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572ab067be1ee31400cb817f | What was the literacy rate of Rajasthan in 1991? | 38.55% | [
"Rajasthan\n\nIn recent decades, the literacy rate of Rajasthan has increased significantly. In 1991, the state's literacy rate was only 38.55% (54.99% male and 20.44% female). In 2001, the literacy rate increased to 60.41% (75.70% male and 43.85% female). This was the highest leap in the percentage of literacy rec... |
572ab067be1ee31400cb8180 | How many females had the ability to read in Rajasthan in 1991? | 20.44% | [
"Rajasthan\n\nIn recent decades, the literacy rate of Rajasthan has increased significantly. In 1991, the state's literacy rate was only 38.55% (54.99% male and 20.44% female). In 2001, the literacy rate increased to 60.41% (75.70% male and 43.85% female). This was the highest leap in the percentage of literacy rec... |
572ab067be1ee31400cb8181 | What was the rise in female literacy between 1991 and 2001 in Rajasthan? | 23% | [
"Rajasthan\n\nIn recent decades, the literacy rate of Rajasthan has increased significantly. In 1991, the state's literacy rate was only 38.55% (54.99% male and 20.44% female). In 2001, the literacy rate increased to 60.41% (75.70% male and 43.85% female). This was the highest leap in the percentage of literacy rec... |
572ab067be1ee31400cb8182 | What is the national average for literacy in India? | 74.04% | [
"Rajasthan\n\nIn recent decades, the literacy rate of Rajasthan has increased significantly. In 1991, the state's literacy rate was only 38.55% (54.99% male and 20.44% female). In 2001, the literacy rate increased to 60.41% (75.70% male and 43.85% female). This was the highest leap in the percentage of literacy rec... |
572ab067be1ee31400cb8183 | What was the literacy rate of Rajasthan in 2001? | 60.41% | [
"Rajasthan\n\nIn recent decades, the literacy rate of Rajasthan has increased significantly. In 1991, the state's literacy rate was only 38.55% (54.99% male and 20.44% female). In 2001, the literacy rate increased to 60.41% (75.70% male and 43.85% female). This was the highest leap in the percentage of literacy rec... |
572ab10734ae481900deac2f | What are the to main educational hubs of Rajasthan? | Jodhpur and Kota | [
"Rajasthan\n\nIn Rajasthan, Jodhpur and Kota are two major educational hubs. Kota is known for its quality education in preparation of various competitive exams, coaching for medical and engineering exams while Jodhpur is home to many higher educational institutions like IIT, AIIMS, National Law University, Sardar ... |
572ab10734ae481900deac30 | In what educational hub would one find AIIMS? | Jodhpur | [
"Rajasthan\n\nIn Rajasthan, Jodhpur and Kota are two major educational hubs. Kota is known for its quality education in preparation of various competitive exams, coaching for medical and engineering exams while Jodhpur is home to many higher educational institutions like IIT, AIIMS, National Law University, Sardar ... |
572ab10734ae481900deac31 | What is is Kota known as within India? | coaching capital of India | [
"Rajasthan\n\nIn Rajasthan, Jodhpur and Kota are two major educational hubs. Kota is known for its quality education in preparation of various competitive exams, coaching for medical and engineering exams while Jodhpur is home to many higher educational institutions like IIT, AIIMS, National Law University, Sardar ... |
572ab10734ae481900deac32 | How many universities does Rajasthan have? | nine | [
"Rajasthan\n\nIn Rajasthan, Jodhpur and Kota are two major educational hubs. Kota is known for its quality education in preparation of various competitive exams, coaching for medical and engineering exams while Jodhpur is home to many higher educational institutions like IIT, AIIMS, National Law University, Sardar ... |
572ab10734ae481900deac33 | How many engineering colleges are in Rajasthan? | 41 engineering colleges | [
"Rajasthan\n\nIn Rajasthan, Jodhpur and Kota are two major educational hubs. Kota is known for its quality education in preparation of various competitive exams, coaching for medical and engineering exams while Jodhpur is home to many higher educational institutions like IIT, AIIMS, National Law University, Sardar ... |
572ab1e9111d821400f38cde | What percentage of India's foreign visitors came to Rajasthan from 2009 to 2010? | 14 percent | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan attracted 14 percent of total foreign visitors during 2009–2010 which is the fourth highest among Indian states. It is fourth also in Domestic tourist visitors. Tourism is a flourishing industry in Rajasthan. The palaces of Jaipur and Ajmer-Pushkar, the lakes of Udaipur, the desert forts of ... |
572ab1e9111d821400f38cdf | At what level is Rajasthan ranked in India for visits by foreigners? | fourth highest | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan attracted 14 percent of total foreign visitors during 2009–2010 which is the fourth highest among Indian states. It is fourth also in Domestic tourist visitors. Tourism is a flourishing industry in Rajasthan. The palaces of Jaipur and Ajmer-Pushkar, the lakes of Udaipur, the desert forts of ... |
572ab1e9111d821400f38ce0 | How high is Rajasthan ranked among domestic Indian tourists? | fourth | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan attracted 14 percent of total foreign visitors during 2009–2010 which is the fourth highest among Indian states. It is fourth also in Domestic tourist visitors. Tourism is a flourishing industry in Rajasthan. The palaces of Jaipur and Ajmer-Pushkar, the lakes of Udaipur, the desert forts of ... |
