id stringlengths 24 24 | question stringlengths 1 270 | answer stringlengths 1 239 | documents listlengths 1 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
5728e2be4b864d1900165019 | How did the gridlock between Whitlam and Fraser end? | the Whitlam government was dismissed by the Governor-General, Sir John Kerr | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nFollowing the 1974–75 Loans Affair, the Malcolm Fraser led Liberal-Country Party Coalition argued that the Whitlam Government was incompetent and delayed passage of the Government's money bills in the Senate, until the government would promise a new election. Whitlam refused, Fraser i... |
5728e2be4b864d190016501a | Who won the 1975 election by large margin? | Fraser | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nFollowing the 1974–75 Loans Affair, the Malcolm Fraser led Liberal-Country Party Coalition argued that the Whitlam Government was incompetent and delayed passage of the Government's money bills in the Senate, until the government would promise a new election. Whitlam refused, Fraser i... |
5728e4102ca10214002daa46 | Which document allowed Indigenous peoples the right to some traditional lands? | Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1976 | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nFraser maintained some of the social reforms of the Whitlam era, while seeking increased fiscal restraint. His government included the first Aboriginal federal parliamentarian, Neville Bonner, and in 1976, Parliament passed the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1976, which, while limited to ... |
5728e4102ca10214002daa47 | What environmental consequence affected the Australian economy by 1983? | a severe drought | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nFraser maintained some of the social reforms of the Whitlam era, while seeking increased fiscal restraint. His government included the first Aboriginal federal parliamentarian, Neville Bonner, and in 1976, Parliament passed the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1976, which, while limited to ... |
5728e4102ca10214002daa48 | Which party did Don Chipp seperate to form in 1977? | Australian Democrats | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nFraser maintained some of the social reforms of the Whitlam era, while seeking increased fiscal restraint. His government included the first Aboriginal federal parliamentarian, Neville Bonner, and in 1976, Parliament passed the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1976, which, while limited to ... |
5728e4102ca10214002daa49 | Who did Frazer eventually lose to in 1983? | Bob Hawke | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nFraser maintained some of the social reforms of the Whitlam era, while seeking increased fiscal restraint. His government included the first Aboriginal federal parliamentarian, Neville Bonner, and in 1976, Parliament passed the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1976, which, while limited to ... |
5728e6bc3acd2414000e0183 | How was Howard different from Paul Keating? | he supported traditional Australian institutions like the Monarchy in Australia, the commemoration of ANZAC Day and the design of the Australian flag | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nHoward differed from his Labor predecessor Paul Keating in that he supported traditional Australian institutions like the Monarchy in Australia, the commemoration of ANZAC Day and the design of the Australian flag, but like Keating he pursued privatisation of public utilities and the ... |
5728e6bc3acd2414000e0184 | In what ways was Howard similar to Paul Keating? | pursued privatisation of public utilities and the introduction of a broad based consumption tax | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nHoward differed from his Labor predecessor Paul Keating in that he supported traditional Australian institutions like the Monarchy in Australia, the commemoration of ANZAC Day and the design of the Australian flag, but like Keating he pursued privatisation of public utilities and the ... |
5728e6bc3acd2414000e0185 | Which government supported the US's war Afghanistan and Iraq? | The Howard Government | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nHoward differed from his Labor predecessor Paul Keating in that he supported traditional Australian institutions like the Monarchy in Australia, the commemoration of ANZAC Day and the design of the Australian flag, but like Keating he pursued privatisation of public utilities and the ... |
5728e6bc3acd2414000e0186 | Under what agreement did the Australian government support the US? | the ANZUS treaty | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nHoward differed from his Labor predecessor Paul Keating in that he supported traditional Australian institutions like the Monarchy in Australia, the commemoration of ANZAC Day and the design of the Australian flag, but like Keating he pursued privatisation of public utilities and the ... |
5728e78b4b864d1900165068 | Which parties merged in Queensland in 2008 to form the new Liberal National Party of Queensland? | the Liberal and National parties | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nThrough 2010, the party improved its vote in the Tasmanian and South Australian state elections and achieved state government in Victoria. In March 2011, the New South Wales Liberal-National Coalition led by Barry O'Farrell won government with the largest election victory in post-war ... |
