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57323373b9d445190005e8b7 | What type of Armenian is spoken by Armenians in Iran and Russia? | Eastern | [
"Armenians\n\nWithin the diasporan Armenian community, there is an unofficial classification of the different kinds of Armenians. For example, Armenians who originate from Iran are referred to as Parskahay (Պարսկահայ), while Armenians from Lebanon are usually referred to as Lipananahay (Լիբանանահայ). Armenians of t... |
573234a9e17f3d1400422721 | When did Armenia's church become independent? | 451 AD | [
"Armenians\n\nArmenia established a Church that still exists independently of both the Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox churches, having become so in 451 AD as a result of its stance regarding the Council of Chalcedon. Today this church is known as the Armenian Apostolic Church, which is a part of the Oriental Ort... |
573234a9e17f3d1400422722 | What is Armenia's church called? | Armenian Apostolic Church | [
"Armenians\n\nArmenia established a Church that still exists independently of both the Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox churches, having become so in 451 AD as a result of its stance regarding the Council of Chalcedon. Today this church is known as the Armenian Apostolic Church, which is a part of the Oriental Ort... |
573234a9e17f3d1400422723 | What type of Catholicism is Armenia's church part of? | Oriental Orthodox | [
"Armenians\n\nArmenia established a Church that still exists independently of both the Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox churches, having become so in 451 AD as a result of its stance regarding the Council of Chalcedon. Today this church is known as the Armenian Apostolic Church, which is a part of the Oriental Ort... |
573234a9e17f3d1400422724 | Where was the Armenian Catholicosate located at first? | Echmiadzin | [
"Armenians\n\nArmenia established a Church that still exists independently of both the Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox churches, having become so in 451 AD as a result of its stance regarding the Council of Chalcedon. Today this church is known as the Armenian Apostolic Church, which is a part of the Oriental Ort... |
573234a9e17f3d1400422725 | Where did the Armenian Catholicosate move to? | Cilicia | [
"Armenians\n\nArmenia established a Church that still exists independently of both the Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox churches, having become so in 451 AD as a result of its stance regarding the Council of Chalcedon. Today this church is known as the Armenian Apostolic Church, which is a part of the Oriental Ort... |
573237dcb9d445190005e8e5 | What religion is dominant in the countries surrounding Armenia? | Muslim | [
"Armenians\n\nThe Armenians collective has, at times, constituted a Christian \"island\" in a mostly Muslim region. There is, however, a minority of ethnic Armenian Muslims, known as Hamshenis but many Armenians view them as a separate race, while the history of the Jews in Armenia dates back 2,000 years. The Armen... |
573237dcb9d445190005e8e6 | What are Hamshenis? | ethnic Armenian Muslims | [
"Armenians\n\nThe Armenians collective has, at times, constituted a Christian \"island\" in a mostly Muslim region. There is, however, a minority of ethnic Armenian Muslims, known as Hamshenis but many Armenians view them as a separate race, while the history of the Jews in Armenia dates back 2,000 years. The Armen... |
573237dcb9d445190005e8e7 | Who became Catholicos in Etchmiadzin in 1441? | Kirakos Virapetsi | [
"Armenians\n\nThe Armenians collective has, at times, constituted a Christian \"island\" in a mostly Muslim region. There is, however, a minority of ethnic Armenian Muslims, known as Hamshenis but many Armenians view them as a separate race, while the history of the Jews in Armenia dates back 2,000 years. The Armen... |
573237dcb9d445190005e8e8 | Who remained Catholicos of Cilicia? | Krikor Moussapegiants | [
"Armenians\n\nThe Armenians collective has, at times, constituted a Christian \"island\" in a mostly Muslim region. There is, however, a minority of ethnic Armenian Muslims, known as Hamshenis but many Armenians view them as a separate race, while the history of the Jews in Armenia dates back 2,000 years. The Armen... |
573237dcb9d445190005e8e9 | How do the two Catholicosates compare? | equal rights and privileges | [
"Armenians\n\nThe Armenians collective has, at times, constituted a Christian \"island\" in a mostly Muslim region. There is, however, a minority of ethnic Armenian Muslims, known as Hamshenis but many Armenians view them as a separate race, while the history of the Jews in Armenia dates back 2,000 years. The Armen... |
57323937e17f3d140042273f | Which Armenian church recognizes the Pope? | Armenian Catholic Church | [
"Armenians\n\nWhile the Armenian Apostolic Church remains the most prominent church in the Armenian community throughout the world, Armenians (especially in the diaspora) subscribe to any number of other Christian denominations. These include the Armenian Catholic Church (which follows its own liturgy but recognize... |
57323937e17f3d1400422740 | What broke away from the Armenian Apostolic Church? | Armenian Evangelical Church | [
"Armenians\n\nWhile the Armenian Apostolic Church remains the most prominent church in the Armenian community throughout the world, Armenians (especially in the diaspora) subscribe to any number of other Christian denominations. These include the Armenian Catholic Church (which follows its own liturgy but recognize... |