572ab1e9111d821400f38ce1 | What two palaces are frequent tourist destinations within Rajasthan? | The palaces of Jaipur and Ajmer-Pushkar | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan attracted 14 percent of total foreign visitors during 2009–2010 which is the fourth highest among Indian states. It is fourth also in Domestic tourist visitors. Tourism is a flourishing industry in Rajasthan. The palaces of Jaipur and Ajmer-Pushkar, the lakes of Udaipur, the desert forts of ... |
572ab1e9111d821400f38ce2 | What percentage of the Rajasthani GDP comes from tourism? | eight percent | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan attracted 14 percent of total foreign visitors during 2009–2010 which is the fourth highest among Indian states. It is fourth also in Domestic tourist visitors. Tourism is a flourishing industry in Rajasthan. The palaces of Jaipur and Ajmer-Pushkar, the lakes of Udaipur, the desert forts of ... |
572ab2abf75d5e190021fc4c | Who built the famous decorated havelis in Rajasthan? | Rajput kings | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan is famous for its forts, carved temples, and decorated havelis, which were built by Rajput kings in pre-Muslim era Rajasthan.[citation needed] Rajasthan's Jaipur Jantar Mantar, Mehrangarh Fort and Stepwell of Jodhpur, Dilwara Temples, Chittorgarh Fort, Lake Palace, miniature paintings in Bun... |
572ab2abf75d5e190021fc4d | Jaipur is also known as what city? | the Pink City | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan is famous for its forts, carved temples, and decorated havelis, which were built by Rajput kings in pre-Muslim era Rajasthan.[citation needed] Rajasthan's Jaipur Jantar Mantar, Mehrangarh Fort and Stepwell of Jodhpur, Dilwara Temples, Chittorgarh Fort, Lake Palace, miniature paintings in Bun... |
572ab2abf75d5e190021fc4e | What are the notable houses in Jaipur made from? | a type of sandstone dominated by a pink hue | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan is famous for its forts, carved temples, and decorated havelis, which were built by Rajput kings in pre-Muslim era Rajasthan.[citation needed] Rajasthan's Jaipur Jantar Mantar, Mehrangarh Fort and Stepwell of Jodhpur, Dilwara Temples, Chittorgarh Fort, Lake Palace, miniature paintings in Bun... |
572ab2abf75d5e190021fc4f | What type of temples stretch from the north to the south of Rajasthan? | Jain Temples | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan is famous for its forts, carved temples, and decorated havelis, which were built by Rajput kings in pre-Muslim era Rajasthan.[citation needed] Rajasthan's Jaipur Jantar Mantar, Mehrangarh Fort and Stepwell of Jodhpur, Dilwara Temples, Chittorgarh Fort, Lake Palace, miniature paintings in Bun... |
572ab2abf75d5e190021fc50 | Which Pali District temple is dedicated to Lord Adinath? | Ranakpur Temple | [
"Rajasthan\n\nRajasthan is famous for its forts, carved temples, and decorated havelis, which were built by Rajput kings in pre-Muslim era Rajasthan.[citation needed] Rajasthan's Jaipur Jantar Mantar, Mehrangarh Fort and Stepwell of Jodhpur, Dilwara Temples, Chittorgarh Fort, Lake Palace, miniature paintings in Bun... |
572a9bb9be1ee31400cb80b9 | What country is Guam a territory of? | United States | [
"Guam\n\nGuam (i/ˈɡwɑːm/ or /ˈɡwɒm/; Chamorro: Guåhån;[needs IPA] formally the Territory of Guam) is an unincorporated and organized territory of the United States. Located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, Guam is one of five American territories with an established civilian government. The capital city is Hagåtñ... |
572a9bb9be1ee31400cb80ba | Where is the island of Guan located? | northwestern Pacific Ocean | [
"Guam\n\nGuam (i/ˈɡwɑːm/ or /ˈɡwɒm/; Chamorro: Guåhån;[needs IPA] formally the Territory of Guam) is an unincorporated and organized territory of the United States. Located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, Guam is one of five American territories with an established civilian government. The capital city is Hagåtñ... |
572a9bb9be1ee31400cb80bb | How many people currently call Guam home as of 2015? | 161,785 | [
"Guam\n\nGuam (i/ˈɡwɑːm/ or /ˈɡwɒm/; Chamorro: Guåhån;[needs IPA] formally the Territory of Guam) is an unincorporated and organized territory of the United States. Located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, Guam is one of five American territories with an established civilian government. The capital city is Hagåtñ... |
572a9bb9be1ee31400cb80bc | What is the most populous city in Guam? | Dededo | [
"Guam\n\nGuam (i/ˈɡwɑːm/ or /ˈɡwɒm/; Chamorro: Guåhån;[needs IPA] formally the Territory of Guam) is an unincorporated and organized territory of the United States. Located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, Guam is one of five American territories with an established civilian government. The capital city is Hagåtñ... |
572a9bb9be1ee31400cb80bd | What is the name of the largest mountain in Guam? | Mount Lamlam | [
"Guam\n\nGuam (i/ˈɡwɑːm/ or /ˈɡwɒm/; Chamorro: Guåhån;[needs IPA] formally the Territory of Guam) is an unincorporated and organized territory of the United States. Located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, Guam is one of five American territories with an established civilian government. The capital city is Hagåtñ... |
