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5727b3883acd2414000dea20 | North_Carolina | North Carolina has a variety of shopping choices. SouthPark Mall in Charlotte is currently the largest in the Carolinas, with almost 2.0 million square feet. Other major malls in Charlotte include Northlake Mall and Carolina Place Mall in nearby suburb Pineville. Other major malls throughout the state include Hanes Mal... | What is the largest mall in the carolinas? | {
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"SouthPark Mall"
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5727b3883acd2414000dea21 | North_Carolina | North Carolina has a variety of shopping choices. SouthPark Mall in Charlotte is currently the largest in the Carolinas, with almost 2.0 million square feet. Other major malls in Charlotte include Northlake Mall and Carolina Place Mall in nearby suburb Pineville. Other major malls throughout the state include Hanes Mal... | How big is SouthPark Mall? | {
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"2.0 million square feet"
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5727b3883acd2414000dea22 | North_Carolina | North Carolina has a variety of shopping choices. SouthPark Mall in Charlotte is currently the largest in the Carolinas, with almost 2.0 million square feet. Other major malls in Charlotte include Northlake Mall and Carolina Place Mall in nearby suburb Pineville. Other major malls throughout the state include Hanes Mal... | Where is the hanes Mall located? | {
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"Winston-Salem"
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5727b3883acd2414000dea23 | North_Carolina | North Carolina has a variety of shopping choices. SouthPark Mall in Charlotte is currently the largest in the Carolinas, with almost 2.0 million square feet. Other major malls in Charlotte include Northlake Mall and Carolina Place Mall in nearby suburb Pineville. Other major malls throughout the state include Hanes Mal... | Where is the Four Seasons Town Center located? | {
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"Greensboro"
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5727b47d2ca10214002d945a | North_Carolina | A culinary staple of North Carolina is pork barbecue. There are strong regional differences and rivalries over the sauces and methods used in making the barbecue. The common trend across Western North Carolina is the use of premium grade Boston butt. Western North Carolina pork barbecue uses a tomato-based sauce, and o... | What is a culinary staple of North Carolina? | {
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"pork barbecue"
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5727b47d2ca10214002d945b | North_Carolina | A culinary staple of North Carolina is pork barbecue. There are strong regional differences and rivalries over the sauces and methods used in making the barbecue. The common trend across Western North Carolina is the use of premium grade Boston butt. Western North Carolina pork barbecue uses a tomato-based sauce, and o... | What cut of pork do those in western North carolina prefer for BBQ? | {
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"Boston butt"
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5727b47d2ca10214002d945d | North_Carolina | A culinary staple of North Carolina is pork barbecue. There are strong regional differences and rivalries over the sauces and methods used in making the barbecue. The common trend across Western North Carolina is the use of premium grade Boston butt. Western North Carolina pork barbecue uses a tomato-based sauce, and o... | What is another name for Western North Carolina Barbecue? | {
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"Lexington barbecue"
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5727b47d2ca10214002d945c | North_Carolina | A culinary staple of North Carolina is pork barbecue. There are strong regional differences and rivalries over the sauces and methods used in making the barbecue. The common trend across Western North Carolina is the use of premium grade Boston butt. Western North Carolina pork barbecue uses a tomato-based sauce, and o... | What cut of pork do those in Western North Carolina prefer for BBQ? | {
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"pork shoulder"
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5727b47d2ca10214002d945e | North_Carolina | A culinary staple of North Carolina is pork barbecue. There are strong regional differences and rivalries over the sauces and methods used in making the barbecue. The common trend across Western North Carolina is the use of premium grade Boston butt. Western North Carolina pork barbecue uses a tomato-based sauce, and o... | How many people visit the lexington Barbecue festival each year? | {
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5727b52d2ca10214002d9474 | North_Carolina | Krispy Kreme, an international chain of doughnut stores, was started in North Carolina; the company's headquarters are in Winston-Salem. Pepsi-Cola was first produced in 1898 in New Bern. A regional soft drink, Cheerwine, was created and is still based in the city of Salisbury. Despite its name, the hot sauce Texas Pet... | Krispy kreme is a chain of what kind of stores? | {
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"doughnut"
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5727b52d2ca10214002d9475 | North_Carolina | Krispy Kreme, an international chain of doughnut stores, was started in North Carolina; the company's headquarters are in Winston-Salem. Pepsi-Cola was first produced in 1898 in New Bern. A regional soft drink, Cheerwine, was created and is still based in the city of Salisbury. Despite its name, the hot sauce Texas Pet... | Where is the Krispy kreme headquarters? | {
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"Winston-Salem"
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5727b52d2ca10214002d9476 | North_Carolina | Krispy Kreme, an international chain of doughnut stores, was started in North Carolina; the company's headquarters are in Winston-Salem. Pepsi-Cola was first produced in 1898 in New Bern. A regional soft drink, Cheerwine, was created and is still based in the city of Salisbury. Despite its name, the hot sauce Texas Pet... | When was pepsi-Cola first produced? | {
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5727b52d2ca10214002d9477 | North_Carolina | Krispy Kreme, an international chain of doughnut stores, was started in North Carolina; the company's headquarters are in Winston-Salem. Pepsi-Cola was first produced in 1898 in New Bern. A regional soft drink, Cheerwine, was created and is still based in the city of Salisbury. Despite its name, the hot sauce Texas Pet... | Where was pepsi first produced? | {
