strong identity with city and county – with Cork winning 30 All-Ireland Championships. Gaelic football is also popular, and Cork has won 7 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship titles. There are many Gaelic Athl... |
5727e9773acd2414000defa0 | How many All-Ireland Championships has Cork won? | 30 | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nHurling and football are the most popular spectator sports in the city. Hurling has a strong identity with city and county – with Cork winning 30 All-Ireland Championships. Gaelic football is also popular, and Cork has won 7 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship titles. There are many Gaelic Athl... |
5727e9773acd2414000defa1 | How many All-Ireland Senior Football Championship titles have been won by Cork? | 7 | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nHurling and football are the most popular spectator sports in the city. Hurling has a strong identity with city and county – with Cork winning 30 All-Ireland Championships. Gaelic football is also popular, and Cork has won 7 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship titles. There are many Gaelic Athl... |
5727e9773acd2414000defa2 | What kind of hurling do the women of Cork play? | Camogie | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nHurling and football are the most popular spectator sports in the city. Hurling has a strong identity with city and county – with Cork winning 30 All-Ireland Championships. Gaelic football is also popular, and Cork has won 7 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship titles. There are many Gaelic Athl... |
5727e9773acd2414000defa3 | What sport has been gaining steam as more and more women play? | gaelic football | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nHurling and football are the most popular spectator sports in the city. Hurling has a strong identity with city and county – with Cork winning 30 All-Ireland Championships. Gaelic football is also popular, and Cork has won 7 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship titles. There are many Gaelic Athl... |
5727eaf0ff5b5019007d987c | What kinds of sea faring sports are available in Cork? | rowing and sailing | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThere are a variety of watersports in Cork, including rowing and sailing. There are five rowing clubs training on the river Lee, including Shandon BC, UCC RC, Pres RC, Lee RC, and Cork BC. Naomhóga Chorcaí is a rowing club whose members row traditional naomhóga on the Lee in occasional competitions.... |
5727eaf0ff5b5019007d987d | How many rowing clubs are in Cork? | five | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThere are a variety of watersports in Cork, including rowing and sailing. There are five rowing clubs training on the river Lee, including Shandon BC, UCC RC, Pres RC, Lee RC, and Cork BC. Naomhóga Chorcaí is a rowing club whose members row traditional naomhóga on the Lee in occasional competitions.... |
5727eaf0ff5b5019007d987e | Where is the world's oldest yahct club? | The Royal Cork Yacht Club located in Crosshaven | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThere are a variety of watersports in Cork, including rowing and sailing. There are five rowing clubs training on the river Lee, including Shandon BC, UCC RC, Pres RC, Lee RC, and Cork BC. Naomhóga Chorcaí is a rowing club whose members row traditional naomhóga on the Lee in occasional competitions.... |
5727eaf0ff5b5019007d987f | What is one of the more popular sailing events in Cork? | Cork Week | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThere are a variety of watersports in Cork, including rowing and sailing. There are five rowing clubs training on the river Lee, including Shandon BC, UCC RC, Pres RC, Lee RC, and Cork BC. Naomhóga Chorcaí is a rowing club whose members row traditional naomhóga on the Lee in occasional competitions.... |
5727eaf0ff5b5019007d9880 | What annual rowing event has been happening in Cork since 2005? | Ocean to City | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThere are a variety of watersports in Cork, including rowing and sailing. There are five rowing clubs training on the river Lee, including Shandon BC, UCC RC, Pres RC, Lee RC, and Cork BC. Naomhóga Chorcaí is a rowing club whose members row traditional naomhóga on the Lee in occasional competitions.... |
5727ec402ca10214002d99c0 | What's the most famous cricket club in Cork? | Cork County Cricket Club | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe most notable cricket club in Cork is Cork County Cricket Club, which was formed in 1874. Although located within the Munster jurisdiction, the club plays in the Leinster Senior League. The club plays at the Mardyke, a ground which has hosted three first-class matches in 1947, 1961 and 1973. All ... |
5727ec402ca10214002d99c1 | When was the Cork County Cricket Club established? | 1874 | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe most notable cricket club in Cork is Cork County Cricket Club, which was formed in 1874. Although located within the Munster jurisdiction, the club plays in the Leinster Senior League. The club plays at the Mardyke, a ground which has hosted three first-class matches in 1947, 1961 and 1973. All ... |
