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572edcc8cb0c0d14000f162e | Modern_history | The term "modern" was coined in the 16th century to indicate present or recent times (ultimately derived from the Latin adverb modo, meaning "just now). The European Renaissance (about 1420–1630), which marked the transition between the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern times, started in Italy and was spurred in part b... | What caused the transition between the middle ages and early modern times? | {
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"The European Renaissance"
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572edcc8cb0c0d14000f162f | Modern_history | The term "modern" was coined in the 16th century to indicate present or recent times (ultimately derived from the Latin adverb modo, meaning "just now). The European Renaissance (about 1420–1630), which marked the transition between the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern times, started in Italy and was spurred in part b... | In what country did The European Renaissance start? | {
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"Italy"
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572edcc8cb0c0d14000f1630 | Modern_history | The term "modern" was coined in the 16th century to indicate present or recent times (ultimately derived from the Latin adverb modo, meaning "just now). The European Renaissance (about 1420–1630), which marked the transition between the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern times, started in Italy and was spurred in part b... | What two instruments were invented during The European Renaissance? | {
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"telescope and microscope"
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572ef423dfa6aa1500f8d4f2 | Modern_history | The term "modern" was coined in the 16th century to indicate present or recent times (ultimately derived from the Latin adverb modo, meaning "just now). The European Renaissance (about 1420–1630), which marked the transition between the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern times, started in Italy and was spurred in part b... | The phrase modern originated form what? | {
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"Latin adverb modo"
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572ef423dfa6aa1500f8d4f3 | Modern_history | The term "modern" was coined in the 16th century to indicate present or recent times (ultimately derived from the Latin adverb modo, meaning "just now). The European Renaissance (about 1420–1630), which marked the transition between the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern times, started in Italy and was spurred in part b... | What did The European renaissance mark? | {
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"transition between the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern times"
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572ef423dfa6aa1500f8d4f1 | Modern_history | The term "modern" was coined in the 16th century to indicate present or recent times (ultimately derived from the Latin adverb modo, meaning "just now). The European Renaissance (about 1420–1630), which marked the transition between the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern times, started in Italy and was spurred in part b... | What phrase was coined in the 16th century to reference recent times? | {
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"modern"
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572ef423dfa6aa1500f8d4f4 | Modern_history | The term "modern" was coined in the 16th century to indicate present or recent times (ultimately derived from the Latin adverb modo, meaning "just now). The European Renaissance (about 1420–1630), which marked the transition between the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern times, started in Italy and was spurred in part b... | Through what time period did The European renaissance last? | {
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"text": [
"1420–1630)"
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572ef423dfa6aa1500f8d4f5 | Modern_history | The term "modern" was coined in the 16th century to indicate present or recent times (ultimately derived from the Latin adverb modo, meaning "just now). The European Renaissance (about 1420–1630), which marked the transition between the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern times, started in Italy and was spurred in part b... | In what country did The European renaissance begin? | {
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"text": [
"Italy"
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572edf43cb0c0d14000f164a | Modern_history | The term "Early Modern" was introduced in the English language in the 1930s. to distinguish the time between what we call Middle Ages and time of the late Enlightenment (1800) (when the meaning of the term Modern Ages was developing its contemporary form). It is important to note that these terms stem from European his... | What term was created in the 1930's to separate the middle ages form the 1800's? | {
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10
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"Early Modern"
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572edf43cb0c0d14000f164b | Modern_history | The term "Early Modern" was introduced in the English language in the 1930s. to distinguish the time between what we call Middle Ages and time of the late Enlightenment (1800) (when the meaning of the term Modern Ages was developing its contemporary form). It is important to note that these terms stem from European his... | The 1800"s are referred to as? | {
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"time of the late Enlightenment"
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572edf43cb0c0d14000f164c | Modern_history | The term "Early Modern" was introduced in the English language in the 1930s. to distinguish the time between what we call Middle Ages and time of the late Enlightenment (1800) (when the meaning of the term Modern Ages was developing its contemporary form). It is important to note that these terms stem from European his... | What do the terms "Early Modern" and 'Modern Ages" originate from? | {
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"text": [
"European history"
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572edf43cb0c0d14000f164d | Modern_history | The term "Early Modern" was introduced in the English language in the 1930s. to distinguish the time between what we call Middle Ages and time of the late Enlightenment (1800) (when the meaning of the term Modern Ages was developing its contemporary form). It is important to note that these terms stem from European his... | What are the terms "Early Modern" and "Modern Ages" used for i other countries? | {
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"in the context with their contact with European culture in the Age of Discovery."
