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57340043d058e614000b676b | How hot do newspapers say it has gotten in Punjab? | 51 °C | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe onset of the southwest monsoon is anticipated to reach Punjab by May, but since the early 1970s the weather pattern has been irregular. The spring monsoon has either skipped over the area or has caused it to rain so hard that floods have resulted. June and July are oppressively hot. Althoug... |
57340043d058e614000b676c | What was the record heat spike in Multan? | 54 °C | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe onset of the southwest monsoon is anticipated to reach Punjab by May, but since the early 1970s the weather pattern has been irregular. The spring monsoon has either skipped over the area or has caused it to rain so hard that floods have resulted. June and July are oppressively hot. Althoug... |
57340043d058e614000b676d | When was the record heat spike in Multan? | June 1993 | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe onset of the southwest monsoon is anticipated to reach Punjab by May, but since the early 1970s the weather pattern has been irregular. The spring monsoon has either skipped over the area or has caused it to rain so hard that floods have resulted. June and July are oppressively hot. Althoug... |
5734009a4776f41900661691 | What is Punjab's major language? | Punjabi | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe major and native language spoken in the Punjab is Punjabi (which is written in a Shahmukhi script in Pakistan) and Punjabis comprise the largest ethnic group in country. Punjabi is the provincial language of Punjab. There is not a single district in the province where Punjabi language is mo... |
5734009a4776f41900661692 | How is Punjabi written? | in a Shahmukhi script | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe major and native language spoken in the Punjab is Punjabi (which is written in a Shahmukhi script in Pakistan) and Punjabis comprise the largest ethnic group in country. Punjabi is the provincial language of Punjab. There is not a single district in the province where Punjabi language is mo... |
5734009a4776f41900661693 | What is the largest ethnic group in Pakistan? | Punjabis | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe major and native language spoken in the Punjab is Punjabi (which is written in a Shahmukhi script in Pakistan) and Punjabis comprise the largest ethnic group in country. Punjabi is the provincial language of Punjab. There is not a single district in the province where Punjabi language is mo... |
5734009a4776f41900661694 | What minimum percent of each Punjab district speaks Punjabi natively? | 89% | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe major and native language spoken in the Punjab is Punjabi (which is written in a Shahmukhi script in Pakistan) and Punjabis comprise the largest ethnic group in country. Punjabi is the provincial language of Punjab. There is not a single district in the province where Punjabi language is mo... |
5734009a4776f41900661695 | Where is Saraiki usually spoken? | south Punjab | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe major and native language spoken in the Punjab is Punjabi (which is written in a Shahmukhi script in Pakistan) and Punjabis comprise the largest ethnic group in country. Punjabi is the provincial language of Punjab. There is not a single district in the province where Punjabi language is mo... |
573401004776f4190066169b | Who elects the Chief Minister? | the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe Government of Punjab is a provincial government in the federal structure of Pakistan, is based in Lahore, the capital of the Punjab Province. The Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) is elected by the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab to serve as the head of the provincial government in Punjab, Pa... |
573401004776f4190066169c | In what year did Sharif become CM? | 2009 | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe Government of Punjab is a provincial government in the federal structure of Pakistan, is based in Lahore, the capital of the Punjab Province. The Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) is elected by the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab to serve as the head of the provincial government in Punjab, Pa... |
573401004776f4190066169d | When was Sharif re-elected CM? | 11 May 2013 | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe Government of Punjab is a provincial government in the federal structure of Pakistan, is based in Lahore, the capital of the Punjab Province. The Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) is elected by the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab to serve as the head of the provincial government in Punjab, Pa... |
573401004776f4190066169e | What kind of legislature is the Provincial Assembly? | unicameral | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe Government of Punjab is a provincial government in the federal structure of Pakistan, is based in Lahore, the capital of the Punjab Province. The Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) is elected by the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab to serve as the head of the provincial government in Punjab, Pa... |
573401004776f4190066169f | How many seats are in the Provincial Assembly? | 371 | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe Government of Punjab is a provincial government in the federal structure of Pakistan, is based in Lahore, the capital of the Punjab Province. The Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) is elected by the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab to serve as the head of the provincial government in Punjab, Pa... |
