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572a8990f75d5e190021fb57 | Madrasa | In India the majority of these schools follow the Hanafi school of thought. The religious establishment forms part of the mainly two large divisions within the country, namely the Deobandis, who dominate in numbers (of whom the Darul Uloom Deoband constitutes one of the biggest madaris) and the Barelvis, who also make ... | What is the largest school for Barelvis people in India? | {
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"Jamia Nayeemia Muradabad"
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572a8990f75d5e190021fb58 | Madrasa | In India the majority of these schools follow the Hanafi school of thought. The religious establishment forms part of the mainly two large divisions within the country, namely the Deobandis, who dominate in numbers (of whom the Darul Uloom Deoband constitutes one of the biggest madaris) and the Barelvis, who also make ... | What disciplines does India want to introduce to madaris? | {
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"Mathematics, Computers and science"
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572a8990f75d5e190021fb59 | Madrasa | In India the majority of these schools follow the Hanafi school of thought. The religious establishment forms part of the mainly two large divisions within the country, namely the Deobandis, who dominate in numbers (of whom the Darul Uloom Deoband constitutes one of the biggest madaris) and the Barelvis, who also make ... | In what year did the Indian government begin to stop recognizing madaris as schools? | {
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"2015"
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572a8a8034ae481900deab67 | Madrasa | Today, the system of Arabic and Islamic education has grown and further integrated with Kerala government administration. In 2005, an estimated 6,000 Muslim Arabic teachers taught in Kerala government schools, with over 500,000 Muslim students. State-appointed committees, not private mosques or religious scholars outsi... | How many Muslim students are there in Kerala? | {
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"over 500,000"
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572a8a8034ae481900deab68 | Madrasa | Today, the system of Arabic and Islamic education has grown and further integrated with Kerala government administration. In 2005, an estimated 6,000 Muslim Arabic teachers taught in Kerala government schools, with over 500,000 Muslim students. State-appointed committees, not private mosques or religious scholars outsi... | How many Muslim teachers are there in Kerala? | {
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"text": [
"6,000"
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572a8a8034ae481900deab69 | Madrasa | Today, the system of Arabic and Islamic education has grown and further integrated with Kerala government administration. In 2005, an estimated 6,000 Muslim Arabic teachers taught in Kerala government schools, with over 500,000 Muslim students. State-appointed committees, not private mosques or religious scholars outsi... | Who determines the content taught in Arabic public schools? | {
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"State-appointed committees"
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572a8a8034ae481900deab6a | Madrasa | Today, the system of Arabic and Islamic education has grown and further integrated with Kerala government administration. In 2005, an estimated 6,000 Muslim Arabic teachers taught in Kerala government schools, with over 500,000 Muslim students. State-appointed committees, not private mosques or religious scholars outsi... | What types of programs provide traditional Islamic teaching? | {
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"text": [
"after-school"
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572a8a8034ae481900deab6b | Madrasa | Today, the system of Arabic and Islamic education has grown and further integrated with Kerala government administration. In 2005, an estimated 6,000 Muslim Arabic teachers taught in Kerala government schools, with over 500,000 Muslim students. State-appointed committees, not private mosques or religious scholars outsi... | What is the format of school for girls and boys? | {
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"co-educational"
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572a8c0c111d821400f38bda | Madrasa | In Southeast Asia, Muslim students have a choice of attending a secular government or an Islamic school. Madaris or Islamic schools are known as Sekolah Agama (Malay: religious school) in Malaysia and Indonesia, โรงเรียนศาสนาอิสลาม (Thai: school of Islam) in Thailand and madaris in the Philippines. In countries where I... | Who decides if Muslims attend secular schools or traditional madaris? | {
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"text": [
"students"
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572a8c0c111d821400f38bdb | Madrasa | In Southeast Asia, Muslim students have a choice of attending a secular government or an Islamic school. Madaris or Islamic schools are known as Sekolah Agama (Malay: religious school) in Malaysia and Indonesia, โรงเรียนศาสนาอิสลาม (Thai: school of Islam) in Thailand and madaris in the Philippines. In countries where I... | What are madaris referred to as in Indonesia and Malaysia? | {
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"Sekolah Agama"
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572a8c0c111d821400f38bdc | Madrasa | In Southeast Asia, Muslim students have a choice of attending a secular government or an Islamic school. Madaris or Islamic schools are known as Sekolah Agama (Malay: religious school) in Malaysia and Indonesia, โรงเรียนศาสนาอิสลาม (Thai: school of Islam) in Thailand and madaris in the Philippines. In countries where I... | What region of the Philippines has a large Muslim population? | {
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"Mindanao"
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572a8c0c111d821400f38bdd | Madrasa | In Southeast Asia, Muslim students have a choice of attending a secular government or an Islamic school. Madaris or Islamic schools are known as Sekolah Agama (Malay: religious school) in Malaysia and Indonesia, โรงเรียนศาสนาอิสลาม (Thai: school of Islam) in Thailand and madaris in the Philippines. In countries where I... | What region of Thailand has madaris? | {
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"southern"