572ab1da34ae481900deac39 | What is the official name given for Guam's indigenous people? | Chamorros | [
"Guam\n\nThe Chamorros, Guam's indigenous people, settled the island approximately 4,000 years ago. Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was the first European to visit the island on March 6, 1521. Guam was colonized in 1668 with settlers, like Diego Luis de San Vitores, a Catholic missionary. Between the 1500s a... |
572ab1da34ae481900deac3a | When did Guam's indigenous people first arrive? | 4,000 years ago | [
"Guam\n\nThe Chamorros, Guam's indigenous people, settled the island approximately 4,000 years ago. Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was the first European to visit the island on March 6, 1521. Guam was colonized in 1668 with settlers, like Diego Luis de San Vitores, a Catholic missionary. Between the 1500s a... |
572ab1da34ae481900deac3b | Who was the first European to visit the island? | Ferdinand Magellan | [
"Guam\n\nThe Chamorros, Guam's indigenous people, settled the island approximately 4,000 years ago. Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was the first European to visit the island on March 6, 1521. Guam was colonized in 1668 with settlers, like Diego Luis de San Vitores, a Catholic missionary. Between the 1500s a... |
572ab1da34ae481900deac3c | What year was Guam colonized? | 1668 | [
"Guam\n\nThe Chamorros, Guam's indigenous people, settled the island approximately 4,000 years ago. Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was the first European to visit the island on March 6, 1521. Guam was colonized in 1668 with settlers, like Diego Luis de San Vitores, a Catholic missionary. Between the 1500s a... |
572ab1da34ae481900deac3d | What year did the United States capture Guam? | 1898 | [
"Guam\n\nThe Chamorros, Guam's indigenous people, settled the island approximately 4,000 years ago. Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was the first European to visit the island on March 6, 1521. Guam was colonized in 1668 with settlers, like Diego Luis de San Vitores, a Catholic missionary. Between the 1500s a... |
572ab2ccbe1ee31400cb818f | Along with Guam, which other territories were in the United States jurisdiction before WWII? | American Samoa, Hawaii, and the Philippines | [
"Guam\n\nBefore World War II, Guam and three other territories – American Samoa, Hawaii, and the Philippines – were the only American jurisdictions in the Pacific Ocean. On December 7, 1941, hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Guam was captured by the Japanese, and was occupied for thirty months. During the occ... |
572ab2ccbe1ee31400cb8190 | What was the date on the attack of Pearl Harbor? | December 7, 1941 | [
"Guam\n\nBefore World War II, Guam and three other territories – American Samoa, Hawaii, and the Philippines – were the only American jurisdictions in the Pacific Ocean. On December 7, 1941, hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Guam was captured by the Japanese, and was occupied for thirty months. During the occ... |
572ab2ccbe1ee31400cb8191 | What happened just after the attack on Peal Harbor? | Guam was captured by the Japanese | [
"Guam\n\nBefore World War II, Guam and three other territories – American Samoa, Hawaii, and the Philippines – were the only American jurisdictions in the Pacific Ocean. On December 7, 1941, hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Guam was captured by the Japanese, and was occupied for thirty months. During the occ... |
572ab2ccbe1ee31400cb8192 | How long did the Japanese occupation last? | thirty months | [
"Guam\n\nBefore World War II, Guam and three other territories – American Samoa, Hawaii, and the Philippines – were the only American jurisdictions in the Pacific Ocean. On December 7, 1941, hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Guam was captured by the Japanese, and was occupied for thirty months. During the occ... |
572abfa0be1ee31400cb820f | Which four classes made up the ancient -Chamorro society? | chamorri (chiefs), matua (upper class), achaot (middle class), and mana'chang (lower class) | [
"Guam\n\nThe ancient-Chamorro society had four classes: chamorri (chiefs), matua (upper class), achaot (middle class), and mana'chang (lower class).:20–21 The matua were located in the coastal villages, which meant they had the best access to fishing grounds, whereas the mana'chang were located in the interior of t... |
572abfa0be1ee31400cb8210 | Where were the matua located on the island? | coastal villages | [
"Guam\n\nThe ancient-Chamorro society had four classes: chamorri (chiefs), matua (upper class), achaot (middle class), and mana'chang (lower class).:20–21 The matua were located in the coastal villages, which meant they had the best access to fishing grounds, whereas the mana'chang were located in the interior of t... |
572abfa0be1ee31400cb8211 | Where were the mana'chag located? | interior of the island | [
"Guam\n\nThe ancient-Chamorro society had four classes: chamorri (chiefs), matua (upper class), achaot (middle class), and mana'chang (lower class).:20–21 The matua were located in the coastal villages, which meant they had the best access to fishing grounds, whereas the mana'chang were located in the interior of t... |
572b4a57be1ee31400cb830b | What was the nationality of Magellan? | Portuguese | [