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572ef585cb0c0d14000f169d | Modern_history | The term "Early Modern" was introduced in the English language in the 1930s. to distinguish the time between what we call Middle Ages and time of the late Enlightenment (1800) (when the meaning of the term Modern Ages was developing its contemporary form). It is important to note that these terms stem from European his... | What does the term "Early Modern" mean? | {
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"to distinguish the time between what we call Middle Ages and time of the late Enlightenment"
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572ef585cb0c0d14000f169c | Modern_history | The term "Early Modern" was introduced in the English language in the 1930s. to distinguish the time between what we call Middle Ages and time of the late Enlightenment (1800) (when the meaning of the term Modern Ages was developing its contemporary form). It is important to note that these terms stem from European his... | When was the term "Early Modern" implemented into the English language? | {
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"1930s"
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572ef585cb0c0d14000f169e | Modern_history | The term "Early Modern" was introduced in the English language in the 1930s. to distinguish the time between what we call Middle Ages and time of the late Enlightenment (1800) (when the meaning of the term Modern Ages was developing its contemporary form). It is important to note that these terms stem from European his... | What time period is referred to as The Late Enlightenment? | {
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"1800"
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572ef585cb0c0d14000f169f | Modern_history | The term "Early Modern" was introduced in the English language in the 1930s. to distinguish the time between what we call Middle Ages and time of the late Enlightenment (1800) (when the meaning of the term Modern Ages was developing its contemporary form). It is important to note that these terms stem from European his... | Where do the terms "Middle Ages" and "Modern Ages" originate from? | {
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"text": [
"European history"
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572ef585cb0c0d14000f16a0 | Modern_history | The term "Early Modern" was introduced in the English language in the 1930s. to distinguish the time between what we call Middle Ages and time of the late Enlightenment (1800) (when the meaning of the term Modern Ages was developing its contemporary form). It is important to note that these terms stem from European his... | What are the terms "Middle Ages" and "Modern Ages" used for in other countries? | {
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463
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"text": [
"in the context with their contact with European culture in the Age of Discovery."
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572ee12fcb0c0d14000f165c | Modern_history | In the Contemporary era, there were various socio-technological trends. Regarding the 21st century and the late modern world, the Information age and computers were forefront in use, not completely ubiquitous but often present in daily life. The development of Eastern powers was of note, with China and India becoming m... | In what era were there many socio-technological trends? | {
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7
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"Contemporary era"
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572ee12fcb0c0d14000f165d | Modern_history | In the Contemporary era, there were various socio-technological trends. Regarding the 21st century and the late modern world, the Information age and computers were forefront in use, not completely ubiquitous but often present in daily life. The development of Eastern powers was of note, with China and India becoming m... | The 21st century is refereed to as what? | {
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"the Information age"
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572ee12fcb0c0d14000f165e | Modern_history | In the Contemporary era, there were various socio-technological trends. Regarding the 21st century and the late modern world, the Information age and computers were forefront in use, not completely ubiquitous but often present in daily life. The development of Eastern powers was of note, with China and India becoming m... | What device was used most during the The Information age? | {
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"text": [
"computers"
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572ee12fcb0c0d14000f165f | Modern_history | In the Contemporary era, there were various socio-technological trends. Regarding the 21st century and the late modern world, the Information age and computers were forefront in use, not completely ubiquitous but often present in daily life. The development of Eastern powers was of note, with China and India becoming m... | What was a major concern for Western civilization during the 21 century? | {
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"text": [
"terrorist acts"
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572ef68ec246551400ce47e8 | Modern_history | In the Contemporary era, there were various socio-technological trends. Regarding the 21st century and the late modern world, the Information age and computers were forefront in use, not completely ubiquitous but often present in daily life. The development of Eastern powers was of note, with China and India becoming m... | In what time were there many socio-technological trends? | {
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7
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"Contemporary era"
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572ef68ec246551400ce47e9 | Modern_history | In the Contemporary era, there were various socio-technological trends. Regarding the 21st century and the late modern world, the Information age and computers were forefront in use, not completely ubiquitous but often present in daily life. The development of Eastern powers was of note, with China and India becoming m... | What is the 21st century also known as? | {
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126
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"the Information age"
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} |
572ef68ec246551400ce47ea | Modern_history | In the Contemporary era, there were various socio-technological trends. Regarding the 21st century and the late modern world, the Information age and computers were forefront in use, not completely ubiquitous but often present in daily life. The development of Eastern powers was of note, with China and India becoming m... | What device was used most during 21st century? | {
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150
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"text": [
"computers"
]
} |
572ef68ec246551400ce47eb | Modern_history | In the Contemporary era, there were various socio-technological trends. Regarding the 21st century and the late modern world, the Information age and computers were forefront in use, not completely ubiquitous but often present in daily life. The development of Eastern powers was of note, with China and India becoming m... | What was considered a threat to Western civilization? | {
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584
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"text": [
"terrorist acts"