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572a8cd234ae481900deab71 | Madrasa | In Singapore, madrasahs are private schools which are overseen by Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS, English: Islamic Religious Council of Singapore). There are six Madrasahs in Singapore, catering to students from Primary 1 to Secondary 4. Four Madrasahs are coeducational and two are for girls. Students take a range ... | How many madrasahs are in Sinagapore? | {
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"six"
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572a8cd234ae481900deab72 | Madrasa | In Singapore, madrasahs are private schools which are overseen by Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS, English: Islamic Religious Council of Singapore). There are six Madrasahs in Singapore, catering to students from Primary 1 to Secondary 4. Four Madrasahs are coeducational and two are for girls. Students take a range ... | What program is being installed in madrasahs in Singapore? | {
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"International Baccalaureate"
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572a8cd234ae481900deab73 | Madrasa | In Singapore, madrasahs are private schools which are overseen by Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS, English: Islamic Religious Council of Singapore). There are six Madrasahs in Singapore, catering to students from Primary 1 to Secondary 4. Four Madrasahs are coeducational and two are for girls. Students take a range ... | What year is it planned for IB programs to be in place at Madrasah Al-Arabiah Al-Islamiah? | {
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"2019"
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572a8cd234ae481900deab74 | Madrasa | In Singapore, madrasahs are private schools which are overseen by Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS, English: Islamic Religious Council of Singapore). There are six Madrasahs in Singapore, catering to students from Primary 1 to Secondary 4. Four Madrasahs are coeducational and two are for girls. Students take a range ... | What will the uniform be at Madrasah Al-Arabiah Al-Islamiah? | {
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"the songkok for boys and tudong for girls"
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572a8e06f75d5e190021fb68 | Madrasa | In 2004, madaris were mainstreamed in 16 Regions nationwide, primarily in Muslim-majority areas in Mindanao under the auspices of the Department of Education (DepEd). The DepEd adopted Department Order No. 51, which instituted Arabic-language and Islamic Values instruction for Muslim children in state schools, and auth... | How many regions in Singapore have widely accepted madaris? | {
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"16"
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572a8e06f75d5e190021fb69 | Madrasa | In 2004, madaris were mainstreamed in 16 Regions nationwide, primarily in Muslim-majority areas in Mindanao under the auspices of the Department of Education (DepEd). The DepEd adopted Department Order No. 51, which instituted Arabic-language and Islamic Values instruction for Muslim children in state schools, and auth... | What law protects the teaching of Arabic and Islamic traditions in Mindanao? | {
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185
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"Department Order No. 51"
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572a8e06f75d5e190021fb6a | Madrasa | In 2004, madaris were mainstreamed in 16 Regions nationwide, primarily in Muslim-majority areas in Mindanao under the auspices of the Department of Education (DepEd). The DepEd adopted Department Order No. 51, which instituted Arabic-language and Islamic Values instruction for Muslim children in state schools, and auth... | What religion do most people practice in Mindanao? | {
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"Muslim"
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572a8e06f75d5e190021fb6c | Madrasa | In 2004, madaris were mainstreamed in 16 Regions nationwide, primarily in Muslim-majority areas in Mindanao under the auspices of the Department of Education (DepEd). The DepEd adopted Department Order No. 51, which instituted Arabic-language and Islamic Values instruction for Muslim children in state schools, and auth... | When did madaris become more accepted in Mindanao? | {
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3
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"2004"
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572a8e06f75d5e190021fb6b | Madrasa | In 2004, madaris were mainstreamed in 16 Regions nationwide, primarily in Muslim-majority areas in Mindanao under the auspices of the Department of Education (DepEd). The DepEd adopted Department Order No. 51, which instituted Arabic-language and Islamic Values instruction for Muslim children in state schools, and auth... | What curriculum is used in non public madaris in Mindanao? | {
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"Standard Madrasa Curriculum (SMC)"
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572a8ec3be1ee31400cb808d | Madrasa | The first Madressa established in North America, Al-Rashid Islamic Institute, was established in Cornwall, Ontario in 1983 and has graduates who are Hafiz (Quran) and Ulama. The seminary was established by Mazhar Alam under the direction of his teacher the leading Indian Tablighi scholar Muhammad Zakariya Kandhlawi and... | When was the first madrasa started in North America? | {
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"1983"
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572a8ec3be1ee31400cb808e | Madrasa | The first Madressa established in North America, Al-Rashid Islamic Institute, was established in Cornwall, Ontario in 1983 and has graduates who are Hafiz (Quran) and Ulama. The seminary was established by Mazhar Alam under the direction of his teacher the leading Indian Tablighi scholar Muhammad Zakariya Kandhlawi and... | What country has many students that attend Al-Rashid Islamic Institute? | {
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"US"
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572a8ec3be1ee31400cb808f | Madrasa | The first Madressa established in North America, Al-Rashid Islamic Institute, was established in Cornwall, Ontario in 1983 and has graduates who are Hafiz (Quran) and Ulama. The seminary was established by Mazhar Alam under the direction of his teacher the leading Indian Tablighi scholar Muhammad Zakariya Kandhlawi and... | Where is Al-Rashid Islamic Institute? | {
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"Cornwall, Ontario"
