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56dedb693277331400b4d76b | How tall did Men's Health magazine report Schwarzenegger to be in a 1999 issue? | 5'10" | [
"Arnold_Schwarzenegger\n\nSchwarzenegger's official height of 6'2\" (1.88 m) has been brought into question by several articles. In his bodybuilding days in the late 1960s, he was measured to be 6'1.5\" (1.87 m), a height confirmed by his fellow bodybuilders. However, in 1988 both the Daily Mail and Time Out magazi... |
56dedbce3277331400b4d76f | What's the title of Schwarzenegger's autobiography? | Total Recall | [
"Arnold_Schwarzenegger\n\nSchwarzenegger's autobiography, Total Recall, was released in October 2012. He devotes one chapter called \"The Secret\" to his extramarital affair. The majority of his book is about his successes in the three major chapters in his life: bodybuilder, actor, and Governor of California."
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56dedbce3277331400b4d770 | What did Schwarzenegger name the chapter of the book that addresses his extramarital affair? | "The Secret" | [
"Arnold_Schwarzenegger\n\nSchwarzenegger's autobiography, Total Recall, was released in October 2012. He devotes one chapter called \"The Secret\" to his extramarital affair. The majority of his book is about his successes in the three major chapters in his life: bodybuilder, actor, and Governor of California."
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56dedbce3277331400b4d771 | When was Schwarzenegger's autobiography released? | October 2012 | [
"Arnold_Schwarzenegger\n\nSchwarzenegger's autobiography, Total Recall, was released in October 2012. He devotes one chapter called \"The Secret\" to his extramarital affair. The majority of his book is about his successes in the three major chapters in his life: bodybuilder, actor, and Governor of California."
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56dedc703277331400b4d775 | In what year did AM General grant Schwarzenegger's wish for a street-legal Humvee? | 1992 | [
"Arnold_Schwarzenegger\n\nSchwarzenegger was the first civilian to purchase a Humvee. He was so enamored by the vehicle that he lobbied the Humvee's manufacturer, AM General, to produce a street-legal, civilian version, which they did in 1992; the first two Hummers they sold were also purchased by Schwarzenegger."
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56dedc703277331400b4d776 | In addition to the Humvee, what other vehicle manufactured by AM General was Schwarzenegger first to own? | Hummers | [
"Arnold_Schwarzenegger\n\nSchwarzenegger was the first civilian to purchase a Humvee. He was so enamored by the vehicle that he lobbied the Humvee's manufacturer, AM General, to produce a street-legal, civilian version, which they did in 1992; the first two Hummers they sold were also purchased by Schwarzenegger."
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56dedcef3277331400b4d779 | What color is the exterior of Schwarzenegger's Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse? | silver | [
"Arnold_Schwarzenegger\n\nHe was in the news in 2014 for buying a rare Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse. He was spotted and filmed in 2015 Summer in his car, silver painted with bright aluminium forged wheels. Schwarzenegger's Bugatti has its interior adorned in dark brown leather."
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56dede26c65bf219000b3d83 | How many pounds does one of Schwarzenegger's Hummers weigh? | 6,300 | [
"Arnold_Schwarzenegger\n\nThe Hummers that Schwarzenegger bought 1992 are so large – each weighs 6,300 lb (2,900 kg) and is 7 feet (2.1 m) wide – that they are classified as large trucks, and U.S. fuel economy regulations do not apply to them. During the gubernatorial recall campaign he announced that he would conv... |
56dede26c65bf219000b3d84 | How much did Schwarzenegger spend to convert a Hummer to run on hydrogen? | $21,000 | [
"Arnold_Schwarzenegger\n\nThe Hummers that Schwarzenegger bought 1992 are so large – each weighs 6,300 lb (2,900 kg) and is 7 feet (2.1 m) wide – that they are classified as large trucks, and U.S. fuel economy regulations do not apply to them. During the gubernatorial recall campaign he announced that he would conv... |
56dede26c65bf219000b3d85 | What did Schwarzenegger name his plan to build hydrogen refueling stations throughout California? | California Hydrogen Highway Network | [
"Arnold_Schwarzenegger\n\nThe Hummers that Schwarzenegger bought 1992 are so large – each weighs 6,300 lb (2,900 kg) and is 7 feet (2.1 m) wide – that they are classified as large trucks, and U.S. fuel economy regulations do not apply to them. During the gubernatorial recall campaign he announced that he would conv... |
56dede26c65bf219000b3d86 | What governmental department contributed a grant to Schwarzenegger's hydrogen fuel project? | U.S. Department of Energy | [
"Arnold_Schwarzenegger\n\nThe Hummers that Schwarzenegger bought 1992 are so large – each weighs 6,300 lb (2,900 kg) and is 7 feet (2.1 m) wide – that they are classified as large trucks, and U.S. fuel economy regulations do not apply to them. During the gubernatorial recall campaign he announced that he would conv... |
56dedef03277331400b4d78b | What nonprofit did Schwarzenegger found in 1995? | the Inner City Games Foundation | [
"Arnold_Schwarzenegger\n\nArnold Schwarzenegger has been involved with the Special Olympics for many years after they were founded by his ex-mother-in-law, Eunice Kennedy Shriver. In 2007, Schwarzenegger was the official spokesperson for the Special Olympics which were held in Shanghai, China. Schwarzenegger believ... |
