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5728de4d2ca10214002da9e8 | What is a name of a Catholic hospital in Detroit? | St. Joseph's | [
"Detroit\n\nDetroit Medical Center formally became a part of Vanguard Health Systems on December 30, 2010, as a for profit corporation. Vanguard has agreed to invest nearly $1.5 B in the Detroit Medical Center complex which will include $417 M to retire debts, at least $350 M in capital expenditures and an addition... |
5728de4d2ca10214002da9e9 | How much will Vanguard spend to retire debt for DMC? | $417 M | [
"Detroit\n\nDetroit Medical Center formally became a part of Vanguard Health Systems on December 30, 2010, as a for profit corporation. Vanguard has agreed to invest nearly $1.5 B in the Detroit Medical Center complex which will include $417 M to retire debts, at least $350 M in capital expenditures and an addition... |
5728de4d2ca10214002da9ea | How much does Vanguard plan to spend in capital investment? | $500 M | [
"Detroit\n\nDetroit Medical Center formally became a part of Vanguard Health Systems on December 30, 2010, as a for profit corporation. Vanguard has agreed to invest nearly $1.5 B in the Detroit Medical Center complex which will include $417 M to retire debts, at least $350 M in capital expenditures and an addition... |
5728df482ca10214002da9fe | Who is the Transport Minister in Canada? | Lisa Raitt | [
"Detroit\n\nOn February 18, 2015, Canadian Transport Minister Lisa Raitt announced that Canada has agreed to pay the entire cost to build a $250 million U.S. Customs plaza adjacent to the planned new Detroit–Windsor bridge, now the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Canada had already planned to pay for 95 per cent ... |
5728df482ca10214002da9ff | How much is the U.S. Customs plaza expected to cost? | $250 million | [
"Detroit\n\nOn February 18, 2015, Canadian Transport Minister Lisa Raitt announced that Canada has agreed to pay the entire cost to build a $250 million U.S. Customs plaza adjacent to the planned new Detroit–Windsor bridge, now the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Canada had already planned to pay for 95 per cent ... |
5728df482ca10214002daa00 | How much is the Gordie Howe International Bridge expected to cost? | $2.1 billion | [
"Detroit\n\nOn February 18, 2015, Canadian Transport Minister Lisa Raitt announced that Canada has agreed to pay the entire cost to build a $250 million U.S. Customs plaza adjacent to the planned new Detroit–Windsor bridge, now the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Canada had already planned to pay for 95 per cent ... |
5728df482ca10214002daa01 | When is the Gordie Howe International Bridge expected to open? | 2020 | [
"Detroit\n\nOn February 18, 2015, Canadian Transport Minister Lisa Raitt announced that Canada has agreed to pay the entire cost to build a $250 million U.S. Customs plaza adjacent to the planned new Detroit–Windsor bridge, now the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Canada had already planned to pay for 95 per cent ... |
5728df482ca10214002daa02 | How much of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is Canada going to pay for? | 95 per cent | [
"Detroit\n\nOn February 18, 2015, Canadian Transport Minister Lisa Raitt announced that Canada has agreed to pay the entire cost to build a $250 million U.S. Customs plaza adjacent to the planned new Detroit–Windsor bridge, now the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Canada had already planned to pay for 95 per cent ... |
5728dffeff5b5019007da8a4 | Which Interstate is the major north-south route? | I-75 | [
"Detroit\n\nMetro Detroit has an extensive toll-free network of freeways administered by the Michigan Department of Transportation. Four major Interstate Highways surround the city. Detroit is connected via Interstate 75 (I-75) and I-96 to Kings Highway 401 and to major Southern Ontario cities such as London, Ontar... |
5728dffeff5b5019007da8a5 | Which of the Great Lakes does I-75 pass next to? | Lake Erie | [
"Detroit\n\nMetro Detroit has an extensive toll-free network of freeways administered by the Michigan Department of Transportation. Four major Interstate Highways surround the city. Detroit is connected via Interstate 75 (I-75) and I-96 to Kings Highway 401 and to major Southern Ontario cities such as London, Ontar... |
5728dffeff5b5019007da8a6 | How many major interstates are serve Detroit? | Four | [
"Detroit\n\nMetro Detroit has an extensive toll-free network of freeways administered by the Michigan Department of Transportation. Four major Interstate Highways surround the city. Detroit is connected via Interstate 75 (I-75) and I-96 to Kings Highway 401 and to major Southern Ontario cities such as London, Ontar... |
5728e0c02ca10214002daa08 | What is I-94 called? | Edsel Ford Freeway | [
"Detroit\n\nI-94 (Edsel Ford Freeway) runs east–west through Detroit and serves Ann Arbor to the west (where it continues to Chicago) and Port Huron to the northeast. The stretch of the current I-94 freeway from Ypsilanti to Detroit was one of America's earlier limited-access highways. Henry Ford built it to link t... |
5728e0c02ca10214002daa09 | Who built I-94? | Henry Ford | [
"Detroit\n\nI-94 (Edsel Ford Freeway) runs east–west through Detroit and serves Ann Arbor to the west (where it continues to Chicago) and Port Huron to the northeast. The stretch of the current I-94 freeway from Ypsilanti to Detroit was one of America's earlier limited-access highways. Henry Ford built it to link t... |
