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5736328f6c16ec1900b929a1 | What act was signed in 1934? | Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act | [
"Hunting\n\nOn 16 March 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, which requires an annual stamp purchase by all hunters over the age of sixteen. The stamps are created on behalf of the program by the US Postal Service and depict wildlife artwork chosen through an annual con... |
5736328f6c16ec1900b929a2 | What President signed this act? | Franklin D. Roosevelt | [
"Hunting\n\nOn 16 March 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, which requires an annual stamp purchase by all hunters over the age of sixteen. The stamps are created on behalf of the program by the US Postal Service and depict wildlife artwork chosen through an annual con... |
5736328f6c16ec1900b929a3 | What is the requirement of the act? | annual stamp purchase by all hunters over the age of sixteen | [
"Hunting\n\nOn 16 March 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, which requires an annual stamp purchase by all hunters over the age of sixteen. The stamps are created on behalf of the program by the US Postal Service and depict wildlife artwork chosen through an annual con... |
5736328f6c16ec1900b929a4 | What do the stamps depict? | wildlife artwork | [
"Hunting\n\nOn 16 March 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, which requires an annual stamp purchase by all hunters over the age of sixteen. The stamps are created on behalf of the program by the US Postal Service and depict wildlife artwork chosen through an annual con... |
5736328f6c16ec1900b929a5 | What percentage of the endangered species seek food and shelter in areas protected using Duck Stamp Funds. | one third | [
"Hunting\n\nOn 16 March 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, which requires an annual stamp purchase by all hunters over the age of sixteen. The stamps are created on behalf of the program by the US Postal Service and depict wildlife artwork chosen through an annual con... |
5735190cacc1501500bac401 | How much money has the sale of Federal Duck Stamps generated since 1934? | $670 million | [
"Hunting\n\nSince 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors... |
5735190cacc1501500bac402 | How many acres has the sale of Federal Duck Stamps helped to purchase or lease since 1934? | 5,200,000 acres | [
"Hunting\n\nSince 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors... |
5735190cacc1501500bac403 | What do the stamps give the purchaser a license to do? | hunt migratory birds | [
"Hunting\n\nSince 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors... |
5735190cacc1501500bac404 | Who accounts for eighty-seven percent of the sale of duck stamps? | hunters | [
"Hunting\n\nSince 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors... |
5735190cacc1501500bac405 | Who manages the distribution of the funds obtained by the sale of the stamps? | Migratory Bird Conservation Commission | [
"Hunting\n\nSince 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors... |
57363293012e2f140011a217 | How much money has been generated due to the Duck Stamp act? | $670 million | [
"Hunting\n\nSince 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors... |
57363293012e2f140011a218 | How much land has the Duck Stamp Act help purchase? | 5,200,000 acres | [
"Hunting\n\nSince 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors... |
57363293012e2f140011a219 | What do the Duck Stamps serve as? | license to hunt migratory birds | [
"Hunting\n\nSince 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors... |
57363293012e2f140011a21a | What percent of sales are contributed by hunters? | eighty-seven | [
"Hunting\n\nSince 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors... |
57363293012e2f140011a21b | Who manages distribution of funds? | Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC) | [
"Hunting\n\nSince 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $670 million, and helped to purchase or lease 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; 21,000 km2) of habitat. The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds, an entrance pass for all National Wildlife Refuge areas, and are also considered collectors... |
573519d9879d6814001cab2b | What large species of antelope once made its home in the desert areas of the Middle East? | The Arabian oryx | [
"Hunting\n\nThe Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies ... |
573519d9879d6814001cab2c | Why did sport hunters find the Arabian oryx to be a worthwhile quarry to hunt? | the species' striking appearance | [
"Hunting\n\nThe Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies ... |
573519d9879d6814001cab2d | When did the Arabian oryx become extinct in the wild due to sport hunting? | 1972 | [
"Hunting\n\nThe Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies ... |
573519d9879d6814001cab2e | How did hunters obliterate the advantage bestowed upon the oryx by evolution? | use of automobiles and high-powered rifles | [