"Guam\n\nThe first European to discover Guam was Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan, sailing for the King of Spain, when he sighted the island on March 6, 1521 during his fleet's circumnavigation of the globe.:41–42 When Magellan arrived on Guam, he was greeted by hundreds of small outrigger canoes that appear... |
572b4a57be1ee31400cb830c | What year did Magellan locate the island of Guam? | 1521 | [
"Guam\n\nThe first European to discover Guam was Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan, sailing for the King of Spain, when he sighted the island on March 6, 1521 during his fleet's circumnavigation of the globe.:41–42 When Magellan arrived on Guam, he was greeted by hundreds of small outrigger canoes that appear... |
572b4a57be1ee31400cb830d | What were the name of outrigger canoes? | Proas | [
"Guam\n\nThe first European to discover Guam was Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan, sailing for the King of Spain, when he sighted the island on March 6, 1521 during his fleet's circumnavigation of the globe.:41–42 When Magellan arrived on Guam, he was greeted by hundreds of small outrigger canoes that appear... |
572b4afc34ae481900dead7b | In what year was Guam claimed by Spain? | 1565 | [
"Guam\n\nDespite Magellan's visit, Guam was not officially claimed by Spain until January 26, 1565 by General Miguel López de Legazpi.:46 From 1565 to 1815, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, the only Spanish outpost in the Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines, was an important resting stop for the Manila gall... |
572b4afc34ae481900dead7c | What was the name of the general who claimed Guam? | General Miguel López de Legazpi | [
"Guam\n\nDespite Magellan's visit, Guam was not officially claimed by Spain until January 26, 1565 by General Miguel López de Legazpi.:46 From 1565 to 1815, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, the only Spanish outpost in the Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines, was an important resting stop for the Manila gall... |
572b4afc34ae481900dead7d | What did Spain build to protect their fleet at Guam? | built several defensive structures | [
"Guam\n\nDespite Magellan's visit, Guam was not officially claimed by Spain until January 26, 1565 by General Miguel López de Legazpi.:46 From 1565 to 1815, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, the only Spanish outpost in the Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines, was an important resting stop for the Manila gall... |
572b4bbf111d821400f38e2e | When did Spanish colonization commence? | June 15, 1668 | [
"Guam\n\nSpanish colonization commenced on June 15, 1668 with the arrival of Diego Luis de San Vitores and Pedro Calungsod, who established the first Catholic church.:64 The islands were part of the Spanish East Indies governed from the Philippines, which were in turn part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain based in M... |
572b4bbf111d821400f38e2f | Which two Spaniards aided this colonization and started the first catholic church? | Diego Luis de San Vitores and Pedro Calungsod | [
"Guam\n\nSpanish colonization commenced on June 15, 1668 with the arrival of Diego Luis de San Vitores and Pedro Calungsod, who established the first Catholic church.:64 The islands were part of the Spanish East Indies governed from the Philippines, which were in turn part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain based in M... |
572b4bbf111d821400f38e30 | When did Guam's Cathedral first open? | February 2, 1669 | [
"Guam\n\nSpanish colonization commenced on June 15, 1668 with the arrival of Diego Luis de San Vitores and Pedro Calungsod, who established the first Catholic church.:64 The islands were part of the Spanish East Indies governed from the Philippines, which were in turn part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain based in M... |
572b4bbf111d821400f38e31 | What was the name of the first Cathedral? | Dulce Nombre de Maria | [
"Guam\n\nSpanish colonization commenced on June 15, 1668 with the arrival of Diego Luis de San Vitores and Pedro Calungsod, who established the first Catholic church.:64 The islands were part of the Spanish East Indies governed from the Philippines, which were in turn part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain based in M... |
572b4c90111d821400f38e36 | When did the Smallpox epidemic take place? | 1688 | [
"Guam\n\nIntermittent warfare lasting from July 23, 1670 until July 1695, plus the typhoons of 1671 and 1693, and in particular the smallpox epidemic of 1688, reduced the Chamorro population from 50,000 to 10,000 to less than 5,000.:86 Precipitated by the death of Quipuha, and the murder of Father San Vitores and P... |
572b4c90111d821400f38e37 | In what years was there intermittent war fare? | July 23, 1670 until July 1695 | [
"Guam\n\nIntermittent warfare lasting from July 23, 1670 until July 1695, plus the typhoons of 1671 and 1693, and in particular the smallpox epidemic of 1688, reduced the Chamorro population from 50,000 to 10,000 to less than 5,000.:86 Precipitated by the death of Quipuha, and the murder of Father San Vitores and P... |
572b4c90111d821400f38e38 | What did the smallpox epidemic reduce the population down to in Chamorro? | 50,000 to 10,000 | [
"Guam\n\nIntermittent warfare lasting from July 23, 1670 until July 1695, plus the typhoons of 1671 and 1693, and in particular the smallpox epidemic of 1688, reduced the Chamorro population from 50,000 to 10,000 to less than 5,000.:86 Precipitated by the death of Quipuha, and the murder of Father San Vitores and P... |