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"New Bern"
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5727b52d2ca10214002d9478 | North_Carolina | Krispy Kreme, an international chain of doughnut stores, was started in North Carolina; the company's headquarters are in Winston-Salem. Pepsi-Cola was first produced in 1898 in New Bern. A regional soft drink, Cheerwine, was created and is still based in the city of Salisbury. Despite its name, the hot sauce Texas Pet... | What city was Cheerwine created and based in? | {
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"Salisbury"
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5727b6423acd2414000dea59 | North_Carolina | Over the last decade, North Carolina has become a cultural epicenter and haven for internationally prize-winning wine (Noni Bacca Winery), internationally prized cheeses (Ashe County), "L'institut International aux Arts Gastronomiques: Conquerront Les Yanks les Truffes, January 15, 2010" international hub for truffles ... | What international prize winning winery is located in North Carolina? | {
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"Noni Bacca Winery"
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5727b6423acd2414000dea5a | North_Carolina | Over the last decade, North Carolina has become a cultural epicenter and haven for internationally prize-winning wine (Noni Bacca Winery), internationally prized cheeses (Ashe County), "L'institut International aux Arts Gastronomiques: Conquerront Les Yanks les Truffes, January 15, 2010" international hub for truffles ... | What prized cheeses are made in North Carolina? | {
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"Ashe County"
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5727b6423acd2414000dea5b | North_Carolina | Over the last decade, North Carolina has become a cultural epicenter and haven for internationally prize-winning wine (Noni Bacca Winery), internationally prized cheeses (Ashe County), "L'institut International aux Arts Gastronomiques: Conquerront Les Yanks les Truffes, January 15, 2010" international hub for truffles ... | Much tobacco land has been transformed into what kind of orchards? | {
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"grape"
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5727b6423acd2414000dea5c | North_Carolina | Over the last decade, North Carolina has become a cultural epicenter and haven for internationally prize-winning wine (Noni Bacca Winery), internationally prized cheeses (Ashe County), "L'institut International aux Arts Gastronomiques: Conquerront Les Yanks les Truffes, January 15, 2010" international hub for truffles ... | North carolina state law allowed a jump in alcohol volume from 6% to what percent? | {
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"15%."
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5727b6423acd2414000dea5d | North_Carolina | Over the last decade, North Carolina has become a cultural epicenter and haven for internationally prize-winning wine (Noni Bacca Winery), internationally prized cheeses (Ashe County), "L'institut International aux Arts Gastronomiques: Conquerront Les Yanks les Truffes, January 15, 2010" international hub for truffles ... | What city was named Beer City USA? | {
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"Asheville"
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5727b70a2ca10214002d94a6 | North_Carolina | Tobacco was one of the first major industries to develop after the Civil War. Many farmers grew some tobacco, and the invention of the cigarette made the product especially popular. Winston-Salem is the birthplace of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJR), founded by R. J. Reynolds in 1874 as one of 16 tobacco companies ... | Winston Salem is the headquarters of what tobacco Company? | {
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"R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company"
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5727b70a2ca10214002d94a5 | North_Carolina | Tobacco was one of the first major industries to develop after the Civil War. Many farmers grew some tobacco, and the invention of the cigarette made the product especially popular. Winston-Salem is the birthplace of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJR), founded by R. J. Reynolds in 1874 as one of 16 tobacco companies ... | The invention of cigarettes made what popular? | {
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0
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"Tobacco"
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5727b70a2ca10214002d94a7 | North_Carolina | Tobacco was one of the first major industries to develop after the Civil War. Many farmers grew some tobacco, and the invention of the cigarette made the product especially popular. Winston-Salem is the birthplace of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJR), founded by R. J. Reynolds in 1874 as one of 16 tobacco companies ... | What year was RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company founded? | {
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"text": [
"1874"
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5727b70a2ca10214002d94a8 | North_Carolina | Tobacco was one of the first major industries to develop after the Civil War. Many farmers grew some tobacco, and the invention of the cigarette made the product especially popular. Winston-Salem is the birthplace of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJR), founded by R. J. Reynolds in 1874 as one of 16 tobacco companies ... | How many packs of camel cigarettes were sold per year in 1914? | {
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"425 million"
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5727b70a2ca10214002d94a4 | North_Carolina | Tobacco was one of the first major industries to develop after the Civil War. Many farmers grew some tobacco, and the invention of the cigarette made the product especially popular. Winston-Salem is the birthplace of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJR), founded by R. J. Reynolds in 1874 as one of 16 tobacco companies ... | What was one of the first growing industries to develope after the civil war? | {
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0
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"Tobacco"