"Hunting\n\nThe Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies ... |
573519d9879d6814001cab2f | What animal has made a miraculous comeback and been upgraded from "extinct in the wild" to "vulnerable"? | Arabian oryx | [
"Hunting\n\nThe Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies ... |
5736342b506b47140023658c | What is a species of large antelope? | Arabian oryx | [
"Hunting\n\nThe Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies ... |
5736342b506b47140023658d | What did the large antelope species once inhabit? | much of the desert areas of the Middle East | [
"Hunting\n\nThe Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies ... |
5736342b506b47140023658e | What destroyed the Arabian oryx only advantage of speed. | automobiles and high-powered rifles | [
"Hunting\n\nThe Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies ... |
5736342b506b47140023658f | When did the Arabian oryx become extinct? | 1972 | [
"Hunting\n\nThe Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies ... |
5736342b506b471400236590 | What contributed to the Arabian oryx rise from extinct to vulnerable? | conservation efforts | [
"Hunting\n\nThe Arabian oryx, a species of large antelope, once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East. However, the species' striking appearance made it (along with the closely related scimitar-horned oryx and addax) a popular quarry for sport hunters, especially foreign executives of oil companies ... |
57351a8aacc1501500bac40b | What type of creature is the American bison? | a large bovid | [
"Hunting\n\nThe American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters qui... |
57351a8aacc1501500bac40c | What did the American bison inhabit much of prior to the 1800s? | western North America | [
"Hunting\n\nThe American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters qui... |
57351a8aacc1501500bac40d | What did market hunters leave the parts of the bison they didn't need to do? | rot | [
"Hunting\n\nThe American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters qui... |
57351a8aacc1501500bac40e | What was the population of bison herds around prior to being eliminated by thousands of market hunters? | several million | [
"Hunting\n\nThe American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters qui... |
57351a8aacc1501500bac40f | What is the current status of bison? | near-threatened | [
"Hunting\n\nThe American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters qui... |
5736357e506b471400236596 | What did large herds of bison attract? | market hunters | [
"Hunting\n\nThe American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters qui... |
5736357e506b471400236597 | What part of North America did the bison live? | western | [
"Hunting\n\nThe American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters qui... |
5736357e506b471400236598 | Why were the bison killed? | for their hides | [
"Hunting\n\nThe American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters qui... |
5736357e506b471400236599 | What did hunter do with the rest of the bison? | leaving the rest to rot | [
"Hunting\n\nThe American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters qui... |
5736357e506b47140023659a | What do bison still remain? | near-threatened | [
"Hunting\n\nThe American bison is a large bovid which inhabited much of western North America prior to the 1800s, living on the prairies in large herds. However, the vast herds of bison attracted market hunters, who killed dozens of bison for their hides only, leaving the rest to rot. Thousands of these hunters qui... |
57351b51acc1501500bac415 | Why has Botswana been forced to ban trophy hunting altogether? | a precipitous wildlife decline | [
"Hunting\n\nIn contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the governmen... |
57351b51acc1501500bac416 | What plummeting numbers of this species caused a decline in predator numbers? | antelope | [
"Hunting\n\nIn contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the governmen... |
57351b51acc1501500bac417 | What species saw its numbers rising while elephant numbers remained stable? | hippopotamus | [
"Hunting\n\nIn contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the governmen... |
57351b51acc1501500bac418 | What factors other than trophy hunting are responsible for the decline of wildlife in Botswana? | poaching, drought and habitat loss | [
"Hunting\n\nIn contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the governmen... |
57351b51acc1501500bac419 | What other African country has also recently banned trophy hunting? | Uganda | [
"Hunting\n\nIn contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the governmen... |
573636bf9c79961900ff7e06 | What Botswana was resently forced to do? | ban trophy hunting | [
"Hunting\n\nIn contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the governmen... |
573636bf9c79961900ff7e07 | What animal declined across Botswana? | antelope | [
"Hunting\n\nIn contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the governmen... |