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572a8ec3be1ee31400cb8090 | Madrasa | The first Madressa established in North America, Al-Rashid Islamic Institute, was established in Cornwall, Ontario in 1983 and has graduates who are Hafiz (Quran) and Ulama. The seminary was established by Mazhar Alam under the direction of his teacher the leading Indian Tablighi scholar Muhammad Zakariya Kandhlawi and... | What organization did Shaykh Muhammad Alsahareef start? | {
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"AlMaghrib Institute"
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572a8f95111d821400f38bf2 | Madrasa | Western commentators post-9/11 often perceive madaris as places of radical revivalism with a connotation of anti-Americanism and radical extremism, frequently associated in the Western press with Wahhabi attitudes toward non-Muslims. In Arabic the word madrasa simply means "school" and does not imply a political or rel... | What is the common western perception of the teaching received at madaris? | {
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108
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"anti-Americanism and radical extremism"
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572a8f95111d821400f38bf3 | Madrasa | Western commentators post-9/11 often perceive madaris as places of radical revivalism with a connotation of anti-Americanism and radical extremism, frequently associated in the Western press with Wahhabi attitudes toward non-Muslims. In Arabic the word madrasa simply means "school" and does not imply a political or rel... | What type of content is delivered at madaris? | {
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"varied curricula"
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572a8f95111d821400f38bf4 | Madrasa | Western commentators post-9/11 often perceive madaris as places of radical revivalism with a connotation of anti-Americanism and radical extremism, frequently associated in the Western press with Wahhabi attitudes toward non-Muslims. In Arabic the word madrasa simply means "school" and does not imply a political or rel... | What type of teaching is provided at Indian madaris? | {
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"secularised"
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572a8f95111d821400f38bf5 | Madrasa | Western commentators post-9/11 often perceive madaris as places of radical revivalism with a connotation of anti-Americanism and radical extremism, frequently associated in the Western press with Wahhabi attitudes toward non-Muslims. In Arabic the word madrasa simply means "school" and does not imply a political or rel... | What are the origins of western schools? | {
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"text": [
"institutions of the Catholic church"
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572a8f95111d821400f38bf6 | Madrasa | Western commentators post-9/11 often perceive madaris as places of radical revivalism with a connotation of anti-Americanism and radical extremism, frequently associated in the Western press with Wahhabi attitudes toward non-Muslims. In Arabic the word madrasa simply means "school" and does not imply a political or rel... | How many science disciplines were taught at madaris in the Ottoman Empire? | {
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"seven"
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572a8d2834ae481900deab79 | Philadelphia | In 1682, William Penn founded the city to serve as capital of the Pennsylvania Colony. Philadelphia played an instrumental role in the American Revolution as a meeting place for the Founding Fathers of the United States, who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the Constitution in 1787. Philadelphia was o... | Who founded Philadelphia? | {
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"William Penn"
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572a8d2834ae481900deab7a | Philadelphia | In 1682, William Penn founded the city to serve as capital of the Pennsylvania Colony. Philadelphia played an instrumental role in the American Revolution as a meeting place for the Founding Fathers of the United States, who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the Constitution in 1787. Philadelphia was o... | What role did Philadelphia play in the American Revolution? | {
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158
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"a meeting place for the Founding Fathers"
]
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572a8d2834ae481900deab7b | Philadelphia | In 1682, William Penn founded the city to serve as capital of the Pennsylvania Colony. Philadelphia played an instrumental role in the American Revolution as a meeting place for the Founding Fathers of the United States, who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the Constitution in 1787. Philadelphia was o... | What purpose did Philadelphia serve while D.C. was under construction? | {
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388
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"temporary U.S. capital"
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572a8d2834ae481900deab7c | Philadelphia | In 1682, William Penn founded the city to serve as capital of the Pennsylvania Colony. Philadelphia played an instrumental role in the American Revolution as a meeting place for the Founding Fathers of the United States, who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the Constitution in 1787. Philadelphia was o... | When did it reach 2 million occupants> | {
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"1950"
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572a8e0834ae481900deab81 | Philadelphia | Based on the similar shifts underway the nation's economy after 1960, Philadelphia experienced a loss of manufacturing companies and jobs to lower taxed regions of the USA and often overseas. As a result, the economic base of Philadelphia, which had historically been manufacturing, declined significantly. In addition, ... | What was the historical economic base of Philadelphia? | {
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"manufacturing"
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572a8e0834ae481900deab82 | Philadelphia | Based on the similar shifts underway the nation's economy after 1960, Philadelphia experienced a loss of manufacturing companies and jobs to lower taxed regions of the USA and often overseas. As a result, the economic base of Philadelphia, which had historically been manufacturing, declined significantly. In addition, ... | When did the city near bankruptcy? | {
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"late 1980s"