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5727b8033acd2414000dea7d | North_Carolina | Located in Jacksonville, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, combined with nearby bases Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, MCAS New River, Camp Geiger, Camp Johnson, Stone Bay and Courthouse Bay, makes up the largest concentration of Marines and sailors in the world. MCAS Cherry Point is home of the 2nd Marine A... | Where is Camp Lejeune located? | {
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11
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"Jacksonville"
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5727b8033acd2414000dea7e | North_Carolina | Located in Jacksonville, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, combined with nearby bases Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, MCAS New River, Camp Geiger, Camp Johnson, Stone Bay and Courthouse Bay, makes up the largest concentration of Marines and sailors in the world. MCAS Cherry Point is home of the 2nd Marine A... | What is Camp Lejeune? | {
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25
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"text": [
"Marine Corps Base Camp"
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} |
5727b8033acd2414000dea7f | North_Carolina | Located in Jacksonville, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, combined with nearby bases Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, MCAS New River, Camp Geiger, Camp Johnson, Stone Bay and Courthouse Bay, makes up the largest concentration of Marines and sailors in the world. MCAS Cherry Point is home of the 2nd Marine A... | Bases making up the larges concentration of marines and sailors in the world is located in what NC city? | {
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"Jacksonville"
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5727b8033acd2414000dea80 | North_Carolina | Located in Jacksonville, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, combined with nearby bases Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, MCAS New River, Camp Geiger, Camp Johnson, Stone Bay and Courthouse Bay, makes up the largest concentration of Marines and sailors in the world. MCAS Cherry Point is home of the 2nd Marine A... | Where is Seymour johnson air force base located? | {
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"text": [
"Goldsboro"
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5727b8033acd2414000dea81 | North_Carolina | Located in Jacksonville, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, combined with nearby bases Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, MCAS New River, Camp Geiger, Camp Johnson, Stone Bay and Courthouse Bay, makes up the largest concentration of Marines and sailors in the world. MCAS Cherry Point is home of the 2nd Marine A... | Where is the military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point stationed? | {
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"text": [
"Southport"
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57276b5b708984140094dd35 | Heian_period | The Heian period (平安時代, Heian jidai?) is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. The period is named after the capital city of Heian-kyō, or modern Kyōto. It is the period in Japanese history when Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences were at their height. The Heian period is ... | What is the name of the last period of classical Japanese history? | {
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4
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"text": [
"Heian"
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57276b5b708984140094dd36 | Heian_period | The Heian period (平安時代, Heian jidai?) is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. The period is named after the capital city of Heian-kyō, or modern Kyōto. It is the period in Japanese history when Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences were at their height. The Heian period is ... | The Heian period is named after what city? | {
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"text": [
"Heian-kyō"
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} |
57276b5b708984140094dd37 | Heian_period | The Heian period (平安時代, Heian jidai?) is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. The period is named after the capital city of Heian-kyō, or modern Kyōto. It is the period in Japanese history when Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences were at their height. The Heian period is ... | What does heian mean in Japanese? | {
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"text": [
"peace"
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57276b5b708984140094dd38 | Heian_period | The Heian period (平安時代, Heian jidai?) is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. The period is named after the capital city of Heian-kyō, or modern Kyōto. It is the period in Japanese history when Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences were at their height. The Heian period is ... | What was the name of the prominent clan during the Heian period? | {
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"Fujiwara"
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} |
57276b5b708984140094dd39 | Heian_period | The Heian period (平安時代, Heian jidai?) is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. The period is named after the capital city of Heian-kyō, or modern Kyōto. It is the period in Japanese history when Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences were at their height. The Heian period is ... | The Heian period was known for what types of art? | {
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"text": [
"poetry and literature"
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} |
57276c565951b619008f89a7 | Heian_period | The Heian period was preceded by the Nara period and began in 794 A.D after the movement of the capital of Japan to Heian-kyō (present day Kyōto京都), by the 50th emperor, Emperor Kanmu. Kanmu first tried to move the capital to Nagaoka-kyō, but a series of disasters befell the city, prompting the emperor to relocate the ... | What was the name of the period before the Heian era? | {
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37
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"Nara"
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57276c565951b619008f89a8 | Heian_period | The Heian period was preceded by the Nara period and began in 794 A.D after the movement of the capital of Japan to Heian-kyō (present day Kyōto京都), by the 50th emperor, Emperor Kanmu. Kanmu first tried to move the capital to Nagaoka-kyō, but a series of disasters befell the city, prompting the emperor to relocate the ... | The Heian period began in what year? | {
