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5733759bd058e614000b5b59 | What besides palm trees is a common plant to see in St. Barts? | Sea grapes | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nAs the terrain is generally arid, the hills have mostly poor soil and support only cacti and succulent plants. During the rainy season the area turns green with vegetation and grass. The eastern part of the island is greener as it receives more rainfall. A 1994 survey has revealed several ... |
5733759bd058e614000b5b5a | Where was the coconut palm brought to St. Barts from? | the Pacific islands | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nAs the terrain is generally arid, the hills have mostly poor soil and support only cacti and succulent plants. During the rainy season the area turns green with vegetation and grass. The eastern part of the island is greener as it receives more rainfall. A 1994 survey has revealed several ... |
573376314776f41900660b2f | What plant was brought to St. Barts from the Mediterranean? | aloe or aloe vera | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nOther trees of note include the royal palm, sea grape trees in the form of shrubs on the beaches and as 5 to 7 m trees in the interior areas of the island, aloe or aloe vera (brought from the Mediterranean), the night blooming cereus, mamillaria nivosa, yellow prickly pear or barbary fig w... |
573376314776f41900660b30 | What is the name of the night blooming flower on St. Barts? | cereus | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nOther trees of note include the royal palm, sea grape trees in the form of shrubs on the beaches and as 5 to 7 m trees in the interior areas of the island, aloe or aloe vera (brought from the Mediterranean), the night blooming cereus, mamillaria nivosa, yellow prickly pear or barbary fig w... |
573376314776f41900660b31 | Where was the plant yellow bell brought from? | South America | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nOther trees of note include the royal palm, sea grape trees in the form of shrubs on the beaches and as 5 to 7 m trees in the interior areas of the island, aloe or aloe vera (brought from the Mediterranean), the night blooming cereus, mamillaria nivosa, yellow prickly pear or barbary fig w... |
573376314776f41900660b32 | When did the british army invade the island? | 1773 | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nOther trees of note include the royal palm, sea grape trees in the form of shrubs on the beaches and as 5 to 7 m trees in the interior areas of the island, aloe or aloe vera (brought from the Mediterranean), the night blooming cereus, mamillaria nivosa, yellow prickly pear or barbary fig w... |
573376314776f41900660b33 | What type of fig grows on the island? | barbary | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nOther trees of note include the royal palm, sea grape trees in the form of shrubs on the beaches and as 5 to 7 m trees in the interior areas of the island, aloe or aloe vera (brought from the Mediterranean), the night blooming cereus, mamillaria nivosa, yellow prickly pear or barbary fig w... |
5733796c4776f41900660b61 | When is the end of the dolphin migration period in St. Barts? | May | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nMarine mammals are many, such as the dolphins, porpoises and whales, which are seen here during the migration period from December till May. Turtles are a common sight along the coastline of the island. They are a protected species and in the endangered list. It is stated that it will take... |
5733796c4776f41900660b62 | When is the beggining of the whale migration season? | December | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nMarine mammals are many, such as the dolphins, porpoises and whales, which are seen here during the migration period from December till May. Turtles are a common sight along the coastline of the island. They are a protected species and in the endangered list. It is stated that it will take... |
5733796c4776f41900660b63 | What protected species is a common sight along the beaches of St. Barts? | Turtles | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nMarine mammals are many, such as the dolphins, porpoises and whales, which are seen here during the migration period from December till May. Turtles are a common sight along the coastline of the island. They are a protected species and in the endangered list. It is stated that it will take... |
5733796c4776f41900660b64 | What is the favorite prey of leatherback sea turtles? | jellyfish | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nMarine mammals are many, such as the dolphins, porpoises and whales, which are seen here during the migration period from December till May. Turtles are a common sight along the coastline of the island. They are a protected species and in the endangered list. It is stated that it will take... |
5733796c4776f41900660b65 | Where do green turtles live? | amidst tall sea grasses | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nMarine mammals are many, such as the dolphins, porpoises and whales, which are seen here during the migration period from December till May. Turtles are a common sight along the coastline of the island. They are a protected species and in the endangered list. It is stated that it will take... |
57337a234776f41900660b75 | What color are conch shells? | pearly-pink | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nThe marine life found here consists of anemones, urchins, sea cucumbers, and eels, which all live on the reefs along with turtles, conch and many varieties of marine fishes. The marine aquafauna is rich in conch, which has pearly-pink shells. Its meat is a favourite food supplement item an... |