573401aa4776f419006616af | How much has Punjab's economy grown since 1972? | quadrupled | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nPunjab has the largest economy in Pakistan, contributing most to the national GDP. The province's economy has quadrupled since 1972. Its share of Pakistan's GDP was 54.7% in 2000 and 59% as of 2010. It is especially dominant in the service and agriculture sectors of Pakistan's economy. With its... |
573401aa4776f419006616b0 | How much of Pakistan's GDP came from Punjab in 2000? | 54.7% | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nPunjab has the largest economy in Pakistan, contributing most to the national GDP. The province's economy has quadrupled since 1972. Its share of Pakistan's GDP was 54.7% in 2000 and 59% as of 2010. It is especially dominant in the service and agriculture sectors of Pakistan's economy. With its... |
573401aa4776f419006616b1 | How much of Pakistan's GDP came from Punjab in 2010? | 59% | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nPunjab has the largest economy in Pakistan, contributing most to the national GDP. The province's economy has quadrupled since 1972. Its share of Pakistan's GDP was 54.7% in 2000 and 59% as of 2010. It is especially dominant in the service and agriculture sectors of Pakistan's economy. With its... |
573401aa4776f419006616b2 | What manpower does Punjab provide? | largest pool of professionals and highly skilled (technically trained) manpower in Pakistan | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nPunjab has the largest economy in Pakistan, contributing most to the national GDP. The province's economy has quadrupled since 1972. Its share of Pakistan's GDP was 54.7% in 2000 and 59% as of 2010. It is especially dominant in the service and agriculture sectors of Pakistan's economy. With its... |
573401aa4776f419006616b3 | How much did Punjab's economy grow in 2008-09? | 6% | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nPunjab has the largest economy in Pakistan, contributing most to the national GDP. The province's economy has quadrupled since 1972. Its share of Pakistan's GDP was 54.7% in 2000 and 59% as of 2010. It is especially dominant in the service and agriculture sectors of Pakistan's economy. With its... |
573402074776f419006616b9 | What geographic feature does Punjab not have? | coastline | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nDespite the lack of a coastline, Punjab is the most industrialised province of Pakistan; its manufacturing industries produce textiles, sports goods, heavy machinery, electrical appliances, surgical instruments, vehicles, auto parts, metals, sugar mill plants, aircraft, cement, agricultural mac... |
573402084776f419006616ba | What medical product does Punjab manufacture? | surgical instruments | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nDespite the lack of a coastline, Punjab is the most industrialised province of Pakistan; its manufacturing industries produce textiles, sports goods, heavy machinery, electrical appliances, surgical instruments, vehicles, auto parts, metals, sugar mill plants, aircraft, cement, agricultural mac... |
573402084776f419006616bb | What transportation products does Punjab manufacture? | bicycles and rickshaws | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nDespite the lack of a coastline, Punjab is the most industrialised province of Pakistan; its manufacturing industries produce textiles, sports goods, heavy machinery, electrical appliances, surgical instruments, vehicles, auto parts, metals, sugar mill plants, aircraft, cement, agricultural mac... |
573402084776f419006616bc | How much of Pakistan's paper products does Punjab manufacture? | 90% | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nDespite the lack of a coastline, Punjab is the most industrialised province of Pakistan; its manufacturing industries produce textiles, sports goods, heavy machinery, electrical appliances, surgical instruments, vehicles, auto parts, metals, sugar mill plants, aircraft, cement, agricultural mac... |
573402084776f419006616bd | How much of Pakistan's sugar does Punjab manufacture? | 69% | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nDespite the lack of a coastline, Punjab is the most industrialised province of Pakistan; its manufacturing industries produce textiles, sports goods, heavy machinery, electrical appliances, surgical instruments, vehicles, auto parts, metals, sugar mill plants, aircraft, cement, agricultural mac... |
5734025ad058e614000b678d | What kind of climate does Punjab have? | tropical wet and dry | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nDespite its tropical wet and dry climate, extensive irrigation makes it a rich agricultural region. Its canal-irrigation system established by the British is the largest in the world. Wheat and cotton are the largest crops. Other crops include rice, sugarcane, millet, corn, oilseeds, pulses, ve... |
5734025ad058e614000b678e | Who built Punjab's irrigation system? | the British | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nDespite its tropical wet and dry climate, extensive irrigation makes it a rich agricultural region. Its canal-irrigation system established by the British is the largest in the world. Wheat and cotton are the largest crops. Other crops include rice, sugarcane, millet, corn, oilseeds, pulses, ve... |