5727ec402ca10214002d99c2 | Which league does the Cork County Cricket Club belong to? | Leinster Senior League | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe most notable cricket club in Cork is Cork County Cricket Club, which was formed in 1874. Although located within the Munster jurisdiction, the club plays in the Leinster Senior League. The club plays at the Mardyke, a ground which has hosted three first-class matches in 1947, 1961 and 1973. All ... |
5727ec402ca10214002d99c3 | Which first-class matches were hosted at Mardyke? | 1947, 1961 and 1973 | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe most notable cricket club in Cork is Cork County Cricket Club, which was formed in 1874. Although located within the Munster jurisdiction, the club plays in the Leinster Senior League. The club plays at the Mardyke, a ground which has hosted three first-class matches in 1947, 1961 and 1973. All ... |
5727ec402ca10214002d99c4 | Which teams played in the three first class matches? | Ireland playing Scotland | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe most notable cricket club in Cork is Cork County Cricket Club, which was formed in 1874. Although located within the Munster jurisdiction, the club plays in the Leinster Senior League. The club plays at the Mardyke, a ground which has hosted three first-class matches in 1947, 1961 and 1973. All ... |
5727ed1cff5b5019007d98aa | Which Australian Rules Football team is Cork home to? | Leeside Lions | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city is also the home of road bowling, which is played in the north-side and south-west suburbs. There are also boxing and martial arts clubs (including Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Karate, Muay Thai and Taekwondo) within the city. Cork Racing, a motorsport team based in Cork, has raced in the Irish For... |
5727ed1cff5b5019007d98ab | How many times have the Leeside Lions won the Australian Rules Football League of Ireland Premiership? | four | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city is also the home of road bowling, which is played in the north-side and south-west suburbs. There are also boxing and martial arts clubs (including Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Karate, Muay Thai and Taekwondo) within the city. Cork Racing, a motorsport team based in Cork, has raced in the Irish For... |
5727ed1cff5b5019007d98ac | When did the Leeside Lions win the Australian Rules Football League of Ireland Premiership? | 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2007 | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city is also the home of road bowling, which is played in the north-side and south-west suburbs. There are also boxing and martial arts clubs (including Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Karate, Muay Thai and Taekwondo) within the city. Cork Racing, a motorsport team based in Cork, has raced in the Irish For... |
5727ed1cff5b5019007d98ad | Which inline roller sports translate well to winter in Cork? | hockey and figure skating | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city is also the home of road bowling, which is played in the north-side and south-west suburbs. There are also boxing and martial arts clubs (including Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Karate, Muay Thai and Taekwondo) within the city. Cork Racing, a motorsport team based in Cork, has raced in the Irish For... |
5727ed1cff5b5019007d98ae | What Martial Arts can be found within Cork? | Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Karate, Muay Thai and Taekwondo | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city is also the home of road bowling, which is played in the north-side and south-west suburbs. There are also boxing and martial arts clubs (including Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Karate, Muay Thai and Taekwondo) within the city. Cork Racing, a motorsport team based in Cork, has raced in the Irish For... |
5727a5a64b864d190016394a | Which country is Galicia in? | Spain | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nGalicia (English i/ɡəˈlɪsiə/, /ɡəˈlɪʃə/; Galician: [ɡaˈliθja] ( listen), [ħaˈliθja], or [ħaˈlisja]; Spanish: [ɡaˈliθja]; Galician and Portuguese: Galiza, [ɡaˈliθa] ( listen), [ħaˈliθa] or [ħaˈlisa]) is an autonomous community of Spain and historic nationality under Spanish law. Located in the No... |
5727a5a64b864d190016394b | Where is its geographic location? | North-West of the Iberian Peninsula | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nGalicia (English i/ɡəˈlɪsiə/, /ɡəˈlɪʃə/; Galician: [ɡaˈliθja] ( listen), [ħaˈliθja], or [ħaˈlisja]; Spanish: [ɡaˈliθja]; Galician and Portuguese: Galiza, [ɡaˈliθa] ( listen), [ħaˈliθa] or [ħaˈlisa]) is an autonomous community of Spain and historic nationality under Spanish law. Located in the No... |