57337a234776f41900660b76 | What common sea creature produces a collectable Item? | conch | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nThe marine life found here consists of anemones, urchins, sea cucumbers, and eels, which all live on the reefs along with turtles, conch and many varieties of marine fishes. The marine aquafauna is rich in conch, which has pearly-pink shells. Its meat is a favourite food supplement item an... |
57337a234776f41900660b77 | Where are surgeonfish found in St. Barts? | shallow waters | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nThe marine life found here consists of anemones, urchins, sea cucumbers, and eels, which all live on the reefs along with turtles, conch and many varieties of marine fishes. The marine aquafauna is rich in conch, which has pearly-pink shells. Its meat is a favourite food supplement item an... |
57337a234776f41900660b78 | What kind of crabs besides hermit crabs are common on the beach in St. Barts? | ghost | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nThe marine life found here consists of anemones, urchins, sea cucumbers, and eels, which all live on the reefs along with turtles, conch and many varieties of marine fishes. The marine aquafauna is rich in conch, which has pearly-pink shells. Its meat is a favourite food supplement item an... |
57337a234776f41900660b79 | What do hermit crabs eat? | garbage and sewerage | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nThe marine life found here consists of anemones, urchins, sea cucumbers, and eels, which all live on the reefs along with turtles, conch and many varieties of marine fishes. The marine aquafauna is rich in conch, which has pearly-pink shells. Its meat is a favourite food supplement item an... |
57337ae4d058e614000b5b87 | What is the sea life reserve named at St. Barts? | Reserve Naturelle | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nSaint-Barthélemy has a marine nature reserve, known as the Reserve Naturelle that covers 1.200 ha, and is divided into 5 zones all around the island to form a network of protected areas. The Reserve includes the bays of Grand Cul de Sac, Colombier, Marigot, Petit Cul de Sac, Petite Anse as... |
57337ae4d058e614000b5b88 | How many hectares does the marine preserve cover? | 1.200 | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nSaint-Barthélemy has a marine nature reserve, known as the Reserve Naturelle that covers 1.200 ha, and is divided into 5 zones all around the island to form a network of protected areas. The Reserve includes the bays of Grand Cul de Sac, Colombier, Marigot, Petit Cul de Sac, Petite Anse as... |
57337ae4d058e614000b5b89 | What general species of animal was the marine reserve designed to protect? | sea turtles | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nSaint-Barthélemy has a marine nature reserve, known as the Reserve Naturelle that covers 1.200 ha, and is divided into 5 zones all around the island to form a network of protected areas. The Reserve includes the bays of Grand Cul de Sac, Colombier, Marigot, Petit Cul de Sac, Petite Anse as... |
57337ae4d058e614000b5b8a | What is prohibited in all zones of the marine reserve at St. Barts? | Anchoring | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nSaint-Barthélemy has a marine nature reserve, known as the Reserve Naturelle that covers 1.200 ha, and is divided into 5 zones all around the island to form a network of protected areas. The Reserve includes the bays of Grand Cul de Sac, Colombier, Marigot, Petit Cul de Sac, Petite Anse as... |
57337ae4d058e614000b5b8b | Colombier Bay has what type of helpful structures placed in the water? | mooring buoys | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nSaint-Barthélemy has a marine nature reserve, known as the Reserve Naturelle that covers 1.200 ha, and is divided into 5 zones all around the island to form a network of protected areas. The Reserve includes the bays of Grand Cul de Sac, Colombier, Marigot, Petit Cul de Sac, Petite Anse as... |
57337b914776f41900660b94 | When did the British invade the harbour town in St. Barts? | 1744 | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nWhen the British invaded the harbour town in 1744[verification needed], the town’s architectural buildings were destroyed[verification needed]. Subsequently, new structures were built in the town around the harbour area[verification needed] and the Swedes had also further added to the arch... |
57337b914776f41900660b95 | What year did the Swedes add more buildings to the harbour town? | 1785 | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nWhen the British invaded the harbour town in 1744[verification needed], the town’s architectural buildings were destroyed[verification needed]. Subsequently, new structures were built in the town around the harbour area[verification needed] and the Swedes had also further added to the arch... |
57337b914776f41900660b96 | What was the port known as prior to the Swedish occupation of St. Barts? | Carénage | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nWhen the British invaded the harbour town in 1744[verification needed], the town’s architectural buildings were destroyed[verification needed]. Subsequently, new structures were built in the town around the harbour area[verification needed] and the Swedes had also further added to the arch... |