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572ee375dfa6aa1500f8d499 | Modern_history | In Asia, various Chinese dynasties and Japanese shogunates controlled the Asian sphere. In Japan, the Edo period from 1600 to 1868 is also referred to as the early modern period. And in Korea, from the rising of Joseon Dynasty to the enthronement of King Gojong is referred to as the early modern period. In the Americas... | Who controlled the Asian Sphere during the period between 1600-1868? | {
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"Chinese dynasties and Japanese shogunates"
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572ee375dfa6aa1500f8d49a | Modern_history | In Asia, various Chinese dynasties and Japanese shogunates controlled the Asian sphere. In Japan, the Edo period from 1600 to 1868 is also referred to as the early modern period. And in Korea, from the rising of Joseon Dynasty to the enthronement of King Gojong is referred to as the early modern period. In the Americas... | What is the period between 1600-1868 referred to as? | {
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"the Edo period"
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572ee375dfa6aa1500f8d49b | Modern_history | In Asia, various Chinese dynasties and Japanese shogunates controlled the Asian sphere. In Japan, the Edo period from 1600 to 1868 is also referred to as the early modern period. And in Korea, from the rising of Joseon Dynasty to the enthronement of King Gojong is referred to as the early modern period. In the Americas... | What is the Edo period also known as? | {
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154
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"text": [
"the early modern period"
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} |
572ee375dfa6aa1500f8d49c | Modern_history | In Asia, various Chinese dynasties and Japanese shogunates controlled the Asian sphere. In Japan, the Edo period from 1600 to 1868 is also referred to as the early modern period. And in Korea, from the rising of Joseon Dynasty to the enthronement of King Gojong is referred to as the early modern period. In the Americas... | What is time is considered the "Modern Period" in Korea? | {
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"from the rising of Joseon Dynasty to the enthronement of King Gojong"
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572ee375dfa6aa1500f8d49d | Modern_history | In Asia, various Chinese dynasties and Japanese shogunates controlled the Asian sphere. In Japan, the Edo period from 1600 to 1868 is also referred to as the early modern period. And in Korea, from the rising of Joseon Dynasty to the enthronement of King Gojong is referred to as the early modern period. In the Americas... | Name one of the tribes Native Americans established in the Americas. | {
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"Aztec Empire"
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572ef802dfa6aa1500f8d4fb | Modern_history | In Asia, various Chinese dynasties and Japanese shogunates controlled the Asian sphere. In Japan, the Edo period from 1600 to 1868 is also referred to as the early modern period. And in Korea, from the rising of Joseon Dynasty to the enthronement of King Gojong is referred to as the early modern period. In the Americas... | What two groups controlled the Asian Sphere? | {
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17
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"Chinese dynasties and Japanese shogunates"
]
} |
572ef802dfa6aa1500f8d4fc | Modern_history | In Asia, various Chinese dynasties and Japanese shogunates controlled the Asian sphere. In Japan, the Edo period from 1600 to 1868 is also referred to as the early modern period. And in Korea, from the rising of Joseon Dynasty to the enthronement of King Gojong is referred to as the early modern period. In the Americas... | What time is referred to as the Edo period? | {
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118
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"1600 to 1868"
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572ef802dfa6aa1500f8d4fe | Modern_history | In Asia, various Chinese dynasties and Japanese shogunates controlled the Asian sphere. In Japan, the Edo period from 1600 to 1868 is also referred to as the early modern period. And in Korea, from the rising of Joseon Dynasty to the enthronement of King Gojong is referred to as the early modern period. In the Americas... | What is the 'Early Modern period" known as in Japan? | {
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198
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"the rising of Joseon Dynasty to the enthronement of King Gojong"
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572ef802dfa6aa1500f8d4ff | Modern_history | In Asia, various Chinese dynasties and Japanese shogunates controlled the Asian sphere. In Japan, the Edo period from 1600 to 1868 is also referred to as the early modern period. And in Korea, from the rising of Joseon Dynasty to the enthronement of King Gojong is referred to as the early modern period. In the Americas... | Name one of the tribes Native Americans formed in the Americas? | {
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396
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"text": [
"Aztec Empire"
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} |
572ee58003f9891900756ad1 | Modern_history | In China, urbanization increased as the population grew and as the division of labor grew more complex. Large urban centers, such as Nanjing and Beijing, also contributed to the growth of private industry. In particular, small-scale industries grew up, often specializing in paper, silk, cotton, and porcelain goods. For... | Name one of the reasons urbanization grew in China. | {
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"population grew"
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572ee58003f9891900756ad2 | Modern_history | In China, urbanization increased as the population grew and as the division of labor grew more complex. Large urban centers, such as Nanjing and Beijing, also contributed to the growth of private industry. In particular, small-scale industries grew up, often specializing in paper, silk, cotton, and porcelain goods. For... | What did Nanjing and Beijing contribute to? | {
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"growth of private industry"
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} |
572ee58003f9891900756ad3 | Modern_history | In China, urbanization increased as the population grew and as the division of labor grew more complex. Large urban centers, such as Nanjing and Beijing, also contributed to the growth of private industry. In particular, small-scale industries grew up, often specializing in paper, silk, cotton, and porcelain goods. For... | What are Nanjing and Beijing? | {
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"Large urban centers"
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572ee58003f9891900756ad4 | Modern_history | In China, urbanization increased as the population grew and as the division of labor grew more complex. Large urban centers, such as Nanjing and Beijing, also contributed to the growth of private industry. In particular, small-scale industries grew up, often specializing in paper, silk, cotton, and porcelain goods. For... | Under what rule was China not isolated? | {
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650
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"the early Ming dynasty"
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} |
572ee58003f9891900756ad5 | Modern_history | In China, urbanization increased as the population grew and as the division of labor grew more complex. Large urban centers, such as Nanjing and Beijing, also contributed to the growth of private industry. In particular, small-scale industries grew up, often specializing in paper, silk, cotton, and porcelain goods. For... | During The Early MIng Dynasty Chinese merchants explored all of what? | {