573636bf9c79961900ff7e08 | What animal numbers have increased in Botswana? | hippopotamus | [
"Hunting\n\nIn contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the governmen... |
573636bf9c79961900ff7e09 | What animal numbers remain stable in Botswana? | elephant | [
"Hunting\n\nIn contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the governmen... |
573636bf9c79961900ff7e0a | What else is partly to blame for the declining number of animals in Botswana and Uganda? | poaching | [
"Hunting\n\nIn contrast, Botswana has recently been forced to ban trophy hunting following a precipitous wildlife decline. The numbers of antelope plummeted across Botswana, with a resultant decline in predator numbers, while elephant numbers remained stable and hippopotamus numbers rose. According to the governmen... |
57359bbcdc94161900571ee9 | What country is Kathmandu the capital of? | Nepal | [
"Kathmandu\n\nKathmandu(/ˌkɑːtmɑːnˈduː/; Nepali pronunciation: [kɑʈʰmɑɳɖu]) is the capital and largest municipality of Nepal. It also hosts the headquarters of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). It is the only city of Nepal with the administrative status of Mahanagar (Metropolitan City), ... |
57359bbcdc94161900571eea | What does Upa-Mahanagar mean in English? | Sub-Metropolitan City | [
"Kathmandu\n\nKathmandu(/ˌkɑːtmɑːnˈduː/; Nepali pronunciation: [kɑʈʰmɑɳɖu]) is the capital and largest municipality of Nepal. It also hosts the headquarters of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). It is the only city of Nepal with the administrative status of Mahanagar (Metropolitan City), ... |
57359bbcdc94161900571eeb | Along with "KTM," what is another nickname of Kathmandu? | tri-city | [
"Kathmandu\n\nKathmandu(/ˌkɑːtmɑːnˈduː/; Nepali pronunciation: [kɑʈʰmɑɳɖu]) is the capital and largest municipality of Nepal. It also hosts the headquarters of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). It is the only city of Nepal with the administrative status of Mahanagar (Metropolitan City), ... |
57359bbcdc94161900571eec | How many people lived in Kathmandu in 2011? | 975,453 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nKathmandu(/ˌkɑːtmɑːnˈduː/; Nepali pronunciation: [kɑʈʰmɑɳɖu]) is the capital and largest municipality of Nepal. It also hosts the headquarters of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). It is the only city of Nepal with the administrative status of Mahanagar (Metropolitan City), ... |
57359bbcdc94161900571eed | How many square kilometers in size is Kathmandu? | 49.45 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nKathmandu(/ˌkɑːtmɑːnˈduː/; Nepali pronunciation: [kɑʈʰmɑɳɖu]) is the capital and largest municipality of Nepal. It also hosts the headquarters of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). It is the only city of Nepal with the administrative status of Mahanagar (Metropolitan City), ... |
57359c16e853931400426a34 | About how long has Kathmandu existed? | 2000 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe city has a rich history, spanning nearly 2000 years, as inferred from inscriptions found in the valley. Religious and cultural festivities form a major part of the lives of people residing in Kathmandu. Most of Kathmandu's people follow Hinduism and many others follow Buddhism. There are people of... |
57359c16e853931400426a35 | What suggests that Kathmandu is as old as it is? | inscriptions | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe city has a rich history, spanning nearly 2000 years, as inferred from inscriptions found in the valley. Religious and cultural festivities form a major part of the lives of people residing in Kathmandu. Most of Kathmandu's people follow Hinduism and many others follow Buddhism. There are people of... |
57359c16e853931400426a36 | What is Kathmandu's majority religion? | Hinduism | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe city has a rich history, spanning nearly 2000 years, as inferred from inscriptions found in the valley. Religious and cultural festivities form a major part of the lives of people residing in Kathmandu. Most of Kathmandu's people follow Hinduism and many others follow Buddhism. There are people of... |
57359c16e853931400426a37 | What do most Kathmandu residents speak? | Nepali | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe city has a rich history, spanning nearly 2000 years, as inferred from inscriptions found in the valley. Religious and cultural festivities form a major part of the lives of people residing in Kathmandu. Most of Kathmandu's people follow Hinduism and many others follow Buddhism. There are people of... |
57359c16e853931400426a38 | What secondary language do educated people in Kathmandu speak? | English | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe city has a rich history, spanning nearly 2000 years, as inferred from inscriptions found in the valley. Religious and cultural festivities form a major part of the lives of people residing in Kathmandu. Most of Kathmandu's people follow Hinduism and many others follow Buddhism. There are people of... |