5734025ad058e614000b678f | What are Punjab's largest crops? | Wheat and cotton | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nDespite its tropical wet and dry climate, extensive irrigation makes it a rich agricultural region. Its canal-irrigation system established by the British is the largest in the world. Wheat and cotton are the largest crops. Other crops include rice, sugarcane, millet, corn, oilseeds, pulses, ve... |
5734025ad058e614000b6790 | What are Punjab's secondary crops? | rice, sugarcane, millet, corn, oilseeds, pulses, vegetables, and fruits such as kinoo | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nDespite its tropical wet and dry climate, extensive irrigation makes it a rich agricultural region. Its canal-irrigation system established by the British is the largest in the world. Wheat and cotton are the largest crops. Other crops include rice, sugarcane, millet, corn, oilseeds, pulses, ve... |
5734025ad058e614000b6791 | What calendar do Punjab's farmers use? | the Hindu calendar | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nDespite its tropical wet and dry climate, extensive irrigation makes it a rich agricultural region. Its canal-irrigation system established by the British is the largest in the world. Wheat and cotton are the largest crops. Other crops include rice, sugarcane, millet, corn, oilseeds, pulses, ve... |
573402bf4776f419006616d5 | What kind of problem caused riots in June 2012? | electricity | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nAs of June 2012[update], Pakistan's electricity problems were so severe that violent riots were taking place across Punjab. According to protesters, load shedding was depriving the cities of electricity 20–22 hours a day, causing businesses to go bust and making living extremely hard. Gujranwal... |
573402bf4776f419006616d6 | How long were cities without electricity in June 2012? | 20–22 hours a day | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nAs of June 2012[update], Pakistan's electricity problems were so severe that violent riots were taking place across Punjab. According to protesters, load shedding was depriving the cities of electricity 20–22 hours a day, causing businesses to go bust and making living extremely hard. Gujranwal... |
573402bf4776f419006616d7 | Where were there riots in June 2012? | Gujranwala, Toba Tek Singh, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Bahawalnagar and communities across Khanewal District | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nAs of June 2012[update], Pakistan's electricity problems were so severe that violent riots were taking place across Punjab. According to protesters, load shedding was depriving the cities of electricity 20–22 hours a day, causing businesses to go bust and making living extremely hard. Gujranwal... |
573402bf4776f419006616d8 | Which energy companies' offices were attacked by rioters? | Fesco, Gepco and Mepco | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nAs of June 2012[update], Pakistan's electricity problems were so severe that violent riots were taking place across Punjab. According to protesters, load shedding was depriving the cities of electricity 20–22 hours a day, causing businesses to go bust and making living extremely hard. Gujranwal... |
57340342d058e614000b67a9 | What kind of inscriptions decorate Punjab's burial places? | Calligraphic inscriptions from the Quran | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe structure of a mosque is simple and it expresses openness. Calligraphic inscriptions from the Quran decorate mosques and mausoleums in Punjab. The inscriptions on bricks and tiles of the mausoleum of Shah Rukn-e-Alam (1320 AD) at Multan are outstanding specimens of architectural calligraphy... |
57340342d058e614000b67aa | When did Rukn-e-Alam die? | 1320 AD | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe structure of a mosque is simple and it expresses openness. Calligraphic inscriptions from the Quran decorate mosques and mausoleums in Punjab. The inscriptions on bricks and tiles of the mausoleum of Shah Rukn-e-Alam (1320 AD) at Multan are outstanding specimens of architectural calligraphy... |
57340342d058e614000b67ab | When did Gardezi die? | 1150 AD | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe structure of a mosque is simple and it expresses openness. Calligraphic inscriptions from the Quran decorate mosques and mausoleums in Punjab. The inscriptions on bricks and tiles of the mausoleum of Shah Rukn-e-Alam (1320 AD) at Multan are outstanding specimens of architectural calligraphy... |
57340342d058e614000b67ac | When was Ahangar's tomb built? | sixteenth century | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe structure of a mosque is simple and it expresses openness. Calligraphic inscriptions from the Quran decorate mosques and mausoleums in Punjab. The inscriptions on bricks and tiles of the mausoleum of Shah Rukn-e-Alam (1320 AD) at Multan are outstanding specimens of architectural calligraphy... |
57340342d058e614000b67ad | What color tile was used in Ahangar's tomb? | blue | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe structure of a mosque is simple and it expresses openness. Calligraphic inscriptions from the Quran decorate mosques and mausoleums in Punjab. The inscriptions on bricks and tiles of the mausoleum of Shah Rukn-e-Alam (1320 AD) at Multan are outstanding specimens of architectural calligraphy... |
573403a24776f419006616ef | What are urs? | fairs held at the shrines of Sufi saints | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe fairs held at the shrines of Sufi saints are called urs. They generally mark the death anniversary of the saint. On these occasions devotees assemble in large numbers and pay homage to the memory of the saint. Soul inspiring music is played and devotees dance in ecstasy. The music on these ... |