57323937e17f3d1400422741 | What broke away from the Armenian Evangelical Church? | Armenian Brotherhood Church | [
"Armenians\n\nWhile the Armenian Apostolic Church remains the most prominent church in the Armenian community throughout the world, Armenians (especially in the diaspora) subscribe to any number of other Christian denominations. These include the Armenian Catholic Church (which follows its own liturgy but recognize... |
57323937e17f3d1400422742 | Which Armenian church is the most popular in Armenia? | Armenian Apostolic Church | [
"Armenians\n\nWhile the Armenian Apostolic Church remains the most prominent church in the Armenian community throughout the world, Armenians (especially in the diaspora) subscribe to any number of other Christian denominations. These include the Armenian Catholic Church (which follows its own liturgy but recognize... |
57323993e99e3014001e65b2 | Who came up with the Armenian alphabet? | Mesrop Mashtots | [
"Armenians\n\nArmenian literature dates back to 400 AD, when Mesrop Mashtots first invented the Armenian alphabet. This period of time is often viewed as the Golden Age of Armenian literature. Early Armenian literature was written by the \"father of Armenian history\", Moses of Chorene, who authored The History of ... |
57323993e99e3014001e65b3 | When did Armenian writing begin? | 400 AD | [
"Armenians\n\nArmenian literature dates back to 400 AD, when Mesrop Mashtots first invented the Armenian alphabet. This period of time is often viewed as the Golden Age of Armenian literature. Early Armenian literature was written by the \"father of Armenian history\", Moses of Chorene, who authored The History of ... |
57323993e99e3014001e65b4 | Who was the 'father of Armenian history'? | Moses of Chorene | [
"Armenians\n\nArmenian literature dates back to 400 AD, when Mesrop Mashtots first invented the Armenian alphabet. This period of time is often viewed as the Golden Age of Armenian literature. Early Armenian literature was written by the \"father of Armenian history\", Moses of Chorene, who authored The History of ... |
57323993e99e3014001e65b5 | Who wrote 'The History of Armenia'? | Moses of Chorene | [
"Armenians\n\nArmenian literature dates back to 400 AD, when Mesrop Mashtots first invented the Armenian alphabet. This period of time is often viewed as the Golden Age of Armenian literature. Early Armenian literature was written by the \"father of Armenian history\", Moses of Chorene, who authored The History of ... |
57323993e99e3014001e65b6 | Which European movement were the Revivalist authors similar to? | Romanticists | [
"Armenians\n\nArmenian literature dates back to 400 AD, when Mesrop Mashtots first invented the Armenian alphabet. This period of time is often viewed as the Golden Age of Armenian literature. Early Armenian literature was written by the \"father of Armenian history\", Moses of Chorene, who authored The History of ... |
573242f1b9d445190005e93b | When were early Armenian Christian churches built? | between the 4th and 7th century | [
"Armenians\n\nThe first Armenian churches were built between the 4th and 7th century, beginning when Armenia converted to Christianity, and ending with the Arab invasion of Armenia. The early churches were mostly simple basilicas, but some with side apses. By the fifth century the typical cupola cone in the center ... |
573242f1b9d445190005e93c | In which century did Armenia become Christian? | 4th | [
"Armenians\n\nThe first Armenian churches were built between the 4th and 7th century, beginning when Armenia converted to Christianity, and ending with the Arab invasion of Armenia. The early churches were mostly simple basilicas, but some with side apses. By the fifth century the typical cupola cone in the center ... |
573242f1b9d445190005e93d | What radiating style are some Armenian churches built with? | Hrip'simé | [
"Armenians\n\nThe first Armenian churches were built between the 4th and 7th century, beginning when Armenia converted to Christianity, and ending with the Arab invasion of Armenia. The early churches were mostly simple basilicas, but some with side apses. By the fifth century the typical cupola cone in the center ... |
573242f1b9d445190005e93e | When were Armenian churches built with center cupola cones? | fifth century | [
"Armenians\n\nThe first Armenian churches were built between the 4th and 7th century, beginning when Armenia converted to Christianity, and ending with the Arab invasion of Armenia. The early churches were mostly simple basilicas, but some with side apses. By the fifth century the typical cupola cone in the center ... |
573242f1b9d445190005e93f | When were Armenian churches built with niched buttresses? | seventh century | [
"Armenians\n\nThe first Armenian churches were built between the 4th and 7th century, beginning when Armenia converted to Christianity, and ending with the Arab invasion of Armenia. The early churches were mostly simple basilicas, but some with side apses. By the fifth century the typical cupola cone in the center ... |
573243d40fdd8d15006c68a7 | Who invaded Armenia in the 11th century? | Seljuk | [
"Armenians\n\nFrom the 9th to 11th century, Armenian architecture underwent a revival under the patronage of the Bagratid Dynasty with a great deal of building done in the area of Lake Van, this included both traditional styles and new innovations. Ornately carved Armenian Khachkars were developed during this time.... |