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572a8e0834ae481900deab83 | Philadelphia | Based on the similar shifts underway the nation's economy after 1960, Philadelphia experienced a loss of manufacturing companies and jobs to lower taxed regions of the USA and often overseas. As a result, the economic base of Philadelphia, which had historically been manufacturing, declined significantly. In addition, ... | Where did wealthy residents move? | {
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"suburbs"
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572a8e0834ae481900deab84 | Philadelphia | Based on the similar shifts underway the nation's economy after 1960, Philadelphia experienced a loss of manufacturing companies and jobs to lower taxed regions of the USA and often overseas. As a result, the economic base of Philadelphia, which had historically been manufacturing, declined significantly. In addition, ... | Who replaced the wealthy? | {
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"immigrants"
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572a8ebc34ae481900deab89 | Philadelphia | The area's many universities and colleges make Philadelphia a top international study destination, as the city has evolved into an educational and economic hub. With a gross domestic product of $388 billion, Philadelphia ranks ninth among world cities and fourth in the nation. Philadelphia is the center of economic act... | What is the GDP of the city? | {
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194
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"$388 billion"
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572a8ebc34ae481900deab8a | Philadelphia | The area's many universities and colleges make Philadelphia a top international study destination, as the city has evolved into an educational and economic hub. With a gross domestic product of $388 billion, Philadelphia ranks ninth among world cities and fourth in the nation. Philadelphia is the center of economic act... | Where does it rank in comparison to other US cities in GDP? | {
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256
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"fourth"
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572a8ebc34ae481900deab8b | Philadelphia | The area's many universities and colleges make Philadelphia a top international study destination, as the city has evolved into an educational and economic hub. With a gross domestic product of $388 billion, Philadelphia ranks ninth among world cities and fourth in the nation. Philadelphia is the center of economic act... | How many Fortune 500 companies call Philadelpia home? | {
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"seven"
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572a8ebc34ae481900deab8c | Philadelphia | The area's many universities and colleges make Philadelphia a top international study destination, as the city has evolved into an educational and economic hub. With a gross domestic product of $388 billion, Philadelphia ranks ninth among world cities and fourth in the nation. Philadelphia is the center of economic act... | How many domestic tourists visit annually? | {
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"39 million"
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572a8ebc34ae481900deab8d | Philadelphia | The area's many universities and colleges make Philadelphia a top international study destination, as the city has evolved into an educational and economic hub. With a gross domestic product of $388 billion, Philadelphia ranks ninth among world cities and fourth in the nation. Philadelphia is the center of economic act... | What branch of the US military was born in Philadelphia? | {
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"United States Marine Corps"
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572a92c9111d821400f38bfc | Philadelphia | Before Europeans arrived, the Philadelphia area was home to the Lenape (Delaware) Indians in the village of Shackamaxon. The Lenape are a Native American tribe and First Nations band government. They are also called Delaware Indians and their historical territory was along the Delaware River watershed, western Long Isl... | What native American tribe lived in the area before settlement? | {
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125
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"Lenape"
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572a92c9111d821400f38bfd | Philadelphia | Before Europeans arrived, the Philadelphia area was home to the Lenape (Delaware) Indians in the village of Shackamaxon. The Lenape are a Native American tribe and First Nations band government. They are also called Delaware Indians and their historical territory was along the Delaware River watershed, western Long Isl... | What other tribe occasionally fought against the Lenape? | {
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"Iroquois"
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572a92c9111d821400f38bfe | Philadelphia | Before Europeans arrived, the Philadelphia area was home to the Lenape (Delaware) Indians in the village of Shackamaxon. The Lenape are a Native American tribe and First Nations band government. They are also called Delaware Indians and their historical territory was along the Delaware River watershed, western Long Isl... | What disease killed the most Lenape? | {
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"smallpox"
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572a92c9111d821400f38bff | Philadelphia | Before Europeans arrived, the Philadelphia area was home to the Lenape (Delaware) Indians in the village of Shackamaxon. The Lenape are a Native American tribe and First Nations band government. They are also called Delaware Indians and their historical territory was along the Delaware River watershed, western Long Isl... | Where did the Lenape go after being pushed out of the Philidelphia area? | {
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"upper Ohio River basin"
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572a92c9111d821400f38c00 | Philadelphia | Before Europeans arrived, the Philadelphia area was home to the Lenape (Delaware) Indians in the village of Shackamaxon. The Lenape are a Native American tribe and First Nations band government. They are also called Delaware Indians and their historical territory was along the Delaware River watershed, western Long Isl... | Where do the Lenape reside today? | {
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"Oklahoma"
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572a93e6f75d5e190021fb72 | Philadelphia | Europeans came to the Delaware Valley in the early 17th century, with the first settlements founded by the Dutch, who in 1623 built Fort Nassau on the Delaware River opposite the Schuylkill River in what is now Brooklawn, New Jersey. The Dutch considered the entire Delaware River valley to be part of their New Netherla... | Who were the first settlers to the Delaware Valley? | {