573403a24776f419006616f0 | When are urs held? | the death anniversary of the saint | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe fairs held at the shrines of Sufi saints are called urs. They generally mark the death anniversary of the saint. On these occasions devotees assemble in large numbers and pay homage to the memory of the saint. Soul inspiring music is played and devotees dance in ecstasy. The music on these ... |
573403a24776f419006616f1 | What genre of music is played at urs? | folk | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe fairs held at the shrines of Sufi saints are called urs. They generally mark the death anniversary of the saint. On these occasions devotees assemble in large numbers and pay homage to the memory of the saint. Soul inspiring music is played and devotees dance in ecstasy. The music on these ... |
573403a24776f419006616f2 | Where is Buksh's shrine? | Lahore | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe fairs held at the shrines of Sufi saints are called urs. They generally mark the death anniversary of the saint. On these occasions devotees assemble in large numbers and pay homage to the memory of the saint. Soul inspiring music is played and devotees dance in ecstasy. The music on these ... |
573403a24776f419006616f3 | Where is Zakria's shrine? | Multan | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe fairs held at the shrines of Sufi saints are called urs. They generally mark the death anniversary of the saint. On these occasions devotees assemble in large numbers and pay homage to the memory of the saint. Soul inspiring music is played and devotees dance in ecstasy. The music on these ... |
5734044cd058e614000b67bd | What is Punjab's biggest festival? | The national horse and cattle show | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nExhibitions and annual horse shows in all districts and a national horse and cattle show at Lahore are held with the official patronage. The national horse and cattle show at Lahore is the biggest festival where sports, exhibitions, and livestock competitions are held. It not only encourages an... |
5734044cd058e614000b67be | Where is the national horse and cattle show held? | Lahore | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nExhibitions and annual horse shows in all districts and a national horse and cattle show at Lahore are held with the official patronage. The national horse and cattle show at Lahore is the biggest festival where sports, exhibitions, and livestock competitions are held. It not only encourages an... |
5734044cd058e614000b67bf | What happens at the national horse and cattle show? | sports, exhibitions, and livestock competitions | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nExhibitions and annual horse shows in all districts and a national horse and cattle show at Lahore are held with the official patronage. The national horse and cattle show at Lahore is the biggest festival where sports, exhibitions, and livestock competitions are held. It not only encourages an... |
57340526d058e614000b67d3 | What famous tomb is in Lahore? | Jahangir's Tomb | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe province is home to several historical sites, including the Shalimar Gardens, the Lahore Fort, the Badshahi Mosque, the Rohtas Fort and the ruins of the ancient city of Harrapa. The Anarkali Market and Jahangir's Tomb are prominent in the city of Lahore as is the Lahore Museum, while the an... |
57340526d058e614000b67d4 | Where was Nanak born? | Nankana Sahib | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe province is home to several historical sites, including the Shalimar Gardens, the Lahore Fort, the Badshahi Mosque, the Rohtas Fort and the ruins of the ancient city of Harrapa. The Anarkali Market and Jahangir's Tomb are prominent in the city of Lahore as is the Lahore Museum, while the an... |
57340526d058e614000b67d5 | Who was the first Sikh Guru? | Guru Nanak | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe province is home to several historical sites, including the Shalimar Gardens, the Lahore Fort, the Badshahi Mosque, the Rohtas Fort and the ruins of the ancient city of Harrapa. The Anarkali Market and Jahangir's Tomb are prominent in the city of Lahore as is the Lahore Museum, while the an... |
57340526d058e614000b67d6 | What famous hill stations are in Punjab? | Murree, Bhurban, Patriata and Fort Munro | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe province is home to several historical sites, including the Shalimar Gardens, the Lahore Fort, the Badshahi Mosque, the Rohtas Fort and the ruins of the ancient city of Harrapa. The Anarkali Market and Jahangir's Tomb are prominent in the city of Lahore as is the Lahore Museum, while the an... |
57340526d058e614000b67d7 | What famous mosque is in Punjab? | Badshahi Mosque | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nThe province is home to several historical sites, including the Shalimar Gardens, the Lahore Fort, the Badshahi Mosque, the Rohtas Fort and the ruins of the ancient city of Harrapa. The Anarkali Market and Jahangir's Tomb are prominent in the city of Lahore as is the Lahore Museum, while the an... |
573405aa4776f41900661717 | Who are some well-known Punjab poets? | Sultan Bahu, Bulleh Shah, Mian Muhammad Baksh, and Waris Shah | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nAmong the Punjabi poets, the names of Sultan Bahu, Bulleh Shah, Mian Muhammad Baksh, and Waris Shah and folk singers like Inayat Hussain Bhatti and Tufail Niazi, Alam Lohar, Sain Marna, Mansoor Malangi, Allah Ditta Lona wala, Talib Hussain Dard, Attaullah Khan Essa Khailwi, Gamoo Tahliwala, Mam... |