573243d40fdd8d15006c68a8 | What Armenian monasteries were built in the 11th century? | Haghpat and Haritchavank | [
"Armenians\n\nFrom the 9th to 11th century, Armenian architecture underwent a revival under the patronage of the Bagratid Dynasty with a great deal of building done in the area of Lake Van, this included both traditional styles and new innovations. Ornately carved Armenian Khachkars were developed during this time.... |
573243d40fdd8d15006c68a9 | When was there an Armenian architecture revival? | From the 9th to 11th century | [
"Armenians\n\nFrom the 9th to 11th century, Armenian architecture underwent a revival under the patronage of the Bagratid Dynasty with a great deal of building done in the area of Lake Van, this included both traditional styles and new innovations. Ornately carved Armenian Khachkars were developed during this time.... |
573243d40fdd8d15006c68aa | What dynasty ruled Armenia in the 10th century? | Bagratid Dynasty | [
"Armenians\n\nFrom the 9th to 11th century, Armenian architecture underwent a revival under the patronage of the Bagratid Dynasty with a great deal of building done in the area of Lake Van, this included both traditional styles and new innovations. Ornately carved Armenian Khachkars were developed during this time.... |
573243d40fdd8d15006c68ab | What was ornately carved in the 9th-11th centuries? | Armenian Khachkars | [
"Armenians\n\nFrom the 9th to 11th century, Armenian architecture underwent a revival under the patronage of the Bagratid Dynasty with a great deal of building done in the area of Lake Van, this included both traditional styles and new innovations. Ornately carved Armenian Khachkars were developed during this time.... |
573245c9e99e3014001e6614 | When did Armenia begin winning Olympic medals? | 1952 | [
"Armenians\n\nDuring Soviet rule, Armenian athletes rose to prominence winning plenty of medals and helping the USSR win the medal standings at the Olympics on numerous occasions. The first medal won by an Armenian in modern Olympic history was by Hrant Shahinyan, who won two golds and two silvers in gymnastics at ... |
573245c9e99e3014001e6615 | Where were the 1952 Olympics held? | Helsinki | [
"Armenians\n\nDuring Soviet rule, Armenian athletes rose to prominence winning plenty of medals and helping the USSR win the medal standings at the Olympics on numerous occasions. The first medal won by an Armenian in modern Olympic history was by Hrant Shahinyan, who won two golds and two silvers in gymnastics at ... |
573245c9e99e3014001e6616 | Which Armenian football team was the most successful? | Yerevan's FC Ararat | [
"Armenians\n\nDuring Soviet rule, Armenian athletes rose to prominence winning plenty of medals and helping the USSR win the medal standings at the Olympics on numerous occasions. The first medal won by an Armenian in modern Olympic history was by Hrant Shahinyan, who won two golds and two silvers in gymnastics at ... |
573245c9e99e3014001e6617 | What pro team has FC Ararat beaten? | FC Bayern Munich | [
"Armenians\n\nDuring Soviet rule, Armenian athletes rose to prominence winning plenty of medals and helping the USSR win the medal standings at the Olympics on numerous occasions. The first medal won by an Armenian in modern Olympic history was by Hrant Shahinyan, who won two golds and two silvers in gymnastics at ... |
573245c9e99e3014001e6618 | Who won Armenia's first Olympic medal? | Hrant Shahinyan | [
"Armenians\n\nDuring Soviet rule, Armenian athletes rose to prominence winning plenty of medals and helping the USSR win the medal standings at the Olympics on numerous occasions. The first medal won by an Armenian in modern Olympic history was by Hrant Shahinyan, who won two golds and two silvers in gymnastics at ... |
57324644e17f3d14004227b3 | What kind of music does Sayat Nova play? | Armenian folk music | [
"Armenians\n\nInstruments like the duduk, the dhol, the zurna and the kanun are commonly found in Armenian folk music. Artists such as Sayat Nova are famous due to their influence in the development of Armenian folk music. One of the oldest types of Armenian music is the Armenian chant which is the most common kind... |
57324644e17f3d14004227b4 | What instruments are used in Armenian folk music? | the duduk, the dhol, the zurna and the kanun | [
"Armenians\n\nInstruments like the duduk, the dhol, the zurna and the kanun are commonly found in Armenian folk music. Artists such as Sayat Nova are famous due to their influence in the development of Armenian folk music. One of the oldest types of Armenian music is the Armenian chant which is the most common kind... |
57324644e17f3d14004227b5 | What kind of Armenian religious music is prevalent? | the Armenian chant | [
"Armenians\n\nInstruments like the duduk, the dhol, the zurna and the kanun are commonly found in Armenian folk music. Artists such as Sayat Nova are famous due to their influence in the development of Armenian folk music. One of the oldest types of Armenian music is the Armenian chant which is the most common kind... |
57324644e17f3d14004227b6 | What did Mashtots do besides composing religious chants? | inventor of the Armenian alphabet | [
"Armenians\n\nInstruments like the duduk, the dhol, the zurna and the kanun are commonly found in Armenian folk music. Artists such as Sayat Nova are famous due to their influence in the development of Armenian folk music. One of the oldest types of Armenian music is the Armenian chant which is the most common kind... |