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57276c565951b619008f89a9 | Heian_period | The Heian period was preceded by the Nara period and began in 794 A.D after the movement of the capital of Japan to Heian-kyō (present day Kyōto京都), by the 50th emperor, Emperor Kanmu. Kanmu first tried to move the capital to Nagaoka-kyō, but a series of disasters befell the city, prompting the emperor to relocate the ... | What warrior class rose during the Heian era? | {
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"text": [
"samurai"
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57276c565951b619008f89aa | Heian_period | The Heian period was preceded by the Nara period and began in 794 A.D after the movement of the capital of Japan to Heian-kyō (present day Kyōto京都), by the 50th emperor, Emperor Kanmu. Kanmu first tried to move the capital to Nagaoka-kyō, but a series of disasters befell the city, prompting the emperor to relocate the ... | Heian-kyo is now what present-day city? | {
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"Kyōto"
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57276c565951b619008f89ab | Heian_period | The Heian period was preceded by the Nara period and began in 794 A.D after the movement of the capital of Japan to Heian-kyō (present day Kyōto京都), by the 50th emperor, Emperor Kanmu. Kanmu first tried to move the capital to Nagaoka-kyō, but a series of disasters befell the city, prompting the emperor to relocate the ... | What was the name of the emperor who moved Japan's capital to Heian? | {
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178
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"text": [
"Kanmu"
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57276d6add62a815002e9c9e | Heian_period | Nominally, sovereignty lay in the emperor but in fact power was wielded by the Fujiwara nobility. However, to protect their interests in the provinces, the Fujiwara and other noble families required guards, police and soldiers. The warrior class made steady political gains throughout the Heian period. As early as 939 A... | What noble family wielded power during the Heian period? | {
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79
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"text": [
"Fujiwara"
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} |
57276d6add62a815002e9c9f | Heian_period | Nominally, sovereignty lay in the emperor but in fact power was wielded by the Fujiwara nobility. However, to protect their interests in the provinces, the Fujiwara and other noble families required guards, police and soldiers. The warrior class made steady political gains throughout the Heian period. As early as 939 A... | Who threatened the authority of Japan's central government? | {
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324
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"text": [
"Taira no Masakado"
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57276d6add62a815002e9ca0 | Heian_period | Nominally, sovereignty lay in the emperor but in fact power was wielded by the Fujiwara nobility. However, to protect their interests in the provinces, the Fujiwara and other noble families required guards, police and soldiers. The warrior class made steady political gains throughout the Heian period. As early as 939 A... | Masakado led an uprising in what province? | {
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441
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"text": [
"Hitachi"
]
} |
57276d6add62a815002e9ca1 | Heian_period | Nominally, sovereignty lay in the emperor but in fact power was wielded by the Fujiwara nobility. However, to protect their interests in the provinces, the Fujiwara and other noble families required guards, police and soldiers. The warrior class made steady political gains throughout the Heian period. As early as 939 A... | What member of the Fujiwara family rebelled in western Japan? | {
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477
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"text": [
"Fujiwara no Sumitomo"
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57276d6add62a815002e9ca2 | Heian_period | Nominally, sovereignty lay in the emperor but in fact power was wielded by the Fujiwara nobility. However, to protect their interests in the provinces, the Fujiwara and other noble families required guards, police and soldiers. The warrior class made steady political gains throughout the Heian period. As early as 939 A... | In what year did Masakado begin his rebellion? | {
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315
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"text": [
"939 A.D"
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} |
57276e51708984140094dd5b | Heian_period | When Emperor Kammu moved the capital to Heian-kyō (Kyōto), which remained the imperial capital for the next 1,000 years, he did so not only to strengthen imperial authority but also to improve his seat of government geopolitically. Nara was abandoned after only 70 years in part due to the ascendancy of Dōkyō and the en... | Heian was Japan's capital for how many years? | {
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108
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"text": [
"1,000"
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} |
57276e51708984140094dd5c | Heian_period | When Emperor Kammu moved the capital to Heian-kyō (Kyōto), which remained the imperial capital for the next 1,000 years, he did so not only to strengthen imperial authority but also to improve his seat of government geopolitically. Nara was abandoned after only 70 years in part due to the ascendancy of Dōkyō and the en... | Nara was the former capital for how many years? | {
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262
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"text": [
"70"
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} |
57276e51708984140094dd5d | Heian_period | When Emperor Kammu moved the capital to Heian-kyō (Kyōto), which remained the imperial capital for the next 1,000 years, he did so not only to strengthen imperial authority but also to improve his seat of government geopolitically. Nara was abandoned after only 70 years in part due to the ascendancy of Dōkyō and the en... | What religion was gaining popularity in Nara? | {
"answer_start": [
351
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"text": [