5728e0c02ca10214002daa0a | A part of I-94 was an example of what type of highway? | limited-access | [
"Detroit\n\nI-94 (Edsel Ford Freeway) runs east–west through Detroit and serves Ann Arbor to the west (where it continues to Chicago) and Port Huron to the northeast. The stretch of the current I-94 freeway from Ypsilanti to Detroit was one of America's earlier limited-access highways. Henry Ford built it to link t... |
5728e0c02ca10214002daa0b | During which conflict was I-94 built? | World War II | [
"Detroit\n\nI-94 (Edsel Ford Freeway) runs east–west through Detroit and serves Ann Arbor to the west (where it continues to Chicago) and Port Huron to the northeast. The stretch of the current I-94 freeway from Ypsilanti to Detroit was one of America's earlier limited-access highways. Henry Ford built it to link t... |
5728e2104b864d190016500e | Which highway is an extension of the Chrysler Freeway? | I-375 | [
"Detroit\n\nI-275 runs north–south from I-75 in the south to the junction of I-96 and I-696 in the north, providing a bypass through the western suburbs of Detroit. I-375 is a short spur route in downtown Detroit, an extension of the Chrysler Freeway. I-696 (Reuther Freeway) runs east–west from the junction of I-96... |
5728e2104b864d190016500f | What is I-696 called? | Reuther Freeway | [
"Detroit\n\nI-275 runs north–south from I-75 in the south to the junction of I-96 and I-696 in the north, providing a bypass through the western suburbs of Detroit. I-375 is a short spur route in downtown Detroit, an extension of the Chrysler Freeway. I-696 (Reuther Freeway) runs east–west from the junction of I-96... |
5728e2104b864d1900165010 | Which highway runs through the northern suburbs of Detroit? | I-696 | [
"Detroit\n\nI-275 runs north–south from I-75 in the south to the junction of I-96 and I-696 in the north, providing a bypass through the western suburbs of Detroit. I-375 is a short spur route in downtown Detroit, an extension of the Chrysler Freeway. I-696 (Reuther Freeway) runs east–west from the junction of I-96... |
5728e2104b864d1900165011 | Michigan uses what letter to designate roads that connect major highways? | M | [
"Detroit\n\nI-275 runs north–south from I-75 in the south to the junction of I-96 and I-696 in the north, providing a bypass through the western suburbs of Detroit. I-375 is a short spur route in downtown Detroit, an extension of the Chrysler Freeway. I-696 (Reuther Freeway) runs east–west from the junction of I-96... |
5728e2104b864d1900165012 | Which highway runs north from I-75 to the junction of I-96 and I-696? | I-275 | [
"Detroit\n\nI-275 runs north–south from I-75 in the south to the junction of I-96 and I-696 in the north, providing a bypass through the western suburbs of Detroit. I-375 is a short spur route in downtown Detroit, an extension of the Chrysler Freeway. I-696 (Reuther Freeway) runs east–west from the junction of I-96... |
5727b5302ca10214002d947e | As of 2011 what was the population of the core of London? | 7,375 | [
"London\n\nLondon i/ˈlʌndən/ is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom. Standing on the River Thames in the south eastern part of the island of Great Britain, London has been a major settlement for two millennia. It was founded by the Romans, who named it Londinium. London's ancient co... |
5727b5302ca10214002d947f | On what river is London situated? | River Thames | [
"London\n\nLondon i/ˈlʌndən/ is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom. Standing on the River Thames in the south eastern part of the island of Great Britain, London has been a major settlement for two millennia. It was founded by the Romans, who named it Londinium. London's ancient co... |
5727b5302ca10214002d9480 | What was London's original name, as founded by the Romans? | Londinium | [
"London\n\nLondon i/ˈlʌndən/ is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom. Standing on the River Thames in the south eastern part of the island of Great Britain, London has been a major settlement for two millennia. It was founded by the Romans, who named it Londinium. London's ancient co... |
5727b5302ca10214002d9481 | What bodies govern Greater London? | the Mayor of London and the London Assembly | [
"London\n\nLondon i/ˈlʌndən/ is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom. Standing on the River Thames in the south eastern part of the island of Great Britain, London has been a major settlement for two millennia. It was founded by the Romans, who named it Londinium. London's ancient co... |
5727b5302ca10214002d9482 | What is the approximate area of the core of the City of London? | 1.12-square-mile (2.9 km2) | [
"London\n\nLondon i/ˈlʌndən/ is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom. Standing on the River Thames in the south eastern part of the island of Great Britain, London has been a major settlement for two millennia. It was founded by the Romans, who named it Londinium. London's ancient co... |
5727b7aa4b864d1900163b3e | Where does London rank in terms of metropolitan area GDP? | fifth-or sixth-largest | [
"London\n\nLondon is a leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism, and transport all contributing to its prominence. It is one of the world's leading financial centres and has the ... |