56dedef03277331400b4d78c | Schwarzenegger was the spokesperson for the Special Olympic games held in what city in China? | Shanghai | [
"Arnold_Schwarzenegger\n\nArnold Schwarzenegger has been involved with the Special Olympics for many years after they were founded by his ex-mother-in-law, Eunice Kennedy Shriver. In 2007, Schwarzenegger was the official spokesperson for the Special Olympics which were held in Shanghai, China. Schwarzenegger believ... |
56dedef03277331400b4d78d | About how many schools across the country is ICG active in? | 400 | [
"Arnold_Schwarzenegger\n\nArnold Schwarzenegger has been involved with the Special Olympics for many years after they were founded by his ex-mother-in-law, Eunice Kennedy Shriver. In 2007, Schwarzenegger was the official spokesperson for the Special Olympics which were held in Shanghai, China. Schwarzenegger believ... |
56dedfc3c65bf219000b3d9d | What school within the University of Southern California does the Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy belong to? | the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy | [
"Arnold_Schwarzenegger\n\nIn 2012, Schwarzenegger helped to found the Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy, which is a part of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. The Institute's mission is to \"[advance] post-partisanship, where leaders put people ove... |
56dedfc3c65bf219000b3d9e | In what year was the Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy founded? | 2012 | [
"Arnold_Schwarzenegger\n\nIn 2012, Schwarzenegger helped to found the Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy, which is a part of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. The Institute's mission is to \"[advance] post-partisanship, where leaders put people ove... |
56dedfc3c65bf219000b3d9f | What position does Schwarzenegger hold with the Institute? | chairman | [
"Arnold_Schwarzenegger\n\nIn 2012, Schwarzenegger helped to found the Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy, which is a part of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. The Institute's mission is to \"[advance] post-partisanship, where leaders put people ove... |
56de64cf4396321400ee2875 | In kilometers, what is the distance from Plymouth to Exeter? | 60 | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth (i/ˈplɪməθ/) is a city on the south coast of Devon, England, about 37 miles (60 km) south-west of Exeter and 190 miles (310 km) west-south-west of London, between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west where they join Plymouth Sound to form the boundary with Cornwall."... |
56de64cf4396321400ee2876 | How many miles away from London is Plymouth? | 190 | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth (i/ˈplɪməθ/) is a city on the south coast of Devon, England, about 37 miles (60 km) south-west of Exeter and 190 miles (310 km) west-south-west of London, between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west where they join Plymouth Sound to form the boundary with Cornwall."... |
56de64cf4396321400ee2877 | What river borders Plymouth on the west? | Tamar | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth (i/ˈplɪməθ/) is a city on the south coast of Devon, England, about 37 miles (60 km) south-west of Exeter and 190 miles (310 km) west-south-west of London, between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west where they join Plymouth Sound to form the boundary with Cornwall."... |
56de64cf4396321400ee2878 | In what county is Plymouth located? | Devon | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth (i/ˈplɪməθ/) is a city on the south coast of Devon, England, about 37 miles (60 km) south-west of Exeter and 190 miles (310 km) west-south-west of London, between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west where they join Plymouth Sound to form the boundary with Cornwall."... |
56de64cf4396321400ee2879 | In what body of water do the rivers Tamar and Plym converge? | Plymouth Sound | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth (i/ˈplɪməθ/) is a city on the south coast of Devon, England, about 37 miles (60 km) south-west of Exeter and 190 miles (310 km) west-south-west of London, between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west where they join Plymouth Sound to form the boundary with Cornwall."... |
56de65324396321400ee287f | What was the location of the earliest settlement near Plymouth? | Mount Batten | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth's early history extends to the Bronze Age, when a first settlement emerged at Mount Batten. This settlement continued as a trading post for the Roman Empire, until it was surpassed by the more prosperous village of Sutton, now called Plymouth. In 1620, the Pilgrim Fathers departed Plymouth for... |
56de65324396321400ee2880 | What was Plymouth's original name? | Sutton | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth's early history extends to the Bronze Age, when a first settlement emerged at Mount Batten. This settlement continued as a trading post for the Roman Empire, until it was surpassed by the more prosperous village of Sutton, now called Plymouth. In 1620, the Pilgrim Fathers departed Plymouth for... |