57324644e17f3d14004227b7 | What was Aram Khatchaturian's career? | classical music composer | [
"Armenians\n\nInstruments like the duduk, the dhol, the zurna and the kanun are commonly found in Armenian folk music. Artists such as Sayat Nova are famous due to their influence in the development of Armenian folk music. One of the oldest types of Armenian music is the Armenian chant which is the most common kind... |
5732475e0fdd8d15006c68cd | What type of music is Richard Hagopian famous for? | the traditional "kef" style | [
"Armenians\n\nThe Armenian Genocide caused widespread emigration that led to the settlement of Armenians in various countries in the world. Armenians kept to their traditions and certain diasporans rose to fame with their music. In the post-Genocide Armenian community of the United States, the so-called \"kef\" sty... |
5732475e0fdd8d15006c68ce | What instruments does 'kef' use? | Armenian and Middle Eastern folk instruments (often electrified/amplified) and some western instruments | [
"Armenians\n\nThe Armenian Genocide caused widespread emigration that led to the settlement of Armenians in various countries in the world. Armenians kept to their traditions and certain diasporans rose to fame with their music. In the post-Genocide Armenian community of the United States, the so-called \"kef\" sty... |
5732475e0fdd8d15006c68cf | What type of music does Sirusho perform? | pop music combined with Armenian folk music | [
"Armenians\n\nThe Armenian Genocide caused widespread emigration that led to the settlement of Armenians in various countries in the world. Armenians kept to their traditions and certain diasporans rose to fame with their music. In the post-Genocide Armenian community of the United States, the so-called \"kef\" sty... |
5732475e0fdd8d15006c68d0 | What nationality is Charles Aznavour? | French-Armenian | [
"Armenians\n\nThe Armenian Genocide caused widespread emigration that led to the settlement of Armenians in various countries in the world. Armenians kept to their traditions and certain diasporans rose to fame with their music. In the post-Genocide Armenian community of the United States, the so-called \"kef\" sty... |
5732475e0fdd8d15006c68d1 | What US heavy metal band is comprised of Armenians? | System of a Down | [
"Armenians\n\nThe Armenian Genocide caused widespread emigration that led to the settlement of Armenians in various countries in the world. Armenians kept to their traditions and certain diasporans rose to fame with their music. In the post-Genocide Armenian community of the United States, the so-called \"kef\" sty... |
573247c80fdd8d15006c68d7 | What job do many Armenian women traditionally do? | Carpet-weaving | [
"Armenians\n\nCarpet-weaving is historically a major traditional profession for the majority of Armenian women, including many Armenian families. Prominent Karabakh carpet weavers there were men too. The oldest extant Armenian carpet from the region, referred to as Artsakh (see also Karabakh carpet) during the medi... |
573247c80fdd8d15006c68d8 | When is the earliest known Armenian carpet from? | early 13th century | [
"Armenians\n\nCarpet-weaving is historically a major traditional profession for the majority of Armenian women, including many Armenian families. Prominent Karabakh carpet weavers there were men too. The oldest extant Armenian carpet from the region, referred to as Artsakh (see also Karabakh carpet) during the medi... |
573247c80fdd8d15006c68d9 | Where is the earliest known Armenian carpet from? | the village of Banants (near Gandzak) | [
"Armenians\n\nCarpet-weaving is historically a major traditional profession for the majority of Armenian women, including many Armenian families. Prominent Karabakh carpet weavers there were men too. The oldest extant Armenian carpet from the region, referred to as Artsakh (see also Karabakh carpet) during the medi... |
573247c80fdd8d15006c68da | What is 'gorg'? | the Armenian word for carpet | [
"Armenians\n\nCarpet-weaving is historically a major traditional profession for the majority of Armenian women, including many Armenian families. Prominent Karabakh carpet weavers there were men too. The oldest extant Armenian carpet from the region, referred to as Artsakh (see also Karabakh carpet) during the medi... |
573247c80fdd8d15006c68db | Where is the earliest known use of 'gorg'? | in a 1242–1243 Armenian inscription on the wall of the Kaptavan Church in Artsakh | [
"Armenians\n\nCarpet-weaving is historically a major traditional profession for the majority of Armenian women, including many Armenian families. Prominent Karabakh carpet weavers there were men too. The oldest extant Armenian carpet from the region, referred to as Artsakh (see also Karabakh carpet) during the medi... |
57324aeae17f3d14004227f1 | What is Hakobyan's career? | Art historian | [
"Armenians\n\nArt historian Hravard Hakobyan notes that \"Artsakh carpets occupy a special place in the history of Armenian carpet-making.\" Common themes and patterns found on Armenian carpets were the depiction of dragons and eagles. They were diverse in style, rich in color and ornamental motifs, and were even s... |
57324aeae17f3d14004227f2 | What creatures are often depicted on Armenian carpets? | dragons and eagles | [