5727b7aa4b864d1900163b3f | How many times has London hosted the Summer Olympic Games? | three | [
"London\n\nLondon is a leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism, and transport all contributing to its prominence. It is one of the world's leading financial centres and has the ... |
5727b7aa4b864d1900163b40 | What measurement designates London as the world's most visited city? | international arrivals | [
"London\n\nLondon is a leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism, and transport all contributing to its prominence. It is one of the world's leading financial centres and has the ... |
5727b7aa4b864d1900163b41 | How many universities does London boast? | 43 | [
"London\n\nLondon is a leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism, and transport all contributing to its prominence. It is one of the world's leading financial centres and has the ... |
5727b7aa4b864d1900163b42 | When did London most recently host the Summer Olympics? | 2012 | [
"London\n\nLondon is a leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism, and transport all contributing to its prominence. It is one of the world's leading financial centres and has the ... |
5727baf12ca10214002d94ea | From the 2011 census, London is second in population in the EU to which city? | Paris | [
"London\n\nLondon has a diverse range of peoples and cultures, and more than 300 languages are spoken within Greater London. The Office for National Statistics estimated its mid-2014 population to be 8,538,689, the largest of any municipality in the European Union, and accounting for 12.5 percent of the UK populati... |
5727baf12ca10214002d94eb | During what time did London have the world's largest population, city-wise? | around 1831 to 1925 | [
"London\n\nLondon has a diverse range of peoples and cultures, and more than 300 languages are spoken within Greater London. The Office for National Statistics estimated its mid-2014 population to be 8,538,689, the largest of any municipality in the European Union, and accounting for 12.5 percent of the UK populati... |
5727baf12ca10214002d94ec | Approximately how many languages are spoken in the Greater London area? | more than 300 | [
"London\n\nLondon has a diverse range of peoples and cultures, and more than 300 languages are spoken within Greater London. The Office for National Statistics estimated its mid-2014 population to be 8,538,689, the largest of any municipality in the European Union, and accounting for 12.5 percent of the UK populati... |
5727baf12ca10214002d94ed | As of mid-2014, London's population forms what percentage of the entire United Kingdom population? | 12.5 | [
"London\n\nLondon has a diverse range of peoples and cultures, and more than 300 languages are spoken within Greater London. The Office for National Statistics estimated its mid-2014 population to be 8,538,689, the largest of any municipality in the European Union, and accounting for 12.5 percent of the UK populati... |
5727baf12ca10214002d94ee | What is the population of metropolitan London? | 13,879,757 | [
"London\n\nLondon has a diverse range of peoples and cultures, and more than 300 languages are spoken within Greater London. The Office for National Statistics estimated its mid-2014 population to be 8,538,689, the largest of any municipality in the European Union, and accounting for 12.5 percent of the UK populati... |
5727c1c43acd2414000debcf | How many theaters does London's West End have? | 40 | [
"London\n\nLondon contains four World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London; Kew Gardens; the site comprising the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and St Margaret's Church; and the historic settlement of Greenwich (in which the Royal Observatory, Greenwich marks the Prime Meridian, 0° longitude, and GMT). Ot... |
5727c1c43acd2414000debd0 | Where does Greenwich Mean Time marked? | the Royal Observatory, Greenwich | [
"London\n\nLondon contains four World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London; Kew Gardens; the site comprising the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and St Margaret's Church; and the historic settlement of Greenwich (in which the Royal Observatory, Greenwich marks the Prime Meridian, 0° longitude, and GMT). Ot... |
5727c1c43acd2414000debd1 | What famous palace is located in London? | Buckingham Palace | [
"London\n\nLondon contains four World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London; Kew Gardens; the site comprising the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and St Margaret's Church; and the historic settlement of Greenwich (in which the Royal Observatory, Greenwich marks the Prime Meridian, 0° longitude, and GMT). Ot... |
5727c1c43acd2414000debd2 | What is the name of the world's oldest underground railway? | The London Underground | [
"London\n\nLondon contains four World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London; Kew Gardens; the site comprising the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and St Margaret's Church; and the historic settlement of Greenwich (in which the Royal Observatory, Greenwich marks the Prime Meridian, 0° longitude, and GMT). Ot... |
5727c1c43acd2414000debd3 | How many World Heritage Sites can be found in London? | four | [