"Buddhist"
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} |
57276e51708984140094dd5e | Heian_period | When Emperor Kammu moved the capital to Heian-kyō (Kyōto), which remained the imperial capital for the next 1,000 years, he did so not only to strengthen imperial authority but also to improve his seat of government geopolitically. Nara was abandoned after only 70 years in part due to the ascendancy of Dōkyō and the en... | What time period was the early Heian era? | {
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507
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"text": [
"784–967"
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} |
57276e51708984140094dd5f | Heian_period | When Emperor Kammu moved the capital to Heian-kyō (Kyōto), which remained the imperial capital for the next 1,000 years, he did so not only to strengthen imperial authority but also to improve his seat of government geopolitically. Nara was abandoned after only 70 years in part due to the ascendancy of Dōkyō and the en... | Kanmu modeled his government after what Chinese capital? | {
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587
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"text": [
"Tang"
]
} |
57276f50708984140094dd81 | Heian_period | Although Kammu had abandoned universal conscription in 792, he still waged major military offensives to subjugate the Emishi, possible descendants of the displaced Jōmon, living in northern and eastern Japan. After making temporary gains in 794, in 797 Kammu appointed a new commander, Sakanoue no Tamuramaro, under the ... | What was the name of the possible descendants of Jōmon? | {
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118
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"text": [
"Emishi"
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} |
57276f50708984140094dd82 | Heian_period | Although Kammu had abandoned universal conscription in 792, he still waged major military offensives to subjugate the Emishi, possible descendants of the displaced Jōmon, living in northern and eastern Japan. After making temporary gains in 794, in 797 Kammu appointed a new commander, Sakanoue no Tamuramaro, under the ... | What was the name of the new commander Kanmu appointed in the year 797? | {
"answer_start": [
286
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"text": [
"Sakanoue no Tamuramaro"
]
} |
57276f50708984140094dd83 | Heian_period | Although Kammu had abandoned universal conscription in 792, he still waged major military offensives to subjugate the Emishi, possible descendants of the displaced Jōmon, living in northern and eastern Japan. After making temporary gains in 794, in 797 Kammu appointed a new commander, Sakanoue no Tamuramaro, under the ... | What was Tamuramaro's military title? | {
"answer_start": [
326
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"text": [
"Sei-i Taishōgun"
]
} |
57276f50708984140094dd84 | Heian_period | Although Kammu had abandoned universal conscription in 792, he still waged major military offensives to subjugate the Emishi, possible descendants of the displaced Jōmon, living in northern and eastern Japan. After making temporary gains in 794, in 797 Kammu appointed a new commander, Sakanoue no Tamuramaro, under the ... | The Emishi were defeated in what year? | {
"answer_start": [
381
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"text": [
"801"
]
} |
57276f50708984140094dd85 | Heian_period | Although Kammu had abandoned universal conscription in 792, he still waged major military offensives to subjugate the Emishi, possible descendants of the displaced Jōmon, living in northern and eastern Japan. After making temporary gains in 794, in 797 Kammu appointed a new commander, Sakanoue no Tamuramaro, under the ... | The imperial capital extended to the eastern edge of which Japanese island? | {
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480
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"text": [
"Honshū"
]
} |
57277029dd62a815002e9ce2 | Heian_period | Following Kammu's death in 806 and a succession struggle among his sons, two new offices were established in an effort to adjust the Taika-Taihō administrative structure. Through the new Emperor's Private Office, the emperor could issue administrative edicts more directly and with more self-assurance than before. The n... | In what year did Emperor Kanmu die? | {
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27
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"text": [
"806"
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} |
57277029dd62a815002e9ce3 | Heian_period | Following Kammu's death in 806 and a succession struggle among his sons, two new offices were established in an effort to adjust the Taika-Taihō administrative structure. Through the new Emperor's Private Office, the emperor could issue administrative edicts more directly and with more self-assurance than before. The n... | What office replaced the imperial guards? | {
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323
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"text": [
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]
} |
57277029dd62a815002e9ce4 | Heian_period | Following Kammu's death in 806 and a succession struggle among his sons, two new offices were established in an effort to adjust the Taika-Taihō administrative structure. Through the new Emperor's Private Office, the emperor could issue administrative edicts more directly and with more self-assurance than before. The n... | What new office allowed government to issue administrative orders faster? | {
"answer_start": [
187
],
"text": [
"Emperor's Private Office"
]
} |
57277029dd62a815002e9ce5 | Heian_period | Following Kammu's death in 806 and a succession struggle among his sons, two new offices were established in an effort to adjust the Taika-Taihō administrative structure. Through the new Emperor's Private Office, the emperor could issue administrative edicts more directly and with more self-assurance than before. The n... | Tang China's influence over Japan ended in what year? | {
"answer_start": [
563
],
"text": [
"838"
]
} |
572770c1dd62a815002e9cea | Heian_period | As the Soga clan had taken control of the throne in the sixth century, the Fujiwara by the ninth century had intermarried with the imperial family, and one of their members was the first head of the Emperor's Private Office. Another Fujiwara became regent, Sesshō for his grandson, then a minor emperor, and yet another ... | In what century did the Soga family take the throne? | {
"answer_start": [
56
],
"text": [
"sixth"