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830
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"Indian Ocean"
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572ef91ac246551400ce47fa | Modern_history | In China, urbanization increased as the population grew and as the division of labor grew more complex. Large urban centers, such as Nanjing and Beijing, also contributed to the growth of private industry. In particular, small-scale industries grew up, often specializing in paper, silk, cotton, and porcelain goods. For... | What caused urbanization to increase in China? | {
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36
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"the population grew"
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} |
572ef91ac246551400ce47fe | Modern_history | In China, urbanization increased as the population grew and as the division of labor grew more complex. Large urban centers, such as Nanjing and Beijing, also contributed to the growth of private industry. In particular, small-scale industries grew up, often specializing in paper, silk, cotton, and porcelain goods. For... | Where did Chinese merchants explore? | {
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"all of the Indian Ocean"
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572ee763cb0c0d14000f1664 | Modern_history | The Qing dynasty (1644–1911) was founded after the fall of the Ming, the last Han Chinese dynasty, by the Manchus. The Manchus were formerly known as the Jurchens. When Beijing was captured by Li Zicheng's peasant rebels in 1644, the Chongzhen Emperor, the last Ming emperor, committed suicide. The Manchus then allied w... | What was founded after the fall of the Ming? | {
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0
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"The Qing dynasty"
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572ee763cb0c0d14000f1665 | Modern_history | The Qing dynasty (1644–1911) was founded after the fall of the Ming, the last Han Chinese dynasty, by the Manchus. The Manchus were formerly known as the Jurchens. When Beijing was captured by Li Zicheng's peasant rebels in 1644, the Chongzhen Emperor, the last Ming emperor, committed suicide. The Manchus then allied w... | The Qing dynasty lasted through what time period? | {
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18
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"text": [
"1644–1911"
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} |
572ee763cb0c0d14000f1666 | Modern_history | The Qing dynasty (1644–1911) was founded after the fall of the Ming, the last Han Chinese dynasty, by the Manchus. The Manchus were formerly known as the Jurchens. When Beijing was captured by Li Zicheng's peasant rebels in 1644, the Chongzhen Emperor, the last Ming emperor, committed suicide. The Manchus then allied w... | What were the Manchus originally known as? | {
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150
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"text": [
"the Jurchens"
]
} |
572ee763cb0c0d14000f1667 | Modern_history | The Qing dynasty (1644–1911) was founded after the fall of the Ming, the last Han Chinese dynasty, by the Manchus. The Manchus were formerly known as the Jurchens. When Beijing was captured by Li Zicheng's peasant rebels in 1644, the Chongzhen Emperor, the last Ming emperor, committed suicide. The Manchus then allied w... | Why did the last Ming Emperor commit suicide? | {
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169
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"text": [
"Beijing was captured by Li Zicheng's peasant rebels"
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} |
572ee763cb0c0d14000f1668 | Modern_history | The Qing dynasty (1644–1911) was founded after the fall of the Ming, the last Han Chinese dynasty, by the Manchus. The Manchus were formerly known as the Jurchens. When Beijing was captured by Li Zicheng's peasant rebels in 1644, the Chongzhen Emperor, the last Ming emperor, committed suicide. The Manchus then allied w... | Who became allies with the Manchus to seize control over Beijing? | {
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324
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"text": [
"former Ming general Wu Sangui"
]
} |
572efb66c246551400ce4816 | Modern_history | The Qing dynasty (1644–1911) was founded after the fall of the Ming, the last Han Chinese dynasty, by the Manchus. The Manchus were formerly known as the Jurchens. When Beijing was captured by Li Zicheng's peasant rebels in 1644, the Chongzhen Emperor, the last Ming emperor, committed suicide. The Manchus then allied w... | The Qing dynasty formed after what event? | {
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41
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"text": [
"after the fall of the Ming"
]
} |
572efb66c246551400ce4817 | Modern_history | The Qing dynasty (1644–1911) was founded after the fall of the Ming, the last Han Chinese dynasty, by the Manchus. The Manchus were formerly known as the Jurchens. When Beijing was captured by Li Zicheng's peasant rebels in 1644, the Chongzhen Emperor, the last Ming emperor, committed suicide. The Manchus then allied w... | During what time period did the Qing dynasty rule? | {
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18
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"text": [
"1644–1911"
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} |
572efb66c246551400ce4818 | Modern_history | The Qing dynasty (1644–1911) was founded after the fall of the Ming, the last Han Chinese dynasty, by the Manchus. The Manchus were formerly known as the Jurchens. When Beijing was captured by Li Zicheng's peasant rebels in 1644, the Chongzhen Emperor, the last Ming emperor, committed suicide. The Manchus then allied w... | What were the Manchus originally named? | {
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154
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"text": [
"Jurchens"
]
} |
572efb66c246551400ce4819 | Modern_history | The Qing dynasty (1644–1911) was founded after the fall of the Ming, the last Han Chinese dynasty, by the Manchus. The Manchus were formerly known as the Jurchens. When Beijing was captured by Li Zicheng's peasant rebels in 1644, the Chongzhen Emperor, the last Ming emperor, committed suicide. The Manchus then allied w... | Who was Beijing captured by in 1644? | {
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193
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"text": [
"Li Zicheng's peasant rebels"
]
} |
572efb66c246551400ce481a | Modern_history | The Qing dynasty (1644–1911) was founded after the fall of the Ming, the last Han Chinese dynasty, by the Manchus. The Manchus were formerly known as the Jurchens. When Beijing was captured by Li Zicheng's peasant rebels in 1644, the Chongzhen Emperor, the last Ming emperor, committed suicide. The Manchus then allied w... | Who did the Manchus make an Ally with to seize control of Beijing? | {
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324
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"text": [
"former Ming general Wu Sangui"
]
} |
572ee920dfa6aa1500f8d4c1 | Modern_history | Society in the Japanese "Tokugawa period" (Edo society), unlike the shogunates before it, was based on the strict class hierarchy originally established by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The daimyo, or lords, were at the top, followed by the warrior-caste of samurai, with the farmers, artisans, and traders ranking below. In some ... | What was society based on during the Tukugawa period? | {
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107