572b4c90111d821400f38e39 | What was the name of the person who started the campaign to pacify the area? | Juan de Santiago | [
"Guam\n\nIntermittent warfare lasting from July 23, 1670 until July 1695, plus the typhoons of 1671 and 1693, and in particular the smallpox epidemic of 1688, reduced the Chamorro population from 50,000 to 10,000 to less than 5,000.:86 Precipitated by the death of Quipuha, and the murder of Father San Vitores and P... |
572b4d78be1ee31400cb8311 | When did Captain Damian de Esplana arrive? | 1674 | [
"Guam\n\nAfter his arrival in 1674, Captain Damian de Esplana ordered the arrest of rebels who attacked the population of certain towns. Hostilities eventually led to the destruction of villages such as Chochogo, Pepura, Tumon, Sidia-Aty, Sagua, Nagan and Ninca.:74–75 Starting in June 1676, the first Spanish Govern... |
572b4d78be1ee31400cb8312 | What did Captain Damian do after his arrival? | ordered the arrest of rebels | [
"Guam\n\nAfter his arrival in 1674, Captain Damian de Esplana ordered the arrest of rebels who attacked the population of certain towns. Hostilities eventually led to the destruction of villages such as Chochogo, Pepura, Tumon, Sidia-Aty, Sagua, Nagan and Ninca.:74–75 Starting in June 1676, the first Spanish Govern... |
572b4d78be1ee31400cb8313 | Who was the first Spanish Governor of Guam? | Francisco de Irrisarri y Vinar | [
"Guam\n\nAfter his arrival in 1674, Captain Damian de Esplana ordered the arrest of rebels who attacked the population of certain towns. Hostilities eventually led to the destruction of villages such as Chochogo, Pepura, Tumon, Sidia-Aty, Sagua, Nagan and Ninca.:74–75 Starting in June 1676, the first Spanish Govern... |
572b4d78be1ee31400cb8314 | In what year did Jose de Quiroga arrive? | 1680 | [
"Guam\n\nAfter his arrival in 1674, Captain Damian de Esplana ordered the arrest of rebels who attacked the population of certain towns. Hostilities eventually led to the destruction of villages such as Chochogo, Pepura, Tumon, Sidia-Aty, Sagua, Nagan and Ninca.:74–75 Starting in June 1676, the first Spanish Govern... |
572b4d78be1ee31400cb8315 | in What year did Quiroga complete his pacification? | 1695 | [
"Guam\n\nAfter his arrival in 1674, Captain Damian de Esplana ordered the arrest of rebels who attacked the population of certain towns. Hostilities eventually led to the destruction of villages such as Chochogo, Pepura, Tumon, Sidia-Aty, Sagua, Nagan and Ninca.:74–75 Starting in June 1676, the first Spanish Govern... |
572b4e2e111d821400f38e46 | When did the United States take control of the island? | 1898 | [
"Guam\n\nThe United States took control of the island in the 1898 Spanish–American War, as part of the Treaty of Paris. Guam was transferred to U.S. Navy control on 23 December 1898 by Executive Order 108-A. Guam came to serve as a station for American ships traveling to and from the Philippines, while the Northern... |
572b4e2e111d821400f38e47 | What happened that allowed the United States to have Guam? | Spanish–American War | [
"Guam\n\nThe United States took control of the island in the 1898 Spanish–American War, as part of the Treaty of Paris. Guam was transferred to U.S. Navy control on 23 December 1898 by Executive Order 108-A. Guam came to serve as a station for American ships traveling to and from the Philippines, while the Northern... |
572b4e2e111d821400f38e48 | What is the name of the executive order that transferred Guam over to the U.S? | 108-A | [
"Guam\n\nThe United States took control of the island in the 1898 Spanish–American War, as part of the Treaty of Paris. Guam was transferred to U.S. Navy control on 23 December 1898 by Executive Order 108-A. Guam came to serve as a station for American ships traveling to and from the Philippines, while the Northern... |
572b4e2e111d821400f38e49 | Which two people were exiled to Guam after the Philippine-American war? | Emilio Aguinaldo and Apolinario Mabini | [
"Guam\n\nThe United States took control of the island in the 1898 Spanish–American War, as part of the Treaty of Paris. Guam was transferred to U.S. Navy control on 23 December 1898 by Executive Order 108-A. Guam came to serve as a station for American ships traveling to and from the Philippines, while the Northern... |
572b4f0b111d821400f38e4e | Why were the Chamorros brought to Guam? | to serve as interpreters | [
"Guam\n\nThe Northern Mariana Islands had become a Japanese protectorate before the war. It was the Chamorros from the Northern Marianas who were brought to Guam to serve as interpreters and in other capacities for the occupying Japanese force. The Guamanian Chamorros were treated as an occupied enemy by the Japane... |
572b4f0b111d821400f38e4f | How were Guamanian Chamorro viewed by the Japanese? | as an occupied enemy | [
"Guam\n\nThe Northern Mariana Islands had become a Japanese protectorate before the war. It was the Chamorros from the Northern Marianas who were brought to Guam to serve as interpreters and in other capacities for the occupying Japanese force. The Guamanian Chamorros were treated as an occupied enemy by the Japane... |
572b4f0b111d821400f38e50 | Who were loyal to Japan? | Northern Mariana Chamorros | [