5728e78b4b864d1900165069 | In March 2012, which party won by an historic landslide? | the new Liberal National Party of Queensland | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nThrough 2010, the party improved its vote in the Tasmanian and South Australian state elections and achieved state government in Victoria. In March 2011, the New South Wales Liberal-National Coalition led by Barry O'Farrell won government with the largest election victory in post-war ... |
5728e78b4b864d190016506a | Who led the new Liberal National Party of Queensland through the election in March 2012? | former Brisbane Lord Mayor, Campbell Newman | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nThrough 2010, the party improved its vote in the Tasmanian and South Australian state elections and achieved state government in Victoria. In March 2011, the New South Wales Liberal-National Coalition led by Barry O'Farrell won government with the largest election victory in post-war ... |
5728e8124b864d190016506e | How close was the race betwen Turnbull and Abbott in 2009? | 42 votes to 41 | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nFollowing the 2007 Federal Election, Dr Brendan Nelson was elected leader by the Parliamentary Liberal Party. On 16 September 2008, in a second contest following a spill motion, Nelson lost the leadership to Malcolm Turnbull. On 1 December 2009, a subsequent leadership election saw Tu... |
5728e8124b864d190016506f | Who was elected to the Parliamentary Liberal Party after the 2007 Federal Election? | Dr Brendan Nelson | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nFollowing the 2007 Federal Election, Dr Brendan Nelson was elected leader by the Parliamentary Liberal Party. On 16 September 2008, in a second contest following a spill motion, Nelson lost the leadership to Malcolm Turnbull. On 1 December 2009, a subsequent leadership election saw Tu... |
5728e8124b864d1900165070 | To whom did Nelson lose the party to in 2008? | Malcolm Turnbull | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nFollowing the 2007 Federal Election, Dr Brendan Nelson was elected leader by the Parliamentary Liberal Party. On 16 September 2008, in a second contest following a spill motion, Nelson lost the leadership to Malcolm Turnbull. On 1 December 2009, a subsequent leadership election saw Tu... |
5728e8b43acd2414000e01ab | Who is the Australian Liberal Party's leader? | Malcolm Turnbull | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nThe party's leader is Malcolm Turnbull and its deputy leader is Julie Bishop. The pair were elected to their positions at the September 2015 Liberal leadership ballot, Bishop as the incumbent deputy leader and Turnbull as a replacement for Tony Abbott, whom he consequently succeeded a... |
5728e8b43acd2414000e01ac | Who is the Australian Party's deputy leader? | Julie Bishop | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nThe party's leader is Malcolm Turnbull and its deputy leader is Julie Bishop. The pair were elected to their positions at the September 2015 Liberal leadership ballot, Bishop as the incumbent deputy leader and Turnbull as a replacement for Tony Abbott, whom he consequently succeeded a... |
5728e8b43acd2414000e01ad | Who was Turnbull elected to replace? | Tony Abbott | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nThe party's leader is Malcolm Turnbull and its deputy leader is Julie Bishop. The pair were elected to their positions at the September 2015 Liberal leadership ballot, Bishop as the incumbent deputy leader and Turnbull as a replacement for Tony Abbott, whom he consequently succeeded a... |
5728e8b43acd2414000e01ae | What was the former name of the Turnbull Government? | the Abbott Government | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nThe party's leader is Malcolm Turnbull and its deputy leader is Julie Bishop. The pair were elected to their positions at the September 2015 Liberal leadership ballot, Bishop as the incumbent deputy leader and Turnbull as a replacement for Tony Abbott, whom he consequently succeeded a... |
5728e95fff5b5019007da92e | Who was the first indigenous Australian elected to the House? | Ken Wyatt | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nSocially, while liberty and freedom of enterprise form the basis of its beliefs, elements of the party have wavered between what is termed \"small-l liberalism\" and social conservatism. Historically, Liberal Governments have been responsible for the carriage of a number of notable \"... |
5728e95fff5b5019007da92f | In what year was the first indigenous Australian elected to the House of Representatives? | 2010 | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nSocially, while liberty and freedom of enterprise form the basis of its beliefs, elements of the party have wavered between what is termed \"small-l liberalism\" and social conservatism. Historically, Liberal Governments have been responsible for the carriage of a number of notable \"... |
5728e95fff5b5019007da930 | In what year was the first Aboriginal Senator elected? | 1971 | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nSocially, while liberty and freedom of enterprise form the basis of its beliefs, elements of the party have wavered between what is termed \"small-l liberalism\" and social conservatism. Historically, Liberal Governments have been responsible for the carriage of a number of notable \"... |