"London\n\nLondon contains four World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London; Kew Gardens; the site comprising the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and St Margaret's Church; and the historic settlement of Greenwich (in which the Royal Observatory, Greenwich marks the Prime Meridian, 0° longitude, and GMT). Ot... |
5727c4f12ca10214002d95dc | Early consensus was that London's name originated in what language? | Celtic | [
"London\n\nFrom 1898, it was commonly accepted that the name was of Celtic origin and meant place belonging to a man called *Londinos; this explanation has since been rejected. Richard Coates put forward an explanation in 1998 that it is derived from the pre-Celtic Old European *(p)lowonida, meaning 'river too wide... |
5727c4f12ca10214002d95dd | What is the meaning of the later-believed pre-Celtic Old European origin of London's name? | 'river too wide to ford | [
"London\n\nFrom 1898, it was commonly accepted that the name was of Celtic origin and meant place belonging to a man called *Londinos; this explanation has since been rejected. Richard Coates put forward an explanation in 1998 that it is derived from the pre-Celtic Old European *(p)lowonida, meaning 'river too wide... |
5727c4f12ca10214002d95de | What is the modern Welsh form o the word London? | Llundain | [
"London\n\nFrom 1898, it was commonly accepted that the name was of Celtic origin and meant place belonging to a man called *Londinos; this explanation has since been rejected. Richard Coates put forward an explanation in 1998 that it is derived from the pre-Celtic Old European *(p)lowonida, meaning 'river too wide... |
5727c4f12ca10214002d95df | Who came up with an explanation of the origins of London's name that contradicted earlier assumptions | Richard Coates | [
"London\n\nFrom 1898, it was commonly accepted that the name was of Celtic origin and meant place belonging to a man called *Londinos; this explanation has since been rejected. Richard Coates put forward an explanation in 1998 that it is derived from the pre-Celtic Old European *(p)lowonida, meaning 'river too wide... |
5727c4f12ca10214002d95e0 | In what year did Richard Coates offer a differing explanation as to the origins of London's name? | 1998 | [
"London\n\nFrom 1898, it was commonly accepted that the name was of Celtic origin and meant place belonging to a man called *Londinos; this explanation has since been rejected. Richard Coates put forward an explanation in 1998 that it is derived from the pre-Celtic Old European *(p)lowonida, meaning 'river too wide... |
5727cc862ca10214002d969e | What river flows into the River Thames? | the River Effra | [
"London\n\nTwo recent discoveries indicate probable very early settlements near the Thames in the London area. In 1999, the remains of a Bronze Age bridge were found on the foreshore north of Vauxhall Bridge. This bridge either crossed the Thames, or went to a now lost island in the river. Dendrology dated the timb... |
5727cc862ca10214002d969f | The remains of an ancient bridge found on the shore of the River Thames was dated back to what archaeological period? | Bronze Age | [
"London\n\nTwo recent discoveries indicate probable very early settlements near the Thames in the London area. In 1999, the remains of a Bronze Age bridge were found on the foreshore north of Vauxhall Bridge. This bridge either crossed the Thames, or went to a now lost island in the river. Dendrology dated the timb... |
5727cc862ca10214002d96a0 | The remains of what type of structure from the mesolithic period was found on the River Thames's foreshore? | not known | [
"London\n\nTwo recent discoveries indicate probable very early settlements near the Thames in the London area. In 1999, the remains of a Bronze Age bridge were found on the foreshore north of Vauxhall Bridge. This bridge either crossed the Thames, or went to a now lost island in the river. Dendrology dated the timb... |
5727cc862ca10214002d96a1 | How many ancient structures' ruins have been found near the River Thames in recent history? | Two | [
"London\n\nTwo recent discoveries indicate probable very early settlements near the Thames in the London area. In 1999, the remains of a Bronze Age bridge were found on the foreshore north of Vauxhall Bridge. This bridge either crossed the Thames, or went to a now lost island in the river. Dendrology dated the timb... |
5727cc862ca10214002d96a2 | The remains of an unknown ancient structure found on the River Thames foreshore dated back to approximately what year? | 4500 BC | [
"London\n\nTwo recent discoveries indicate probable very early settlements near the Thames in the London area. In 1999, the remains of a Bronze Age bridge were found on the foreshore north of Vauxhall Bridge. This bridge either crossed the Thames, or went to a now lost island in the river. Dendrology dated the timb... |
5727cf404b864d1900163da0 | Who was the leader of the Iceni tribe? | Queen Boudica | [
"London\n\nAlthough there is evidence of scattered Brythonic settlements in the area, the first major settlement was founded by the Romans after the invasion of 43 AD. This lasted only until around 61, when the Iceni tribe led by Queen Boudica stormed it, burning it to the ground. The next, heavily planned, incarna... |
5727cf404b864d1900163da1 | What was Roman London's population in the 2nd century? | around 60,000 | [