573405aa4776f41900661718 | What is Allah Ditta Lona Wala's career? | folk singers | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nAmong the Punjabi poets, the names of Sultan Bahu, Bulleh Shah, Mian Muhammad Baksh, and Waris Shah and folk singers like Inayat Hussain Bhatti and Tufail Niazi, Alam Lohar, Sain Marna, Mansoor Malangi, Allah Ditta Lona wala, Talib Hussain Dard, Attaullah Khan Essa Khailwi, Gamoo Tahliwala, Mam... |
573405aa4776f41900661719 | Who is the 'Queen of Music'? | Malika-i-Mauseequi | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nAmong the Punjabi poets, the names of Sultan Bahu, Bulleh Shah, Mian Muhammad Baksh, and Waris Shah and folk singers like Inayat Hussain Bhatti and Tufail Niazi, Alam Lohar, Sain Marna, Mansoor Malangi, Allah Ditta Lona wala, Talib Hussain Dard, Attaullah Khan Essa Khailwi, Gamoo Tahliwala, Mam... |
573405aa4776f4190066171a | When was Alam Lohar an important Punjabi folk singer? | from 1930 until 1979 | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nAmong the Punjabi poets, the names of Sultan Bahu, Bulleh Shah, Mian Muhammad Baksh, and Waris Shah and folk singers like Inayat Hussain Bhatti and Tufail Niazi, Alam Lohar, Sain Marna, Mansoor Malangi, Allah Ditta Lona wala, Talib Hussain Dard, Attaullah Khan Essa Khailwi, Gamoo Tahliwala, Mam... |
57340645d058e614000b67f7 | What kind of music does Malika Pukhraj perform? | Ghazals and folk songs | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nFor the popular taste however, light music, particularly Ghazals and folk songs, which have an appeal of their own, the names of Mehdi Hassan, Ghulam Ali, Nur Jehan, Malika Pukhraj, Farida Khanum, Roshen Ara Begum, and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan are well-known. Folk songs and dances of the Punjab re... |
57340645d058e614000b67f8 | What do Punjab folk songs often reflect? | the rains, sowing and harvesting seasons | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nFor the popular taste however, light music, particularly Ghazals and folk songs, which have an appeal of their own, the names of Mehdi Hassan, Ghulam Ali, Nur Jehan, Malika Pukhraj, Farida Khanum, Roshen Ara Begum, and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan are well-known. Folk songs and dances of the Punjab re... |
57340645d058e614000b67f9 | Who sings about the joy of living? | Luddi, Bhangra and Sammi | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nFor the popular taste however, light music, particularly Ghazals and folk songs, which have an appeal of their own, the names of Mehdi Hassan, Ghulam Ali, Nur Jehan, Malika Pukhraj, Farida Khanum, Roshen Ara Begum, and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan are well-known. Folk songs and dances of the Punjab re... |
57340645d058e614000b67fa | What does Heer Ranjha sing about? | Love | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nFor the popular taste however, light music, particularly Ghazals and folk songs, which have an appeal of their own, the names of Mehdi Hassan, Ghulam Ali, Nur Jehan, Malika Pukhraj, Farida Khanum, Roshen Ara Begum, and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan are well-known. Folk songs and dances of the Punjab re... |
57340645d058e614000b67fb | What kind of music does Roshen Ara Begum perform? | Ghazals and folk songs | [
"Punjab,_Pakistan\n\nFor the popular taste however, light music, particularly Ghazals and folk songs, which have an appeal of their own, the names of Mehdi Hassan, Ghulam Ali, Nur Jehan, Malika Pukhraj, Farida Khanum, Roshen Ara Begum, and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan are well-known. Folk songs and dances of the Punjab re... |
573416fcd058e614000b6916 | How many miles east of Richmond is Williamsburg? | 44 | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nRichmond is located at the fall line of the James River, 44 miles (71 km) west of Williamsburg, 66 miles (106 km) east of Charlottesville, and 98 miles (158 km) south of Washington, D.C. Surrounded by Henrico and Chesterfield counties, the city is located at the intersections of Interstate 95... |
573416fcd058e614000b6917 | How many kilometers west of Charlottesville is Richmond? | 106 | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nRichmond is located at the fall line of the James River, 44 miles (71 km) west of Williamsburg, 66 miles (106 km) east of Charlottesville, and 98 miles (158 km) south of Washington, D.C. Surrounded by Henrico and Chesterfield counties, the city is located at the intersections of Interstate 95... |
573416fcd058e614000b6918 | Leaving Washington DC, what cardinal direction would one travel to reach Richmond? | south | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nRichmond is located at the fall line of the James River, 44 miles (71 km) west of Williamsburg, 66 miles (106 km) east of Charlottesville, and 98 miles (158 km) south of Washington, D.C. Surrounded by Henrico and Chesterfield counties, the city is located at the intersections of Interstate 95... |
573416fcd058e614000b6919 | What is Richmond's southwestern suburb? | Midlothian | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nRichmond is located at the fall line of the James River, 44 miles (71 km) west of Williamsburg, 66 miles (106 km) east of Charlottesville, and 98 miles (158 km) south of Washington, D.C. Surrounded by Henrico and Chesterfield counties, the city is located at the intersections of Interstate 95... |