5728ea302ca10214002daa88 | How many state divisions exist in the Liberal Party's organisation? | six | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nThe Liberal Party's organisation is dominated by the six state divisions, reflecting the party's original commitment to a federalised system of government (a commitment which was strongly maintained by all Liberal governments until 1983, but was to a large extent abandoned by the Howa... |
5728ea302ca10214002daa89 | Which politician purposely created strong state divisions to a weaker national party? | Menzies | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nThe Liberal Party's organisation is dominated by the six state divisions, reflecting the party's original commitment to a federalised system of government (a commitment which was strongly maintained by all Liberal governments until 1983, but was to a large extent abandoned by the Howa... |
5728ea302ca10214002daa8a | Who makes party policy? | almost entirely by the parliamentary parties, not by the party's rank-and-file members | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nThe Liberal Party's organisation is dominated by the six state divisions, reflecting the party's original commitment to a federalised system of government (a commitment which was strongly maintained by all Liberal governments until 1983, but was to a large extent abandoned by the Howa... |
5728eabeff5b5019007da93e | Was Menzies for or against nationalizing the banking system in Australia? | strongly against | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nMenzies ran strongly against Labor's plans to nationalise the Australian banking system and, following victory in the 1949 election, secured a double dissolution election for April 1951, after the Labor-controlled Senate refused to pass his banking legislation. The Liberal-Country Coa... |
5728eabeff5b5019007da93f | What helped the Liberals to victory in December 1955? | the formation of the anti-Communist Democratic Labor Party (DLP) and the consequent split in the Australian Labor Party early in 1955 | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nMenzies ran strongly against Labor's plans to nationalise the Australian banking system and, following victory in the 1949 election, secured a double dissolution election for April 1951, after the Labor-controlled Senate refused to pass his banking legislation. The Liberal-Country Coa... |
5728eabeff5b5019007da940 | When did Menzies resign from Parliament? | 26 January 1966 | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nMenzies ran strongly against Labor's plans to nationalise the Australian banking system and, following victory in the 1949 election, secured a double dissolution election for April 1951, after the Labor-controlled Senate refused to pass his banking legislation. The Liberal-Country Coa... |
5728eb37ff5b5019007da944 | Which two title holders fought for political power in the early 1990s? | former Treasurer John Howard competing with former Foreign Minister Andrew Peacock | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nA period of division for the Liberals followed, with former Treasurer John Howard competing with former Foreign Minister Andrew Peacock for supremacy. The Australian economy was facing the early 1990s recession. Unemployment reached 11.4% in 1992. Under Dr John Hewson, in November 199... |
5728eb37ff5b5019007da945 | What was the Australian unemployment rate in 1992? | 11.4% | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nA period of division for the Liberals followed, with former Treasurer John Howard competing with former Foreign Minister Andrew Peacock for supremacy. The Australian economy was facing the early 1990s recession. Unemployment reached 11.4% in 1992. Under Dr John Hewson, in November 199... |
5728eb37ff5b5019007da946 | What discussion proved an example of the difficulty of explaining what foods were and were not included in the Goods and Services Tax? | the infamous birthday cake interview | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nA period of division for the Liberals followed, with former Treasurer John Howard competing with former Foreign Minister Andrew Peacock for supremacy. The Australian economy was facing the early 1990s recession. Unemployment reached 11.4% in 1992. Under Dr John Hewson, in November 199... |
5728eb88ff5b5019007da94a | How long was Tom Playford in political power? | from the 1933 election to the 1965 election | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nIn South Australia, initially a Liberal and Country Party affiliated party, the Liberal and Country League (LCL), mostly led by Premier of South Australia Tom Playford, was in power from the 1933 election to the 1965 election, though with assistance from an electoral malapportionment,... |
5728eb88ff5b5019007da94b | How many consecutive losses has the Liberal party faced since the 2002 election? | a record five | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nIn South Australia, initially a Liberal and Country Party affiliated party, the Liberal and Country League (LCL), mostly led by Premier of South Australia Tom Playford, was in power from the 1933 election to the 1965 election, though with assistance from an electoral malapportionment,... |
5728eb88ff5b5019007da94c | During what years did the dismantling of the Playmander begin? | 1968 election to the 1970 election | [