"London\n\nAlthough there is evidence of scattered Brythonic settlements in the area, the first major settlement was founded by the Romans after the invasion of 43 AD. This lasted only until around 61, when the Iceni tribe led by Queen Boudica stormed it, burning it to the ground. The next, heavily planned, incarna... |
5727cf404b864d1900163da2 | The Romans invaded what is now London and established its first major settlement in what year? | 43 AD | [
"London\n\nAlthough there is evidence of scattered Brythonic settlements in the area, the first major settlement was founded by the Romans after the invasion of 43 AD. This lasted only until around 61, when the Iceni tribe led by Queen Boudica stormed it, burning it to the ground. The next, heavily planned, incarna... |
5727cf404b864d1900163da3 | What was the capital of Britannia before Londinium? | Colchester | [
"London\n\nAlthough there is evidence of scattered Brythonic settlements in the area, the first major settlement was founded by the Romans after the invasion of 43 AD. This lasted only until around 61, when the Iceni tribe led by Queen Boudica stormed it, burning it to the ground. The next, heavily planned, incarna... |
5727cf404b864d1900163da4 | Who invaded and destroyed the first major settlement of Roman London in 61 AD? | the Iceni tribe | [
"London\n\nAlthough there is evidence of scattered Brythonic settlements in the area, the first major settlement was founded by the Romans after the invasion of 43 AD. This lasted only until around 61, when the Iceni tribe led by Queen Boudica stormed it, burning it to the ground. The next, heavily planned, incarna... |
5727dbb33acd2414000dee2f | What area continued to exist after Londinium was abandoned following the end of Roman rule? | St Martin-in-the-Fields | [
"London\n\nWith the collapse of Roman rule in the early 5th century, London ceased to be a capital and the walled city of Londinium was effectively abandoned, although Roman civilisation continued in the St Martin-in-the-Fields area until around 450. From around 500, an Anglo-Saxon settlement known as Lundenwic dev... |
5727dbb33acd2414000dee30 | What was responsible for the decline of the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Lundenwic? | repeated Viking invasions | [
"London\n\nWith the collapse of Roman rule in the early 5th century, London ceased to be a capital and the walled city of Londinium was effectively abandoned, although Roman civilisation continued in the St Martin-in-the-Fields area until around 450. From around 500, an Anglo-Saxon settlement known as Lundenwic dev... |
5727dbb33acd2414000dee31 | How many known attacks on London did the Vikings commit? | three | [
"London\n\nWith the collapse of Roman rule in the early 5th century, London ceased to be a capital and the walled city of Londinium was effectively abandoned, although Roman civilisation continued in the St Martin-in-the-Fields area until around 450. From around 500, an Anglo-Saxon settlement known as Lundenwic dev... |
5727dbb33acd2414000dee32 | By the late 7th century, what was a main function of Lundenwic? | a major port | [
"London\n\nWith the collapse of Roman rule in the early 5th century, London ceased to be a capital and the walled city of Londinium was effectively abandoned, although Roman civilisation continued in the St Martin-in-the-Fields area until around 450. From around 500, an Anglo-Saxon settlement known as Lundenwic dev... |
5727dbb33acd2414000dee33 | Of the three recorded Viking assaults on London, how many were successful? | two | [
"London\n\nWith the collapse of Roman rule in the early 5th century, London ceased to be a capital and the walled city of Londinium was effectively abandoned, although Roman civilisation continued in the St Martin-in-the-Fields area until around 450. From around 500, an Anglo-Saxon settlement known as Lundenwic dev... |
5727ddfc3acd2414000dee79 | According to the Anglo-Saxon chronicle, who reestablished London in 886 AD? | Alfred the Great | [
"London\n\nThe Vikings established Danelaw over much of the eastern and northern part of England with its boundary roughly stretching from London to Chester. It was an area of political and geographical control imposed by the Viking incursions which was formally agreed to by the Danish warlord, Guthrum and west-Sax... |
5727ddfc3acd2414000dee7a | Danelaw, established by the Vikings, covered what geographical area? | London to Chester | [
"London\n\nThe Vikings established Danelaw over much of the eastern and northern part of England with its boundary roughly stretching from London to Chester. It was an area of political and geographical control imposed by the Viking incursions which was formally agreed to by the Danish warlord, Guthrum and west-Sax... |
5727ddfc3acd2414000dee7b | What was the name of the Danish warlord who played a major role in establishing Danelaw? | Guthrum | [
"London\n\nThe Vikings established Danelaw over much of the eastern and northern part of England with its boundary roughly stretching from London to Chester. It was an area of political and geographical control imposed by the Viking incursions which was formally agreed to by the Danish warlord, Guthrum and west-Sax... |
5727ddfc3acd2414000dee7c | Following the Viking invasion, when did London begin to significantly grow and expand? | about 950 | [