"Armenians\n\nArt historian Hravard Hakobyan notes that \"Artsakh carpets occupy a special place in the history of Armenian carpet-making.\" Common themes and patterns found on Armenian carpets were the depiction of dragons and eagles. They were diverse in style, rich in color and ornamental motifs, and were even s... |
57324aeae17f3d14004227f3 | What are artsvagorgs? | eagle-carpets | [
"Armenians\n\nArt historian Hravard Hakobyan notes that \"Artsakh carpets occupy a special place in the history of Armenian carpet-making.\" Common themes and patterns found on Armenian carpets were the depiction of dragons and eagles. They were diverse in style, rich in color and ornamental motifs, and were even s... |
57324aeae17f3d14004227f4 | What are vishapagorgs? | dragon-carpets | [
"Armenians\n\nArt historian Hravard Hakobyan notes that \"Artsakh carpets occupy a special place in the history of Armenian carpet-making.\" Common themes and patterns found on Armenian carpets were the depiction of dragons and eagles. They were diverse in style, rich in color and ornamental motifs, and were even s... |
57324aeae17f3d14004227f5 | What are otsagorgs? | serpent-carpets | [
"Armenians\n\nArt historian Hravard Hakobyan notes that \"Artsakh carpets occupy a special place in the history of Armenian carpet-making.\" Common themes and patterns found on Armenian carpets were the depiction of dragons and eagles. They were diverse in style, rich in color and ornamental motifs, and were even s... |
57324b39b9d445190005e9d1 | What is khorovats? | an Armenian-styled barbecue | [
"Armenians\n\nArmenians enjoy many different native and foreign foods. Arguably the favorite food is khorovats an Armenian-styled barbecue. Lavash is a very popular Armenian flat bread, and Armenian paklava is a popular dessert made from filo dough. Other famous Armenian foods include the kabob (a skewer of marinat... |
57324b39b9d445190005e9d2 | What is lavash? | Armenian flat bread | [
"Armenians\n\nArmenians enjoy many different native and foreign foods. Arguably the favorite food is khorovats an Armenian-styled barbecue. Lavash is a very popular Armenian flat bread, and Armenian paklava is a popular dessert made from filo dough. Other famous Armenian foods include the kabob (a skewer of marinat... |
57324b39b9d445190005e9d3 | What is paklava? | a popular dessert made from filo dough | [
"Armenians\n\nArmenians enjoy many different native and foreign foods. Arguably the favorite food is khorovats an Armenian-styled barbecue. Lavash is a very popular Armenian flat bread, and Armenian paklava is a popular dessert made from filo dough. Other famous Armenian foods include the kabob (a skewer of marinat... |
57324b39b9d445190005e9d4 | What is a kabob? | a skewer of marinated roasted meat and vegetables | [
"Armenians\n\nArmenians enjoy many different native and foreign foods. Arguably the favorite food is khorovats an Armenian-styled barbecue. Lavash is a very popular Armenian flat bread, and Armenian paklava is a popular dessert made from filo dough. Other famous Armenian foods include the kabob (a skewer of marinat... |
57324b39b9d445190005e9d5 | What is ghapama? | a rice-stuffed pumpkin dish | [
"Armenians\n\nArmenians enjoy many different native and foreign foods. Arguably the favorite food is khorovats an Armenian-styled barbecue. Lavash is a very popular Armenian flat bread, and Armenian paklava is a popular dessert made from filo dough. Other famous Armenian foods include the kabob (a skewer of marinat... |
57323b8ae17f3d1400422751 | What are the Jehovah Witnesses? | millenarian restorationist Christian denomination | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah's Witnesses is a millenarian restorationist Christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream Christianity. The group claims a worldwide membership of more than 8.2 million adherents involved in evangelism, convention attendance figures of more than 15 mil... |
57323b8ae17f3d1400422752 | What are the beliefs of Jehovah Witnesses distinct from? | mainstream Christianity | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah's Witnesses is a millenarian restorationist Christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream Christianity. The group claims a worldwide membership of more than 8.2 million adherents involved in evangelism, convention attendance figures of more than 15 mil... |
57323b8ae17f3d1400422753 | How many adherents worldwide does the group claim? | more than 8.2 million | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah's Witnesses is a millenarian restorationist Christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream Christianity. The group claims a worldwide membership of more than 8.2 million adherents involved in evangelism, convention attendance figures of more than 15 mil... |
57323b8ae17f3d1400422754 | Who is in charges of directing the Jehovah Witnesses? | Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah's Witnesses is a millenarian restorationist Christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream Christianity. The group claims a worldwide membership of more than 8.2 million adherents involved in evangelism, convention attendance figures of more than 15 mil... |
57323b8ae17f3d1400422755 | Where are the group elders located? | Brooklyn, New York | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah's Witnesses is a millenarian restorationist Christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream Christianity. The group claims a worldwide membership of more than 8.2 million adherents involved in evangelism, convention attendance figures of more than 15 mil... |