"Liberal_Party_of_Australia\n\nIn South Australia, initially a Liberal and Country Party affiliated party, the Liberal and Country League (LCL), mostly led by Premier of South Australia Tom Playford, was in power from the 1933 election to the 1965 election, though with assistance from an electoral malapportionment,... |
5728ea364b864d1900165084 | What was William Scott Wilson's occupation? | translator | [
"Samurai\n\nIn Japanese, they are usually referred to as bushi (武士?, [bu.ɕi]) or buke (武家?). According to translator William Scott Wilson: \"In Chinese, the character 侍 was originally a verb meaning \"to wait upon\" or \"accompany persons\" in the upper ranks of society, and this is also true of the original term i... |
5728ea364b864d1900165085 | What are samurai usually called in Japanse? | bushi (武士?, [bu.ɕi]) or buke (武家?) | [
"Samurai\n\nIn Japanese, they are usually referred to as bushi (武士?, [bu.ɕi]) or buke (武家?). According to translator William Scott Wilson: \"In Chinese, the character 侍 was originally a verb meaning \"to wait upon\" or \"accompany persons\" in the upper ranks of society, and this is also true of the original term i... |
5728ea364b864d1900165086 | Where is the first known use of 'samurai'? | Kokin Wakashū | [
"Samurai\n\nIn Japanese, they are usually referred to as bushi (武士?, [bu.ɕi]) or buke (武家?). According to translator William Scott Wilson: \"In Chinese, the character 侍 was originally a verb meaning \"to wait upon\" or \"accompany persons\" in the upper ranks of society, and this is also true of the original term i... |
5728ea364b864d1900165087 | When is the first known use of 'samurai'? | 905–914 | [
"Samurai\n\nIn Japanese, they are usually referred to as bushi (武士?, [bu.ɕi]) or buke (武家?). According to translator William Scott Wilson: \"In Chinese, the character 侍 was originally a verb meaning \"to wait upon\" or \"accompany persons\" in the upper ranks of society, and this is also true of the original term i... |
5728eae64b864d190016508c | What did samurai mean nearly the same thing as? | bushi | [
"Samurai\n\nBy the end of the 12th century, samurai became almost entirely synonymous with bushi, and the word was closely associated with the middle and upper echelons of the warrior class. The samurai were usually associated with a clan and their lord, were trained as officers in military tactics and grand strate... |
5728eae64b864d190016508d | What were samurai affiliated with? | a clan | [
"Samurai\n\nBy the end of the 12th century, samurai became almost entirely synonymous with bushi, and the word was closely associated with the middle and upper echelons of the warrior class. The samurai were usually associated with a clan and their lord, were trained as officers in military tactics and grand strate... |
5728eae64b864d190016508e | How much of Japan were samurais? | less than 10% | [
"Samurai\n\nBy the end of the 12th century, samurai became almost entirely synonymous with bushi, and the word was closely associated with the middle and upper echelons of the warrior class. The samurai were usually associated with a clan and their lord, were trained as officers in military tactics and grand strate... |
5728eae64b864d190016508f | Where do samurais' teachings live on? | everyday life and in modern Japanese martial arts | [
"Samurai\n\nBy the end of the 12th century, samurai became almost entirely synonymous with bushi, and the word was closely associated with the middle and upper echelons of the warrior class. The samurai were usually associated with a clan and their lord, were trained as officers in military tactics and grand strate... |
5728eae64b864d1900165090 | What class were samurais? | middle and upper echelons of the warrior class | [
"Samurai\n\nBy the end of the 12th century, samurai became almost entirely synonymous with bushi, and the word was closely associated with the middle and upper echelons of the warrior class. The samurai were usually associated with a clan and their lord, were trained as officers in military tactics and grand strate... |
5728eb743acd2414000e01cf | When was the Battle of Hakusukinoe? | 663 AD | [
"Samurai\n\nFollowing the Battle of Hakusukinoe against Tang China and Silla in 663 AD that led to a Japanese retreat from Korean affairs, Japan underwent widespread reform. One of the most important was that of the Taika Reform, issued by Prince Naka no Ōe (Emperor Tenji) in 646 AD. This edict allowed the Japanese... |
5728eb743acd2414000e01d0 | Who was the Battle of Hakusukinoe against? | Tang China and Silla | [
"Samurai\n\nFollowing the Battle of Hakusukinoe against Tang China and Silla in 663 AD that led to a Japanese retreat from Korean affairs, Japan underwent widespread reform. One of the most important was that of the Taika Reform, issued by Prince Naka no Ōe (Emperor Tenji) in 646 AD. This edict allowed the Japanese... |
5728eb743acd2414000e01d1 | What was the effect of the Battle of Hakusukinoe? | a Japanese retreat from Korean affairs | [
"Samurai\n\nFollowing the Battle of Hakusukinoe against Tang China and Silla in 663 AD that led to a Japanese retreat from Korean affairs, Japan underwent widespread reform. One of the most important was that of the Taika Reform, issued by Prince Naka no Ōe (Emperor Tenji) in 646 AD. This edict allowed the Japanese... |
5728eb743acd2414000e01d2 | Who led the Taika Reform? | Prince Naka no Ōe (Emperor Tenji) | [