"London\n\nThe Vikings established Danelaw over much of the eastern and northern part of England with its boundary roughly stretching from London to Chester. It was an area of political and geographical control imposed by the Viking incursions which was formally agreed to by the Danish warlord, Guthrum and west-Sax... |
5727ddfc3acd2414000dee7d | What was Danelaw? | political and geographical control imposed by the Viking incursions | [
"London\n\nThe Vikings established Danelaw over much of the eastern and northern part of England with its boundary roughly stretching from London to Chester. It was an area of political and geographical control imposed by the Viking incursions which was formally agreed to by the Danish warlord, Guthrum and west-Sax... |
5727e856ff5b5019007d981a | Who rebuilt Westminster Abbey? | King Edward the Confessor | [
"London\n\nBy the 11th century, London was beyond all comparison the largest town in England. Westminster Abbey, rebuilt in the Romanesque style by King Edward the Confessor, was one of the grandest churches in Europe. Winchester had previously been the capital of Anglo-Saxon England, but from this time on, London ... |
5727e856ff5b5019007d981b | By which century had London started becoming a prominent capital city? | the 11th century | [
"London\n\nBy the 11th century, London was beyond all comparison the largest town in England. Westminster Abbey, rebuilt in the Romanesque style by King Edward the Confessor, was one of the grandest churches in Europe. Winchester had previously been the capital of Anglo-Saxon England, but from this time on, London ... |
5727e856ff5b5019007d981c | What architectural style was Westminster Abbey rebuilt in? | Romanesque | [
"London\n\nBy the 11th century, London was beyond all comparison the largest town in England. Westminster Abbey, rebuilt in the Romanesque style by King Edward the Confessor, was one of the grandest churches in Europe. Winchester had previously been the capital of Anglo-Saxon England, but from this time on, London ... |
5727e856ff5b5019007d981d | What historian was quoted as saying that London had all the necessary characteristics to be a major capital city? | Frank Stenton | [
"London\n\nBy the 11th century, London was beyond all comparison the largest town in England. Westminster Abbey, rebuilt in the Romanesque style by King Edward the Confessor, was one of the grandest churches in Europe. Winchester had previously been the capital of Anglo-Saxon England, but from this time on, London ... |
5727e856ff5b5019007d981e | Prior to the 11th century, what was Anglo-Saxon England's capital? | Winchester | [
"London\n\nBy the 11th century, London was beyond all comparison the largest town in England. Westminster Abbey, rebuilt in the Romanesque style by King Edward the Confessor, was one of the grandest churches in Europe. Winchester had previously been the capital of Anglo-Saxon England, but from this time on, London ... |
5727eb304b864d190016401a | In what area of London was the Tower of London built? | southeastern corner | [
"London\n\nFollowing his victory in the Battle of Hastings, William, Duke of Normandy, was crowned King of England in the newly finished Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day 1066. William constructed the Tower of London, the first of the many Norman castles in England to be rebuilt in stone, in the southeastern corne... |
5727eb304b864d190016401b | The Palace of Westminster originated from what building? | Westminster Hall | [
"London\n\nFollowing his victory in the Battle of Hastings, William, Duke of Normandy, was crowned King of England in the newly finished Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day 1066. William constructed the Tower of London, the first of the many Norman castles in England to be rebuilt in stone, in the southeastern corne... |
5727eb304b864d190016401c | On what day did Duke William II of Normandy become King of England? | Christmas Day 1066 | [
"London\n\nFollowing his victory in the Battle of Hastings, William, Duke of Normandy, was crowned King of England in the newly finished Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day 1066. William constructed the Tower of London, the first of the many Norman castles in England to be rebuilt in stone, in the southeastern corne... |
5727eb304b864d190016401d | Who built Westminster Hall? | William II | [
"London\n\nFollowing his victory in the Battle of Hastings, William, Duke of Normandy, was crowned King of England in the newly finished Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day 1066. William constructed the Tower of London, the first of the many Norman castles in England to be rebuilt in stone, in the southeastern corne... |
5727eb304b864d190016401e | In which famous battle did Duke William II of Normandy see victory? | the Battle of Hastings | [
"London\n\nFollowing his victory in the Battle of Hastings, William, Duke of Normandy, was crowned King of England in the newly finished Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day 1066. William constructed the Tower of London, the first of the many Norman castles in England to be rebuilt in stone, in the southeastern corne... |
5727ee24ff5b5019007d98c6 | What was the administration which governed the City of London called? | the Corporation of London | [