57359c97e853931400426a3e | What does काष्ठ mean in English? | wood | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe city of Kathmandu is named after Kasthamandap temple, that stood in Durbar Square. In Sanskrit, Kastha (काष्ठ) means \"wood\" and Mandap (/मण्डप) means \"covered shelter\". This temple, also known as Maru Satal in the Newar language, was built in 1596 by King Laxmi Narsingh Malla. The two-storey s... |
57359c97e853931400426a3f | What is the English translation of Mandap? | covered shelter | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe city of Kathmandu is named after Kasthamandap temple, that stood in Durbar Square. In Sanskrit, Kastha (काष्ठ) means \"wood\" and Mandap (/मण्डप) means \"covered shelter\". This temple, also known as Maru Satal in the Newar language, was built in 1596 by King Laxmi Narsingh Malla. The two-storey s... |
57359c97e853931400426a40 | What do Newar speakers call Kasthamandap temple? | Maru Satal | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe city of Kathmandu is named after Kasthamandap temple, that stood in Durbar Square. In Sanskrit, Kastha (काष्ठ) means \"wood\" and Mandap (/मण्डप) means \"covered shelter\". This temple, also known as Maru Satal in the Newar language, was built in 1596 by King Laxmi Narsingh Malla. The two-storey s... |
57359c97e853931400426a41 | Who was responsible for the construction of Kasthamandap temple? | King Laxmi Narsingh Malla | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe city of Kathmandu is named after Kasthamandap temple, that stood in Durbar Square. In Sanskrit, Kastha (काष्ठ) means \"wood\" and Mandap (/मण्डप) means \"covered shelter\". This temple, also known as Maru Satal in the Newar language, was built in 1596 by King Laxmi Narsingh Malla. The two-storey s... |
57359c97e853931400426a42 | On what date was Maru Satal destroyed? | 25 April 2015 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe city of Kathmandu is named after Kasthamandap temple, that stood in Durbar Square. In Sanskrit, Kastha (काष्ठ) means \"wood\" and Mandap (/मण्डप) means \"covered shelter\". This temple, also known as Maru Satal in the Newar language, was built in 1596 by King Laxmi Narsingh Malla. The two-storey s... |
57359cf7e853931400426a48 | What is the ancient name of Kathmandu? | Kasthamandap Mahanagar | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe colophons of ancient manuscripts, dated as late as the 20th century, refer to Kathmandu as Kasthamandap Mahanagar in Nepal Mandala. Mahanagar means \"great city\". The city is called \"Kasthamandap\" in a vow that Buddhist priests still recite to this day. Thus, Kathmandu is also known as Kasthama... |
57359cf7e853931400426a49 | How does कान्तिपुर transliterate into English? | Kantipur | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe colophons of ancient manuscripts, dated as late as the 20th century, refer to Kathmandu as Kasthamandap Mahanagar in Nepal Mandala. Mahanagar means \"great city\". The city is called \"Kasthamandap\" in a vow that Buddhist priests still recite to this day. Thus, Kathmandu is also known as Kasthama... |
57359cf7e853931400426a4a | Who is also called Kanti? | Lakshmi | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe colophons of ancient manuscripts, dated as late as the 20th century, refer to Kathmandu as Kasthamandap Mahanagar in Nepal Mandala. Mahanagar means \"great city\". The city is called \"Kasthamandap\" in a vow that Buddhist priests still recite to this day. Thus, Kathmandu is also known as Kasthama... |
57359cf7e853931400426a4b | How do you say place in Sanskrit? | pur | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe colophons of ancient manuscripts, dated as late as the 20th century, refer to Kathmandu as Kasthamandap Mahanagar in Nepal Mandala. Mahanagar means \"great city\". The city is called \"Kasthamandap\" in a vow that Buddhist priests still recite to this day. Thus, Kathmandu is also known as Kasthama... |
57359cf7e853931400426a4c | What is the English translation of Mahanagar? | great city | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe colophons of ancient manuscripts, dated as late as the 20th century, refer to Kathmandu as Kasthamandap Mahanagar in Nepal Mandala. Mahanagar means \"great city\". The city is called \"Kasthamandap\" in a vow that Buddhist priests still recite to this day. Thus, Kathmandu is also known as Kasthama... |
57359d61e853931400426a52 | According to legend, what body of water once existed on the site of Kathmandu? | lake | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe ancient history of Kathmandu is described in its traditional myths and legends. According to Swayambhu Purana, present-day Kathmandu was once a huge and deep lake names \"Nagdaha\" as it was full of snakes. The lake was cut drained by Bodhisatwa Manjusri with his sword and the water was evacuated ... |