]
} |
572770c1dd62a815002e9ceb | Heian_period | As the Soga clan had taken control of the throne in the sixth century, the Fujiwara by the ninth century had intermarried with the imperial family, and one of their members was the first head of the Emperor's Private Office. Another Fujiwara became regent, Sesshō for his grandson, then a minor emperor, and yet another ... | A member of what clan became the head of the Emperor's Private Office? | {
"answer_start": [
75
],
"text": [
"Fujiwara"
]
} |
572770c1dd62a815002e9cec | Heian_period | As the Soga clan had taken control of the throne in the sixth century, the Fujiwara by the ninth century had intermarried with the imperial family, and one of their members was the first head of the Emperor's Private Office. Another Fujiwara became regent, Sesshō for his grandson, then a minor emperor, and yet another ... | Which emperor suspended the Fujiwara clan's power? | {
"answer_start": [
488
],
"text": [
"Daigo"
]
} |
572770c1dd62a815002e9ced | Heian_period | As the Soga clan had taken control of the throne in the sixth century, the Fujiwara by the ninth century had intermarried with the imperial family, and one of their members was the first head of the Emperor's Private Office. Another Fujiwara became regent, Sesshō for his grandson, then a minor emperor, and yet another ... | Emperor Daigo ruled during what years? | {
"answer_start": [
495
],
"text": [
"897-930"
]
} |
5727728edd62a815002e9d0e | Heian_period | Nevertheless, the Fujiwara were not demoted by Daigo but actually became stronger during his reign. Central control of Japan had continued to decline, and the Fujiwara, along with other great families and religious foundations, acquired ever larger shōen and greater wealth during the early tenth century. By the early H... | What type of property obtained legal status during the early Heian period? | {
"answer_start": [
337
],
"text": [
"shōen"
]
} |
5727728edd62a815002e9d0f | Heian_period | Nevertheless, the Fujiwara were not demoted by Daigo but actually became stronger during his reign. Central control of Japan had continued to decline, and the Fujiwara, along with other great families and religious foundations, acquired ever larger shōen and greater wealth during the early tenth century. By the early H... | Farm laborers traded titles to shoen holders in exchange for what? | {
"answer_start": [
629
],
"text": [
"a share of the harvest"
]
} |
5727728edd62a815002e9d10 | Heian_period | Nevertheless, the Fujiwara were not demoted by Daigo but actually became stronger during his reign. Central control of Japan had continued to decline, and the Fujiwara, along with other great families and religious foundations, acquired ever larger shōen and greater wealth during the early tenth century. By the early H... | The Fujiwara and other noble families became richer during which century? | {
"answer_start": [
285
],
"text": [
"early tenth century"
]
} |
5727738edd62a815002e9d2e | Heian_period | Despite their usurpation of imperial authority, the Fujiwara presided over a period of cultural and artistic flowering at the imperial court and among the aristocracy. There was great interest in graceful poetry and vernacular literature. Two types of phonetic Japanese script: katakana, a simplified script that was dev... | What script was developed with parts of Chinese characters? | {
"answer_start": [
278
],
"text": [
"katakana"
]
} |
5727738edd62a815002e9d2f | Heian_period | Despite their usurpation of imperial authority, the Fujiwara presided over a period of cultural and artistic flowering at the imperial court and among the aristocracy. There was great interest in graceful poetry and vernacular literature. Two types of phonetic Japanese script: katakana, a simplified script that was dev... | What was the name of the cursive script that gave expression to spoken words? | {
"answer_start": [
384
],
"text": [
"hiragana"
]
} |
5727738edd62a815002e9d30 | Heian_period | Despite their usurpation of imperial authority, the Fujiwara presided over a period of cultural and artistic flowering at the imperial court and among the aristocracy. There was great interest in graceful poetry and vernacular literature. Two types of phonetic Japanese script: katakana, a simplified script that was dev... | Who is the author of The Pillow Book? | {
"answer_start": [
888
],
"text": [
"Sei Shōnagon"
]
} |
5727738edd62a815002e9d31 | Heian_period | Despite their usurpation of imperial authority, the Fujiwara presided over a period of cultural and artistic flowering at the imperial court and among the aristocracy. There was great interest in graceful poetry and vernacular literature. Two types of phonetic Japanese script: katakana, a simplified script that was dev... | Who is the author of The Tale of Genji? | {
"answer_start": [
926
],
"text": [
"Murasaki Shikibu"
]
} |
5727738edd62a815002e9d32 | Heian_period | Despite their usurpation of imperial authority, the Fujiwara presided over a period of cultural and artistic flowering at the imperial court and among the aristocracy. There was great interest in graceful poetry and vernacular literature. Two types of phonetic Japanese script: katakana, a simplified script that was dev... | What was the name of the brightly colored paintings depicting court life? | {
"answer_start": [
1054
],
"text": [
"yamato-e"
]
} |
572774bf708984140094de11 | Heian_period | As culture flourished, so did decentralization. Whereas the first phase of shōen development in the early Heian period had seen the opening of new lands and the granting of the use of lands to aristocrats and religious institutions, the second phase saw the growth of patrimonial "house governments," as in the old clan ... | What became the aristocracy's primary occupation? | {
"answer_start": [
936
],
"text": [
"Land management"
]
} |
572774bf708984140094de12 | Heian_period | As culture flourished, so did decentralization. Whereas the first phase of shōen development in the early Heian period had seen the opening of new lands and the granting of the use of lands to aristocrats and religious institutions, the second phase saw the growth of patrimonial "house governments," as in the old clan ... | What grew during the second phase of shoen development? | {
"answer_start": [
280
],
"text": [
"\"house governments,\""
]
} |
572774bf708984140094de13 | Heian_period | As culture flourished, so did decentralization. Whereas the first phase of shōen development in the early Heian period had seen the opening of new lands and the granting of the use of lands to aristocrats and religious institutions, the second phase saw the growth of patrimonial "house governments," as in the old clan ... | What governmental reorganization lapsed during the period of shoen development? | {