56de65324396321400ee2881 | In what year did the Pilgrim Fathers sail from Plymouth? | 1620 | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth's early history extends to the Bronze Age, when a first settlement emerged at Mount Batten. This settlement continued as a trading post for the Roman Empire, until it was surpassed by the more prosperous village of Sutton, now called Plymouth. In 1620, the Pilgrim Fathers departed Plymouth for... |
56de65324396321400ee2882 | When did the siege of Plymouth end during the English Civil War? | 1646 | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth's early history extends to the Bronze Age, when a first settlement emerged at Mount Batten. This settlement continued as a trading post for the Roman Empire, until it was surpassed by the more prosperous village of Sutton, now called Plymouth. In 1620, the Pilgrim Fathers departed Plymouth for... |
56de65324396321400ee2883 | What was the name of the colony founded by the Pilgrim Fathers in the New World? | Plymouth Colony | [
"Plymouth\n\nPlymouth's early history extends to the Bronze Age, when a first settlement emerged at Mount Batten. This settlement continued as a trading post for the Roman Empire, until it was surpassed by the more prosperous village of Sutton, now called Plymouth. In 1620, the Pilgrim Fathers departed Plymouth for... |
56de664ccffd8e1900b4b862 | What nearby settlement built ships for the Royal Navy? | Devonport | [
"Plymouth\n\nThroughout the Industrial Revolution, Plymouth grew as a commercial shipping port, handling imports and passengers from the Americas, and exporting local minerals (tin, copper, lime, china clay and arsenic) while the neighbouring town of Devonport became a strategic Royal Naval shipbuilding and dockyar... |
56de664ccffd8e1900b4b863 | In what year did Plymouth become a city? | 1928 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThroughout the Industrial Revolution, Plymouth grew as a commercial shipping port, handling imports and passengers from the Americas, and exporting local minerals (tin, copper, lime, china clay and arsenic) while the neighbouring town of Devonport became a strategic Royal Naval shipbuilding and dockyar... |
56de664ccffd8e1900b4b864 | What is the term used to describe the attacks on Plymouth during the Second World War? | Plymouth Blitz | [
"Plymouth\n\nThroughout the Industrial Revolution, Plymouth grew as a commercial shipping port, handling imports and passengers from the Americas, and exporting local minerals (tin, copper, lime, china clay and arsenic) while the neighbouring town of Devonport became a strategic Royal Naval shipbuilding and dockyar... |
56de664ccffd8e1900b4b865 | In what year was Plymstock incorporated? | 1967 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThroughout the Industrial Revolution, Plymouth grew as a commercial shipping port, handling imports and passengers from the Americas, and exporting local minerals (tin, copper, lime, china clay and arsenic) while the neighbouring town of Devonport became a strategic Royal Naval shipbuilding and dockyar... |
56de664ccffd8e1900b4b866 | Along with Plymouth and Devonport, what location was merged into a county borough in 1914? | East Stonehouse | [
"Plymouth\n\nThroughout the Industrial Revolution, Plymouth grew as a commercial shipping port, handling imports and passengers from the Americas, and exporting local minerals (tin, copper, lime, china clay and arsenic) while the neighbouring town of Devonport became a strategic Royal Naval shipbuilding and dockyar... |
56de66c1cffd8e1900b4b874 | As of 2014, what was the population of Plymouth? | 261,546 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe city is home to 261,546 (mid-2014 est.) people, making it the 30th most populous built-up area in the United Kingdom. It is governed locally by Plymouth City Council and is represented nationally by three MPs. Plymouth's economy remains strongly influenced by shipbuilding and seafaring including fe... |
56de66c1cffd8e1900b4b875 | Where does Plymouth rank in population among the cities of the UK? | 30th | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe city is home to 261,546 (mid-2014 est.) people, making it the 30th most populous built-up area in the United Kingdom. It is governed locally by Plymouth City Council and is represented nationally by three MPs. Plymouth's economy remains strongly influenced by shipbuilding and seafaring including fe... |
56de66c1cffd8e1900b4b876 | How many members of Parliament represent Plymouth? | three | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe city is home to 261,546 (mid-2014 est.) people, making it the 30th most populous built-up area in the United Kingdom. It is governed locally by Plymouth City Council and is represented nationally by three MPs. Plymouth's economy remains strongly influenced by shipbuilding and seafaring including fe... |
56de66c1cffd8e1900b4b877 | In what city does Plymouth's ferry to Spain terminate? | Santander | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe city is home to 261,546 (mid-2014 est.) people, making it the 30th most populous built-up area in the United Kingdom. It is governed locally by Plymouth City Council and is represented nationally by three MPs. Plymouth's economy remains strongly influenced by shipbuilding and seafaring including fe... |
56de66c1cffd8e1900b4b878 | What institution of higher education is based in Plymouth? | Plymouth University | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe city is home to 261,546 (mid-2014 est.) people, making it the 30th most populous built-up area in the United Kingdom. It is governed locally by Plymouth City Council and is represented nationally by three MPs. Plymouth's economy remains strongly influenced by shipbuilding and seafaring including fe... |