"Samurai\n\nFollowing the Battle of Hakusukinoe against Tang China and Silla in 663 AD that led to a Japanese retreat from Korean affairs, Japan underwent widespread reform. One of the most important was that of the Taika Reform, issued by Prince Naka no Ōe (Emperor Tenji) in 646 AD. This edict allowed the Japanese... |
5728eb743acd2414000e01d3 | When was the Taika Reform? | 646 AD | [
"Samurai\n\nFollowing the Battle of Hakusukinoe against Tang China and Silla in 663 AD that led to a Japanese retreat from Korean affairs, Japan underwent widespread reform. One of the most important was that of the Taika Reform, issued by Prince Naka no Ōe (Emperor Tenji) in 646 AD. This edict allowed the Japanese... |
5728ec04ff5b5019007da956 | In what period did Emperor Kammu rule? | early Heian period | [
"Samurai\n\nIn the early Heian period, the late 8th and early 9th centuries, Emperor Kammu sought to consolidate and expand his rule in northern Honshū, but the armies he sent to conquer the rebellious Emishi people lacked motivation and discipline, and failed in their task.[citation needed] Emperor Kammu introduce... |
5728ec04ff5b5019007da957 | When was the early Heian? | the late 8th and early 9th centuries | [
"Samurai\n\nIn the early Heian period, the late 8th and early 9th centuries, Emperor Kammu sought to consolidate and expand his rule in northern Honshū, but the armies he sent to conquer the rebellious Emishi people lacked motivation and discipline, and failed in their task.[citation needed] Emperor Kammu introduce... |
5728ec04ff5b5019007da958 | Who did Kammu fail to conquer? | Emishi | [
"Samurai\n\nIn the early Heian period, the late 8th and early 9th centuries, Emperor Kammu sought to consolidate and expand his rule in northern Honshū, but the armies he sent to conquer the rebellious Emishi people lacked motivation and discipline, and failed in their task.[citation needed] Emperor Kammu introduce... |
5728ec04ff5b5019007da959 | What was the full title for Shogun? | sei'i-taishōgun | [
"Samurai\n\nIn the early Heian period, the late 8th and early 9th centuries, Emperor Kammu sought to consolidate and expand his rule in northern Honshū, but the armies he sent to conquer the rebellious Emishi people lacked motivation and discipline, and failed in their task.[citation needed] Emperor Kammu introduce... |
5728ec04ff5b5019007da95a | Who introduced the Shogun concept? | Emperor Kammu | [
"Samurai\n\nIn the early Heian period, the late 8th and early 9th centuries, Emperor Kammu sought to consolidate and expand his rule in northern Honshū, but the armies he sent to conquer the rebellious Emishi people lacked motivation and discipline, and failed in their task.[citation needed] Emperor Kammu introduce... |
5728ec9d2ca10214002daaa0 | When was the Genpei war? | late 12th century | [
"Samurai\n\nAfter the Genpei war of the late 12th century, a clan leader Minamoto no Yoritomo obtained the right to appoint shugo and jito, and was allowed to organize soldiers and police, and to collect a certain amount of tax. Initially, their responsibility was restricted to arresting rebels and collecting neede... |
5728ec9d2ca10214002daaa1 | Who was given the right to appoint shugo? | Minamoto no Yoritomo | [
"Samurai\n\nAfter the Genpei war of the late 12th century, a clan leader Minamoto no Yoritomo obtained the right to appoint shugo and jito, and was allowed to organize soldiers and police, and to collect a certain amount of tax. Initially, their responsibility was restricted to arresting rebels and collecting neede... |
5728ec9d2ca10214002daaa2 | What was Minamoto's position? | clan leader | [
"Samurai\n\nAfter the Genpei war of the late 12th century, a clan leader Minamoto no Yoritomo obtained the right to appoint shugo and jito, and was allowed to organize soldiers and police, and to collect a certain amount of tax. Initially, their responsibility was restricted to arresting rebels and collecting neede... |
5728ec9d2ca10214002daaa3 | Who opened the Kamakura Bakufu Shogunate? | Minamoto no Yoritomo | [
"Samurai\n\nAfter the Genpei war of the late 12th century, a clan leader Minamoto no Yoritomo obtained the right to appoint shugo and jito, and was allowed to organize soldiers and police, and to collect a certain amount of tax. Initially, their responsibility was restricted to arresting rebels and collecting neede... |
5728ec9d2ca10214002daaa4 | When did the Kamakura Bakufu Shogunate open? | 1192 | [
"Samurai\n\nAfter the Genpei war of the late 12th century, a clan leader Minamoto no Yoritomo obtained the right to appoint shugo and jito, and was allowed to organize soldiers and police, and to collect a certain amount of tax. Initially, their responsibility was restricted to arresting rebels and collecting neede... |
5728ed49ff5b5019007da974 | What rebellion happened in 1160? | Heiji Rebellion | [
"Samurai\n\nOriginally the Emperor and non-warrior nobility employed these warrior nobles. In time, they amassed enough manpower, resources and political backing in the form of alliances with one another, to establish the first samurai-dominated government. As the power of these regional clans grew, their chief was... |
5728ed49ff5b5019007da975 | Who fought in the Heiji Rebellion? | the rival Minamoto and Taira clans | [
"Samurai\n\nOriginally the Emperor and non-warrior nobility employed these warrior nobles. In time, they amassed enough manpower, resources and political backing in the form of alliances with one another, to establish the first samurai-dominated government. As the power of these regional clans grew, their chief was... |