57323c07e17f3d140042275b | What are Jehovah witnesses best known for? | their door-to-door preaching | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah's Witnesses are best known for their door-to-door preaching, distributing literature such as The Watchtower and Awake!, and refusing military service and blood transfusions. They consider use of the name Jehovah vital for proper worship. They reject Trinitarianism, inherent immorta... |
57323c07e17f3d140042275c | What do Jehovah Witnesses refuse? | military service and blood transfusions | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah's Witnesses are best known for their door-to-door preaching, distributing literature such as The Watchtower and Awake!, and refusing military service and blood transfusions. They consider use of the name Jehovah vital for proper worship. They reject Trinitarianism, inherent immorta... |
57323c07e17f3d140042275d | What do Jehovah Witnesses consider the name Jehovah vital for? | proper worship | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah's Witnesses are best known for their door-to-door preaching, distributing literature such as The Watchtower and Awake!, and refusing military service and blood transfusions. They consider use of the name Jehovah vital for proper worship. They reject Trinitarianism, inherent immorta... |
57323c07e17f3d140042275e | Why do Jehovah Witnesses reject inherent immortality of the soul, hellfire and Trinitarianism? | they consider to be unscriptural doctrines | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah's Witnesses are best known for their door-to-door preaching, distributing literature such as The Watchtower and Awake!, and refusing military service and blood transfusions. They consider use of the name Jehovah vital for proper worship. They reject Trinitarianism, inherent immorta... |
57323c07e17f3d140042275f | Why don't Jehovah Witnesses celebrate the usual holidays and customs? | they consider to have pagan origins | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah's Witnesses are best known for their door-to-door preaching, distributing literature such as The Watchtower and Awake!, and refusing military service and blood transfusions. They consider use of the name Jehovah vital for proper worship. They reject Trinitarianism, inherent immorta... |
57323ca3b9d445190005e903 | When did Charles Taze Russell form a group? | 1870 | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nIn 1870, Charles Taze Russell and others formed a group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to study the Bible. During the course of his ministry, Russell disputed many beliefs of mainstream Christianity including immortality of the soul, hellfire, predestination, the fleshly return of Jesus Chri... |
57323ca3b9d445190005e904 | Where did Russell and others form their group? | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nIn 1870, Charles Taze Russell and others formed a group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to study the Bible. During the course of his ministry, Russell disputed many beliefs of mainstream Christianity including immortality of the soul, hellfire, predestination, the fleshly return of Jesus Chri... |
57323ca3b9d445190005e905 | What was the purpose of Russell's group? | to study the Bible | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nIn 1870, Charles Taze Russell and others formed a group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to study the Bible. During the course of his ministry, Russell disputed many beliefs of mainstream Christianity including immortality of the soul, hellfire, predestination, the fleshly return of Jesus Chri... |
57323ca3b9d445190005e906 | When Russell met Nelson H. Barbour in 1876, they jointly produced what book? | Three Worlds | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nIn 1870, Charles Taze Russell and others formed a group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to study the Bible. During the course of his ministry, Russell disputed many beliefs of mainstream Christianity including immortality of the soul, hellfire, predestination, the fleshly return of Jesus Chri... |
57323ca3b9d445190005e907 | 1914 would mark the end of a 2520 year period known as what? | the Gentile Times | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nIn 1870, Charles Taze Russell and others formed a group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to study the Bible. During the course of his ministry, Russell disputed many beliefs of mainstream Christianity including immortality of the soul, hellfire, predestination, the fleshly return of Jesus Chri... |
57323d61e17f3d140042276d | When did Watch Tower supporters gather as autonomous congregations to study the Bible? | From 1879 | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nFrom 1879, Watch Tower supporters gathered as autonomous congregations to study the Bible topically. Thirty congregations were founded, and during 1879 and 1880, Russell visited each to provide the format he recommended for conducting meetings. As congregations continued to form during Rus... |