5727a5a64b864d190016394c | Which large body of water does Galicia border? | Atlantic Ocean | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nGalicia (English i/ɡəˈlɪsiə/, /ɡəˈlɪʃə/; Galician: [ɡaˈliθja] ( listen), [ħaˈliθja], or [ħaˈlisja]; Spanish: [ɡaˈliθja]; Galician and Portuguese: Galiza, [ɡaˈliθa] ( listen), [ħaˈliθa] or [ħaˈlisa]) is an autonomous community of Spain and historic nationality under Spanish law. Located in the No... |
5727a5a64b864d190016394d | What is its largest island? | Arousa | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nGalicia (English i/ɡəˈlɪsiə/, /ɡəˈlɪʃə/; Galician: [ɡaˈliθja] ( listen), [ħaˈliθja], or [ħaˈlisja]; Spanish: [ɡaˈliθja]; Galician and Portuguese: Galiza, [ɡaˈliθa] ( listen), [ħaˈliθa] or [ħaˈlisa]) is an autonomous community of Spain and historic nationality under Spanish law. Located in the No... |
5727a5a82ca10214002d92c6 | During which period did humans first inhabit Galicia? | Middle Paleolithic | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe area now called Galicia was first inhabited by humans during the Middle Paleolithic period, and it takes its name from the Gallaeci, the Celtic peoples living north of the Douro river during the last millennium BC, in a region largely coincidental with that of the Iron Age local Castro cultu... |
5727a5a82ca10214002d92c7 | Where does its name come from? | Gallaeci, the Celtic peoples | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe area now called Galicia was first inhabited by humans during the Middle Paleolithic period, and it takes its name from the Gallaeci, the Celtic peoples living north of the Douro river during the last millennium BC, in a region largely coincidental with that of the Iron Age local Castro cultu... |
5727a5a82ca10214002d92c8 | Which empire turned Galicia into one of its provinces the 3rd century AD? | Roman Empire | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe area now called Galicia was first inhabited by humans during the Middle Paleolithic period, and it takes its name from the Gallaeci, the Celtic peoples living north of the Douro river during the last millennium BC, in a region largely coincidental with that of the Iron Age local Castro cultu... |
5727a5a82ca10214002d92c9 | What was the name of the assembly of representatives that began in the 16th century? | the Cortes or Junta | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe area now called Galicia was first inhabited by humans during the Middle Paleolithic period, and it takes its name from the Gallaeci, the Celtic peoples living north of the Douro river during the last millennium BC, in a region largely coincidental with that of the Iron Age local Castro cultu... |
5727a5a82ca10214002d92ca | Which year was the current Statute of Autonomy enacted? | 1981 | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe area now called Galicia was first inhabited by humans during the Middle Paleolithic period, and it takes its name from the Gallaeci, the Celtic peoples living north of the Douro river during the last millennium BC, in a region largely coincidental with that of the Iron Age local Castro cultu... |
5727a5aa4b864d1900163952 | How high does Galicia's mountain ranges rise? | 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe interior of Galicia is characterized by its hilly landscape, although mountain ranges rise to 2,000 m (6,600 ft) in the east and south. The coastal areas are mostly an alternate series of rías (submerged valleys where the sea penetrates tens of kilometres inland) and cliffs. The climate of G... |
5727a5aa4b864d1900163953 | What have been its two primary sources of wealth? | animal husbandry and farming | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe interior of Galicia is characterized by its hilly landscape, although mountain ranges rise to 2,000 m (6,600 ft) in the east and south. The coastal areas are mostly an alternate series of rías (submerged valleys where the sea penetrates tens of kilometres inland) and cliffs. The climate of G... |
5727a5aa4b864d1900163954 | Name its northwestern coastal area. | Ferrol to A Coruña | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe interior of Galicia is characterized by its hilly landscape, although mountain ranges rise to 2,000 m (6,600 ft) in the east and south. The coastal areas are mostly an alternate series of rías (submerged valleys where the sea penetrates tens of kilometres inland) and cliffs. The climate of G... |
5727a5aa4b864d1900163955 | Name its political capital. | Santiago de Compostela | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe interior of Galicia is characterized by its hilly landscape, although mountain ranges rise to 2,000 m (6,600 ft) in the east and south. The coastal areas are mostly an alternate series of rías (submerged valleys where the sea penetrates tens of kilometres inland) and cliffs. The climate of G... |