"London\n\nDuring the 12th century, the institutions of central government, which had hitherto accompanied the royal English court as it moved around the country, grew in size and sophistication and became increasingly fixed in one place. In most cases this was Westminster, although the royal treasury, having been ... |
5727ee24ff5b5019007d98c7 | In the 12th century, where were the various bodies of English government centrally located for the most part? | Westminster | [
"London\n\nDuring the 12th century, the institutions of central government, which had hitherto accompanied the royal English court as it moved around the country, grew in size and sophistication and became increasingly fixed in one place. In most cases this was Westminster, although the royal treasury, having been ... |
5727ee24ff5b5019007d98c8 | Where was the royal treasury housed? | the Tower | [
"London\n\nDuring the 12th century, the institutions of central government, which had hitherto accompanied the royal English court as it moved around the country, grew in size and sophistication and became increasingly fixed in one place. In most cases this was Westminster, although the royal treasury, having been ... |
5727ee24ff5b5019007d98c9 | Before being centrally located, how was the English government handled in terms of location? | accompanied the royal English court as it moved around the country | [
"London\n\nDuring the 12th century, the institutions of central government, which had hitherto accompanied the royal English court as it moved around the country, grew in size and sophistication and became increasingly fixed in one place. In most cases this was Westminster, although the royal treasury, having been ... |
5727f0a93acd2414000df03d | In what era did the Protestant Reformation occur? | the Tudor period | [
"London\n\nDuring the Tudor period the Reformation produced a gradual shift to Protestantism, much of London passing from church to private ownership. The traffic in woollen cloths shipped undyed and undressed from London to the nearby shores of the Low Countries, where it was considered indispensable. But the tent... |
5727f0a93acd2414000df03e | What event greatly boosted English shipping and commerce? | the re-opening of the Netherlands to English shipping | [
"London\n\nDuring the Tudor period the Reformation produced a gradual shift to Protestantism, much of London passing from church to private ownership. The traffic in woollen cloths shipped undyed and undressed from London to the nearby shores of the Low Countries, where it was considered indispensable. But the tent... |
5727f0a93acd2414000df03f | What phenomenon did the Reformation bring about? | a gradual shift to Protestantism | [
"London\n\nDuring the Tudor period the Reformation produced a gradual shift to Protestantism, much of London passing from church to private ownership. The traffic in woollen cloths shipped undyed and undressed from London to the nearby shores of the Low Countries, where it was considered indispensable. But the tent... |
5727f0a93acd2414000df040 | Typically what were the nationalities of ships that traveled to and from England via the Straight of Gibraltar? | Italian or Ragusan | [
"London\n\nDuring the Tudor period the Reformation produced a gradual shift to Protestantism, much of London passing from church to private ownership. The traffic in woollen cloths shipped undyed and undressed from London to the nearby shores of the Low Countries, where it was considered indispensable. But the tent... |
5727f0a93acd2414000df041 | When was England again able to ship to the Netherlands? | January 1565 | [
"London\n\nDuring the Tudor period the Reformation produced a gradual shift to Protestantism, much of London passing from church to private ownership. The traffic in woollen cloths shipped undyed and undressed from London to the nearby shores of the Low Countries, where it was considered indispensable. But the tent... |
5727fb052ca10214002d9a9c | What was the defensive wall that encircled London in 1642 called? | the Lines of Communication | [
"London\n\nDuring the English Civil War the majority of Londoners supported the Parliamentary cause. After an initial advance by the Royalists in 1642 culminating in the battles of Brentford and Turnham Green, London was surrounded by defensive perimeter wall known as the Lines of Communication. The lines were buil... |
5727fb052ca10214002d9a9d | How long did it take to build the Lines of Communication? | under two months | [
"London\n\nDuring the English Civil War the majority of Londoners supported the Parliamentary cause. After an initial advance by the Royalists in 1642 culminating in the battles of Brentford and Turnham Green, London was surrounded by defensive perimeter wall known as the Lines of Communication. The lines were buil... |
5727fb052ca10214002d9a9e | Who did the Lines of Communication wall fail to prevent from coming into London? | the New Model Army | [
"London\n\nDuring the English Civil War the majority of Londoners supported the Parliamentary cause. After an initial advance by the Royalists in 1642 culminating in the battles of Brentford and Turnham Green, London was surrounded by defensive perimeter wall known as the Lines of Communication. The lines were buil... |
5727fb052ca10214002d9a9f | Approximately how many workers did it take to build the Lines of Communication? | 20,000 | [