57323d61e17f3d140042276e | How many congregations were founded? | Thirty | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nFrom 1879, Watch Tower supporters gathered as autonomous congregations to study the Bible topically. Thirty congregations were founded, and during 1879 and 1880, Russell visited each to provide the format he recommended for conducting meetings. As congregations continued to form during Rus... |
57323d61e17f3d140042276f | When did Russell visit each of the congregations to provide the format he recommended to conduct their meetings? | during 1879 and 1880 | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nFrom 1879, Watch Tower supporters gathered as autonomous congregations to study the Bible topically. Thirty congregations were founded, and during 1879 and 1880, Russell visited each to provide the format he recommended for conducting meetings. As congregations continued to form during Rus... |
57323d61e17f3d1400422770 | What did the congregations which continued to form during Russell's ministry remain? | self-administrative | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nFrom 1879, Watch Tower supporters gathered as autonomous congregations to study the Bible topically. Thirty congregations were founded, and during 1879 and 1880, Russell visited each to provide the format he recommended for conducting meetings. As congregations continued to form during Rus... |
57323d61e17f3d1400422771 | Who presided over Zion's Watch Tower Tract Society in 1881? | William Henry Conley | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nFrom 1879, Watch Tower supporters gathered as autonomous congregations to study the Bible topically. Thirty congregations were founded, and during 1879 and 1880, Russell visited each to provide the format he recommended for conducting meetings. As congregations continued to form during Rus... |
57323dbf0fdd8d15006c6871 | When did Russell move the Society's headquarters to Brooklyn? | 1909 | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nRussell moved the Watch Tower Society's headquarters to Brooklyn, New York, in 1909, combining printing and corporate offices with a house of worship; volunteers were housed in a nearby residence he named Bethel. He identified the religious movement as \"Bible Students,\" and more formally... |
57323dbf0fdd8d15006c6872 | What did Russell combine at the headquarters? | printing and corporate offices with a house of worship | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nRussell moved the Watch Tower Society's headquarters to Brooklyn, New York, in 1909, combining printing and corporate offices with a house of worship; volunteers were housed in a nearby residence he named Bethel. He identified the religious movement as \"Bible Students,\" and more formally... |
57323dbf0fdd8d15006c6873 | What was the name of the residence where volunteers were housed? | Bethel | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nRussell moved the Watch Tower Society's headquarters to Brooklyn, New York, in 1909, combining printing and corporate offices with a house of worship; volunteers were housed in a nearby residence he named Bethel. He identified the religious movement as \"Bible Students,\" and more formally... |
57323dbf0fdd8d15006c6874 | How many people worldwide were associated with Russell's movement by 1910? | about 50,000 people | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nRussell moved the Watch Tower Society's headquarters to Brooklyn, New York, in 1909, combining printing and corporate offices with a house of worship; volunteers were housed in a nearby residence he named Bethel. He identified the religious movement as \"Bible Students,\" and more formally... |
57323dbf0fdd8d15006c6875 | When did Russell die? | October 31, 1916 | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nRussell moved the Watch Tower Society's headquarters to Brooklyn, New York, in 1909, combining printing and corporate offices with a house of worship; volunteers were housed in a nearby residence he named Bethel. He identified the religious movement as \"Bible Students,\" and more formally... |
57323e44e17f3d1400422781 | Who was elected as the Watch Tower Society's president in January of 1917? | Joseph Franklin Rutherford | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nIn January 1917, the Watch Tower Society's legal representative, Joseph Franklin Rutherford, was elected as its next president. His election was disputed, and members of the Board of Directors accused him of acting in an autocratic and secretive manner. The divisions between his supporters... |
57323e44e17f3d1400422782 | What had Rutherford been before being elected the group's president? | legal representative | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nIn January 1917, the Watch Tower Society's legal representative, Joseph Franklin Rutherford, was elected as its next president. His election was disputed, and members of the Board of Directors accused him of acting in an autocratic and secretive manner. The divisions between his supporters... |
57323e44e17f3d1400422783 | When did Rutherford release The Finished Mystery? | June 1917, | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nIn January 1917, the Watch Tower Society's legal representative, Joseph Franklin Rutherford, was elected as its next president. His election was disputed, and members of the Board of Directors accused him of acting in an autocratic and secretive manner. The divisions between his supporters... |