56de67e0cffd8e1900b4b888 | What is the name of the location cited by Ptolemy that is believed to have been located near modern Plymouth? | TAMARI OSTIA | [
"Plymouth\n\nUpper Palaeolithic deposits, including bones of Homo sapiens, have been found in local caves, and artefacts dating from the Bronze Age to the Middle Iron Age have been found at Mount Batten showing that it was one of the main trading ports of the country at that time. An unidentified settlement named '... |
56de67e0cffd8e1900b4b889 | Where have Middle Iron Age remnants been found? | Mount Batten | [
"Plymouth\n\nUpper Palaeolithic deposits, including bones of Homo sapiens, have been found in local caves, and artefacts dating from the Bronze Age to the Middle Iron Age have been found at Mount Batten showing that it was one of the main trading ports of the country at that time. An unidentified settlement named '... |
56de67e0cffd8e1900b4b88a | What does 'TAMARI OSTIA' mean? | mouth/estuaries of the Tamar | [
"Plymouth\n\nUpper Palaeolithic deposits, including bones of Homo sapiens, have been found in local caves, and artefacts dating from the Bronze Age to the Middle Iron Age have been found at Mount Batten showing that it was one of the main trading ports of the country at that time. An unidentified settlement named '... |
56de68a54396321400ee289d | In what century were sailors obligated to relocate from Plympton due to silting? | 11th | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe settlement of Plympton, further up the River Plym than the current Plymouth, was also an early trading port, but the river silted up in the early 11th century and forced the mariners and merchants to settle at the current day Barbican near the river mouth. At the time this village was called Sutton... |
56de68a54396321400ee289e | What did Sutton mean in the Old English language? | south town | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe settlement of Plympton, further up the River Plym than the current Plymouth, was also an early trading port, but the river silted up in the early 11th century and forced the mariners and merchants to settle at the current day Barbican near the river mouth. At the time this village was called Sutton... |
56de68a54396321400ee289f | In what year was the first written reference to Plymouth made? | 1211 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe settlement of Plympton, further up the River Plym than the current Plymouth, was also an early trading port, but the river silted up in the early 11th century and forced the mariners and merchants to settle at the current day Barbican near the river mouth. At the time this village was called Sutton... |
56de68a54396321400ee28a0 | During whose reign was the former town of Sutton referred to as Plymouth? | King Henry VI | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe settlement of Plympton, further up the River Plym than the current Plymouth, was also an early trading port, but the river silted up in the early 11th century and forced the mariners and merchants to settle at the current day Barbican near the river mouth. At the time this village was called Sutton... |
56de68a54396321400ee28a1 | What did 'Plym Mouth' mean? | mouth of the River Plym | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe settlement of Plympton, further up the River Plym than the current Plymouth, was also an early trading port, but the river silted up in the early 11th century and forced the mariners and merchants to settle at the current day Barbican near the river mouth. At the time this village was called Sutton... |
56de69b2cffd8e1900b4b88e | In what year during the Hundred Years' War did the French assault Plymouth? | 1340 | [
"Plymouth\n\nDuring the Hundred Years' War a French attack (1340) burned a manor house and took some prisoners, but failed to get into the town. In 1403 the town was burned by Breton raiders. In the late fifteenth century a 'castle quadrate' was constructed close to the area now known as The Barbican; it included f... |
56de69b2cffd8e1900b4b88f | Who set fire to Plymouth in 1403? | Breton raiders | [
"Plymouth\n\nDuring the Hundred Years' War a French attack (1340) burned a manor house and took some prisoners, but failed to get into the town. In 1403 the town was burned by Breton raiders. In the late fifteenth century a 'castle quadrate' was constructed close to the area now known as The Barbican; it included f... |
56de69b2cffd8e1900b4b890 | In what year was the fortification later known as Drake's Fort constructed? | 1596 | [
"Plymouth\n\nDuring the Hundred Years' War a French attack (1340) burned a manor house and took some prisoners, but failed to get into the town. In 1403 the town was burned by Breton raiders. In the late fifteenth century a 'castle quadrate' was constructed close to the area now known as The Barbican; it included f... |
56de69b2cffd8e1900b4b891 | Before Plymouth dockyard was built, where was the fleet located? | Sutton Pool | [
"Plymouth\n\nDuring the Hundred Years' War a French attack (1340) burned a manor house and took some prisoners, but failed to get into the town. In 1403 the town was burned by Breton raiders. In the late fifteenth century a 'castle quadrate' was constructed close to the area now known as The Barbican; it included f... |
56de69b2cffd8e1900b4b892 | In what year did Parliament pass a notable law that led to the building of fortifications in Plymouth? | 1512 | [