5727a5aa4b864d1900163956 | Which province is this capital in? | A Coruña | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe interior of Galicia is characterized by its hilly landscape, although mountain ranges rise to 2,000 m (6,600 ft) in the east and south. The coastal areas are mostly an alternate series of rías (submerged valleys where the sea penetrates tens of kilometres inland) and cliffs. The climate of G... |
5727a76e2ca10214002d92f4 | What is one variation of Gallicia's name used during the Middle Ages? | Galletia | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe name evolved during the Middle Ages from Gallaecia, sometimes written Galletia, to Gallicia. In the 13th century, with the written emergence of the Galician language, Galiza became the most usual written form of the name of the country, being replaced during the 15th and 16th centuries by th... |
5727a76e2ca10214002d92f5 | Which spelling was the most common spelling during the 13th century? | Galiza | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe name evolved during the Middle Ages from Gallaecia, sometimes written Galletia, to Gallicia. In the 13th century, with the written emergence of the Galician language, Galiza became the most usual written form of the name of the country, being replaced during the 15th and 16th centuries by th... |
5727a76e2ca10214002d92f6 | When did it get its modern spelling? | 15th and 16th centuries | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe name evolved during the Middle Ages from Gallaecia, sometimes written Galletia, to Gallicia. In the 13th century, with the written emergence of the Galician language, Galiza became the most usual written form of the name of the country, being replaced during the 15th and 16th centuries by th... |
5727a76e2ca10214002d92f7 | What is the name of the local government? | Xunta de Galicia | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe name evolved during the Middle Ages from Gallaecia, sometimes written Galletia, to Gallicia. In the 13th century, with the written emergence of the Galician language, Galiza became the most usual written form of the name of the country, being replaced during the 15th and 16th centuries by th... |
5727a76e2ca10214002d92f8 | Which group regulates the Galician language? | The Royal Galician Academy | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe name evolved during the Middle Ages from Gallaecia, sometimes written Galletia, to Gallicia. In the 13th century, with the written emergence of the Galician language, Galiza became the most usual written form of the name of the country, being replaced during the 15th and 16th centuries by th... |
5727a7714b864d1900163990 | Which author wrote that "Galicians are called so, because of their fair skin, as the Gauls"? | Isidore | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nAlthough the etymology of the name has been studied since the 7th century by authors like Isidore of Seville —who wrote that \"Galicians are called so, because of their fair skin, as the Gauls\", relating the name to the Greek word for milk—, currently scholars derive the name of the ancient Cal... |
5727a7714b864d1900163991 | Which original ethnic name is "Galicia" derived from? | Kallaikói | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nAlthough the etymology of the name has been studied since the 7th century by authors like Isidore of Seville —who wrote that \"Galicians are called so, because of their fair skin, as the Gauls\", relating the name to the Greek word for milk—, currently scholars derive the name of the ancient Cal... |
5727a7714b864d1900163992 | What does Galicia's name mean? | the land of the Galicians | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nAlthough the etymology of the name has been studied since the 7th century by authors like Isidore of Seville —who wrote that \"Galicians are called so, because of their fair skin, as the Gauls\", relating the name to the Greek word for milk—, currently scholars derive the name of the ancient Cal... |
5727a97b4b864d19001639d4 | Where in Galicia has the oldest evidence of humans been found? | Eirós Cave | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe oldest attestation of human presence in Galicia has been found in the Eirós Cave, in the municipality of Triacastela, which has preserved animal remains and Neanderthal stone objects from the Middle Paleolithic. The earliest culture to have left significant architectural traces is the Megali... |
5727a97b4b864d19001639d5 | Which municipality is this in? | Triacastela | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe oldest attestation of human presence in Galicia has been found in the Eirós Cave, in the municipality of Triacastela, which has preserved animal remains and Neanderthal stone objects from the Middle Paleolithic. The earliest culture to have left significant architectural traces is the Megali... |
5727a97b4b864d19001639d6 | What is the oldest culture whose structures have been found? | Megalithic | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe oldest attestation of human presence in Galicia has been found in the Eirós Cave, in the municipality of Triacastela, which has preserved animal remains and Neanderthal stone objects from the Middle Paleolithic. The earliest culture to have left significant architectural traces is the Megali... |