"Guam\n\nThe Northern Mariana Islands had become a Japanese protectorate before the war. It was the Chamorros from the Northern Marianas who were brought to Guam to serve as interpreters and in other capacities for the occupying Japanese force. The Guamanian Chamorros were treated as an occupied enemy by the Japane... |
572b4fecbe1ee31400cb831b | What established Guam as an unincorporated territory? | Guam Organic Act of 1950 | [
"Guam\n\nAfter World War II, the Guam Organic Act of 1950 established Guam as an unincorporated organized territory of the United States, provided for the structure of the island's civilian government, and granted the people U.S. citizenship. The Governor of Guam was federally appointed until 1968, when the Guam El... |
572b4fecbe1ee31400cb831c | What conflict did the Organic Act come after? | After World War II | [
"Guam\n\nAfter World War II, the Guam Organic Act of 1950 established Guam as an unincorporated organized territory of the United States, provided for the structure of the island's civilian government, and granted the people U.S. citizenship. The Governor of Guam was federally appointed until 1968, when the Guam El... |
572b4fecbe1ee31400cb831d | What did the Guam Act allow the population now that they were a U.S territory? | granted the people U.S. citizenship | [
"Guam\n\nAfter World War II, the Guam Organic Act of 1950 established Guam as an unincorporated organized territory of the United States, provided for the structure of the island's civilian government, and granted the people U.S. citizenship. The Governor of Guam was federally appointed until 1968, when the Guam El... |
572b50a1111d821400f38e54 | How many square miles is Guam? | 212 | [
"Guam\n\nGuam lies between 13.2°N and 13.7°N and between 144.6°E and 145.0°E, and has an area of 212 square miles (549 km2), making it the 32nd largest island of the United States. It is the southernmost and largest island in the Mariana island chain and is also the largest island in Micronesia. This island chain w... |
572b50a1111d821400f38e55 | How was this island chain created? | the colliding Pacific and Philippine Sea tectonic plates | [
"Guam\n\nGuam lies between 13.2°N and 13.7°N and between 144.6°E and 145.0°E, and has an area of 212 square miles (549 km2), making it the 32nd largest island of the United States. It is the southernmost and largest island in the Mariana island chain and is also the largest island in Micronesia. This island chain w... |
572b50a1111d821400f38e56 | How deep is the Mariana Trench located near Guam? | 35,797 | [
"Guam\n\nGuam lies between 13.2°N and 13.7°N and between 144.6°E and 145.0°E, and has an area of 212 square miles (549 km2), making it the 32nd largest island of the United States. It is the southernmost and largest island in the Mariana island chain and is also the largest island in Micronesia. This island chain w... |
572b514734ae481900dead81 | How many miles is Guam across? | 30 miles | [
"Guam\n\nThe island of Guam is 30 miles (50 km) long and 4 to 12 miles (6 to 19 km) wide, 3⁄4 the size of Singapore. The island experiences occasional earthquakes due to its location on the western edge of the Pacific Plate and near the Philippine Sea Plate. In recent years, earthquakes with epicenters near Guam ha... |
572b514734ae481900dead82 | What natural disaster that is not predictable does Guam have to worry about? | earthquakes | [
"Guam\n\nThe island of Guam is 30 miles (50 km) long and 4 to 12 miles (6 to 19 km) wide, 3⁄4 the size of Singapore. The island experiences occasional earthquakes due to its location on the western edge of the Pacific Plate and near the Philippine Sea Plate. In recent years, earthquakes with epicenters near Guam ha... |
572b514734ae481900dead83 | Due to Guam being so close to Anatahan, what dod they have to worry about? | volcanic smog | [
"Guam\n\nThe island of Guam is 30 miles (50 km) long and 4 to 12 miles (6 to 19 km) wide, 3⁄4 the size of Singapore. The island experiences occasional earthquakes due to its location on the western edge of the Pacific Plate and near the Philippine Sea Plate. In recent years, earthquakes with epicenters near Guam ha... |
572b521ebe1ee31400cb8321 | What is Guam's climate characterized as? | tropical marine | [
"Guam\n\nGuam's climate is characterized as tropical marine moderated by seasonal northeast trade winds. The weather is generally very warm and humid with little seasonal temperature variation. The mean high temperature is 86 °F (30 °C) and mean low is 76 °F (24 °C) with an average annual rainfall of 96 inches (2,1... |
572b521ebe1ee31400cb8322 | What is the mean high temperature in Guam? | 86 °F (30 °C) | [
"Guam\n\nGuam's climate is characterized as tropical marine moderated by seasonal northeast trade winds. The weather is generally very warm and humid with little seasonal temperature variation. The mean high temperature is 86 °F (30 °C) and mean low is 76 °F (24 °C) with an average annual rainfall of 96 inches (2,1... |
572b521ebe1ee31400cb8323 | What is the average annual rainfall of Guam? | 96 inches (2,180 mm) | [
"Guam\n\nGuam's climate is characterized as tropical marine moderated by seasonal northeast trade winds. The weather is generally very warm and humid with little seasonal temperature variation. The mean high temperature is 86 °F (30 °C) and mean low is 76 °F (24 °C) with an average annual rainfall of 96 inches (2,1... |
572b521ebe1ee31400cb8324 | When does the dry season in Guam typical run? | December to June | [