"Plymouth\n\nDuring the Hundred Years' War a French attack (1340) burned a manor house and took some prisoners, but failed to get into the town. In 1403 the town was burned by Breton raiders. In the late fifteenth century a 'castle quadrate' was constructed close to the area now known as The Barbican; it included f... |
56de6ac44396321400ee28b5 | What notable slave trader was based out of Plymouth? | Sir John Hawkins | [
"Plymouth\n\nDuring the 16th century locally produced wool was the major export commodity. Plymouth was the home port for successful maritime traders, among them Sir John Hawkins, who led England's first foray into the Atlantic slave trade, as well as Sir Francis Drake, Mayor of Plymouth in 1581 and 1593. According... |
56de6ac44396321400ee28b6 | Who served as Plymouth's mayor in 1593? | Sir Francis Drake | [
"Plymouth\n\nDuring the 16th century locally produced wool was the major export commodity. Plymouth was the home port for successful maritime traders, among them Sir John Hawkins, who led England's first foray into the Atlantic slave trade, as well as Sir Francis Drake, Mayor of Plymouth in 1581 and 1593. According... |
56de6ac44396321400ee28b7 | In what year did Drake battle the Spanish Armada? | 1588 | [
"Plymouth\n\nDuring the 16th century locally produced wool was the major export commodity. Plymouth was the home port for successful maritime traders, among them Sir John Hawkins, who led England's first foray into the Atlantic slave trade, as well as Sir Francis Drake, Mayor of Plymouth in 1581 and 1593. According... |
56de6ac44396321400ee28b8 | When did the Pilgrim Fathers depart Plymouth? | 1620 | [
"Plymouth\n\nDuring the 16th century locally produced wool was the major export commodity. Plymouth was the home port for successful maritime traders, among them Sir John Hawkins, who led England's first foray into the Atlantic slave trade, as well as Sir Francis Drake, Mayor of Plymouth in 1581 and 1593. According... |
56de6ac44396321400ee28b9 | What was the name of the settlement founded by the Pilgrim Fathers? | Plymouth Colony | [
"Plymouth\n\nDuring the 16th century locally produced wool was the major export commodity. Plymouth was the home port for successful maritime traders, among them Sir John Hawkins, who led England's first foray into the Atlantic slave trade, as well as Sir Francis Drake, Mayor of Plymouth in 1581 and 1593. According... |
56de6bdacffd8e1900b4b898 | Which faction did Plymouth support during the English Civil War? | Parliamentarians | [
"Plymouth\n\nDuring the English Civil War Plymouth sided with the Parliamentarians and was besieged for almost four years by the Royalists. The last major attack by the Royalist was by Sir Richard Grenville leading thousands of soldiers towards Plymouth, but they were defeated by the Plymothians at Freedom Fields P... |
56de6bdacffd8e1900b4b899 | For how many years was Plymouth under siege during the English Civil War? | four | [
"Plymouth\n\nDuring the English Civil War Plymouth sided with the Parliamentarians and was besieged for almost four years by the Royalists. The last major attack by the Royalist was by Sir Richard Grenville leading thousands of soldiers towards Plymouth, but they were defeated by the Plymothians at Freedom Fields P... |
56de6bdacffd8e1900b4b89a | Where did the last battle for Plymouth during the English Civil War end? | Freedom Fields Park | [
"Plymouth\n\nDuring the English Civil War Plymouth sided with the Parliamentarians and was besieged for almost four years by the Royalists. The last major attack by the Royalist was by Sir Richard Grenville leading thousands of soldiers towards Plymouth, but they were defeated by the Plymothians at Freedom Fields P... |
56de6bdacffd8e1900b4b89b | In what year did Charles II ascend to the throne? | 1660 | [
"Plymouth\n\nDuring the English Civil War Plymouth sided with the Parliamentarians and was besieged for almost four years by the Royalists. The last major attack by the Royalist was by Sir Richard Grenville leading thousands of soldiers towards Plymouth, but they were defeated by the Plymothians at Freedom Fields P... |
56de6bdacffd8e1900b4b89c | What locale was used to house imprisoned Parliamentarians after the restoration of Charles II? | Drake's Island | [
"Plymouth\n\nDuring the English Civil War Plymouth sided with the Parliamentarians and was besieged for almost four years by the Royalists. The last major attack by the Royalist was by Sir Richard Grenville leading thousands of soldiers towards Plymouth, but they were defeated by the Plymothians at Freedom Fields P... |
56de6c80cffd8e1900b4b8a2 | During what century was Plymouth involved with the Atlantic slave trade? | 18th | [
"Plymouth\n\nThroughout the 17th century Plymouth had gradually lost its pre-eminence as a trading port. By the mid-17th century commodities manufactured elsewhere in England cost too much to transport to Plymouth and the city had no means of processing sugar or tobacco imports, although it did play a relatively sm... |
56de6c80cffd8e1900b4b8a3 | In what century did Plymouth cease to be a vital trading port? | 17th | [
"Plymouth\n\nThroughout the 17th century Plymouth had gradually lost its pre-eminence as a trading port. By the mid-17th century commodities manufactured elsewhere in England cost too much to transport to Plymouth and the city had no means of processing sugar or tobacco imports, although it did play a relatively sm... |