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"text": [
"strict class hierarchy"
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} |
572ee920dfa6aa1500f8d4c2 | Modern_history | Society in the Japanese "Tokugawa period" (Edo society), unlike the shogunates before it, was based on the strict class hierarchy originally established by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The daimyo, or lords, were at the top, followed by the warrior-caste of samurai, with the farmers, artisans, and traders ranking below. In some ... | Strict class hierarchy was established by who? | {
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156
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"text": [
"Toyotomi Hideyoshi"
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} |
572ee920dfa6aa1500f8d4c3 | Modern_history | Society in the Japanese "Tokugawa period" (Edo society), unlike the shogunates before it, was based on the strict class hierarchy originally established by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The daimyo, or lords, were at the top, followed by the warrior-caste of samurai, with the farmers, artisans, and traders ranking below. In some ... | What group were considered to be at the top of the Strict Class Hierarchy? | {
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176
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"text": [
"The daimyo, or lords"
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} |
572ee920dfa6aa1500f8d4c4 | Modern_history | Society in the Japanese "Tokugawa period" (Edo society), unlike the shogunates before it, was based on the strict class hierarchy originally established by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The daimyo, or lords, were at the top, followed by the warrior-caste of samurai, with the farmers, artisans, and traders ranking below. In some ... | How were taxes charged during the Tukugawa period? | {
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"text": [
"set at fixed amounts"
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} |
572ee920dfa6aa1500f8d4c5 | Modern_history | Society in the Japanese "Tokugawa period" (Edo society), unlike the shogunates before it, was based on the strict class hierarchy originally established by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The daimyo, or lords, were at the top, followed by the warrior-caste of samurai, with the farmers, artisans, and traders ranking below. In some ... | What effect did having taxes charged at a fixed amount have on it's revenue? | {
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} |
572efd2003f9891900756b23 | Modern_history | Society in the Japanese "Tokugawa period" (Edo society), unlike the shogunates before it, was based on the strict class hierarchy originally established by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The daimyo, or lords, were at the top, followed by the warrior-caste of samurai, with the farmers, artisans, and traders ranking below. In some ... | What is the Tokugawa period also known as? | {
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43
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"Edo society"
]
} |
572efd2003f9891900756b24 | Modern_history | Society in the Japanese "Tokugawa period" (Edo society), unlike the shogunates before it, was based on the strict class hierarchy originally established by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The daimyo, or lords, were at the top, followed by the warrior-caste of samurai, with the farmers, artisans, and traders ranking below. In some ... | What was society in the Tokugawa period based in? | {
"answer_start": [
107
],
"text": [
"strict class hierarchy"
]
} |
572efd2003f9891900756b25 | Modern_history | Society in the Japanese "Tokugawa period" (Edo society), unlike the shogunates before it, was based on the strict class hierarchy originally established by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The daimyo, or lords, were at the top, followed by the warrior-caste of samurai, with the farmers, artisans, and traders ranking below. In some ... | What group was considered at the top of the Strict Class Society? | {
"answer_start": [
176
],
"text": [
"The daimyo, or lords,"
]
} |
572efd2003f9891900756b27 | Modern_history | Society in the Japanese "Tokugawa period" (Edo society), unlike the shogunates before it, was based on the strict class hierarchy originally established by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The daimyo, or lords, were at the top, followed by the warrior-caste of samurai, with the farmers, artisans, and traders ranking below. In some ... | What effect did the way the taxes were charged have on it's revenue. | {
"answer_start": [
759
],
"text": [
"revenues collected by the samurai landowners were worth less and less over time."
]
} |
572efd2003f9891900756b26 | Modern_history | Society in the Japanese "Tokugawa period" (Edo society), unlike the shogunates before it, was based on the strict class hierarchy originally established by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The daimyo, or lords, were at the top, followed by the warrior-caste of samurai, with the farmers, artisans, and traders ranking below. In some ... | How were taxes charged in the Tokugawa period? | {
"answer_start": [
645
],
"text": [
"set at fixed amounts"
]
} |
572eeae6cb0c0d14000f166e | Modern_history | On the Indian subcontinent, the Mughal Empire ruled most of India in the early 18th century. The "classic period" ended with the death and defeat of Emperor Aurangzeb in 1707 by the rising Hindu Maratha Empire, although the dynasty continued for another 150 years. During this period, the Empire was marked by a highly c... | Who ruled most of India in the early 18th century? | {
"answer_start": [
32
],
"text": [
"Mughal Empire"
]
} |
572eeae6cb0c0d14000f166f | Modern_history | On the Indian subcontinent, the Mughal Empire ruled most of India in the early 18th century. The "classic period" ended with the death and defeat of Emperor Aurangzeb in 1707 by the rising Hindu Maratha Empire, although the dynasty continued for another 150 years. During this period, the Empire was marked by a highly c... | How did the "Classic Period" end? | {
"answer_start": [
125
],
"text": [
"the death and defeat of Emperor Aurangzeb in 1707"
]
} |
572eeae6cb0c0d14000f1670 | Modern_history | On the Indian subcontinent, the Mughal Empire ruled most of India in the early 18th century. The "classic period" ended with the death and defeat of Emperor Aurangzeb in 1707 by the rising Hindu Maratha Empire, although the dynasty continued for another 150 years. During this period, the Empire was marked by a highly c... | Who was behind the death off Emperor Aurangzeb? | {
"answer_start": [
189
],
"text": [
"Hindu Maratha Empire"
]
} |
572eeae6cb0c0d14000f1671 | Modern_history | On the Indian subcontinent, the Mughal Empire ruled most of India in the early 18th century. The "classic period" ended with the death and defeat of Emperor Aurangzeb in 1707 by the rising Hindu Maratha Empire, although the dynasty continued for another 150 years. During this period, the Empire was marked by a highly c... | Where was the The Maratha Empire centralized? | {
"answer_start": [
672
],
"text": [
"south west of present-day India"
]
} |
572eeae6cb0c0d14000f1672 | Modern_history | On the Indian subcontinent, the Mughal Empire ruled most of India in the early 18th century. The "classic period" ended with the death and defeat of Emperor Aurangzeb in 1707 by the rising Hindu Maratha Empire, although the dynasty continued for another 150 years. During this period, the Empire was marked by a highly c... | What happened when the Maratha Army lost the third battle of Panipat? | {
"answer_start": [
894
],
"text": [
"the empire was then divided into a confederacy of Maratha states."