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103
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"the Dutch"
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572a93e6f75d5e190021fb73 | Philadelphia | Europeans came to the Delaware Valley in the early 17th century, with the first settlements founded by the Dutch, who in 1623 built Fort Nassau on the Delaware River opposite the Schuylkill River in what is now Brooklawn, New Jersey. The Dutch considered the entire Delaware River valley to be part of their New Netherla... | What was the name of the first settlement in the area? | {
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132
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"text": [
"Fort Nassau"
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572a93e6f75d5e190021fb74 | Philadelphia | Europeans came to the Delaware Valley in the early 17th century, with the first settlements founded by the Dutch, who in 1623 built Fort Nassau on the Delaware River opposite the Schuylkill River in what is now Brooklawn, New Jersey. The Dutch considered the entire Delaware River valley to be part of their New Netherla... | Who claimed the entire Delaware River? | {
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234
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"The Dutch"
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572a93e6f75d5e190021fb75 | Philadelphia | Europeans came to the Delaware Valley in the early 17th century, with the first settlements founded by the Dutch, who in 1623 built Fort Nassau on the Delaware River opposite the Schuylkill River in what is now Brooklawn, New Jersey. The Dutch considered the entire Delaware River valley to be part of their New Netherla... | When did the English conquer the New Netherland colony? | {
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1284
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"1664"
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572a95b234ae481900deab93 | Philadelphia | In 1681, in partial repayment of a debt, Charles II of England granted William Penn a charter for what would become the Pennsylvania colony. Despite the royal charter, Penn bought the land from the local Lenape to be on good terms with the Native Americans and ensure peace for his colony. Penn made a treaty of friendsh... | Who founded the Pennsylvania colony? | {
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71
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"William Penn"
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572a95b234ae481900deab94 | Philadelphia | In 1681, in partial repayment of a debt, Charles II of England granted William Penn a charter for what would become the Pennsylvania colony. Despite the royal charter, Penn bought the land from the local Lenape to be on good terms with the Native Americans and ensure peace for his colony. Penn made a treaty of friendsh... | Who did Penn buy the land from? | {
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204
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"text": [
"Lenape"
]
} |
572a95b234ae481900deab95 | Philadelphia | In 1681, in partial repayment of a debt, Charles II of England granted William Penn a charter for what would become the Pennsylvania colony. Despite the royal charter, Penn bought the land from the local Lenape to be on good terms with the Native Americans and ensure peace for his colony. Penn made a treaty of friendsh... | What religion did William Penn practice? | {
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564
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"text": [
"Quaker"
]
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572a95b234ae481900deab96 | Philadelphia | In 1681, in partial repayment of a debt, Charles II of England granted William Penn a charter for what would become the Pennsylvania colony. Despite the royal charter, Penn bought the land from the local Lenape to be on good terms with the Native Americans and ensure peace for his colony. Penn made a treaty of friendsh... | When was Philadelphia established as a city? | {
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1388
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"1701"
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572a95b234ae481900deab97 | Philadelphia | In 1681, in partial repayment of a debt, Charles II of England granted William Penn a charter for what would become the Pennsylvania colony. Despite the royal charter, Penn bought the land from the local Lenape to be on good terms with the Native Americans and ensure peace for his colony. Penn made a treaty of friendsh... | What type of street layout did Penn use for Philadelphia? | {
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1080
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"text": [
"grid plan"
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572a9c79111d821400f38c3c | Philadelphia | Philadelphia's importance and central location in the colonies made it a natural center for America's revolutionaries. By the 1750s, Philadelphia had surpassed Boston to become the largest city and busiest port in British America, and second in the British Empire, behind London. The city hosted the First Continental Co... | What important revolutionary document was signed in Philadelphia? | {
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430
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"text": [
"Declaration of Independence,"
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572a9c79111d821400f38c3d | Philadelphia | Philadelphia's importance and central location in the colonies made it a natural center for America's revolutionaries. By the 1750s, Philadelphia had surpassed Boston to become the largest city and busiest port in British America, and second in the British Empire, behind London. The city hosted the First Continental Co... | When did Philadelphia host the Constitutional Convention? | {
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510
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"text": [
"1787"
]
} |
572a9c79111d821400f38c3e | Philadelphia | Philadelphia's importance and central location in the colonies made it a natural center for America's revolutionaries. By the 1750s, Philadelphia had surpassed Boston to become the largest city and busiest port in British America, and second in the British Empire, behind London. The city hosted the First Continental Co... | How many Revolutionary War battles were fought around Philadelphia? | {
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531