57337b914776f41900660b97 | What was the name of the port changed to after the Swedish occupation? | Gustavia | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nWhen the British invaded the harbour town in 1744[verification needed], the town’s architectural buildings were destroyed[verification needed]. Subsequently, new structures were built in the town around the harbour area[verification needed] and the Swedes had also further added to the arch... |
57337b914776f41900660b98 | What war occurred in the 18th century? | the Caribbean war | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nWhen the British invaded the harbour town in 1744[verification needed], the town’s architectural buildings were destroyed[verification needed]. Subsequently, new structures were built in the town around the harbour area[verification needed] and the Swedes had also further added to the arch... |
57337c26d058e614000b5b9f | What is the English name of the historic museum in St. Barts? | St. Barts Municipal Museum | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nMusée Territorial de St.-Barthélemy is a historical museum known as the \"St. Barts Municipal Museum\" also called the \"Wall House\" (musée – bibliothèque) in Gustavia, which is located on the far end of La Pointe. The museum is housed in an old stone house, a two-storey building which ha... |
57337c26d058e614000b5ba0 | What is the French name for the historic museum in St. Barts? | Musée Territorial de St.-Barthélemy | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nMusée Territorial de St.-Barthélemy is a historical museum known as the \"St. Barts Municipal Museum\" also called the \"Wall House\" (musée – bibliothèque) in Gustavia, which is located on the far end of La Pointe. The museum is housed in an old stone house, a two-storey building which ha... |
57337c26d058e614000b5ba1 | What town is the Museum located in? | Gustavia | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nMusée Territorial de St.-Barthélemy is a historical museum known as the \"St. Barts Municipal Museum\" also called the \"Wall House\" (musée – bibliothèque) in Gustavia, which is located on the far end of La Pointe. The museum is housed in an old stone house, a two-storey building which ha... |
57337c26d058e614000b5ba2 | Besides the French and Swedish, who else occupied the island? | British | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nMusée Territorial de St.-Barthélemy is a historical museum known as the \"St. Barts Municipal Museum\" also called the \"Wall House\" (musée – bibliothèque) in Gustavia, which is located on the far end of La Pointe. The museum is housed in an old stone house, a two-storey building which ha... |
57337c26d058e614000b5ba3 | What type of houses are on display at the museum in St. Barts? | Creole | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nMusée Territorial de St.-Barthélemy is a historical museum known as the \"St. Barts Municipal Museum\" also called the \"Wall House\" (musée – bibliothèque) in Gustavia, which is located on the far end of La Pointe. The museum is housed in an old stone house, a two-storey building which ha... |
573388fa4776f41900660ccd | Who built the three forts on St. Barts? | the Swedes | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nAmong the notable structures in the town are the three forts built by the Swedes for defense purposes. One of these forts, known as Fort Oscar (formerly Gustav Adolph), which overlooks the sea is located on the far side of La Pointe. However, the ruins have been replaced by a modern milita... |
573388fa4776f41900660cce | What was the former name of Fort Oscar? | Gustav Adolph | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nAmong the notable structures in the town are the three forts built by the Swedes for defense purposes. One of these forts, known as Fort Oscar (formerly Gustav Adolph), which overlooks the sea is located on the far side of La Pointe. However, the ruins have been replaced by a modern milita... |
573388fa4776f41900660ccf | When was Fort Gustav built? | 1787 | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nAmong the notable structures in the town are the three forts built by the Swedes for defense purposes. One of these forts, known as Fort Oscar (formerly Gustav Adolph), which overlooks the sea is located on the far side of La Pointe. However, the ruins have been replaced by a modern milita... |
573388fa4776f41900660cd0 | On what part of the island is Fort Oscar located on the far side of? | La Pointe | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nAmong the notable structures in the town are the three forts built by the Swedes for defense purposes. One of these forts, known as Fort Oscar (formerly Gustav Adolph), which overlooks the sea is located on the far side of La Pointe. However, the ruins have been replaced by a modern milita... |
573388fa4776f41900660cd1 | Most of the Forts in St. Barts are now all what? | ruins | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nAmong the notable structures in the town are the three forts built by the Swedes for defense purposes. One of these forts, known as Fort Oscar (formerly Gustav Adolph), which overlooks the sea is located on the far side of La Pointe. However, the ruins have been replaced by a modern milita... |
57338992d058e614000b5cd8 | How many restaurants does the island have? | over 70 | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nFrench cuisine, West Indian cuisine, Creole cuisine, Italian cuisine and Asian cuisine are common in St. Barthélemy. The island has over 70 restaurants serving many dishes and others are a significant number of gourmet restaurants; many of the finest restaurants are located in the hotels. ... |