57359d61e853931400426a53 | What animals notably resided in Nagdaha? | snakes | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe ancient history of Kathmandu is described in its traditional myths and legends. According to Swayambhu Purana, present-day Kathmandu was once a huge and deep lake names \"Nagdaha\" as it was full of snakes. The lake was cut drained by Bodhisatwa Manjusri with his sword and the water was evacuated ... |
57359d61e853931400426a54 | Who was the founder of Manjupattan? | Bodhisatwa Manjusri | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe ancient history of Kathmandu is described in its traditional myths and legends. According to Swayambhu Purana, present-day Kathmandu was once a huge and deep lake names \"Nagdaha\" as it was full of snakes. The lake was cut drained by Bodhisatwa Manjusri with his sword and the water was evacuated ... |
57359d61e853931400426a55 | What type of creature was Banasur? | demon | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe ancient history of Kathmandu is described in its traditional myths and legends. According to Swayambhu Purana, present-day Kathmandu was once a huge and deep lake names \"Nagdaha\" as it was full of snakes. The lake was cut drained by Bodhisatwa Manjusri with his sword and the water was evacuated ... |
57359d61e853931400426a56 | Who was Banasur's murderer? | Krishna | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe ancient history of Kathmandu is described in its traditional myths and legends. According to Swayambhu Purana, present-day Kathmandu was once a huge and deep lake names \"Nagdaha\" as it was full of snakes. The lake was cut drained by Bodhisatwa Manjusri with his sword and the water was evacuated ... |
57359ddbe853931400426a5c | Who was the founder of the Kirata dynasty? | Yalamber | [
"Kathmandu\n\nVery few historical records exist of the period before the medieval Licchavis rulers. According to Gopalraj Vansawali, a genealogy of Nepali monarchs, the rulers of Kathmandu Valley before the Licchavis were Gopalas, Mahispalas, Aabhirs, Kirants, and Somavanshi. The Kirata dynasty was established by Y... |
57359ddbe853931400426a5d | What geographical part of Kathmandu did Yambu once occupy? | northern | [
"Kathmandu\n\nVery few historical records exist of the period before the medieval Licchavis rulers. According to Gopalraj Vansawali, a genealogy of Nepali monarchs, the rulers of Kathmandu Valley before the Licchavis were Gopalas, Mahispalas, Aabhirs, Kirants, and Somavanshi. The Kirata dynasty was established by Y... |
57359ddbe853931400426a5e | Speakers of what languages sometimes call Kathmandu Yambu? | Sino-Tibetan | [
"Kathmandu\n\nVery few historical records exist of the period before the medieval Licchavis rulers. According to Gopalraj Vansawali, a genealogy of Nepali monarchs, the rulers of Kathmandu Valley before the Licchavis were Gopalas, Mahispalas, Aabhirs, Kirants, and Somavanshi. The Kirata dynasty was established by Y... |
57359ddbe853931400426a5f | Where in Kathmandu was Yengal located? | southern half | [
"Kathmandu\n\nVery few historical records exist of the period before the medieval Licchavis rulers. According to Gopalraj Vansawali, a genealogy of Nepali monarchs, the rulers of Kathmandu Valley before the Licchavis were Gopalas, Mahispalas, Aabhirs, Kirants, and Somavanshi. The Kirata dynasty was established by Y... |
57359ddbe853931400426a60 | What religion did the Sankhu monastery belong to? | Buddhist | [
"Kathmandu\n\nVery few historical records exist of the period before the medieval Licchavis rulers. According to Gopalraj Vansawali, a genealogy of Nepali monarchs, the rulers of Kathmandu Valley before the Licchavis were Gopalas, Mahispalas, Aabhirs, Kirants, and Somavanshi. The Kirata dynasty was established by Y... |
57359e82e853931400426a66 | Who won the war between the Licchavis and the Kiratas? | Licchavis | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Licchavis from the Indo-Gangetic plain migrated north and defeated the Kiratas, establishing the Licchavi dynasty. During this era, following the genocide of Shakyas in Lumbini by Virudhaka, the survivors migrated north and entered the forest monastery in Sankhu masquerading as Koliyas. From Sankh... |
57359e82e853931400426a67 | Who did the migrating Shakyas pretend to be? | Koliyas | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Licchavis from the Indo-Gangetic plain migrated north and defeated the Kiratas, establishing the Licchavi dynasty. During this era, following the genocide of Shakyas in Lumbini by Virudhaka, the survivors migrated north and entered the forest monastery in Sankhu masquerading as Koliyas. From Sankh... |
57359e82e853931400426a68 | What sect of Buddhism is the only remaining one based in Sanskrit? | Newar | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Licchavis from the Indo-Gangetic plain migrated north and defeated the Kiratas, establishing the Licchavi dynasty. During this era, following the genocide of Shakyas in Lumbini by Virudhaka, the survivors migrated north and entered the forest monastery in Sankhu masquerading as Koliyas. From Sankh... |