"Guam\n\nGuam's climate is characterized as tropical marine moderated by seasonal northeast trade winds. The weather is generally very warm and humid with little seasonal temperature variation. The mean high temperature is 86 °F (30 °C) and mean low is 76 °F (24 °C) with an average annual rainfall of 96 inches (2,1... |
572b521ebe1ee31400cb8325 | Which months are considered the coldest in Guam? | January and February | [
"Guam\n\nGuam's climate is characterized as tropical marine moderated by seasonal northeast trade winds. The weather is generally very warm and humid with little seasonal temperature variation. The mean high temperature is 86 °F (30 °C) and mean low is 76 °F (24 °C) with an average annual rainfall of 96 inches (2,1... |
572b530a34ae481900dead87 | hat years did the Spanish rule Guam? | 1668–1898 | [
"Guam\n\nPost-European-contact Chamorro culture is a combination of American, Spanish, Filipino, other Micronesian Islander and Mexican traditions, with few remaining indigenous pre-Hispanic customs. These influences are manifested in the local language, music, dance, sea navigation, cuisine, fishing, games (such a... |
572b530a34ae481900dead88 | What religion was the general population converted to? | Roman Catholicism | [
"Guam\n\nPost-European-contact Chamorro culture is a combination of American, Spanish, Filipino, other Micronesian Islander and Mexican traditions, with few remaining indigenous pre-Hispanic customs. These influences are manifested in the local language, music, dance, sea navigation, cuisine, fishing, games (such a... |
572b530a34ae481900dead89 | Which two major holidays become popular in Guam? | Easter and Christmas | [
"Guam\n\nPost-European-contact Chamorro culture is a combination of American, Spanish, Filipino, other Micronesian Islander and Mexican traditions, with few remaining indigenous pre-Hispanic customs. These influences are manifested in the local language, music, dance, sea navigation, cuisine, fishing, games (such a... |
572b530a34ae481900dead8a | What is the name of the modern Chamorro language? | Malayo-Polynesian | [
"Guam\n\nPost-European-contact Chamorro culture is a combination of American, Spanish, Filipino, other Micronesian Islander and Mexican traditions, with few remaining indigenous pre-Hispanic customs. These influences are manifested in the local language, music, dance, sea navigation, cuisine, fishing, games (such a... |
572b55f7f75d5e190021fd8c | What two indiginous pre-hispanic culture has survived to this point? | chenchule' and inafa'maolek | [
"Guam\n\nTwo aspects of indigenous pre-Hispanic culture that withstood time are chenchule' and inafa'maolek. Chenchule' is the intricate system of reciprocity at the heart of Chamorro society. It is rooted in the core value of inafa'maolek. Historian Lawrence Cunningham in 1992 wrote, \"In a Chamorro sense, the lan... |
572b55f7f75d5e190021fd8d | What is the name of the intricate system in Guam? | . Chenchule | [
"Guam\n\nTwo aspects of indigenous pre-Hispanic culture that withstood time are chenchule' and inafa'maolek. Chenchule' is the intricate system of reciprocity at the heart of Chamorro society. It is rooted in the core value of inafa'maolek. Historian Lawrence Cunningham in 1992 wrote, \"In a Chamorro sense, the lan... |
572b55f7f75d5e190021fd8e | What do the Chamorro believe in according to Historian Lawrence Cinningham | the land and its produce belong to everyone | [
"Guam\n\nTwo aspects of indigenous pre-Hispanic culture that withstood time are chenchule' and inafa'maolek. Chenchule' is the intricate system of reciprocity at the heart of Chamorro society. It is rooted in the core value of inafa'maolek. Historian Lawrence Cunningham in 1992 wrote, \"In a Chamorro sense, the lan... |
572b56d4be1ee31400cb833b | What is the culture of Pengngan Chamorro based on? | social protocol | [
"Guam\n\nThe core culture or Pengngan Chamorro is based on complex social protocol centered upon respect: From sniffing over the hands of the elders (called mangnginge in Chamorro), the passing down of legends, chants, and courtship rituals, to a person asking for permission from spiritual ancestors before entering... |
572b56d4be1ee31400cb833c | What does mangnging refer to that directly involves one major human scense? | sniffing over the hands of the elders | [
"Guam\n\nThe core culture or Pengngan Chamorro is based on complex social protocol centered upon respect: From sniffing over the hands of the elders (called mangnginge in Chamorro), the passing down of legends, chants, and courtship rituals, to a person asking for permission from spiritual ancestors before entering... |
572b56d4be1ee31400cb833d | What is a belembaotuyan in Guam? | string musical instrument made from a gourd | [
"Guam\n\nThe core culture or Pengngan Chamorro is based on complex social protocol centered upon respect: From sniffing over the hands of the elders (called mangnginge in Chamorro), the passing down of legends, chants, and courtship rituals, to a person asking for permission from spiritual ancestors before entering... |
572b57ee34ae481900deada3 | What posses some challenges for the Chamorros who find it hard to keep their culture? | cosmopolitan and multicultural nature of modern Guam | [
"Guam\n\nThe cosmopolitan and multicultural nature of modern Guam poses challenges for Chamorros struggling to preserve their culture and identity amidst forces of acculturation. The increasing numbers of Chamorros, especially Chamorro youth, relocating to the U.S. Mainland has further complicated both definition a... |