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"text": [
"Several"
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} |
572a9d6134ae481900deabd1 | Philadelphia | The state government left Philadelphia in 1799, and the federal government was moved to Washington, DC in 1800 with completion of the White House and Capitol. The city remained the young nation's largest with a population of nearly 50,000 at the turn of the 19th century; it was a financial and cultural center. Before 1... | When did the US government leave Philadelphia for D.C.? | {
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42
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"1799"
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572a9d6134ae481900deabd2 | Philadelphia | The state government left Philadelphia in 1799, and the federal government was moved to Washington, DC in 1800 with completion of the White House and Capitol. The city remained the young nation's largest with a population of nearly 50,000 at the turn of the 19th century; it was a financial and cultural center. Before 1... | What religion did the black community found? | {
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362
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"text": [
"African Methodist Episcopal Church"
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} |
572a9d6134ae481900deabd3 | Philadelphia | The state government left Philadelphia in 1799, and the federal government was moved to Washington, DC in 1800 with completion of the White House and Capitol. The city remained the young nation's largest with a population of nearly 50,000 at the turn of the 19th century; it was a financial and cultural center. Before 1... | Which city surpassed the population of Philadelphia? | {
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598
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"text": [
"New York City"
]
} |
572a9d6134ae481900deabd4 | Philadelphia | The state government left Philadelphia in 1799, and the federal government was moved to Washington, DC in 1800 with completion of the White House and Capitol. The city remained the young nation's largest with a population of nearly 50,000 at the turn of the 19th century; it was a financial and cultural center. Before 1... | What type of economy did Philadelphia have? | {
"answer_start": [
750
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"text": [
"industrial"
]
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572a9e25111d821400f38c4c | Philadelphia | Throughout the 19th century, Philadelphia had a variety of industries and businesses, the largest being textiles. Major corporations in the 19th and early 20th centuries included the Baldwin Locomotive Works, William Cramp and Sons Ship and Engine Building Company, and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Industry, along with th... | What was Philadelphia's biggest industry during the 19th century? | {
"answer_start": [
104
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"text": [
"textiles"
]
} |
572a9e25111d821400f38c4d | Philadelphia | Throughout the 19th century, Philadelphia had a variety of industries and businesses, the largest being textiles. Major corporations in the 19th and early 20th centuries included the Baldwin Locomotive Works, William Cramp and Sons Ship and Engine Building Company, and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Industry, along with th... | When was the first World's Fair? | {
"answer_start": [
357
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"text": [
"1876"
]
} |
572a9e25111d821400f38c4e | Philadelphia | Throughout the 19th century, Philadelphia had a variety of industries and businesses, the largest being textiles. Major corporations in the 19th and early 20th centuries included the Baldwin Locomotive Works, William Cramp and Sons Ship and Engine Building Company, and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Industry, along with th... | Which were the two biggest immigrant groups in Philadelphia? | {
"answer_start": [
467
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"text": [
"Irish and German"
]
} |
572a9e25111d821400f38c4f | Philadelphia | Throughout the 19th century, Philadelphia had a variety of industries and businesses, the largest being textiles. Major corporations in the 19th and early 20th centuries included the Baldwin Locomotive Works, William Cramp and Sons Ship and Engine Building Company, and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Industry, along with th... | What is the size in square miles today? | {
"answer_start": [
754
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"text": [
"130 square miles"
]
} |
572a9ed7f75d5e190021fbac | Philadelphia | These immigrants were largely responsible for the first general strike in North America in 1835, in which workers in the city won the ten-hour workday. The city was a destination for thousands of Irish immigrants fleeing the Great Famine in the 1840s; housing for them was developed south of South Street, and was later ... | Who carried out the first strike in North America? | {
"answer_start": [
6
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"text": [
"immigrants"
]
} |
572a9ed7f75d5e190021fbad | Philadelphia | These immigrants were largely responsible for the first general strike in North America in 1835, in which workers in the city won the ten-hour workday. The city was a destination for thousands of Irish immigrants fleeing the Great Famine in the 1840s; housing for them was developed south of South Street, and was later ... | When did the strike take place? | {
"answer_start": [
91
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"text": [
"1835"
]
} |
572a9ed7f75d5e190021fbae | Philadelphia | These immigrants were largely responsible for the first general strike in North America in 1835, in which workers in the city won the ten-hour workday. The city was a destination for thousands of Irish immigrants fleeing the Great Famine in the 1840s; housing for them was developed south of South Street, and was later ... | What did the strikers achieve? | {
"answer_start": [
134
],
"text": [
"ten-hour workday"
]
} |
572a9ed7f75d5e190021fbaf | Philadelphia | These immigrants were largely responsible for the first general strike in North America in 1835, in which workers in the city won the ten-hour workday. The city was a destination for thousands of Irish immigrants fleeing the Great Famine in the 1840s; housing for them was developed south of South Street, and was later ... | Why did so many Irish immigrants come to Philadelphia? | {
"answer_start": [
221
],
"text": [
"the Great Famine"
]
} |