]
} |
572efe68dfa6aa1500f8d535 | Modern_history | On the Indian subcontinent, the Mughal Empire ruled most of India in the early 18th century. The "classic period" ended with the death and defeat of Emperor Aurangzeb in 1707 by the rising Hindu Maratha Empire, although the dynasty continued for another 150 years. During this period, the Empire was marked by a highly c... | Who ruled most of India in the 18 century? | {
"answer_start": [
32
],
"text": [
"Mughal Empire"
]
} |
572efe68dfa6aa1500f8d536 | Modern_history | On the Indian subcontinent, the Mughal Empire ruled most of India in the early 18th century. The "classic period" ended with the death and defeat of Emperor Aurangzeb in 1707 by the rising Hindu Maratha Empire, although the dynasty continued for another 150 years. During this period, the Empire was marked by a highly c... | What event ended the "classic period"? | {
"answer_start": [
125
],
"text": [
"the death and defeat of Emperor Aurangzeb"
]
} |
572efe68dfa6aa1500f8d537 | Modern_history | On the Indian subcontinent, the Mughal Empire ruled most of India in the early 18th century. The "classic period" ended with the death and defeat of Emperor Aurangzeb in 1707 by the rising Hindu Maratha Empire, although the dynasty continued for another 150 years. During this period, the Empire was marked by a highly c... | What caused the death of Emperor Auranzeb? | {
"answer_start": [
178
],
"text": [
"the rising Hindu Maratha Empire,"
]
} |
572efe68dfa6aa1500f8d538 | Modern_history | On the Indian subcontinent, the Mughal Empire ruled most of India in the early 18th century. The "classic period" ended with the death and defeat of Emperor Aurangzeb in 1707 by the rising Hindu Maratha Empire, although the dynasty continued for another 150 years. During this period, the Empire was marked by a highly c... | Where was the Maratha Empire centralized? | {
"answer_start": [
672
],
"text": [
"south west of present-day India"
]
} |
572efe68dfa6aa1500f8d539 | Modern_history | On the Indian subcontinent, the Mughal Empire ruled most of India in the early 18th century. The "classic period" ended with the death and defeat of Emperor Aurangzeb in 1707 by the rising Hindu Maratha Empire, although the dynasty continued for another 150 years. During this period, the Empire was marked by a highly c... | What caused the Maratha Empire to split in 1761? | {
"answer_start": [
808
],
"text": [
"the Maratha army lost the Third Battle of Panipat"
]
} |
572f0002cb0c0d14000f16f6 | Modern_history | The development of New Imperialism saw the conquest of nearly all eastern hemisphere territories by colonial powers. The commercial colonization of India commenced in 1757, after the Battle of Plassey, when the Nawab of Bengal surrendered his dominions to the British East India Company, in 1765, when the Company was gr... | What did the development of new imperialism cause? | {
"answer_start": [
39
],
"text": [
"the conquest of nearly all eastern hemisphere territories by colonial powers."
]
} |
572f0002cb0c0d14000f16f7 | Modern_history | The development of New Imperialism saw the conquest of nearly all eastern hemisphere territories by colonial powers. The commercial colonization of India commenced in 1757, after the Battle of Plassey, when the Nawab of Bengal surrendered his dominions to the British East India Company, in 1765, when the Company was gr... | When did the commercial colonization of India begin? | {
"answer_start": [
167
],
"text": [
"1757"
]
} |
572f0002cb0c0d14000f16f8 | Modern_history | The development of New Imperialism saw the conquest of nearly all eastern hemisphere territories by colonial powers. The commercial colonization of India commenced in 1757, after the Battle of Plassey, when the Nawab of Bengal surrendered his dominions to the British East India Company, in 1765, when the Company was gr... | What happened n the battle of Plassey? | {
"answer_start": [
211
],
"text": [
"Nawab of Bengal surrendered his dominions to the British East India Company"
]
} |
572f0002cb0c0d14000f16f9 | Modern_history | The development of New Imperialism saw the conquest of nearly all eastern hemisphere territories by colonial powers. The commercial colonization of India commenced in 1757, after the Battle of Plassey, when the Nawab of Bengal surrendered his dominions to the British East India Company, in 1765, when the Company was gr... | When was the British East Company given the right to collect revenue? | {
"answer_start": [
291
],
"text": [
"1765"
]
} |
572f0002cb0c0d14000f16fa | Modern_history | The development of New Imperialism saw the conquest of nearly all eastern hemisphere territories by colonial powers. The commercial colonization of India commenced in 1757, after the Battle of Plassey, when the Nawab of Bengal surrendered his dominions to the British East India Company, in 1765, when the Company was gr... | What is the term used to describe the "Right to collect revenue"? | {
"answer_start": [
330
],
"text": [
"diwani"
]
} |
572f01f3c246551400ce4834 | Modern_history | The Maratha states, following the Anglo-Maratha wars, eventually lost to the British East India Company in 1818 with the Third Anglo-Maratha War. The rule lasted until 1858, when, after the Indian rebellion of 1857 and consequent of the Government of India Act 1858, the British government assumed the task of directly a... | In what year did the Maratha states lose to the British East Company? | {
"answer_start": [
107
],
"text": [
"1818"
]
} |