573416fcd058e614000b691a | Where is Short Pump located in relation to Richmond? | west | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nRichmond is located at the fall line of the James River, 44 miles (71 km) west of Williamsburg, 66 miles (106 km) east of Charlottesville, and 98 miles (158 km) south of Washington, D.C. Surrounded by Henrico and Chesterfield counties, the city is located at the intersections of Interstate 95... |
573417c5d058e614000b692a | What was the nationality of the people who settled Richmond in 1609? | English | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nThe site of Richmond had been an important village of the Powhatan Confederacy, and was briefly settled by English colonists from Jamestown in 1609, and in 1610–1611. The present city of Richmond was founded in 1737. It became the capital of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia in 1780. During... |
573417c5d058e614000b692b | In what year was the current city of Richmond founded? | 1737 | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nThe site of Richmond had been an important village of the Powhatan Confederacy, and was briefly settled by English colonists from Jamestown in 1609, and in 1610–1611. The present city of Richmond was founded in 1737. It became the capital of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia in 1780. During... |
573417c5d058e614000b692c | What famous speech did Patrick Henry give in Richmond? | Give me liberty or give me death | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nThe site of Richmond had been an important village of the Powhatan Confederacy, and was briefly settled by English colonists from Jamestown in 1609, and in 1610–1611. The present city of Richmond was founded in 1737. It became the capital of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia in 1780. During... |
573417c5d058e614000b692d | In what building did Patrick Henry give his famous speech? | St. John's Church | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nThe site of Richmond had been an important village of the Powhatan Confederacy, and was briefly settled by English colonists from Jamestown in 1609, and in 1610–1611. The present city of Richmond was founded in 1737. It became the capital of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia in 1780. During... |
573417c5d058e614000b692e | Who was the author of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom? | Thomas Jefferson | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nThe site of Richmond had been an important village of the Powhatan Confederacy, and was briefly settled by English colonists from Jamestown in 1609, and in 1610–1611. The present city of Richmond was founded in 1737. It became the capital of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia in 1780. During... |
5734181fd058e614000b6934 | Along with law and finance, what is a major component of Richmond's economy? | government | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nRichmond's economy is primarily driven by law, finance, and government, with federal, state, and local governmental agencies, as well as notable legal and banking firms, located in the downtown area. The city is home to both the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, one of 13... |
5734181fd058e614000b6935 | What circuit of the US Court of Appeals is based in Richmond? | Fourth | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nRichmond's economy is primarily driven by law, finance, and government, with federal, state, and local governmental agencies, as well as notable legal and banking firms, located in the downtown area. The city is home to both the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, one of 13... |
5734181fd058e614000b6936 | How many circuit courts of appeal are there in the United States? | 13 | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nRichmond's economy is primarily driven by law, finance, and government, with federal, state, and local governmental agencies, as well as notable legal and banking firms, located in the downtown area. The city is home to both the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, one of 13... |
5734181fd058e614000b6937 | How many Federal Reserve Banks exist? | 12 | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nRichmond's economy is primarily driven by law, finance, and government, with federal, state, and local governmental agencies, as well as notable legal and banking firms, located in the downtown area. The city is home to both the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, one of 13... |
5734181fd058e614000b6938 | Along with MeadWestvaco, what Fortune 500 company is based in Richmond? | Dominion Resources | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nRichmond's economy is primarily driven by law, finance, and government, with federal, state, and local governmental agencies, as well as notable legal and banking firms, located in the downtown area. The city is home to both the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, one of 13... |
57341bc54776f4190066188d | What did Patrick Henry's famous speech persuade Virginians to send delegates to? | First Continental Congress | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nIn 1775, Patrick Henry delivered his famous \"Give me Liberty or Give me Death\" speech in St. John's Church in Richmond, crucial for deciding Virginia's participation in the First Continental Congress and setting the course for revolution and independence. On April 18, 1780, the state capita... |