56de6ceccffd8e1900b4b8a6 | In what year was HMNB Davenport established? | 1690 | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn the nearby parish of Stoke Damerel the first dockyard, HMNB Devonport, opened in 1690 on the eastern bank of the River Tamar. Further docks were built here in 1727, 1762 and 1793. The settlement that developed here was called \"Dock\" or \"Plymouth Dock\" at the time, and a new town, separate from P... |
56de6ceccffd8e1900b4b8a7 | What river was adjacent to HMNB Davenport? | River Tamar | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn the nearby parish of Stoke Damerel the first dockyard, HMNB Devonport, opened in 1690 on the eastern bank of the River Tamar. Further docks were built here in 1727, 1762 and 1793. The settlement that developed here was called \"Dock\" or \"Plymouth Dock\" at the time, and a new town, separate from P... |
56de6ceccffd8e1900b4b8a8 | How many male workers were present in Plymouth Dock circa 1712? | 318 | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn the nearby parish of Stoke Damerel the first dockyard, HMNB Devonport, opened in 1690 on the eastern bank of the River Tamar. Further docks were built here in 1727, 1762 and 1793. The settlement that developed here was called \"Dock\" or \"Plymouth Dock\" at the time, and a new town, separate from P... |
56de6ceccffd8e1900b4b8a9 | What was the 1733 population of Plymouth Dock? | 3,000 | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn the nearby parish of Stoke Damerel the first dockyard, HMNB Devonport, opened in 1690 on the eastern bank of the River Tamar. Further docks were built here in 1727, 1762 and 1793. The settlement that developed here was called \"Dock\" or \"Plymouth Dock\" at the time, and a new town, separate from P... |
56de6ceccffd8e1900b4b8aa | In what parish was HMNB Davenport located? | Stoke Damerel | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn the nearby parish of Stoke Damerel the first dockyard, HMNB Devonport, opened in 1690 on the eastern bank of the River Tamar. Further docks were built here in 1727, 1762 and 1793. The settlement that developed here was called \"Dock\" or \"Plymouth Dock\" at the time, and a new town, separate from P... |
56de6dafcffd8e1900b4b8b0 | Along with coal and grain, what was the most important import in 18th century Plymouth? | timber | [
"Plymouth\n\nBefore the latter half of the 18th century, grain, timber and then coal were Plymouth's main imports. During this time the real source of wealth was from the neighbouring town of Plymouth Dock (renamed in 1824 to Devonport) and the major employer in the entire region was the dockyard. The Three Towns c... |
56de6dafcffd8e1900b4b8b1 | What was the new name given to Plymouth Dock in 1824? | Devonport | [
"Plymouth\n\nBefore the latter half of the 18th century, grain, timber and then coal were Plymouth's main imports. During this time the real source of wealth was from the neighbouring town of Plymouth Dock (renamed in 1824 to Devonport) and the major employer in the entire region was the dockyard. The Three Towns c... |
56de6dafcffd8e1900b4b8b2 | Along with Plymouth and Devonport, what settlement comprised the Three Towns? | Stonehouse | [
"Plymouth\n\nBefore the latter half of the 18th century, grain, timber and then coal were Plymouth's main imports. During this time the real source of wealth was from the neighbouring town of Plymouth Dock (renamed in 1824 to Devonport) and the major employer in the entire region was the dockyard. The Three Towns c... |
56de6dafcffd8e1900b4b8b3 | What architect was noted for his neoclassical designs in Plymouth? | John Foulston | [
"Plymouth\n\nBefore the latter half of the 18th century, grain, timber and then coal were Plymouth's main imports. During this time the real source of wealth was from the neighbouring town of Plymouth Dock (renamed in 1824 to Devonport) and the major employer in the entire region was the dockyard. The Three Towns c... |
56de6dafcffd8e1900b4b8b4 | On what street did many of the buildings designed by John Foulston reside? | Union Street | [
"Plymouth\n\nBefore the latter half of the 18th century, grain, timber and then coal were Plymouth's main imports. During this time the real source of wealth was from the neighbouring town of Plymouth Dock (renamed in 1824 to Devonport) and the major employer in the entire region was the dockyard. The Three Towns c... |
56de7a53cffd8e1900b4b960 | Who founded Plymouth Porcelain? | William Cookworthy | [
"Plymouth\n\nLocal chemist William Cookworthy established his somewhat short-lived Plymouth Porcelain venture in 1768 to exploit the recently discovered deposits of local China Clay - an industry which continues to make up a portion of the city income. As an associate and host of engineer John Smeaton he was indire... |
56de7a53cffd8e1900b4b961 | In what year was Plymouth Porcelain founded? | 1768 | [
"Plymouth\n\nLocal chemist William Cookworthy established his somewhat short-lived Plymouth Porcelain venture in 1768 to exploit the recently discovered deposits of local China Clay - an industry which continues to make up a portion of the city income. As an associate and host of engineer John Smeaton he was indire... |
56de7a53cffd8e1900b4b962 | What was William Cookworthy's profession? | chemist | [
"Plymouth\n\nLocal chemist William Cookworthy established his somewhat short-lived Plymouth Porcelain venture in 1768 to exploit the recently discovered deposits of local China Clay - an industry which continues to make up a portion of the city income. As an associate and host of engineer John Smeaton he was indire... |
56de7a53cffd8e1900b4b963 | What was the name of the engineer involved in the construction of the Eddystone Lighthouse? | John Smeaton | [