57338992d058e614000b5cd9 | Where are most of the nice restaurants located? | in the hotels | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nFrench cuisine, West Indian cuisine, Creole cuisine, Italian cuisine and Asian cuisine are common in St. Barthélemy. The island has over 70 restaurants serving many dishes and others are a significant number of gourmet restaurants; many of the finest restaurants are located in the hotels. ... |
57338992d058e614000b5cda | What do the French call snack restaurants besides les snacks? | les petits creux | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nFrench cuisine, West Indian cuisine, Creole cuisine, Italian cuisine and Asian cuisine are common in St. Barthélemy. The island has over 70 restaurants serving many dishes and others are a significant number of gourmet restaurants; many of the finest restaurants are located in the hotels. ... |
57338992d058e614000b5cdb | Creole food is often what? | spicier | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nFrench cuisine, West Indian cuisine, Creole cuisine, Italian cuisine and Asian cuisine are common in St. Barthélemy. The island has over 70 restaurants serving many dishes and others are a significant number of gourmet restaurants; many of the finest restaurants are located in the hotels. ... |
57338992d058e614000b5cdc | What type of cuisine related events does the island host each year? | gastronomic | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nFrench cuisine, West Indian cuisine, Creole cuisine, Italian cuisine and Asian cuisine are common in St. Barthélemy. The island has over 70 restaurants serving many dishes and others are a significant number of gourmet restaurants; many of the finest restaurants are located in the hotels. ... |
57338a774776f41900660cea | How often is the AG2R Race held? | every alternate year | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nThe Transat AG2R Race, held every alternate year, is an event which originates in Concarneau in Brittany, France, reaching St. Barthélemy. It is a boat race with boats of 10 m length with a single hull and with essential safety equipment. Each boat is navigated by two sailors. Kitesurfing ... |
57338a774776f41900660ceb | Where does the AG2R originate from? | Concarneau | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nThe Transat AG2R Race, held every alternate year, is an event which originates in Concarneau in Brittany, France, reaching St. Barthélemy. It is a boat race with boats of 10 m length with a single hull and with essential safety equipment. Each boat is navigated by two sailors. Kitesurfing ... |
57338a774776f41900660cec | What type of vehicles participate in the AG2R Race? | boats | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nThe Transat AG2R Race, held every alternate year, is an event which originates in Concarneau in Brittany, France, reaching St. Barthélemy. It is a boat race with boats of 10 m length with a single hull and with essential safety equipment. Each boat is navigated by two sailors. Kitesurfing ... |
57338a774776f41900660ced | What is the size requirement for entry into the AG2R Race? | 10 m | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nThe Transat AG2R Race, held every alternate year, is an event which originates in Concarneau in Brittany, France, reaching St. Barthélemy. It is a boat race with boats of 10 m length with a single hull and with essential safety equipment. Each boat is navigated by two sailors. Kitesurfing ... |
57338a774776f41900660cee | How many people are in the vehicle for the AG2R Race? | two | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nThe Transat AG2R Race, held every alternate year, is an event which originates in Concarneau in Brittany, France, reaching St. Barthélemy. It is a boat race with boats of 10 m length with a single hull and with essential safety equipment. Each boat is navigated by two sailors. Kitesurfing ... |
57338b11d058e614000b5cff | What is the name of the airport in St. Barts? | Gustaf III | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nSt. Barthélemy has a small airport known as Gustaf III Airport on the north coast of the island that is served by small regional commercial aircraft and charters. The nearest airport with a runway length sufficient to land a typical commercial jet airliner is on the neighboring island of S... |
57338b11d058e614000b5d00 | Where is the airport located on the island? | the north coast | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nSt. Barthélemy has a small airport known as Gustaf III Airport on the north coast of the island that is served by small regional commercial aircraft and charters. The nearest airport with a runway length sufficient to land a typical commercial jet airliner is on the neighboring island of S... |
57338b11d058e614000b5d01 | What is the name of the nearest large commercial airport? | Princess Juliana International Airport | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nSt. Barthélemy has a small airport known as Gustaf III Airport on the north coast of the island that is served by small regional commercial aircraft and charters. The nearest airport with a runway length sufficient to land a typical commercial jet airliner is on the neighboring island of S... |
57338b11d058e614000b5d02 | What Island is the nearest major airport located on? | Sint Maarten | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nSt. Barthélemy has a small airport known as Gustaf III Airport on the north coast of the island that is served by small regional commercial aircraft and charters. The nearest airport with a runway length sufficient to land a typical commercial jet airliner is on the neighboring island of S... |