"answer_start": [
537
],
"text": [
"Taihō Code"
]
} |
572774bf708984140094de14 | Heian_period | As culture flourished, so did decentralization. Whereas the first phase of shōen development in the early Heian period had seen the opening of new lands and the granting of the use of lands to aristocrats and religious institutions, the second phase saw the growth of patrimonial "house governments," as in the old clan ... | Succession to the throne was determined by what clan? | {
"answer_start": [
696
],
"text": [
"Fujiwara"
]
} |
5727756af1498d1400e8f8a2 | Heian_period | Under the early courts, when military conscription had been centrally controlled, military affairs had been taken out of the hands of the provincial aristocracy. But as the system broke down after 792, local power holders again became the primary source of military strength. The re-establishment of an efficient militar... | The early courts' military conscription broke down around what year? | {
"answer_start": [
197
],
"text": [
"792"
]
} |
5727756af1498d1400e8f8a3 | Heian_period | Under the early courts, when military conscription had been centrally controlled, military affairs had been taken out of the hands of the provincial aristocracy. But as the system broke down after 792, local power holders again became the primary source of military strength. The re-establishment of an efficient militar... | Warriors appointed to a province were called what? | {
"answer_start": [
523
],
"text": [
"oryoshi"
]
} |
5727756af1498d1400e8f8a4 | Heian_period | Under the early courts, when military conscription had been centrally controlled, military affairs had been taken out of the hands of the provincial aristocracy. But as the system broke down after 792, local power holders again became the primary source of military strength. The re-establishment of an efficient militar... | Warriors appointed for specific tasks were called what? | {
"answer_start": [
583
],
"text": [
"tsuibushi"
]
} |
5727756af1498d1400e8f8a5 | Heian_period | Under the early courts, when military conscription had been centrally controlled, military affairs had been taken out of the hands of the provincial aristocracy. But as the system broke down after 792, local power holders again became the primary source of military strength. The re-establishment of an efficient militar... | Where did final authority over the military lie? | {
"answer_start": [
752
],
"text": [
"imperial court"
]
} |
572777c4708984140094de5f | Heian_period | Shōen holders had access to manpower and, as they obtained improved military technology (such as new training methods, more powerful bows, armor, horses, and superior swords) and faced worsening local conditions in the ninth century, military service became part of shōen life. Not only the shōen but also civil and reli... | Who had increased access to better military technology? | {
"answer_start": [
0
],
"text": [
"Shōen holders"
]
} |
572777c4708984140094de60 | Heian_period | Shōen holders had access to manpower and, as they obtained improved military technology (such as new training methods, more powerful bows, armor, horses, and superior swords) and faced worsening local conditions in the ninth century, military service became part of shōen life. Not only the shōen but also civil and reli... | Which institutions also hired private guards for protection? | {
"answer_start": [
306
],
"text": [
"civil and religious"
]
} |
572777c4708984140094de61 | Heian_period | Shōen holders had access to manpower and, as they obtained improved military technology (such as new training methods, more powerful bows, armor, horses, and superior swords) and faced worsening local conditions in the ninth century, military service became part of shōen life. Not only the shōen but also civil and reli... | Which class became a new military elite? | {
"answer_start": [
404
],
"text": [
"provincial upper class"
]
} |
572777c4708984140094de62 | Heian_period | Shōen holders had access to manpower and, as they obtained improved military technology (such as new training methods, more powerful bows, armor, horses, and superior swords) and faced worsening local conditions in the ninth century, military service became part of shōen life. Not only the shōen but also civil and reli... | What does the word "bushi" mean? | {
"answer_start": [
503
],
"text": [
"warrior"
]
} |
572778285951b619008f8aa7 | Heian_period | Bushi interests were diverse, cutting across old power structures to form new associations in the tenth century. Mutual interests, family connections, and kinship were consolidated in military groups that became part of family administration. In time, large regional military families formed around members of the court ... | Bushi formed new associations in what century? | {
"answer_start": [
98
],
"text": [
"tenth"
]
} |
572778285951b619008f8aa8 | Heian_period | Bushi interests were diverse, cutting across old power structures to form new associations in the tenth century. Mutual interests, family connections, and kinship were consolidated in military groups that became part of family administration. In time, large regional military families formed around members of the court ... | How did military families gain prestige? | {
"answer_start": [
422
],
"text": [
"connections to the imperial court"
]
} |
572778285951b619008f8aa9 | Heian_period | Bushi interests were diverse, cutting across old power structures to form new associations in the tenth century. Mutual interests, family connections, and kinship were consolidated in military groups that became part of family administration. In time, large regional military families formed around members of the court ... | Who were the three prominent families during the rise of the warrior classes? | {
"answer_start": [
518
],
"text": [
"Fujiwara family, Taira clan, and Minamoto clan"
]
} |
572779a3f1498d1400e8f912 | Heian_period | The Fujiwara controlled the throne until the reign of Emperor Go-Sanjō (1068-1073), the first emperor not born of a Fujiwara mother since the ninth century. Go-Sanjo, determined to restore imperial control through strong personal rule, implemented reforms to curb Fujiwara influence. He also established an office to com... | Who was the first non-Fujiwara emperor since the ninth century? | {
"answer_start": [
62
],
"text": [
"Go-Sanjō"
]
} |