57359e82e853931400426a69 | Who killed the Shakyas? | Virudhaka | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Licchavis from the Indo-Gangetic plain migrated north and defeated the Kiratas, establishing the Licchavi dynasty. During this era, following the genocide of Shakyas in Lumbini by Virudhaka, the survivors migrated north and entered the forest monastery in Sankhu masquerading as Koliyas. From Sankh... |
57359e82e853931400426a6a | Under the Licchavi dynasty, what name was typically used to refer to Yengal? | Dakshin Koligram | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Licchavis from the Indo-Gangetic plain migrated north and defeated the Kiratas, establishing the Licchavi dynasty. During this era, following the genocide of Shakyas in Lumbini by Virudhaka, the survivors migrated north and entered the forest monastery in Sankhu masquerading as Koliyas. From Sankh... |
57359eeae853931400426a70 | Kathmandu resulted from the merger of what two settlements? | Dakshin Koligram | [
"Kathmandu\n\nEventually, the Licchavi ruler Gunakamadeva merged Koligram and Dakshin Koligram, founding the city of Kathmandu. The city was designed in the shape of Chandrahrasa, the sword of Manjushri. The city was surrounded by eight barracks guarded by Ajimas. One of these barracks is still in use at Bhadrakali... |
57359eeae853931400426a71 | Who is Kathmandu's historical founder? | Gunakamadeva | [
"Kathmandu\n\nEventually, the Licchavi ruler Gunakamadeva merged Koligram and Dakshin Koligram, founding the city of Kathmandu. The city was designed in the shape of Chandrahrasa, the sword of Manjushri. The city was surrounded by eight barracks guarded by Ajimas. One of these barracks is still in use at Bhadrakali... |
57359eeae853931400426a72 | Who did Chandrahrasa belong to? | Manjushri | [
"Kathmandu\n\nEventually, the Licchavi ruler Gunakamadeva merged Koligram and Dakshin Koligram, founding the city of Kathmandu. The city was designed in the shape of Chandrahrasa, the sword of Manjushri. The city was surrounded by eight barracks guarded by Ajimas. One of these barracks is still in use at Bhadrakali... |
57359eeae853931400426a73 | How many barracks guarded ancient Kathmandu? | eight | [
"Kathmandu\n\nEventually, the Licchavi ruler Gunakamadeva merged Koligram and Dakshin Koligram, founding the city of Kathmandu. The city was designed in the shape of Chandrahrasa, the sword of Manjushri. The city was surrounded by eight barracks guarded by Ajimas. One of these barracks is still in use at Bhadrakali... |
57359eeae853931400426a74 | Trade between what two countries typically went through ancient Kathmandu? | India and Tibet | [
"Kathmandu\n\nEventually, the Licchavi ruler Gunakamadeva merged Koligram and Dakshin Koligram, founding the city of Kathmandu. The city was designed in the shape of Chandrahrasa, the sword of Manjushri. The city was surrounded by eight barracks guarded by Ajimas. One of these barracks is still in use at Bhadrakali... |
57359f64e853931400426a7a | Who ruled Nepal after the Licchavi? | Malla | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Licchavi era was followed by the Malla era. Rulers from Tirhut, upon being attacked by Muslims, fled north to the Kathmandu valley. They intermarried with Nepali royalty, and this led to the Malla era. The early years of the Malla era were turbulent, with raids and attacks from Khas and Turk Musli... |
57359f64e853931400426a7b | Along with Khas, who attacked Nepal in the early Malla period? | Turk Muslims | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Licchavi era was followed by the Malla era. Rulers from Tirhut, upon being attacked by Muslims, fled north to the Kathmandu valley. They intermarried with Nepali royalty, and this led to the Malla era. The early years of the Malla era were turbulent, with raids and attacks from Khas and Turk Musli... |
57359f64e853931400426a7c | What fraction of Kathmandu's population died in an ancient earthquake? | third | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Licchavi era was followed by the Malla era. Rulers from Tirhut, upon being attacked by Muslims, fled north to the Kathmandu valley. They intermarried with Nepali royalty, and this led to the Malla era. The early years of the Malla era were turbulent, with raids and attacks from Khas and Turk Musli... |
57359f64e853931400426a7d | Along with the Mangriha, what Licchavi-era building was destroyed in an ancient earthquake? | Kailashkut Bhawan | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Licchavi era was followed by the Malla era. Rulers from Tirhut, upon being attacked by Muslims, fled north to the Kathmandu valley. They intermarried with Nepali royalty, and this led to the Malla era. The early years of the Malla era were turbulent, with raids and attacks from Khas and Turk Musli... |