57338b11d058e614000b5d03 | What other than small commercial aircraft can land at the airport on St. Barts? | charters | [
"Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nSt. Barthélemy has a small airport known as Gustaf III Airport on the north coast of the island that is served by small regional commercial aircraft and charters. The nearest airport with a runway length sufficient to land a typical commercial jet airliner is on the neighboring island of S... |
573353674776f4190066083c | Where is Tajikistan located? | in Central Asia | [
"Tajikistan\n\nTajikistan (i/tɑːˈdʒiːkᵻstɑːn/, /təˈdʒiːkᵻstæn/, or /tæˈdʒiːkiːstæn/; Persian: تاجيكستان Тоҷикистон [tɔd͡ʒikɪsˈtɔn]), officially the Republic of Tajikistan (Persian: جمهورى تاجيكستان Tajik: Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон, Çumhuriji Toçikiston/Jumhuriyi Tojikiston; Russian: Респу́блика Таджикистан, Respublik... |
573353674776f4190066083d | How many people are living in Tajikistan? | 8 million people | [
"Tajikistan\n\nTajikistan (i/tɑːˈdʒiːkᵻstɑːn/, /təˈdʒiːkᵻstæn/, or /tæˈdʒiːkiːstæn/; Persian: تاجيكستان Тоҷикистон [tɔd͡ʒikɪsˈtɔn]), officially the Republic of Tajikistan (Persian: جمهورى تاجيكستان Tajik: Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон, Çumhuriji Toçikiston/Jumhuriyi Tojikiston; Russian: Респу́блика Таджикистан, Respublik... |
573353674776f4190066083e | What is the area of Tajikistan? | area of 143,100 km2 (55,300 sq mi) | [
"Tajikistan\n\nTajikistan (i/tɑːˈdʒiːkᵻstɑːn/, /təˈdʒiːkᵻstæn/, or /tæˈdʒiːkiːstæn/; Persian: تاجيكستان Тоҷикистон [tɔd͡ʒikɪsˈtɔn]), officially the Republic of Tajikistan (Persian: جمهورى تاجيكستان Tajik: Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон, Çumhuriji Toçikiston/Jumhuriyi Tojikiston; Russian: Респу́блика Таджикистан, Respublik... |
573353674776f4190066083f | What country lies to Tajikistans east? | China | [
"Tajikistan\n\nTajikistan (i/tɑːˈdʒiːkᵻstɑːn/, /təˈdʒiːkᵻstæn/, or /tæˈdʒiːkiːstæn/; Persian: تاجيكستان Тоҷикистон [tɔd͡ʒikɪsˈtɔn]), officially the Republic of Tajikistan (Persian: جمهورى تاجيكستان Tajik: Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон, Çumhuriji Toçikiston/Jumhuriyi Tojikiston; Russian: Респу́блика Таджикистан, Respublik... |
573353674776f41900660840 | What seperates Tajikistan and Pakistan? | Wakhan Corridor | [
"Tajikistan\n\nTajikistan (i/tɑːˈdʒiːkᵻstɑːn/, /təˈdʒiːkᵻstæn/, or /tæˈdʒiːkiːstæn/; Persian: تاجيكستان Тоҷикистон [tɔd͡ʒikɪsˈtɔn]), officially the Republic of Tajikistan (Persian: جمهورى تاجيكستان Tajik: Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон, Çumhuriji Toçikiston/Jumhuriyi Tojikiston; Russian: Респу́блика Таджикистан, Respublik... |
57335842d058e614000b588c | What was the territory of Tajikistan during the Neolithic and the Bronze Age? | city of Sarazm | [
"Tajikistan\n\nThe territory that now constitutes Tajikistan was previously home to several ancient cultures, including the city of Sarazm of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age, and was later home to kingdoms ruled by people of different faiths and cultures, including the Oxus civilization, Andronovo culture, Buddhis... |
57335842d058e614000b588d | What other culutres has ruled the area? | Oxus civilization, Andronovo culture, Buddhism, Nestorian Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Manichaeism | [
"Tajikistan\n\nThe territory that now constitutes Tajikistan was previously home to several ancient cultures, including the city of Sarazm of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age, and was later home to kingdoms ruled by people of different faiths and cultures, including the Oxus civilization, Andronovo culture, Buddhis... |
57335842d058e614000b588e | What are some of the empires and dynasties that have also ruled over this land? | Achaemenid Empire, Sassanian Empire, Hephthalite Empire, Samanid Empire, Mongol Empire, Timurid dynasty, and the Russian Empire | [
"Tajikistan\n\nThe territory that now constitutes Tajikistan was previously home to several ancient cultures, including the city of Sarazm of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age, and was later home to kingdoms ruled by people of different faiths and cultures, including the Oxus civilization, Andronovo culture, Buddhis... |
57335842d058e614000b588f | When did Tajikistan become an independent nation? | 1991 | [
"Tajikistan\n\nThe territory that now constitutes Tajikistan was previously home to several ancient cultures, including the city of Sarazm of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age, and was later home to kingdoms ruled by people of different faiths and cultures, including the Oxus civilization, Andronovo culture, Buddhis... |
57335842d058e614000b5890 | What years did the civil war take place? | 1992 to 1997 | [
"Tajikistan\n\nThe territory that now constitutes Tajikistan was previously home to several ancient cultures, including the city of Sarazm of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age, and was later home to kingdoms ruled by people of different faiths and cultures, including the Oxus civilization, Andronovo culture, Buddhis... |
5733eb534776f419006614ef | What were some of the different kindoms and people that called Tajikistan home? | Oxus civilization, Andronovo culture, Buddhism, Nestorian Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Manichaeism | [