572b57ee34ae481900deada4 | What else has led to the Chamorro find it hard to keep their culture that involves it's children? | relocating to the U.S. Mainland | [
"Guam\n\nThe cosmopolitan and multicultural nature of modern Guam poses challenges for Chamorros struggling to preserve their culture and identity amidst forces of acculturation. The increasing numbers of Chamorros, especially Chamorro youth, relocating to the U.S. Mainland has further complicated both definition a... |
572b57ee34ae481900deada5 | What has recently led to a resurgence in the Chamorros culture and preservation of their old ways? | young Chamorros who seek to continue the ancient ways of the Chamorro people. | [
"Guam\n\nThe cosmopolitan and multicultural nature of modern Guam poses challenges for Chamorros struggling to preserve their culture and identity amidst forces of acculturation. The increasing numbers of Chamorros, especially Chamorro youth, relocating to the U.S. Mainland has further complicated both definition a... |
572b589c34ae481900deadb1 | How many people make up the Guam legislation? | 15 | [
"Guam\n\nGuam is governed by a popularly elected governor and a unicameral 15-member legislature, whose members are known as senators. Guam elects one non-voting delegate, currently Democrat Madeleine Z. Bordallo, to the United States House of Representatives. U.S. citizens in Guam vote in a straw poll for their ch... |
572b589c34ae481900deadb2 | Who is the current non-voting delegate for Guam? | Democrat Madeleine Z. Bordallo | [
"Guam\n\nGuam is governed by a popularly elected governor and a unicameral 15-member legislature, whose members are known as senators. Guam elects one non-voting delegate, currently Democrat Madeleine Z. Bordallo, to the United States House of Representatives. U.S. citizens in Guam vote in a straw poll for their ch... |
572b589c34ae481900deadb3 | How many electoral votes does Guam currently have? | Guam has no votes | [
"Guam\n\nGuam is governed by a popularly elected governor and a unicameral 15-member legislature, whose members are known as senators. Guam elects one non-voting delegate, currently Democrat Madeleine Z. Bordallo, to the United States House of Representatives. U.S. citizens in Guam vote in a straw poll for their ch... |
572b597e111d821400f38e6c | What major movement occurred in Guam in the 80's and 90's? | becoming a commonwealth | [
"Guam\n\nIn the 1980s and early 1990s, there was a significant movement in favor of the territory becoming a commonwealth, which would give it a level of self-government similar to Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands. However, the federal government rejected the version of a commonwealth that the governmen... |
572b597e111d821400f38e6d | Why would Guam becoming a commonwealth be so important? | would give it a level of self-government similar to Puerto Rico | [
"Guam\n\nIn the 1980s and early 1990s, there was a significant movement in favor of the territory becoming a commonwealth, which would give it a level of self-government similar to Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands. However, the federal government rejected the version of a commonwealth that the governmen... |
572b597e111d821400f38e6e | What is the name of this U.S state that could possibly form a union with Guam? | Hawaii | [
"Guam\n\nIn the 1980s and early 1990s, there was a significant movement in favor of the territory becoming a commonwealth, which would give it a level of self-government similar to Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands. However, the federal government rejected the version of a commonwealth that the governmen... |
572b5ad134ae481900deadb7 | What has the U.S military proposed? | building a new aircraft carrier berth on Guam | [
"Guam\n\nThe U.S. military has proposed building a new aircraft carrier berth on Guam and moving 8,600 Marines, and 9,000 of their dependents, to Guam from Okinawa, Japan. Including the required construction workers, this buildup would increase Guam's population by 45%. In a February 2010 letter, the United States ... |
572b5ad134ae481900deadb8 | How many Marines would the United States move to Guam? | 8,600 Marines | [
"Guam\n\nThe U.S. military has proposed building a new aircraft carrier berth on Guam and moving 8,600 Marines, and 9,000 of their dependents, to Guam from Okinawa, Japan. Including the required construction workers, this buildup would increase Guam's population by 45%. In a February 2010 letter, the United States ... |
572b5ad134ae481900deadb9 | Because of the EPA, how many Marines would the United States be able to send to Guam to live? | 4,800 Marines | [
"Guam\n\nThe U.S. military has proposed building a new aircraft carrier berth on Guam and moving 8,600 Marines, and 9,000 of their dependents, to Guam from Okinawa, Japan. Including the required construction workers, this buildup would increase Guam's population by 45%. In a February 2010 letter, the United States ... |
572b5bd7be1ee31400cb8341 | What tourist commonly visits Guam? | Japanese | [
"Guam\n\nLying in the western Pacific, Guam is a popular destination for Japanese tourists. Its tourist hub, Tumon, features over 20 large hotels, a Duty Free Shoppers Galleria, Pleasure Island district, indoor aquarium, Sandcastle Las Vegas–styled shows and other shopping and entertainment venues. It is a relative... |
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