57359f64e853931400426a7e | What notable Nepali figure died in a Kathmandu earthquake? | Abhaya Malla | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Licchavi era was followed by the Malla era. Rulers from Tirhut, upon being attacked by Muslims, fled north to the Kathmandu valley. They intermarried with Nepali royalty, and this led to the Malla era. The early years of the Malla era were turbulent, with raids and attacks from Khas and Turk Musli... |
57359fece853931400426a84 | How many cities were present in the Kathmandu Valley in the late Malla period? | four | [
"Kathmandu\n\nDuring the later part of the Malla era, Kathmandu Valley comprised four fortified cities: Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, and Kirtipur. These served as the capitals of the Malla confederation of Nepal. These states competed with each other in the arts, architecture, aesthetics, and trade, resulting in ... |
57359fece853931400426a85 | In the waning years of the Malla dynasty, what fortified cities existed in the Kathmandu Valley? | Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, and Kirtipur | [
"Kathmandu\n\nDuring the later part of the Malla era, Kathmandu Valley comprised four fortified cities: Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, and Kirtipur. These served as the capitals of the Malla confederation of Nepal. These states competed with each other in the arts, architecture, aesthetics, and trade, resulting in ... |
57359fece853931400426a86 | What cultures influenced Nepal in the later Malla era? | India, Tibet, China, Persia, and Europe | [
"Kathmandu\n\nDuring the later part of the Malla era, Kathmandu Valley comprised four fortified cities: Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, and Kirtipur. These served as the capitals of the Malla confederation of Nepal. These states competed with each other in the arts, architecture, aesthetics, and trade, resulting in ... |
57359fece853931400426a87 | What is an example of a book of medicine from the Malla period? | Haramekhala | [
"Kathmandu\n\nDuring the later part of the Malla era, Kathmandu Valley comprised four fortified cities: Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, and Kirtipur. These served as the capitals of the Malla confederation of Nepal. These states competed with each other in the arts, architecture, aesthetics, and trade, resulting in ... |
57359fece853931400426a88 | When does Amarkosh date to? | 1381 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nDuring the later part of the Malla era, Kathmandu Valley comprised four fortified cities: Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, and Kirtipur. These served as the capitals of the Malla confederation of Nepal. These states competed with each other in the arts, architecture, aesthetics, and trade, resulting in ... |
5735a06de853931400426a8e | Who won the Battle of Kathmandu? | Gorkha Kingdom | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Gorkha Kingdom ended the Malla confederation after the Battle of Kathmandu in 1768. This marked the beginning of the modern era in Kathmandu. The Battle of Kirtipur was the start of the Gorkha conquest of the Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu was adopted as the capital of the Gorkha empire, and the empi... |
5735a06de853931400426a8f | What battle inaugurated the conquering of the Kathmandu Valley by the Gorkha? | Kirtipur | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Gorkha Kingdom ended the Malla confederation after the Battle of Kathmandu in 1768. This marked the beginning of the modern era in Kathmandu. The Battle of Kirtipur was the start of the Gorkha conquest of the Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu was adopted as the capital of the Gorkha empire, and the empi... |
5735a06de853931400426a90 | How many stories high was the Basantapur tower? | nine | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Gorkha Kingdom ended the Malla confederation after the Battle of Kathmandu in 1768. This marked the beginning of the modern era in Kathmandu. The Battle of Kirtipur was the start of the Gorkha conquest of the Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu was adopted as the capital of the Gorkha empire, and the empi... |
5735a06de853931400426a91 | What European country did Bhimsen Thapa oppose? | Great Britain | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Gorkha Kingdom ended the Malla confederation after the Battle of Kathmandu in 1768. This marked the beginning of the modern era in Kathmandu. The Battle of Kirtipur was the start of the Gorkha conquest of the Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu was adopted as the capital of the Gorkha empire, and the empi... |
5735a06de853931400426a92 | How many stories made up the Dharahara tower? | nine | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Gorkha Kingdom ended the Malla confederation after the Battle of Kathmandu in 1768. This marked the beginning of the modern era in Kathmandu. The Battle of Kirtipur was the start of the Gorkha conquest of the Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu was adopted as the capital of the Gorkha empire, and the empi... |
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