"Tajikistan\n\nThe territory that now constitutes Tajikistan was previously home to several ancient cultures, including the city of Sarazm of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age, and was later home to kingdoms ruled by people of different faiths and cultures, including the Oxus civilization, Andronovo culture, Buddhis... |
5733eb534776f419006614f0 | What are some of the empires and dynasties that ruled this lane? | the Achaemenid Empire, Sassanian Empire, Hephthalite Empire, Samanid Empire, Mongol Empire, Timurid dynasty, and the Russian Empire | [
"Tajikistan\n\nThe territory that now constitutes Tajikistan was previously home to several ancient cultures, including the city of Sarazm of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age, and was later home to kingdoms ruled by people of different faiths and cultures, including the Oxus civilization, Andronovo culture, Buddhis... |
5733eb534776f419006614f1 | What year did Tajikistan become an independant nation? | 1991 | [
"Tajikistan\n\nThe territory that now constitutes Tajikistan was previously home to several ancient cultures, including the city of Sarazm of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age, and was later home to kingdoms ruled by people of different faiths and cultures, including the Oxus civilization, Andronovo culture, Buddhis... |
5733eb534776f419006614f2 | What years did the war last through? | 1992 to 1997 | [
"Tajikistan\n\nThe territory that now constitutes Tajikistan was previously home to several ancient cultures, including the city of Sarazm of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age, and was later home to kingdoms ruled by people of different faiths and cultures, including the Oxus civilization, Andronovo culture, Buddhis... |
573358b94776f41900660864 | What does Tajikistan mean? | "Land of the Tajiks" | [
"Tajikistan\n\nTajikistan means the \"Land of the Tajiks\". The suffix \"-stan\" (Persian: ـستان -stān) is Persian for \"place of\" or \"country\" and Tajik is, most likely, the name of a pre-Islamic (before the seventh century A.D.) tribe. According to the Library of Congress's 1997 Country Study of Tajikistan, ... |
573358b94776f41900660865 | What does the suffix -stan mean? | "place of" or "country" | [
"Tajikistan\n\nTajikistan means the \"Land of the Tajiks\". The suffix \"-stan\" (Persian: ـستان -stān) is Persian for \"place of\" or \"country\" and Tajik is, most likely, the name of a pre-Islamic (before the seventh century A.D.) tribe. According to the Library of Congress's 1997 Country Study of Tajikistan, ... |
573358b94776f41900660866 | Where did the word Tajik come from? | the name of a pre-Islamic (before the seventh century A.D.) tribe | [
"Tajikistan\n\nTajikistan means the \"Land of the Tajiks\". The suffix \"-stan\" (Persian: ـستان -stān) is Persian for \"place of\" or \"country\" and Tajik is, most likely, the name of a pre-Islamic (before the seventh century A.D.) tribe. According to the Library of Congress's 1997 Country Study of Tajikistan, ... |
573358b94776f41900660867 | Why is it hard to find the origin of the word Tajik? | because the term is "embroiled in twentieth-century political disputes about whether Turkic or Iranian peoples were the original inhabitants of Central Asia." | [
"Tajikistan\n\nTajikistan means the \"Land of the Tajiks\". The suffix \"-stan\" (Persian: ـستان -stān) is Persian for \"place of\" or \"country\" and Tajik is, most likely, the name of a pre-Islamic (before the seventh century A.D.) tribe. According to the Library of Congress's 1997 Country Study of Tajikistan, ... |
5733625ed058e614000b59a9 | What was the first recorded history of this region? | about 500 BCE | [
"Tajikistan\n\nThe earliest recorded history of the region dates back to about 500 BCE when much, if not all, of modern Tajikistan was part of the Achaemenid Empire. Some authors have also suggested that in the 7th and 6th century BCE parts of modern Tajikistan, including territories in the Zeravshan valley, formed... |
5733625ed058e614000b59aa | What was modern Tajikistan part of around 500 BE? | the Achaemenid Empire | [
"Tajikistan\n\nThe earliest recorded history of the region dates back to about 500 BCE when much, if not all, of modern Tajikistan was part of the Achaemenid Empire. Some authors have also suggested that in the 7th and 6th century BCE parts of modern Tajikistan, including territories in the Zeravshan valley, formed... |
5733625ed058e614000b59ab | Who took over the territory and made it part of their empire? | Alexander the Great | [
"Tajikistan\n\nThe earliest recorded history of the region dates back to about 500 BCE when much, if not all, of modern Tajikistan was part of the Achaemenid Empire. Some authors have also suggested that in the 7th and 6th century BCE parts of modern Tajikistan, including territories in the Zeravshan valley, formed... |
57336314d058e614000b59c9 | What religions were practiced in the region from first centry CE to 4th centry CE? | Buddhism, Nestorian Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Manichaeism | [
"Tajikistan\n\nThe Kushan Empire, a collection of Yuezhi tribes, took control of the region in the first century CE and ruled until the 4th century CE during which time Buddhism, Nestorian Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Manichaeism were all practiced in the region. Later the Hephthalite Empire, a collection of n... |
57336314d058e614000b59ca | What tribes took control of the region in first centry CE? | Yuezhi tribes | [