5728ed49ff5b5019007da976 | How long were the toryos' terms supposed to be? | four-year | [
"Samurai\n\nOriginally the Emperor and non-warrior nobility employed these warrior nobles. In time, they amassed enough manpower, resources and political backing in the form of alliances with one another, to establish the first samurai-dominated government. As the power of these regional clans grew, their chief was... |
5728ed49ff5b5019007da977 | What clans were most regional clans' chiefs also a member of? | Fujiwara, Minamoto, or Taira clans | [
"Samurai\n\nOriginally the Emperor and non-warrior nobility employed these warrior nobles. In time, they amassed enough manpower, resources and political backing in the form of alliances with one another, to establish the first samurai-dominated government. As the power of these regional clans grew, their chief was... |
5728edc03acd2414000e01eb | Who was the first warrior to become imperial advisor? | Taira no Kiyomori | [
"Samurai\n\nThe winner, Taira no Kiyomori, became an imperial advisor, and was the first warrior to attain such a position. He eventually seized control of the central government, establishing the first samurai-dominated government and relegating the Emperor to figurehead status. However, the Taira clan was still v... |
5728edc03acd2414000e01ec | Who established the first samurai-led administration? | Taira no Kiyomori | [
"Samurai\n\nThe winner, Taira no Kiyomori, became an imperial advisor, and was the first warrior to attain such a position. He eventually seized control of the central government, establishing the first samurai-dominated government and relegating the Emperor to figurehead status. However, the Taira clan was still v... |
5728edc03acd2414000e01ed | What role did the Emperor have in the samurai-controlled government? | figurehead | [
"Samurai\n\nThe winner, Taira no Kiyomori, became an imperial advisor, and was the first warrior to attain such a position. He eventually seized control of the central government, establishing the first samurai-dominated government and relegating the Emperor to figurehead status. However, the Taira clan was still v... |
5728edc03acd2414000e01ee | Who succeeded the Taira clan? | the Minamoto | [
"Samurai\n\nThe winner, Taira no Kiyomori, became an imperial advisor, and was the first warrior to attain such a position. He eventually seized control of the central government, establishing the first samurai-dominated government and relegating the Emperor to figurehead status. However, the Taira clan was still v... |
5728edc03acd2414000e01ef | How did the Taira clan expand power? | had its women marry Emperors | [
"Samurai\n\nThe winner, Taira no Kiyomori, became an imperial advisor, and was the first warrior to attain such a position. He eventually seized control of the central government, establishing the first samurai-dominated government and relegating the Emperor to figurehead status. However, the Taira clan was still v... |
5728ee173acd2414000e01fb | When did the Gempei War begin? | 1180 | [
"Samurai\n\nThe Taira and the Minamoto clashed again in 1180, beginning the Gempei War, which ended in 1185. Samurai fought at the naval battle of Dan-no-ura, at the Shimonoseki Strait which separates Honshu and Kyushu in 1185. The victorious Minamoto no Yoritomo established the superiority of the samurai over the ... |
5728ee173acd2414000e01fc | When did the Gempei War end? | 1185 | [
"Samurai\n\nThe Taira and the Minamoto clashed again in 1180, beginning the Gempei War, which ended in 1185. Samurai fought at the naval battle of Dan-no-ura, at the Shimonoseki Strait which separates Honshu and Kyushu in 1185. The victorious Minamoto no Yoritomo established the superiority of the samurai over the ... |
5728ee173acd2414000e01fd | Which clans fought in the Gempei War? | The Taira and the Minamoto | [
"Samurai\n\nThe Taira and the Minamoto clashed again in 1180, beginning the Gempei War, which ended in 1185. Samurai fought at the naval battle of Dan-no-ura, at the Shimonoseki Strait which separates Honshu and Kyushu in 1185. The victorious Minamoto no Yoritomo established the superiority of the samurai over the ... |
5728ee173acd2414000e01fe | What does the Shimonoseki Strait divide? | Honshu and Kyushu | [
"Samurai\n\nThe Taira and the Minamoto clashed again in 1180, beginning the Gempei War, which ended in 1185. Samurai fought at the naval battle of Dan-no-ura, at the Shimonoseki Strait which separates Honshu and Kyushu in 1185. The victorious Minamoto no Yoritomo established the superiority of the samurai over the ... |
5728ee173acd2414000e01ff | When was the Kamakura Shogunate established? | 1192 | [
"Samurai\n\nThe Taira and the Minamoto clashed again in 1180, beginning the Gempei War, which ended in 1185. Samurai fought at the naval battle of Dan-no-ura, at the Shimonoseki Strait which separates Honshu and Kyushu in 1185. The victorious Minamoto no Yoritomo established the superiority of the samurai over the ... |
5728ee664b864d19001650b4 | Which Chinese dynasty was founded by Mongols? | Yuan | [
"Samurai\n\nIn 1274, the Mongol-founded Yuan dynasty in China sent a force of some 40,000 men and 900 ships to invade Japan in northern Kyūshū. Japan mustered a mere 10,000 samurai to meet this threat. The invading army was harassed by major thunderstorms throughout the invasion, which aided the defenders by inflic... |