"London\n\nDuring the English Civil War the majority of Londoners supported the Parliamentary cause. After an initial advance by the Royalists in 1642 culminating in the battles of Brentford and Turnham Green, London was surrounded by defensive perimeter wall known as the Lines of Communication. The lines were buil... |
5727fdd3ff5b5019007d9a5e | What was King George II's royal residence beginning in 1762? | Buckingham House | [
"London\n\nIn 1762, George III acquired Buckingham House and it was enlarged over the next 75 years. During the 18th century, London was dogged by crime, and the Bow Street Runners were established in 1750 as a professional police force. In total, more than 200 offences were punishable by death, including petty the... |
5727fdd3ff5b5019007d9a5f | What was the name of the police force established in London in 1750? | the Bow Street Runners | [
"London\n\nIn 1762, George III acquired Buckingham House and it was enlarged over the next 75 years. During the 18th century, London was dogged by crime, and the Bow Street Runners were established in 1750 as a professional police force. In total, more than 200 offences were punishable by death, including petty the... |
5727fdd3ff5b5019007d9a60 | On average, when did children born in the City of London die? | before reaching their third birthday | [
"London\n\nIn 1762, George III acquired Buckingham House and it was enlarged over the next 75 years. During the 18th century, London was dogged by crime, and the Bow Street Runners were established in 1750 as a professional police force. In total, more than 200 offences were punishable by death, including petty the... |
5727fdd3ff5b5019007d9a61 | How many crimes in 18th century London could result in the death penalty? | more than 200 | [
"London\n\nIn 1762, George III acquired Buckingham House and it was enlarged over the next 75 years. During the 18th century, London was dogged by crime, and the Bow Street Runners were established in 1750 as a professional police force. In total, more than 200 offences were punishable by death, including petty the... |
5727fdd3ff5b5019007d9a62 | What was the London hub of the British press? | Fleet Street | [
"London\n\nIn 1762, George III acquired Buckingham House and it was enlarged over the next 75 years. During the 18th century, London was dogged by crime, and the Bow Street Runners were established in 1750 as a professional police force. In total, more than 200 offences were punishable by death, including petty the... |
57280018ff5b5019007d9a96 | What was the primary cause of the cholera outbreak in 19th century London? | London's overcrowded conditions | [
"London\n\nLondon was the world's largest city from about 1831 to 1925. London's overcrowded conditions led to cholera epidemics, claiming 14,000 lives in 1848, and 6,000 in 1866. Rising traffic congestion led to the creation of the world's first local urban rail network. The Metropolitan Board of Works oversaw inf... |
57280018ff5b5019007d9a97 | Who bombed London in both World War I and World War II? | the Germans | [
"London\n\nLondon was the world's largest city from about 1831 to 1925. London's overcrowded conditions led to cholera epidemics, claiming 14,000 lives in 1848, and 6,000 in 1866. Rising traffic congestion led to the creation of the world's first local urban rail network. The Metropolitan Board of Works oversaw inf... |
57280018ff5b5019007d9a98 | When did London host its first Summer Olympics? | 1948 | [
"London\n\nLondon was the world's largest city from about 1831 to 1925. London's overcrowded conditions led to cholera epidemics, claiming 14,000 lives in 1848, and 6,000 in 1866. Rising traffic congestion led to the creation of the world's first local urban rail network. The Metropolitan Board of Works oversaw inf... |
57280018ff5b5019007d9a99 | How many people died of cholera in London in 1848? | 14,000 | [
"London\n\nLondon was the world's largest city from about 1831 to 1925. London's overcrowded conditions led to cholera epidemics, claiming 14,000 lives in 1848, and 6,000 in 1866. Rising traffic congestion led to the creation of the world's first local urban rail network. The Metropolitan Board of Works oversaw inf... |
57280018ff5b5019007d9a9a | Where did the 1948 Summer Olympics in London take place? | the original Wembley Stadium | [
"London\n\nLondon was the world's largest city from about 1831 to 1925. London's overcrowded conditions led to cholera epidemics, claiming 14,000 lives in 1848, and 6,000 in 1866. Rising traffic congestion led to the creation of the world's first local urban rail network. The Metropolitan Board of Works oversaw inf... |
572802612ca10214002d9b5a | What was the root cause of the Brixton riot in 1981? | Racial inequality | [
"London\n\nPrimarily starting in the mid-1960s, London became a centre for the worldwide youth culture, exemplified by the Swinging London subculture associated with the King's Road, Chelsea and Carnaby Street. The role of trendsetter was revived during the punk era. In 1965 London's political boundaries were expan... |
572802612ca10214002d9b5b | In what year was the Greater London Council formed? | 1965 | [
"London\n\nPrimarily starting in the mid-1960s, London became a centre for the worldwide youth culture, exemplified by the Swinging London subculture associated with the King's Road, Chelsea and Carnaby Street. The role of trendsetter was revived during the punk era. In 1965 London's political boundaries were expan... |
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