572f01f3c246551400ce4835 | Modern_history | The Maratha states, following the Anglo-Maratha wars, eventually lost to the British East India Company in 1818 with the Third Anglo-Maratha War. The rule lasted until 1858, when, after the Indian rebellion of 1857 and consequent of the Government of India Act 1858, the British government assumed the task of directly a... | What was the name of the war lost by the Maratha states in 1818? | {
"answer_start": [
117
],
"text": [
"the Third Anglo-Maratha War"
]
} |
572f01f3c246551400ce4836 | Modern_history | The Maratha states, following the Anglo-Maratha wars, eventually lost to the British East India Company in 1818 with the Third Anglo-Maratha War. The rule lasted until 1858, when, after the Indian rebellion of 1857 and consequent of the Government of India Act 1858, the British government assumed the task of directly a... | How long did the British east Indian Company rule last after the war? | {
"answer_start": [
168
],
"text": [
"1858"
]
} |
572f01f3c246551400ce4837 | Modern_history | The Maratha states, following the Anglo-Maratha wars, eventually lost to the British East India Company in 1818 with the Third Anglo-Maratha War. The rule lasted until 1858, when, after the Indian rebellion of 1857 and consequent of the Government of India Act 1858, the British government assumed the task of directly a... | What caused the British east Indian Company rule to end? | {
"answer_start": [
186
],
"text": [
"the Indian rebellion of 1857 and consequent of the Government of India Act 1858"
]
} |
572f01f3c246551400ce4838 | Modern_history | The Maratha states, following the Anglo-Maratha wars, eventually lost to the British East India Company in 1818 with the Third Anglo-Maratha War. The rule lasted until 1858, when, after the Indian rebellion of 1857 and consequent of the Government of India Act 1858, the British government assumed the task of directly a... | What did Britain establish in 1824? | {
"answer_start": [
400
],
"text": [
"Singapore as a key trading post"
]
} |
572f02fbcb0c0d14000f1708 | Modern_history | The Dutch East India Company (1800) and British East India Company (1858) were dissolved by their respective governments, who took over the direct administration of the colonies. Only Thailand was spared the experience of foreign rule, although, Thailand itself was also greatly affected by the power politics of the Wes... | What dispatched of The Dutch East India Company and the British East India Company? | {
"answer_start": [
92
],
"text": [
"their respective governments"
]
} |
572f02fbcb0c0d14000f1709 | Modern_history | The Dutch East India Company (1800) and British East India Company (1858) were dissolved by their respective governments, who took over the direct administration of the colonies. Only Thailand was spared the experience of foreign rule, although, Thailand itself was also greatly affected by the power politics of the Wes... | What country did not have to succumb to forign rule? | {
"answer_start": [
246
],
"text": [
"Thailand"
]
} |
572f02fbcb0c0d14000f170a | Modern_history | The Dutch East India Company (1800) and British East India Company (1858) were dissolved by their respective governments, who took over the direct administration of the colonies. Only Thailand was spared the experience of foreign rule, although, Thailand itself was also greatly affected by the power politics of the Wes... | Who also profited from Southeast Asia resources? | {
"answer_start": [
398
],
"text": [
"colonial powers"
]
} |
572f043f03f9891900756b47 | Modern_history | Many major events caused Europe to change around the start of the 16th century, starting with the Fall of Constantinople in 1453, the fall of Muslim Spain and the discovery of the Americas in 1492, and Martin Luther's Protestant Reformation in 1517. In England the modern period is often dated to the start of the Tudor ... | In what year did the fall of Constantinople happen? | {
"answer_start": [
124
],
"text": [
"1453"
]
} |
572f043f03f9891900756b48 | Modern_history | Many major events caused Europe to change around the start of the 16th century, starting with the Fall of Constantinople in 1453, the fall of Muslim Spain and the discovery of the Americas in 1492, and Martin Luther's Protestant Reformation in 1517. In England the modern period is often dated to the start of the Tudor ... | When is the modern period dated in England? | {
"answer_start": [
381
],
"text": [
"Battle of Bosworth in 1485"
]
} |
572f043f03f9891900756b49 | Modern_history | Many major events caused Europe to change around the start of the 16th century, starting with the Fall of Constantinople in 1453, the fall of Muslim Spain and the discovery of the Americas in 1492, and Martin Luther's Protestant Reformation in 1517. In England the modern period is often dated to the start of the Tudor ... | Who was defeated by Henry Vll at the battle of Bosworth? | {
"answer_start": [
362
],
"text": [
"Richard III"
]
} |
572f054fc246551400ce4848 | Modern_history | Russia experienced territorial growth through the 17th century, which was the age of Cossacks. Cossacks were warriors organized into military communities, resembling pirates and pioneers of the New World. In 1648, the peasants of Ukraine joined the Zaporozhian Cossacks in rebellion against Poland-Lithuania during the K... | When did Russia experience territorial growth? | {
"answer_start": [
46
],
"text": [
"the 17th century"
]
} |
572f054fc246551400ce4849 | Modern_history | Russia experienced territorial growth through the 17th century, which was the age of Cossacks. Cossacks were warriors organized into military communities, resembling pirates and pioneers of the New World. In 1648, the peasants of Ukraine joined the Zaporozhian Cossacks in rebellion against Poland-Lithuania during the K... | The 17th century is also known as? | {
"answer_start": [
78
],
"text": [
"age of Cossacks."