5728ee664b864d19001650b5 | How many troops did the Yuan send to invade Japan? | 40,000 | [
"Samurai\n\nIn 1274, the Mongol-founded Yuan dynasty in China sent a force of some 40,000 men and 900 ships to invade Japan in northern Kyūshū. Japan mustered a mere 10,000 samurai to meet this threat. The invading army was harassed by major thunderstorms throughout the invasion, which aided the defenders by inflic... |
5728ee664b864d19001650b6 | How many ships did the Yuan send to invade Japan? | 900 | [
"Samurai\n\nIn 1274, the Mongol-founded Yuan dynasty in China sent a force of some 40,000 men and 900 ships to invade Japan in northern Kyūshū. Japan mustered a mere 10,000 samurai to meet this threat. The invading army was harassed by major thunderstorms throughout the invasion, which aided the defenders by inflic... |
5728ee664b864d19001650b7 | Where did the Yuan invade Japan? | northern Kyūshū | [
"Samurai\n\nIn 1274, the Mongol-founded Yuan dynasty in China sent a force of some 40,000 men and 900 ships to invade Japan in northern Kyūshū. Japan mustered a mere 10,000 samurai to meet this threat. The invading army was harassed by major thunderstorms throughout the invasion, which aided the defenders by inflic... |
5728ee664b864d19001650b8 | How many samurai did Japan defeat the Yuan invasion with? | 10,000 | [
"Samurai\n\nIn 1274, the Mongol-founded Yuan dynasty in China sent a force of some 40,000 men and 900 ships to invade Japan in northern Kyūshū. Japan mustered a mere 10,000 samurai to meet this threat. The invading army was harassed by major thunderstorms throughout the invasion, which aided the defenders by inflic... |
5728eeca4b864d19001650be | What was built around Hakata Bay? | a great stone barrier | [
"Samurai\n\nThe Japanese defenders recognized the possibility of a renewed invasion, and began construction of a great stone barrier around Hakata Bay in 1276. Completed in 1277, this wall stretched for 20 kilometers around the border of the bay. This would later serve as a strong defensive point against the Mongol... |
5728eeca4b864d19001650bf | When did Japan begin building the Hakata Bay barrier? | 1276 | [
"Samurai\n\nThe Japanese defenders recognized the possibility of a renewed invasion, and began construction of a great stone barrier around Hakata Bay in 1276. Completed in 1277, this wall stretched for 20 kilometers around the border of the bay. This would later serve as a strong defensive point against the Mongol... |
5728eeca4b864d19001650c0 | When did Japan finish building the Hakata Bay barrier? | 1277 | [
"Samurai\n\nThe Japanese defenders recognized the possibility of a renewed invasion, and began construction of a great stone barrier around Hakata Bay in 1276. Completed in 1277, this wall stretched for 20 kilometers around the border of the bay. This would later serve as a strong defensive point against the Mongol... |
5728eeca4b864d19001650c1 | How long was the Hakata Bay barrier? | 20 kilometers | [
"Samurai\n\nThe Japanese defenders recognized the possibility of a renewed invasion, and began construction of a great stone barrier around Hakata Bay in 1276. Completed in 1277, this wall stretched for 20 kilometers around the border of the bay. This would later serve as a strong defensive point against the Mongol... |
5728eeca4b864d19001650c2 | What happened to diplomatic envoys the Mongols sent to Japan? | executed | [
"Samurai\n\nThe Japanese defenders recognized the possibility of a renewed invasion, and began construction of a great stone barrier around Hakata Bay in 1276. Completed in 1277, this wall stretched for 20 kilometers around the border of the bay. This would later serve as a strong defensive point against the Mongol... |
5728ef234b864d19001650c8 | When did Toyotomi Hideyoshi first send an army to Korea? | 1592 | [
"Samurai\n\nIn 1592, and again in 1597, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, aiming to invade China (唐入り) through Korea, mobilized an army of 160,000 peasants and samurai and deployed them to Korea. (See Hideyoshi's invasions of Korea, Chōsen-seibatsu (朝鮮征伐?). Taking advantage of arquebus mastery and extensive wartime experience fr... |
5728ef234b864d19001650c9 | When did Toyotomi Hideyoshi send an army to Korea a second time? | 1597 | [
"Samurai\n\nIn 1592, and again in 1597, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, aiming to invade China (唐入り) through Korea, mobilized an army of 160,000 peasants and samurai and deployed them to Korea. (See Hideyoshi's invasions of Korea, Chōsen-seibatsu (朝鮮征伐?). Taking advantage of arquebus mastery and extensive wartime experience fr... |
5728ef234b864d19001650ca | How many troops did Toyotomi Hideyoshi send to Korea? | 160,000 | [
"Samurai\n\nIn 1592, and again in 1597, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, aiming to invade China (唐入り) through Korea, mobilized an army of 160,000 peasants and samurai and deployed them to Korea. (See Hideyoshi's invasions of Korea, Chōsen-seibatsu (朝鮮征伐?). Taking advantage of arquebus mastery and extensive wartime experience fr... |
5728ef234b864d19001650cb | When was the Battle of Sacheon? | 1598 | [
"Samurai\n\nIn 1592, and again in 1597, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, aiming to invade China (唐入り) through Korea, mobilized an army of 160,000 peasants and samurai and deployed them to Korea. (See Hideyoshi's invasions of Korea, Chōsen-seibatsu (朝鮮征伐?). Taking advantage of arquebus mastery and extensive wartime experience fr... |