57323e44e17f3d1400422784 | Who did the Finished Mystery strongly criticize? | Catholic and Protestant clergy | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nIn January 1917, the Watch Tower Society's legal representative, Joseph Franklin Rutherford, was elected as its next president. His election was disputed, and members of the Board of Directors accused him of acting in an autocratic and secretive manner. The divisions between his supporters... |
57323e44e17f3d1400422785 | What were Watch Tower Society directors jailed for? | sedition | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nIn January 1917, the Watch Tower Society's legal representative, Joseph Franklin Rutherford, was elected as its next president. His election was disputed, and members of the Board of Directors accused him of acting in an autocratic and secretive manner. The divisions between his supporters... |
57323ec2b9d445190005e90d | What did Rutherford institute the appointment of in each congregation in 1919? | a director | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nRutherford centralized organizational control of the Watch Tower Society. In 1919, he instituted the appointment of a director in each congregation, and a year later all members were instructed to report their weekly preaching activity to the Brooklyn headquarters. At an international conv... |
57323ec2b9d445190005e90e | What were all members instructed to report weekly to the Brooklyn headquarters? | preaching activity | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nRutherford centralized organizational control of the Watch Tower Society. In 1919, he instituted the appointment of a director in each congregation, and a year later all members were instructed to report their weekly preaching activity to the Brooklyn headquarters. At an international conv... |
57323ec2b9d445190005e90f | Where as an international convention held in September of 1922? | Cedar Point, Ohio | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nRutherford centralized organizational control of the Watch Tower Society. In 1919, he instituted the appointment of a director in each congregation, and a year later all members were instructed to report their weekly preaching activity to the Brooklyn headquarters. At an international conv... |
57323ec2b9d445190005e910 | What was a new emphasis made on at the international convention? | house-to-house preaching | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nRutherford centralized organizational control of the Watch Tower Society. In 1919, he instituted the appointment of a director in each congregation, and a year later all members were instructed to report their weekly preaching activity to the Brooklyn headquarters. At an international conv... |
57323ec2b9d445190005e911 | How long was Rutherford's tenure as president of the Society? | twenty-five years | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nRutherford centralized organizational control of the Watch Tower Society. In 1919, he instituted the appointment of a director in each congregation, and a year later all members were instructed to report their weekly preaching activity to the Brooklyn headquarters. At an international conv... |
57323f34b9d445190005e917 | When did Rutherford introduce the new name for the Society? | July 26, 1931 | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nOn July 26, 1931, at a convention in Columbus, Ohio, Rutherford introduced the new name—Jehovah's witnesses—based on Isaiah 43:10: \"Ye are my witnesses, saith Jehovah, and my servant whom I have chosen\"—which was adopted by resolution. The name was chosen to distinguish his group of Bibl... |
57323f34b9d445190005e918 | What biblical passage was the name Jehovah's witnesses based on? | Isaiah 43:10 | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nOn July 26, 1931, at a convention in Columbus, Ohio, Rutherford introduced the new name—Jehovah's witnesses—based on Isaiah 43:10: \"Ye are my witnesses, saith Jehovah, and my servant whom I have chosen\"—which was adopted by resolution. The name was chosen to distinguish his group of Bibl... |
57323f34b9d445190005e919 | What system did Rutherford eliminate in 1932? | locally elected elders | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nOn July 26, 1931, at a convention in Columbus, Ohio, Rutherford introduced the new name—Jehovah's witnesses—based on Isaiah 43:10: \"Ye are my witnesses, saith Jehovah, and my servant whom I have chosen\"—which was adopted by resolution. The name was chosen to distinguish his group of Bibl... |
57323f34b9d445190005e91a | Where were appointments in congregations worldwide made from? | the Brooklyn headquarters | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nOn July 26, 1931, at a convention in Columbus, Ohio, Rutherford introduced the new name—Jehovah's witnesses—based on Isaiah 43:10: \"Ye are my witnesses, saith Jehovah, and my servant whom I have chosen\"—which was adopted by resolution. The name was chosen to distinguish his group of Bibl... |
57323fc4e99e3014001e65ce | From when was it taught that the little flock would not be the only people to survive Armageddon? | 1932 | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nFrom 1932, it was taught that the \"little flock\" of 144,000 would not be the only people to survive Armageddon. Rutherford explained that in addition to the 144,000 \"anointed\" who would be resurrected—or transferred at death—to live in heaven to rule over earth with Christ, a separate ... |
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