"Tajikistan\n\nThe Kushan Empire, a collection of Yuezhi tribes, took control of the region in the first century CE and ruled until the 4th century CE during which time Buddhism, Nestorian Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Manichaeism were all practiced in the region. Later the Hephthalite Empire, a collection of n... |
57336314d058e614000b59cb | When was Islam brought to the region? | in the early eighth century | [
"Tajikistan\n\nThe Kushan Empire, a collection of Yuezhi tribes, took control of the region in the first century CE and ruled until the 4th century CE during which time Buddhism, Nestorian Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Manichaeism were all practiced in the region. Later the Hephthalite Empire, a collection of n... |
57336314d058e614000b59cc | What empire brought Islam practices with them? | Hephthalite Empire, | [
"Tajikistan\n\nThe Kushan Empire, a collection of Yuezhi tribes, took control of the region in the first century CE and ruled until the 4th century CE during which time Buddhism, Nestorian Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Manichaeism were all practiced in the region. Later the Hephthalite Empire, a collection of n... |
573366944776f419006609f5 | When was the region under Tibetan empire and the CHinese? | 650–680 | [
"Tajikistan\n\nIt was temporarily under the control of the Tibetan empire and Chinese from 650–680 and then under the control of the Umayyads in 710. The Samanid Empire, 819 to 999, restored Persian control of the region and enlarged the cities of Samarkand and Bukhara (both cities are today part of Uzbekistan) whi... |
573366944776f419006609f6 | Who took control of the regin in 710? | Umayyads | [
"Tajikistan\n\nIt was temporarily under the control of the Tibetan empire and Chinese from 650–680 and then under the control of the Umayyads in 710. The Samanid Empire, 819 to 999, restored Persian control of the region and enlarged the cities of Samarkand and Bukhara (both cities are today part of Uzbekistan) whi... |
573366944776f419006609f7 | Who restored Persian control of the region? | The Samanid Empire, | [
"Tajikistan\n\nIt was temporarily under the control of the Tibetan empire and Chinese from 650–680 and then under the control of the Umayyads in 710. The Samanid Empire, 819 to 999, restored Persian control of the region and enlarged the cities of Samarkand and Bukhara (both cities are today part of Uzbekistan) whi... |
573366944776f419006609f8 | What was the name of the region when it was the cultural center of Iran? | Khorasan | [
"Tajikistan\n\nIt was temporarily under the control of the Tibetan empire and Chinese from 650–680 and then under the control of the Umayyads in 710. The Samanid Empire, 819 to 999, restored Persian control of the region and enlarged the cities of Samarkand and Bukhara (both cities are today part of Uzbekistan) whi... |
5733ebbbd058e614000b65d9 | When was the land under Tibetan empire and Chinese? | 650–680 | [
"Tajikistan\n\nIt was temporarily under the control of the Tibetan empire and Chinese from 650–680 and then under the control of the Umayyads in 710. The Samanid Empire, 819 to 999, restored Persian control of the region and enlarged the cities of Samarkand and Bukhara (both cities are today part of Uzbekistan) whi... |
5733ebbbd058e614000b65da | When was Tajikistan under Ymayyads contorl? | 710 | [
"Tajikistan\n\nIt was temporarily under the control of the Tibetan empire and Chinese from 650–680 and then under the control of the Umayyads in 710. The Samanid Empire, 819 to 999, restored Persian control of the region and enlarged the cities of Samarkand and Bukhara (both cities are today part of Uzbekistan) whi... |
5733ebbbd058e614000b65db | Who conquered Tansaxania? | The Kara-Khanid Khanate | [
"Tajikistan\n\nIt was temporarily under the control of the Tibetan empire and Chinese from 650–680 and then under the control of the Umayyads in 710. The Samanid Empire, 819 to 999, restored Persian control of the region and enlarged the cities of Samarkand and Bukhara (both cities are today part of Uzbekistan) whi... |
5733ebbbd058e614000b65dc | When did the Samanid Empire rule the land? | The Samanid Empire | [
"Tajikistan\n\nIt was temporarily under the control of the Tibetan empire and Chinese from 650–680 and then under the control of the Umayyads in 710. The Samanid Empire, 819 to 999, restored Persian control of the region and enlarged the cities of Samarkand and Bukhara (both cities are today part of Uzbekistan) whi... |
57339febd058e614000b5f0e | When did the Russian Empire take over Central Asia? | during the late 19th century's Imperial Era | [
"Tajikistan\n\nRussian Imperialism led to the Russian Empire's conquest of Central Asia during the late 19th century's Imperial Era. Between 1864 and 1885 Russia gradually took control of the entire territory of Russian Turkestan, the Tajikistan portion of which had been controlled by the Emirate of Bukhara and Kha... |
57339febd058e614000b5f0f | What did Russia do between 1864-1885? | Russia gradually took control of the entire territory of Russian Turkestan | [
"Tajikistan\n\nRussian Imperialism led to the Russian Empire's conquest of Central Asia during the late 19th century's Imperial Era. Between 1864 and 1885 Russia gradually took control of the entire territory of Russian Turkestan, the Tajikistan portion of which had been controlled by the Emirate of Bukhara and Kha... |
57339febd058e614000b5f10 | Who controled the Tajikistan portion of Russian Trukestan? | the Emirate of Bukhara and Khanate of Kokand | [
"Tajikistan\n\nRussian Imperialism led to the Russian Empire's conquest of Central Asia during the late 19th century's Imperial Era. Between 1864 and 1885 Russia gradually took control of the entire territory of Russian Turkestan, the Tajikistan portion of which had been controlled by the Emirate of Bukhara and Kha... |