572a9ed7f75d5e190021fbb0 | Philadelphia | These immigrants were largely responsible for the first general strike in North America in 1835, in which workers in the city won the ten-hour workday. The city was a destination for thousands of Irish immigrants fleeing the Great Famine in the 1840s; housing for them was developed south of South Street, and was later ... | When did the black population explode? | {
"answer_start": [
692
],
"text": [
"Between 1880 and 1930"
]
} |
572a9f8af75d5e190021fbb6 | Philadelphia | By the 20th century, Philadelphia had become known as "corrupt and contented", with a complacent population and an entrenched Republican political machine. The first major reform came in 1917 when outrage over the election-year murder of a police officer led to the shrinking of the Philadelphia City Council from two ho... | Which political party controlled Philadelphia in the early 20th century? | {
"answer_start": [
126
],
"text": [
"Republican"
]
} |
572a9f8af75d5e190021fbb7 | Philadelphia | By the 20th century, Philadelphia had become known as "corrupt and contented", with a complacent population and an entrenched Republican political machine. The first major reform came in 1917 when outrage over the election-year murder of a police officer led to the shrinking of the Philadelphia City Council from two ho... | What phrase could describe Philadelphia of the early 20th century? | {
"answer_start": [
55
],
"text": [
"corrupt and contented"
]
} |
572a9f8af75d5e190021fbb8 | Philadelphia | By the 20th century, Philadelphia had become known as "corrupt and contented", with a complacent population and an entrenched Republican political machine. The first major reform came in 1917 when outrage over the election-year murder of a police officer led to the shrinking of the Philadelphia City Council from two ho... | When did the first major political reform occur? | {
"answer_start": [
187
],
"text": [
"1917"
]
} |
572aa053f75d5e190021fbc6 | Philadelphia | In 1940, non-Hispanic whites constituted 86.8% of the city's population. The population peaked at more than two million residents in 1950, then began to decline with the restructuring of industry, which led to the loss of many middle-class union jobs. In addition, suburbanization had been drawing off many of the wealth... | When was the peak of Philadelphia's population? | {
"answer_start": [
133
],
"text": [
"1950"
]
} |
572aa053f75d5e190021fbc7 | Philadelphia | In 1940, non-Hispanic whites constituted 86.8% of the city's population. The population peaked at more than two million residents in 1950, then began to decline with the restructuring of industry, which led to the loss of many middle-class union jobs. In addition, suburbanization had been drawing off many of the wealth... | Why did the population decline after this time? | {
"answer_start": [
210
],
"text": [
"the loss of many middle-class union jobs"
]
} |
572aa053f75d5e190021fbc8 | Philadelphia | In 1940, non-Hispanic whites constituted 86.8% of the city's population. The population peaked at more than two million residents in 1950, then began to decline with the restructuring of industry, which led to the loss of many middle-class union jobs. In addition, suburbanization had been drawing off many of the wealth... | What is the main driver of the economy now? | {
"answer_start": [
700
],
"text": [
"service businesses"
]
} |
572aa053f75d5e190021fbca | Philadelphia | In 1940, non-Hispanic whites constituted 86.8% of the city's population. The population peaked at more than two million residents in 1950, then began to decline with the restructuring of industry, which led to the loss of many middle-class union jobs. In addition, suburbanization had been drawing off many of the wealth... | How much of the population left after 1950? | {
"answer_start": [
1167
],
"text": [
"one-quarter"
]
} |
572aa053f75d5e190021fbc9 | Philadelphia | In 1940, non-Hispanic whites constituted 86.8% of the city's population. The population peaked at more than two million residents in 1950, then began to decline with the restructuring of industry, which led to the loss of many middle-class union jobs. In addition, suburbanization had been drawing off many of the wealth... | What is another large industry? | {
"answer_start": [
767
],
"text": [
"a tourist destination"
]
} |
572aa141be1ee31400cb80db | Philadelphia | Philadelphia's central city was created in the 17th century following the plan by William Penn's surveyor Thomas Holme. Center City is structured with long straight streets running east-west and north-south forming a grid pattern. The original city plan was designed to allow for easy travel and to keep residences separ... | Who planned the central city? | {
"answer_start": [
106
],
"text": [
"Thomas Holme"
]
} |
572aa141be1ee31400cb80dc | Philadelphia | Philadelphia's central city was created in the 17th century following the plan by William Penn's surveyor Thomas Holme. Center City is structured with long straight streets running east-west and north-south forming a grid pattern. The original city plan was designed to allow for easy travel and to keep residences separ... | Which rivers run through the city? | {
"answer_start": [
383
],
"text": [
"The Delaware River and Schuylkill Rivers"
]
} |
572aa141be1ee31400cb80dd | Philadelphia | Philadelphia's central city was created in the 17th century following the plan by William Penn's surveyor Thomas Holme. Center City is structured with long straight streets running east-west and north-south forming a grid pattern. The original city plan was designed to allow for easy travel and to keep residences separ... | How many public parks did Penn plan? | {
"answer_start": [
553
],
"text": [
"five"
]
} |
572aa141be1ee31400cb80de | Philadelphia | Philadelphia's central city was created in the 17th century following the plan by William Penn's surveyor Thomas Holme. Center City is structured with long straight streets running east-west and north-south forming a grid pattern. The original city plan was designed to allow for easy travel and to keep residences separ... | How many live in the central area today? | {
"answer_start": [
951
],
"text": [
"183,240"
]
} |
572aa1b9f75d5e190021fbd8 | Philadelphia | The City Planning Commission, tasked with guiding growth and development of the city, has divided the city into 18 planning districts as part of the Philadelphia2035 physical development plan. Much of the city's 1980 zoning code was overhauled from 2007–2012 as part of a joint effort between former mayors John F. Stree... | How many planning districts make up Philadelphia? | {
"answer_start": [
112
],
"text": [
"18"
]
} |
572aa1b9f75d5e190021fbd9 | Philadelphia | The City Planning Commission, tasked with guiding growth and development of the city, has divided the city into 18 planning districts as part of the Philadelphia2035 physical development plan. Much of the city's 1980 zoning code was overhauled from 2007–2012 as part of a joint effort between former mayors John F. Stree... | When was the 1980 zoning code revamped? | {