57341bc54776f4190066188e | What was the capital of Virginia prior to Richmond? | Williamsburg | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nIn 1775, Patrick Henry delivered his famous \"Give me Liberty or Give me Death\" speech in St. John's Church in Richmond, crucial for deciding Virginia's participation in the First Continental Congress and setting the course for revolution and independence. On April 18, 1780, the state capita... |
57341bc54776f4190066188f | What general led the troops that burned Richmond? | Benedict Arnold | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nIn 1775, Patrick Henry delivered his famous \"Give me Liberty or Give me Death\" speech in St. John's Church in Richmond, crucial for deciding Virginia's participation in the First Continental Congress and setting the course for revolution and independence. On April 18, 1780, the state capita... |
57341bc54776f41900661890 | Who led the militia that defended Richmond? | Sampson Mathews | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nIn 1775, Patrick Henry delivered his famous \"Give me Liberty or Give me Death\" speech in St. John's Church in Richmond, crucial for deciding Virginia's participation in the First Continental Congress and setting the course for revolution and independence. On April 18, 1780, the state capita... |
57341bc54776f41900661891 | Who was the governor of Virginia in 1781? | Thomas Jefferson | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nIn 1775, Patrick Henry delivered his famous \"Give me Liberty or Give me Death\" speech in St. John's Church in Richmond, crucial for deciding Virginia's participation in the First Continental Congress and setting the course for revolution and independence. On April 18, 1780, the state capita... |
573425a6d058e614000b69fe | Who aided Jefferson in designing the Virginia State Capitol? | Charles-Louis Clérisseau | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nRichmond recovered quickly from the war, and by 1782 was once again a thriving city. In 1786, the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (drafted by Thomas Jefferson) was passed at the temporary capitol in Richmond, providing the basis for the separation of church and state, a key element in ... |
573425a6d058e614000b69ff | In what year was the Virginia State Capitol finished? | 1788 | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nRichmond recovered quickly from the war, and by 1782 was once again a thriving city. In 1786, the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (drafted by Thomas Jefferson) was passed at the temporary capitol in Richmond, providing the basis for the separation of church and state, a key element in ... |
573425a6d058e614000b6a00 | What was the capital of Virginia circa 1786? | Richmond | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nRichmond recovered quickly from the war, and by 1782 was once again a thriving city. In 1786, the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (drafted by Thomas Jefferson) was passed at the temporary capitol in Richmond, providing the basis for the separation of church and state, a key element in ... |
573425a6d058e614000b6a01 | What notable document was authored by Thomas Jefferson in 1786? | Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nRichmond recovered quickly from the war, and by 1782 was once again a thriving city. In 1786, the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (drafted by Thomas Jefferson) was passed at the temporary capitol in Richmond, providing the basis for the separation of church and state, a key element in ... |
573425a6d058e614000b6a02 | In what year could Richmond first be said to have recovered from the destruction of the American Revolution? | 1782 | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nRichmond recovered quickly from the war, and by 1782 was once again a thriving city. In 1786, the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (drafted by Thomas Jefferson) was passed at the temporary capitol in Richmond, providing the basis for the separation of church and state, a key element in ... |
573426384776f41900661973 | What man-made body of water was designed in part by George Washington? | James River and Kanawha Canal | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nAfter the American Revolutionary War, Richmond emerged as an important industrial center. To facilitate the transfer of cargo from the flat-bottomed bateaux above the fall line to the ocean-faring ships below, George Washington helped design the James River and Kanawha Canal in the 18th centu... |
573426384776f41900661974 | To where was the canal designed by Washington intended to ferry water? | Kanawha River | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nAfter the American Revolutionary War, Richmond emerged as an important industrial center. To facilitate the transfer of cargo from the flat-bottomed bateaux above the fall line to the ocean-faring ships below, George Washington helped design the James River and Kanawha Canal in the 18th centu... |
573426384776f41900661975 | To what city was Henry Brown shipped as freight? | Philadelphia | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nAfter the American Revolutionary War, Richmond emerged as an important industrial center. To facilitate the transfer of cargo from the flat-bottomed bateaux above the fall line to the ocean-faring ships below, George Washington helped design the James River and Kanawha Canal in the 18th centu... |
573426384776f41900661976 | What was Henry Brown's nickname? | Box | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nAfter the American Revolutionary War, Richmond emerged as an important industrial center. To facilitate the transfer of cargo from the flat-bottomed bateaux above the fall line to the ocean-faring ships below, George Washington helped design the James River and Kanawha Canal in the 18th centu... |