]
} |
572f054fc246551400ce484b | Modern_history | Russia experienced territorial growth through the 17th century, which was the age of Cossacks. Cossacks were warriors organized into military communities, resembling pirates and pioneers of the New World. In 1648, the peasants of Ukraine joined the Zaporozhian Cossacks in rebellion against Poland-Lithuania during the K... | Who joined the Cossacks in 1648? | {
"answer_start": [
218
],
"text": [
"peasants of Ukraine"
]
} |
572f054fc246551400ce484a | Modern_history | Russia experienced territorial growth through the 17th century, which was the age of Cossacks. Cossacks were warriors organized into military communities, resembling pirates and pioneers of the New World. In 1648, the peasants of Ukraine joined the Zaporozhian Cossacks in rebellion against Poland-Lithuania during the K... | Who are Cossacks? | {
"answer_start": [
109
],
"text": [
"warriors organized into military communities"
]
} |
572f054fc246551400ce484c | Modern_history | Russia experienced territorial growth through the 17th century, which was the age of Cossacks. Cossacks were warriors organized into military communities, resembling pirates and pioneers of the New World. In 1648, the peasants of Ukraine joined the Zaporozhian Cossacks in rebellion against Poland-Lithuania during the K... | Why dd the Peasants of Ukraine join the Cossacks? | {
"answer_start": [
270
],
"text": [
"in rebellion against Poland-Lithuania"
]
} |
572f0682c246551400ce4852 | Modern_history | Traditionally, the European intellectual transformation of and after the Renaissance bridged the Middle Ages and the Modern era. The Age of Reason in the Western world is generally regarded as being the start of modern philosophy, and a departure from the medieval approach, especially Scholasticism. Early 17th-century ... | What bridged the middle ages to the modern era? | {
"answer_start": [
19
],
"text": [
"European intellectual transformation"
]
} |
572f0682c246551400ce4853 | Modern_history | Traditionally, the European intellectual transformation of and after the Renaissance bridged the Middle Ages and the Modern era. The Age of Reason in the Western world is generally regarded as being the start of modern philosophy, and a departure from the medieval approach, especially Scholasticism. Early 17th-century ... | What is regarded as the start of modern philosophy? | {
"answer_start": [
129
],
"text": [
"The Age of Reason"
]
} |
572f0682c246551400ce4855 | Modern_history | Traditionally, the European intellectual transformation of and after the Renaissance bridged the Middle Ages and the Modern era. The Age of Reason in the Western world is generally regarded as being the start of modern philosophy, and a departure from the medieval approach, especially Scholasticism. Early 17th-century ... | What does the Age of Rationalism succeed? | {
"answer_start": [
399
],
"text": [
"Renaissance philosophy"
]
} |
572f0682c246551400ce4854 | Modern_history | Traditionally, the European intellectual transformation of and after the Renaissance bridged the Middle Ages and the Modern era. The Age of Reason in the Western world is generally regarded as being the start of modern philosophy, and a departure from the medieval approach, especially Scholasticism. Early 17th-century ... | What is 17th century philosophy also referred to as? | {
"answer_start": [
347
],
"text": [
"the Age of Rationalism"
]
} |
572f0682c246551400ce4856 | Modern_history | Traditionally, the European intellectual transformation of and after the Renaissance bridged the Middle Ages and the Modern era. The Age of Reason in the Western world is generally regarded as being the start of modern philosophy, and a departure from the medieval approach, especially Scholasticism. Early 17th-century ... | What did the beginning of the 18th century mark the beginning of in Europe? | {
"answer_start": [
617
],
"text": [
"secularization"
]
} |
572f0842cb0c0d14000f1723 | Modern_history | The Age of Enlightenment is a time in Western philosophy and cultural life centered upon the 18th century in which reason was advocated as the primary source and legitimacy for authority. Enlightenment gained momentum more or less simultaneously in many parts of Europe and America. Developing during the Enlightenment e... | From where does the phrase humanist originate? | {
"answer_start": [
544
],
"text": [
"the 15th century"
]
} |
572f0842cb0c0d14000f1722 | Modern_history | The Age of Enlightenment is a time in Western philosophy and cultural life centered upon the 18th century in which reason was advocated as the primary source and legitimacy for authority. Enlightenment gained momentum more or less simultaneously in many parts of Europe and America. Developing during the Enlightenment e... | What is the basic training of a humanist? | {
"answer_start": [
437
],
"text": [
"speak well and write"
]
} |
572f0842cb0c0d14000f1721 | Modern_history | The Age of Enlightenment is a time in Western philosophy and cultural life centered upon the 18th century in which reason was advocated as the primary source and legitimacy for authority. Enlightenment gained momentum more or less simultaneously in many parts of Europe and America. Developing during the Enlightenment e... | Where did Enlightenment gain momentum? | {
"answer_start": [
263
],
"text": [
"Europe and America"
]
} |
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