"Plymouth\n\nLocal chemist William Cookworthy established his somewhat short-lived Plymouth Porcelain venture in 1768 to exploit the recently discovered deposits of local China Clay - an industry which continues to make up a portion of the city income. As an associate and host of engineer John Smeaton he was indire... |
56de7ab54396321400ee294f | In kilometers, how long was the Plymouth Sound Breakwater? | 2 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe 1-mile-long (2 km) Breakwater in Plymouth Sound was designed by John Rennie in order to protect the fleet moving in and out of Devonport; work started in 1812. Numerous technical difficulties and repeated storm damage meant that it was not completed until 1841, twenty years after Rennie's death. In... |
56de7ab54396321400ee2950 | Who was the designer of the Plymouth Sound Breakwater? | John Rennie | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe 1-mile-long (2 km) Breakwater in Plymouth Sound was designed by John Rennie in order to protect the fleet moving in and out of Devonport; work started in 1812. Numerous technical difficulties and repeated storm damage meant that it was not completed until 1841, twenty years after Rennie's death. In... |
56de7ab54396321400ee2951 | In what year did construction finish on the Plymouth Sound Breakwater? | 1841 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe 1-mile-long (2 km) Breakwater in Plymouth Sound was designed by John Rennie in order to protect the fleet moving in and out of Devonport; work started in 1812. Numerous technical difficulties and repeated storm damage meant that it was not completed until 1841, twenty years after Rennie's death. In... |
56de7ab54396321400ee2952 | When did construction commence on Plymouth Sound Breakwater? | 1812 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe 1-mile-long (2 km) Breakwater in Plymouth Sound was designed by John Rennie in order to protect the fleet moving in and out of Devonport; work started in 1812. Numerous technical difficulties and repeated storm damage meant that it was not completed until 1841, twenty years after Rennie's death. In... |
56de7ab54396321400ee2953 | Near which settlement were Palmerston forts built in the 1860s? | Devonport | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe 1-mile-long (2 km) Breakwater in Plymouth Sound was designed by John Rennie in order to protect the fleet moving in and out of Devonport; work started in 1812. Numerous technical difficulties and repeated storm damage meant that it was not completed until 1841, twenty years after Rennie's death. In... |
56de7b394396321400ee2959 | What animal byproduct was imported to Plymouth in the 19th century? | guano | [
"Plymouth\n\nSome of the greatest imports to Plymouth from the Americas and Europe during the latter half of the 19th century included maize, wheat, barley, sugar cane, guano, sodium nitrate and phosphate Aside from the dockyard in the town of Devonport, industries in Plymouth such as the gasworks, the railways and... |
56de7b394396321400ee295a | In what settlement were the dockyards located? | Devonport | [
"Plymouth\n\nSome of the greatest imports to Plymouth from the Americas and Europe during the latter half of the 19th century included maize, wheat, barley, sugar cane, guano, sodium nitrate and phosphate Aside from the dockyard in the town of Devonport, industries in Plymouth such as the gasworks, the railways and... |
56de7bfdcffd8e1900b4b96c | What was the primary base of the Royal navy during World War I? | Scapa Flow | [
"Plymouth\n\nDuring the First World War, Plymouth was the port of entry for many troops from around the Empire and also developed as a facility for the manufacture of munitions. Although major units of the Royal Navy moved to the safety of Scapa Flow, Devonport was an important base for escort vessels and repairs. ... |
56de7bfdcffd8e1900b4b96d | What sorts of ships were based in Davenport? | escort vessels | [
"Plymouth\n\nDuring the First World War, Plymouth was the port of entry for many troops from around the Empire and also developed as a facility for the manufacture of munitions. Although major units of the Royal Navy moved to the safety of Scapa Flow, Devonport was an important base for escort vessels and repairs. ... |
56de7bfdcffd8e1900b4b96e | What location provided a base for flying boats? | Mount Batten | [
"Plymouth\n\nDuring the First World War, Plymouth was the port of entry for many troops from around the Empire and also developed as a facility for the manufacture of munitions. Although major units of the Royal Navy moved to the safety of Scapa Flow, Devonport was an important base for escort vessels and repairs. ... |
56de7c7a4396321400ee295d | What force used Sunderland flying boats out of Devonport? | Royal Australian Air Force | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn the First World War, Devonport was the headquarters of Western Approaches Command until 1941 and Sunderland flying boats were operated by the Royal Australian Air Force. It was an important embarkation point for US troops for D-Day. The city was heavily bombed by the Luftwaffe, in a series of 59 rai... |
56de7c7a4396321400ee295e | What military organization was based in Devonport until 1941? | Western Approaches Command | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn the First World War, Devonport was the headquarters of Western Approaches Command until 1941 and Sunderland flying boats were operated by the Royal Australian Air Force. It was an important embarkation point for US troops for D-Day. The city was heavily bombed by the Luftwaffe, in a series of 59 rai... |