5727a97b4b864d19001639d7 | Which two minerals found in abundance in Galicia were used during Bronze Age? | tin and gold | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe oldest attestation of human presence in Galicia has been found in the Eirós Cave, in the municipality of Triacastela, which has preserved animal remains and Neanderthal stone objects from the Middle Paleolithic. The earliest culture to have left significant architectural traces is the Megali... |
5727aa364b864d19001639ec | What does the Castro culture's name mean? | Culture of the Castles | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe Castro culture ('Culture of the Castles') developed during the Iron Age, and flourished during the second half of the first millennium BC. It is usually considered a local evolution of the Atlantic Bronze Age, with later developments and influences and overlapping into the Roman era. Geograp... |
5727aa364b864d19001639ed | When did the Castro culture flourish? | second half of the first millennium BC. | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe Castro culture ('Culture of the Castles') developed during the Iron Age, and flourished during the second half of the first millennium BC. It is usually considered a local evolution of the Atlantic Bronze Age, with later developments and influences and overlapping into the Roman era. Geograp... |
5727aa364b864d19001639ee | Who mentioned the ancient Galician's "warlike spirit"? | Appian | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe Castro culture ('Culture of the Castles') developed during the Iron Age, and flourished during the second half of the first millennium BC. It is usually considered a local evolution of the Atlantic Bronze Age, with later developments and influences and overlapping into the Roman era. Geograp... |
5727aa364b864d19001639ef | Who was it that described people living on the coast as "Celtic"? | Pomponius Mela | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe Castro culture ('Culture of the Castles') developed during the Iron Age, and flourished during the second half of the first millennium BC. It is usually considered a local evolution of the Atlantic Bronze Age, with later developments and influences and overlapping into the Roman era. Geograp... |
5727abe34b864d1900163a06 | What were the forts that the Gallaeci lived in called? | castros | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nGallaeci lived in castros. These were usually annular forts, with one or more concentric earthen or stony walls, with a trench in front of each one. They were frequently located at hills, or in seashore cliffs and peninsulas. Some well known castros can be found, in the seashore, at Fazouro, San... |
5727abe34b864d1900163a07 | Where were these forts commonly built? | hills | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nGallaeci lived in castros. These were usually annular forts, with one or more concentric earthen or stony walls, with a trench in front of each one. They were frequently located at hills, or in seashore cliffs and peninsulas. Some well known castros can be found, in the seashore, at Fazouro, San... |
5727abe34b864d1900163a08 | Where is one place where one of the inland forts can be found? | Borneiro | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nGallaeci lived in castros. These were usually annular forts, with one or more concentric earthen or stony walls, with a trench in front of each one. They were frequently located at hills, or in seashore cliffs and peninsulas. Some well known castros can be found, in the seashore, at Fazouro, San... |
5727abe34b864d1900163a09 | Statues have been made in whose likeness? | warrior | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nGallaeci lived in castros. These were usually annular forts, with one or more concentric earthen or stony walls, with a trench in front of each one. They were frequently located at hills, or in seashore cliffs and peninsulas. Some well known castros can be found, in the seashore, at Fazouro, San... |
5727b0db2ca10214002d93ee | Though the Muslims couldn't take full control of Galicia, when was it that they invaded Spain? | 711 | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nLater the Muslims invaded Spain (711), but the Arabs and Moors never managed to have any real control over Galicia, which was later incorporated into the expanding Christian Kingdom of Asturias, usually known as Gallaecia or Galicia (Yillīqiya and Galīsiya) by Muslim Chroniclers, as well as by m... |
5727b0db2ca10214002d93ef | Which kingdom did Galicia later become a part of? | Asturias | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nLater the Muslims invaded Spain (711), but the Arabs and Moors never managed to have any real control over Galicia, which was later incorporated into the expanding Christian Kingdom of Asturias, usually known as Gallaecia or Galicia (Yillīqiya and Galīsiya) by Muslim Chroniclers, as well as by m... |