5728ef234b864d19001650cc | When did Toyotomi Hideyoshi die? | 1598 | [
"Samurai\n\nIn 1592, and again in 1597, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, aiming to invade China (唐入り) through Korea, mobilized an army of 160,000 peasants and samurai and deployed them to Korea. (See Hideyoshi's invasions of Korea, Chōsen-seibatsu (朝鮮征伐?). Taking advantage of arquebus mastery and extensive wartime experience fr... |
5728efe24b864d19001650d2 | Which military leader avoided sending his soldiers to Korea? | Tokugawa Ieyasu | [
"Samurai\n\nIt should be noted that many samurai forces that were active throughout this period were not deployed to Korea; most importantly, the daimyo Tokugawa Ieyasu carefully kept forces under his command out of the Korean campaigns, and other samurai commanders who were opposed to Hideyoshi's domination of Jap... |
5728efe24b864d19001650d3 | What force were most commanders opposed to the Korea invasion part of? | Eastern Army | [
"Samurai\n\nIt should be noted that many samurai forces that were active throughout this period were not deployed to Korea; most importantly, the daimyo Tokugawa Ieyasu carefully kept forces under his command out of the Korean campaigns, and other samurai commanders who were opposed to Hideyoshi's domination of Jap... |
5728efe24b864d19001650d4 | Which commander loyal to Hideyoshi was in the Eastern Army? | Katō Kiyomasa | [
"Samurai\n\nIt should be noted that many samurai forces that were active throughout this period were not deployed to Korea; most importantly, the daimyo Tokugawa Ieyasu carefully kept forces under his command out of the Korean campaigns, and other samurai commanders who were opposed to Hideyoshi's domination of Jap... |
5728efe24b864d19001650d5 | Where did the Eastern and Western armies battle? | Battle of Sekigahara | [
"Samurai\n\nIt should be noted that many samurai forces that were active throughout this period were not deployed to Korea; most importantly, the daimyo Tokugawa Ieyasu carefully kept forces under his command out of the Korean campaigns, and other samurai commanders who were opposed to Hideyoshi's domination of Jap... |
5728efe24b864d19001650d6 | Which army won the Battle of Sekigahara? | Eastern Forces | [
"Samurai\n\nIt should be noted that many samurai forces that were active throughout this period were not deployed to Korea; most importantly, the daimyo Tokugawa Ieyasu carefully kept forces under his command out of the Korean campaigns, and other samurai commanders who were opposed to Hideyoshi's domination of Jap... |
5728f03bff5b5019007da99e | Who used arquebuses a lot? | Oda Nobunaga | [
"Samurai\n\nOda Nobunaga made innovations in the fields of organization and war tactics, heavily used arquebuses, developed commerce and industry and treasured innovation. Consecutive victories enabled him to realize the termination of the Ashikaga Bakufu and the disarmament of the military powers of the Buddhist m... |
5728f03bff5b5019007da99f | What did Oda Nobunaga value? | innovation | [
"Samurai\n\nOda Nobunaga made innovations in the fields of organization and war tactics, heavily used arquebuses, developed commerce and industry and treasured innovation. Consecutive victories enabled him to realize the termination of the Ashikaga Bakufu and the disarmament of the military powers of the Buddhist m... |
5728f03bff5b5019007da9a0 | Who disarmed Japan's Buddhist monks? | Oda Nobunaga | [
"Samurai\n\nOda Nobunaga made innovations in the fields of organization and war tactics, heavily used arquebuses, developed commerce and industry and treasured innovation. Consecutive victories enabled him to realize the termination of the Ashikaga Bakufu and the disarmament of the military powers of the Buddhist m... |
5728f03bff5b5019007da9a1 | When did Oda Nobunaga die? | 1582 | [
"Samurai\n\nOda Nobunaga made innovations in the fields of organization and war tactics, heavily used arquebuses, developed commerce and industry and treasured innovation. Consecutive victories enabled him to realize the termination of the Ashikaga Bakufu and the disarmament of the military powers of the Buddhist m... |
5728f03bff5b5019007da9a2 | Who caused Oda Nobunaga's death? | Akechi Mitsuhide | [
"Samurai\n\nOda Nobunaga made innovations in the fields of organization and war tactics, heavily used arquebuses, developed commerce and industry and treasured innovation. Consecutive victories enabled him to realize the termination of the Ashikaga Bakufu and the disarmament of the military powers of the Buddhist m... |
5728f0992ca10214002daae4 | When were samurai becoming less warrior-like? | During the Tokugawa shogunate | [
"Samurai\n\nDuring the Tokugawa shogunate, samurai increasingly became courtiers, bureaucrats, and administrators rather than warriors. With no warfare since the early 17th century, samurai gradually lost their military function during the Tokugawa era (also called the Edo period). By the end of the Tokugawa era, s... |
5728f0992ca10214002daae5 | When had samurai last been used in battle? | the early 17th century | [
"Samurai\n\nDuring the Tokugawa shogunate, samurai increasingly became courtiers, bureaucrats, and administrators rather than warriors. With no warfare since the early 17th century, samurai gradually lost their military function during the Tokugawa era (also called the Edo period). By the end of the Tokugawa era, s... |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.