56de7c7a4396321400ee295f | How many attacks comprised the Plymouth Blitz? | 59 | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn the First World War, Devonport was the headquarters of Western Approaches Command until 1941 and Sunderland flying boats were operated by the Royal Australian Air Force. It was an important embarkation point for US troops for D-Day. The city was heavily bombed by the Luftwaffe, in a series of 59 rai... |
56de7c7a4396321400ee2960 | How many civilian deaths occurred as a result of the Plymouth Blitz? | more than 1,000 | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn the First World War, Devonport was the headquarters of Western Approaches Command until 1941 and Sunderland flying boats were operated by the Royal Australian Air Force. It was an important embarkation point for US troops for D-Day. The city was heavily bombed by the Luftwaffe, in a series of 59 rai... |
56de7c7a4396321400ee2961 | How many homes were totally destroyed in the Plymouth Blitz? | over 3,700 | [
"Plymouth\n\nIn the First World War, Devonport was the headquarters of Western Approaches Command until 1941 and Sunderland flying boats were operated by the Royal Australian Air Force. It was an important embarkation point for US troops for D-Day. The city was heavily bombed by the Luftwaffe, in a series of 59 rai... |
56de7cefcffd8e1900b4b984 | Who was the author of the 1943 Plan for Plymouth? | Sir Patrick Abercrombie | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe redevelopment of the city was planned by Sir Patrick Abercrombie in his 1943 Plan for Plymouth whilst simultaneously working on the reconstruction plan for London. Between 1951 and 1957 over 1000 homes were completed every year mostly using innovative prefabricated systems of just three main types;... |
56de7cefcffd8e1900b4b985 | In the period 1951-1957, how many new houses were constructed yearly in Plymouth? | over 1000 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe redevelopment of the city was planned by Sir Patrick Abercrombie in his 1943 Plan for Plymouth whilst simultaneously working on the reconstruction plan for London. Between 1951 and 1957 over 1000 homes were completed every year mostly using innovative prefabricated systems of just three main types;... |
56de7cefcffd8e1900b4b986 | In the postwar period to 1964, how many houses were built in Plymouth? | over 20,000 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe redevelopment of the city was planned by Sir Patrick Abercrombie in his 1943 Plan for Plymouth whilst simultaneously working on the reconstruction plan for London. Between 1951 and 1957 over 1000 homes were completed every year mostly using innovative prefabricated systems of just three main types;... |
56de7cefcffd8e1900b4b987 | When was the Civic Centre built? | 1962 | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe redevelopment of the city was planned by Sir Patrick Abercrombie in his 1943 Plan for Plymouth whilst simultaneously working on the reconstruction plan for London. Between 1951 and 1957 over 1000 homes were completed every year mostly using innovative prefabricated systems of just three main types;... |
56de7cefcffd8e1900b4b988 | What English Heritage status does the Civic Centre possess? | grade II | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe redevelopment of the city was planned by Sir Patrick Abercrombie in his 1943 Plan for Plymouth whilst simultaneously working on the reconstruction plan for London. Between 1951 and 1957 over 1000 homes were completed every year mostly using innovative prefabricated systems of just three main types;... |
56de80f54396321400ee2983 | What aircraft carrier received maintenance at Devonport Dockyard? | Ark Royal | [
"Plymouth\n\nPost-war, Devonport Dockyard was kept busy refitting aircraft carriers such as the Ark Royal and, later, nuclear submarines while new light industrial factories were constructed in the newly zoned industrial sector attracting rapid growth of the urban population. The army had substantially left the cit... |
56de80f54396321400ee2984 | By what year was the greater part of the army presence in Plymouth gone? | 1971 | [
"Plymouth\n\nPost-war, Devonport Dockyard was kept busy refitting aircraft carriers such as the Ark Royal and, later, nuclear submarines while new light industrial factories were constructed in the newly zoned industrial sector attracting rapid growth of the urban population. The army had substantially left the cit... |
56de80f54396321400ee2985 | What military unit is based in Plymouth? | 42 Commando of the Royal Marines | [
"Plymouth\n\nPost-war, Devonport Dockyard was kept busy refitting aircraft carriers such as the Ark Royal and, later, nuclear submarines while new light industrial factories were constructed in the newly zoned industrial sector attracting rapid growth of the urban population. The army had substantially left the cit... |
56de81824396321400ee2991 | In what text was the presence of a settlement in the Plymouth area first recorded? | Domesday Book | [
"Plymouth\n\nThe first record of the existence of a settlement at Plymouth was in the Domesday Book in 1086 as Sudtone, Saxon for south farm, located at the present day Barbican. From Saxon times, it was in the hundred of Roborough. In 1254 it gained status as a town and in 1439, became the first town in England to... |
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