"answer_start": [
249
],
"text": [
"2007–2012"
]
} |
572aa1b9f75d5e190021fbda | Philadelphia | The City Planning Commission, tasked with guiding growth and development of the city, has divided the city into 18 planning districts as part of the Philadelphia2035 physical development plan. Much of the city's 1980 zoning code was overhauled from 2007–2012 as part of a joint effort between former mayors John F. Stree... | Which two mayors accomplished the zoning code revamp? | {
"answer_start": [
307
],
"text": [
"John F. Street and Michael Nutter"
]
} |
572aa285be1ee31400cb80e3 | Philadelphia | In the first decades of the 19th century, Federal architecture and Greek Revival architecture were dominated by Philadelphia architects such as Benjamin Latrobe, William Strickland, John Haviland, John Notman, Thomas U. Walter, and Samuel Sloan. Frank Furness is considered Philadelphia's greatest architect of the secon... | Name 6 important Philadelphia architects? | {
"answer_start": [
144
],
"text": [
"Benjamin Latrobe, William Strickland, John Haviland, John Notman, Thomas U. Walter, and Samuel Sloan"
]
} |
572aa285be1ee31400cb80e4 | Philadelphia | In the first decades of the 19th century, Federal architecture and Greek Revival architecture were dominated by Philadelphia architects such as Benjamin Latrobe, William Strickland, John Haviland, John Notman, Thomas U. Walter, and Samuel Sloan. Frank Furness is considered Philadelphia's greatest architect of the secon... | Who is Philadelphia's greatest architect of the later 19th century? | {
"answer_start": [
246
],
"text": [
"Frank Furness"
]
} |
572aa285be1ee31400cb80e5 | Philadelphia | In the first decades of the 19th century, Federal architecture and Greek Revival architecture were dominated by Philadelphia architects such as Benjamin Latrobe, William Strickland, John Haviland, John Notman, Thomas U. Walter, and Samuel Sloan. Frank Furness is considered Philadelphia's greatest architect of the secon... | When did building begin on the Philadelphia CIty Hall? | {
"answer_start": [
475
],
"text": [
"1871"
]
} |
572aa285be1ee31400cb80e6 | Philadelphia | In the first decades of the 19th century, Federal architecture and Greek Revival architecture were dominated by Philadelphia architects such as Benjamin Latrobe, William Strickland, John Haviland, John Notman, Thomas U. Walter, and Samuel Sloan. Frank Furness is considered Philadelphia's greatest architect of the secon... | What commission was created in 1955? | {
"answer_start": [
555
],
"text": [
"Philadelphia Historical Commission"
]
} |
572aa285be1ee31400cb80e7 | Philadelphia | In the first decades of the 19th century, Federal architecture and Greek Revival architecture were dominated by Philadelphia architects such as Benjamin Latrobe, William Strickland, John Haviland, John Notman, Thomas U. Walter, and Samuel Sloan. Frank Furness is considered Philadelphia's greatest architect of the secon... | What does this commission control? | {
"answer_start": [
703
],
"text": [
"Philadelphia Register of Historic Places"
]
} |
572aa311be1ee31400cb80ed | Philadelphia | The 548 ft (167 m) City Hall remained the tallest building in the city until 1987 when One Liberty Place was constructed. Numerous glass and granite skyscrapers were built in Philadelphia's Center City from the late 1980s onwards. In 2007, the Comcast Center surpassed One Liberty Place to become the city's tallest buil... | How tall is the City Hall? | {
"answer_start": [
4
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"text": [
"548 ft"
]
} |
572aa311be1ee31400cb80ee | Philadelphia | The 548 ft (167 m) City Hall remained the tallest building in the city until 1987 when One Liberty Place was constructed. Numerous glass and granite skyscrapers were built in Philadelphia's Center City from the late 1980s onwards. In 2007, the Comcast Center surpassed One Liberty Place to become the city's tallest buil... | What is the tallest building? | {
"answer_start": [
244
],
"text": [
"Comcast Center"
]
} |
572aa311be1ee31400cb80ef | Philadelphia | The 548 ft (167 m) City Hall remained the tallest building in the city until 1987 when One Liberty Place was constructed. Numerous glass and granite skyscrapers were built in Philadelphia's Center City from the late 1980s onwards. In 2007, the Comcast Center surpassed One Liberty Place to become the city's tallest buil... | Which building under construction will surpass Comcast Center? | {
"answer_start": [
330
],
"text": [
"Comcast Innovation and Technology Center"
]
} |
572aa3cfbe1ee31400cb80f3 | Philadelphia | For much of Philadelphia's history, the typical home has been the row house. The row house was introduced to the United States via Philadelphia in the early 19th century and, for a time, row houses built elsewhere in the United States were known as "Philadelphia rows". A variety of row houses are found throughout the c... | What is the dominant type of house in Philadelphia? | {
"answer_start": [
66
],
"text": [
"row house"
]
} |
572aa3cfbe1ee31400cb80f4 | Philadelphia | For much of Philadelphia's history, the typical home has been the row house. The row house was introduced to the United States via Philadelphia in the early 19th century and, for a time, row houses built elsewhere in the United States were known as "Philadelphia rows". A variety of row houses are found throughout the c... | What are row houses called outside of Philadelphia? | {
"answer_start": [
250
],
"text": [
"Philadelphia rows"
]
} |
572aa3cfbe1ee31400cb80f6 | Philadelphia | For much of Philadelphia's history, the typical home has been the row house. The row house was introduced to the United States via Philadelphia in the early 19th century and, for a time, row houses built elsewhere in the United States were known as "Philadelphia rows". A variety of row houses are found throughout the c... | How old is most of the housing in Philadelphia? | {
"answer_start": [
500
],
"text": [
"early 20th century or older"
]
} |
572aa3cfbe1ee31400cb80f5 | Philadelphia | For much of Philadelphia's history, the typical home has been the row house. The row house was introduced to the United States via Philadelphia in the early 19th century and, for a time, row houses built elsewhere in the United States were known as "Philadelphia rows". A variety of row houses are found throughout the c... | Name a type of row house in the city? | {
"answer_start": [
330
],
"text": [
"Victorian-style homes in North Philadelphia to twin row houses in West Philadelphia"
]
} |
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