572779a3f1498d1400e8f913 | Heian_period | The Fujiwara controlled the throne until the reign of Emperor Go-Sanjō (1068-1073), the first emperor not born of a Fujiwara mother since the ninth century. Go-Sanjo, determined to restore imperial control through strong personal rule, implemented reforms to curb Fujiwara influence. He also established an office to com... | Who implemented reforms to reduce the Fujiwara's influence on government? | {
"answer_start": [
62
],
"text": [
"Go-Sanjō"
]
} |
572779a3f1498d1400e8f914 | Heian_period | The Fujiwara controlled the throne until the reign of Emperor Go-Sanjō (1068-1073), the first emperor not born of a Fujiwara mother since the ninth century. Go-Sanjo, determined to restore imperial control through strong personal rule, implemented reforms to curb Fujiwara influence. He also established an office to com... | What term was used for behind the scenes governance? | {
"answer_start": [
722
],
"text": [
"insei"
]
} |
57277a50dd62a815002e9e00 | Heian_period | The In-no-cho filled the void left by the decline of Fujiwara power. Rather than being banished, the Fujiwara were mostly retained in their old positions of civil dictator and minister of the center while being bypassed in decision making. In time, many of the Fujiwara were replaced, mostly by members of the rising Min... | The decline of the Fujiwara's governmental power was filled by what? | {
"answer_start": [
4
],
"text": [
"In-no-cho"
]
} |
57277a50dd62a815002e9e01 | Heian_period | The In-no-cho filled the void left by the decline of Fujiwara power. Rather than being banished, the Fujiwara were mostly retained in their old positions of civil dictator and minister of the center while being bypassed in decision making. In time, many of the Fujiwara were replaced, mostly by members of the rising Min... | The members of what clan gradually replaced the Fujiwaras? | {
"answer_start": [
317
],
"text": [
"Minamoto"
]
} |
57277a50dd62a815002e9e02 | Heian_period | The In-no-cho filled the void left by the decline of Fujiwara power. Rather than being banished, the Fujiwara were mostly retained in their old positions of civil dictator and minister of the center while being bypassed in decision making. In time, many of the Fujiwara were replaced, mostly by members of the rising Min... | What allowed the paternal line of the imperial family to gain influence over royal succession? | {
"answer_start": [
436
],
"text": [
"insei system"
]
} |
57277a50dd62a815002e9e03 | Heian_period | The In-no-cho filled the void left by the decline of Fujiwara power. Rather than being banished, the Fujiwara were mostly retained in their old positions of civil dictator and minister of the center while being bypassed in decision making. In time, many of the Fujiwara were replaced, mostly by members of the rising Min... | The In-no-cho was prominent during what years? | {
"answer_start": [
549
],
"text": [
"1086 to 1156"
]
} |
57277bc0f1498d1400e8f962 | Heian_period | A struggle for succession in the mid-twelfth century gave the Fujiwara an opportunity to regain their former power. Fujiwara no Yorinaga sided with the retired emperor in a violent battle in 1156 against the heir apparent, who was supported by the Taira and Minamoto (Hōgen Rebellion). In the end, the Fujiwara were dest... | What member of the Fujiwara attempted to rebel in the mid-twelfth century? | {
"answer_start": [
116
],
"text": [
"Fujiwara no Yorinaga"
]
} |
57277bc0f1498d1400e8f963 | Heian_period | A struggle for succession in the mid-twelfth century gave the Fujiwara an opportunity to regain their former power. Fujiwara no Yorinaga sided with the retired emperor in a violent battle in 1156 against the heir apparent, who was supported by the Taira and Minamoto (Hōgen Rebellion). In the end, the Fujiwara were dest... | What battle resulted in the destruction of the Fujiwara? | {
"answer_start": [
268
],
"text": [
"Hōgen Rebellion"
]
} |
57277bc0f1498d1400e8f964 | Heian_period | A struggle for succession in the mid-twelfth century gave the Fujiwara an opportunity to regain their former power. Fujiwara no Yorinaga sided with the retired emperor in a violent battle in 1156 against the heir apparent, who was supported by the Taira and Minamoto (Hōgen Rebellion). In the end, the Fujiwara were dest... | What clans fought during the Heiji Rebellion? | {
"answer_start": [
502
],
"text": [
"Taira and Minamoto"
]
} |
57277bc0f1498d1400e8f965 | Heian_period | A struggle for succession in the mid-twelfth century gave the Fujiwara an opportunity to regain their former power. Fujiwara no Yorinaga sided with the retired emperor in a violent battle in 1156 against the heir apparent, who was supported by the Taira and Minamoto (Hōgen Rebellion). In the end, the Fujiwara were dest... | In what year did the Heiji Rebellion occur? | {
"answer_start": [
492
],
"text": [
"1159"
]
} |
57277bc0f1498d1400e8f966 | Heian_period | A struggle for succession in the mid-twelfth century gave the Fujiwara an opportunity to regain their former power. Fujiwara no Yorinaga sided with the retired emperor in a violent battle in 1156 against the heir apparent, who was supported by the Taira and Minamoto (Hōgen Rebellion). In the end, the Fujiwara were dest... | After the Heiji Rebellion, what clan grew in power? | {
"answer_start": [
576
],
"text": [
"Taira"
]
} |
57277d075951b619008f8b39 | Heian_period | Taira Kiyomori emerged as the real power in Japan following the Minamoto's destruction, and he would remain in command for the next 20 years. He gave his daughter Tokuko in marriage to the young emperor Takakura, who died at only 19, leaving their infant son Antoku to succeed to the throne. Kiyomori filled no less than... | What military commander gained power after the fall of the Minamoto clan? | {
"answer_start": [
0
],
"text": [
"Taira Kiyomori"
]
} |
57277d075951b619008f8b3a | Heian_period | Taira Kiyomori emerged as the real power in Japan following the Minamoto's destruction, and he would remain in command for the next 20 years. He gave his daughter Tokuko in marriage to the young emperor Takakura, who died at only 19, leaving their infant son Antoku to succeed to the throne. Kiyomori filled no less than... | How old was Emperor Takakura when he died? | {
"answer_start": [
230
],
"text": [
"19"
]
} |
57277d075951b619008f8b3b | Heian_period | Taira Kiyomori emerged as the real power in Japan following the Minamoto's destruction, and he would remain in command for the next 20 years. He gave his daughter Tokuko in marriage to the young emperor Takakura, who died at only 19, leaving their infant son Antoku to succeed to the throne. Kiyomori filled no less than... | What was the name of Takakura's successor? | {
"answer_start": [
259
],
"text": [
"Antoku"
]
} |
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