5727b0db2ca10214002d93f0 | As a result, what became the religion of Galician society? | Christian | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nLater the Muslims invaded Spain (711), but the Arabs and Moors never managed to have any real control over Galicia, which was later incorporated into the expanding Christian Kingdom of Asturias, usually known as Gallaecia or Galicia (Yillīqiya and Galīsiya) by Muslim Chroniclers, as well as by m... |
5727b0db2ca10214002d93f1 | Ancient Galicians took control of which city in northern Portugal? | Coimbra | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nLater the Muslims invaded Spain (711), but the Arabs and Moors never managed to have any real control over Galicia, which was later incorporated into the expanding Christian Kingdom of Asturias, usually known as Gallaecia or Galicia (Yillīqiya and Galīsiya) by Muslim Chroniclers, as well as by m... |
5727b0de2ca10214002d93f6 | Under whom did Roman legions first enter Galicia? | Decimus Junius Brutus | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe Roman legions first entered the area under Decimus Junius Brutus in 137–136 BC, but the country was only incorporated into the Roman Empire by the time of Augustus (29 BC – 19 BC). The Romans were interested in Galicia mainly for its mineral resources, most notably gold. Under Roman rule, mo... |
5727b0de2ca10214002d93f7 | Galicia was incorporated into the Roman Empire under whose rule? | Augustus | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe Roman legions first entered the area under Decimus Junius Brutus in 137–136 BC, but the country was only incorporated into the Roman Empire by the time of Augustus (29 BC – 19 BC). The Romans were interested in Galicia mainly for its mineral resources, most notably gold. Under Roman rule, mo... |
5727b0de2ca10214002d93f8 | Which mineral found in Galicia were the Romans interested in? | gold | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe Roman legions first entered the area under Decimus Junius Brutus in 137–136 BC, but the country was only incorporated into the Roman Empire by the time of Augustus (29 BC – 19 BC). The Romans were interested in Galicia mainly for its mineral resources, most notably gold. Under Roman rule, mo... |
5727b0de2ca10214002d93f9 | Which language did the Romans introduce to Galicia? | latin | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe Roman legions first entered the area under Decimus Junius Brutus in 137–136 BC, but the country was only incorporated into the Roman Empire by the time of Augustus (29 BC – 19 BC). The Romans were interested in Galicia mainly for its mineral resources, most notably gold. Under Roman rule, mo... |
5727b0de2ca10214002d93fa | The Romans used which lighthouse located in Corunna as part of its effort to establish control the area? | Tower of Hercules | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nThe Roman legions first entered the area under Decimus Junius Brutus in 137–136 BC, but the country was only incorporated into the Roman Empire by the time of Augustus (29 BC – 19 BC). The Romans were interested in Galicia mainly for its mineral resources, most notably gold. Under Roman rule, mo... |
5727b0de4b864d1900163a82 | At the end of which year did Central Europe tribes invade the Roman Empire? | 406 | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nIn the early 5th century, the deep crisis suffered by the Roman Empire allowed different tribes of Central Europe (Suebi, Vandals and Alani) to cross the Rhine and penetrate into the rule on 31 December 406. Its progress towards the Iberian Peninsula forced the Roman authorities to establish a t... |
5727b0de4b864d1900163a83 | Which tribe did the Romans subsequently make a treaty with? | Suebi | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nIn the early 5th century, the deep crisis suffered by the Roman Empire allowed different tribes of Central Europe (Suebi, Vandals and Alani) to cross the Rhine and penetrate into the rule on 31 December 406. Its progress towards the Iberian Peninsula forced the Roman authorities to establish a t... |
5727b0de4b864d1900163a84 | What was the name of the Briton colony formed in Northern Galicia? | Britonia | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nIn the early 5th century, the deep crisis suffered by the Roman Empire allowed different tribes of Central Europe (Suebi, Vandals and Alani) to cross the Rhine and penetrate into the rule on 31 December 406. Its progress towards the Iberian Peninsula forced the Roman authorities to establish a t... |
5727b0de4b864d1900163a85 | Which Visigothic king took over control of Galicia from the Suebi? | Leovigild | [
"Galicia_(Spain)\n\nIn the early 5th century, the deep crisis suffered by the Roman Empire allowed different tribes of Central Europe (Suebi, Vandals and Alani) to cross the Rhine and penetrate into the rule on 31 December 406. Its progress towards the Iberian Peninsula forced the Roman authorities to establish a t... |
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