573426384776f41900661977 | What sort of economic center was Richmond in the wake of the American Revolution? | industrial | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nAfter the American Revolutionary War, Richmond emerged as an important industrial center. To facilitate the transfer of cargo from the flat-bottomed bateaux above the fall line to the ocean-faring ships below, George Washington helped design the James River and Kanawha Canal in the 18th centu... |
573427f7d058e614000b6a3a | On what date was Virginia's secession from the Union? | 17 April 1861 | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nOn 17 April 1861, five days after the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter, the legislature voted to secede from the United States and joined the Confederacy. Official action came in May, after the Confederacy promised to move its national capital to Richmond. The city was at the end of a long s... |
573427f7d058e614000b6a3b | After leaving the Union, what nation did Virginia join? | Confederacy | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nOn 17 April 1861, five days after the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter, the legislature voted to secede from the United States and joined the Confederacy. Official action came in May, after the Confederacy promised to move its national capital to Richmond. The city was at the end of a long s... |
573427f7d058e614000b6a3c | Along with 1864-5, what year notably saw US campaigns directed at Richmond? | 1862 | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nOn 17 April 1861, five days after the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter, the legislature voted to secede from the United States and joined the Confederacy. Official action came in May, after the Confederacy promised to move its national capital to Richmond. The city was at the end of a long s... |
57342891d058e614000b6a5a | What was the name of the biggest factory in the Confederate States of America? | Tredegar Iron Works | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nIn addition to Virginia and Confederate government offices and hospitals, a railroad hub, and one of the South's largest slave markets, Richmond had the largest factory in the Confederacy, the Tredegar Iron Works, which turned out artillery and other munitions, including the 723 tons of armor... |
57342891d058e614000b6a5b | What was the name of the first ironclad warship that saw combat? | CSS Virginia | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nIn addition to Virginia and Confederate government offices and hospitals, a railroad hub, and one of the South's largest slave markets, Richmond had the largest factory in the Confederacy, the Tredegar Iron Works, which turned out artillery and other munitions, including the 723 tons of armor... |
57342891d058e614000b6a5c | What is another name for the Confederacy's executive mansion? | White House of the Confederacy | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nIn addition to Virginia and Confederate government offices and hospitals, a railroad hub, and one of the South's largest slave markets, Richmond had the largest factory in the Confederacy, the Tredegar Iron Works, which turned out artillery and other munitions, including the 723 tons of armor... |
57342891d058e614000b6a5d | How far away from the Confederate executive mansion was the Virginia State Capitol? | two blocks | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nIn addition to Virginia and Confederate government offices and hospitals, a railroad hub, and one of the South's largest slave markets, Richmond had the largest factory in the Confederacy, the Tredegar Iron Works, which turned out artillery and other munitions, including the 723 tons of armor... |
57342891d058e614000b6a5e | Who commanded the Union armies during the Seven Days Battles? | McClellan | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nIn addition to Virginia and Confederate government offices and hospitals, a railroad hub, and one of the South's largest slave markets, Richmond had the largest factory in the Confederacy, the Tredegar Iron Works, which turned out artillery and other munitions, including the 723 tons of armor... |
573429574776f419006619dd | Where was Petersburg located in relation to Ford Stedman? | east | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nThree years later, as March 1865 ended, the Confederate capitol became indefensible. On March 25, Confederate General John B. Gordon's desperate attack on Fort Stedman east of Petersburg failed. On April 1, General Philip Sheridan, assigned to interdict the Southside Railroad, met brigades co... |
573429574776f419006619de | 5000 men represented what fraction of General Lee's army? | tenth | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nThree years later, as March 1865 ended, the Confederate capitol became indefensible. On March 25, Confederate General John B. Gordon's desperate attack on Fort Stedman east of Petersburg failed. On April 1, General Philip Sheridan, assigned to interdict the Southside Railroad, met brigades co... |
573429574776f419006619df | On what road did the US Army Sixth Corps shatter the Confederate line? | Boydton Plank | [
"Richmond,_Virginia\n\nThree years later, as March 1865 ended, the Confederate capitol became indefensible. On March 25, Confederate General John B. Gordon's desperate attack on Fort Stedman east of Petersburg failed. On April 1, General Philip Sheridan, assigned to interdict the Southside Railroad, met brigades co... |
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