57339febd058e614000b5f11 | What was Russian interested in Tajikistan area for? | gaining access to a supply of cotton | [
"Tajikistan\n\nRussian Imperialism led to the Russian Empire's conquest of Central Asia during the late 19th century's Imperial Era. Between 1864 and 1885 Russia gradually took control of the entire territory of Russian Turkestan, the Tajikistan portion of which had been controlled by the Emirate of Bukhara and Kha... |
57339febd058e614000b5f12 | In 1885, who was ruling the Tajikistan area? | the Russian Empire or its vassal state, the Emirate of Bukhara | [
"Tajikistan\n\nRussian Imperialism led to the Russian Empire's conquest of Central Asia during the late 19th century's Imperial Era. Between 1864 and 1885 Russia gradually took control of the entire territory of Russian Turkestan, the Tajikistan portion of which had been controlled by the Emirate of Bukhara and Kha... |
5733a8d44776f41900660f81 | What did the Jadidists establish themselves as in the late 19th century? | an Islamic social movement throughout the region | [
"Tajikistan\n\nDuring the late 19th Century the Jadidists established themselves as an Islamic social movement throughout the region. Although the Jadidists were pro-modernization and not necessarily anti-Russian the Russians viewed the movement as a threat.[citation needed] Russian troops were required to restore ... |
5733a8d44776f41900660f82 | Who were viewed as a threat by the Jadidists? | Russians | [
"Tajikistan\n\nDuring the late 19th Century the Jadidists established themselves as an Islamic social movement throughout the region. Although the Jadidists were pro-modernization and not necessarily anti-Russian the Russians viewed the movement as a threat.[citation needed] Russian troops were required to restore ... |
5733a8d44776f41900660f83 | When was the uprising against the Khanate of Kokand? | between 1910 and 1913 | [
"Tajikistan\n\nDuring the late 19th Century the Jadidists established themselves as an Islamic social movement throughout the region. Although the Jadidists were pro-modernization and not necessarily anti-Russian the Russians viewed the movement as a threat.[citation needed] Russian troops were required to restore ... |
5733a8d44776f41900660f84 | Why did demonstrators attack Russian soldiers in Khujand? | the threat of forced conscription during World War I | [
"Tajikistan\n\nDuring the late 19th Century the Jadidists established themselves as an Islamic social movement throughout the region. Although the Jadidists were pro-modernization and not necessarily anti-Russian the Russians viewed the movement as a threat.[citation needed] Russian troops were required to restore ... |
5733aa16d058e614000b5fb7 | Who went to war against Bolshevick armies? | guerrillas throughout Central Asia, known as basmachi | [
"Tajikistan\n\nAfter the Russian Revolution of 1917 guerrillas throughout Central Asia, known as basmachi, waged a war against Bolshevik armies in a futile attempt to maintain independence. The Bolsheviks prevailed after a four-year war, in which mosques and villages were burned down and the population heavily supp... |
5733aa16d058e614000b5fb8 | What did they go to war against Bolshevick? | to maintain independence | [
"Tajikistan\n\nAfter the Russian Revolution of 1917 guerrillas throughout Central Asia, known as basmachi, waged a war against Bolshevik armies in a futile attempt to maintain independence. The Bolsheviks prevailed after a four-year war, in which mosques and villages were burned down and the population heavily supp... |
5733aa16d058e614000b5fb9 | Who won the war? | The Bolsheviks | [
"Tajikistan\n\nAfter the Russian Revolution of 1917 guerrillas throughout Central Asia, known as basmachi, waged a war against Bolshevik armies in a futile attempt to maintain independence. The Bolsheviks prevailed after a four-year war, in which mosques and villages were burned down and the population heavily supp... |
5733aa16d058e614000b5fba | What religions were discourages so their places of worship were closed? | Islam, Judaism, and Christianity | [
"Tajikistan\n\nAfter the Russian Revolution of 1917 guerrillas throughout Central Asia, known as basmachi, waged a war against Bolshevik armies in a futile attempt to maintain independence. The Bolsheviks prevailed after a four-year war, in which mosques and villages were burned down and the population heavily supp... |
5733ab4ad058e614000b5fd2 | In 1924, what was created as part of Uzbekistan? | Tajik Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic | [
"Tajikistan\n\nIn 1924, the Tajik Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic was created as a part of Uzbekistan, but in 1929 the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic (Tajik SSR) was made a separate constituent republic, however the predominantly ethnic Tajik cities of Samarkand and Bukhara remained in the Uzbek SSR. Between ... |
5733ab4ad058e614000b5fd3 | What happeded between 1927-1934? | collectivization of agriculture and a rapid expansion of cotton production took place | [
"Tajikistan\n\nIn 1924, the Tajik Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic was created as a part of Uzbekistan, but in 1929 the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic (Tajik SSR) was made a separate constituent republic, however the predominantly ethnic Tajik cities of Samarkand and Bukhara remained in the Uzbek SSR. Between ... |
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