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56f966c39b226e1400dd1402
Marshall_Islands
The Marshall Islands also lays claim to Wake Island. While Wake has been administered by the United States since 1899, the Marshallese government refers to it by the name Enen-kio.
What island do the Marshall Islands claim?
{ "text": [ "Wake Island" ], "answer_start": [ 40 ] }
56f966c39b226e1400dd1403
Marshall_Islands
The Marshall Islands also lays claim to Wake Island. While Wake has been administered by the United States since 1899, the Marshallese government refers to it by the name Enen-kio.
Who controls Wake Island?
{ "text": [ "the United States" ], "answer_start": [ 89 ] }
56f966c39b226e1400dd1404
Marshall_Islands
The Marshall Islands also lays claim to Wake Island. While Wake has been administered by the United States since 1899, the Marshallese government refers to it by the name Enen-kio.
In what year did the US take control of Wake Island?
{ "text": [ "1899" ], "answer_start": [ 113 ] }
56f966c39b226e1400dd1405
Marshall_Islands
The Marshall Islands also lays claim to Wake Island. While Wake has been administered by the United States since 1899, the Marshallese government refers to it by the name Enen-kio.
What does the Marshall Islands government call Wake Island?
{ "text": [ "Enen-kio" ], "answer_start": [ 171 ] }
56f968419b226e1400dd140a
Marshall_Islands
The climate is hot and humid, with a wet season from May to November. Many Pacific typhoons begin as tropical storms in the Marshall Islands region, and grow stronger as they move west toward the Mariana Islands and the Philippines.
When does the wet season in the Marshalls begin?
{ "text": [ "May" ], "answer_start": [ 53 ] }
56f968419b226e1400dd140b
Marshall_Islands
The climate is hot and humid, with a wet season from May to November. Many Pacific typhoons begin as tropical storms in the Marshall Islands region, and grow stronger as they move west toward the Mariana Islands and the Philippines.
In what month does the Marshall Islands wet season end?
{ "text": [ "November" ], "answer_start": [ 60 ] }
56f968419b226e1400dd140c
Marshall_Islands
The climate is hot and humid, with a wet season from May to November. Many Pacific typhoons begin as tropical storms in the Marshall Islands region, and grow stronger as they move west toward the Mariana Islands and the Philippines.
Typhoons sometimes begin as what whether event in the Marshalls?
{ "text": [ "tropical storms" ], "answer_start": [ 101 ] }
56f968419b226e1400dd140d
Marshall_Islands
The climate is hot and humid, with a wet season from May to November. Many Pacific typhoons begin as tropical storms in the Marshall Islands region, and grow stronger as they move west toward the Mariana Islands and the Philippines.
Along with the Marianas, where do typhoons that begin in the Marshalls sometimes terminate?
{ "text": [ "the Philippines" ], "answer_start": [ 216 ] }
56f968f09e9bad19000a08e1
Marshall_Islands
Due to its very low elevation, the Marshall Islands are threatened by the potential effects of sea level rise. According to the president of Nauru, the Marshall Islands are the most endangered nation in the world due to flooding from climate change.
What feature makes the Marshalls susceptible to harm due to rising sea levels?
{ "text": [ "its very low elevation" ], "answer_start": [ 7 ] }
56f968f09e9bad19000a08e2
Marshall_Islands
Due to its very low elevation, the Marshall Islands are threatened by the potential effects of sea level rise. According to the president of Nauru, the Marshall Islands are the most endangered nation in the world due to flooding from climate change.
Who said that the Marshalls are the most endangered nation in the world?
{ "text": [ "the president of Nauru" ], "answer_start": [ 124 ] }
56f968f09e9bad19000a08e3
Marshall_Islands
Due to its very low elevation, the Marshall Islands are threatened by the potential effects of sea level rise. According to the president of Nauru, the Marshall Islands are the most endangered nation in the world due to flooding from climate change.
Why are the Marshall Islands the most endangered nation on Earth?
{ "text": [ "flooding from climate change" ], "answer_start": [ 220 ] }
56f969499b226e1400dd1412
Marshall_Islands
Population has outstripped the supply of freshwater, usually from rainfall. The northern atolls get 50 inches (1,300 mm) of rainfall annually; the southern atolls about twice that. The threat of drought is commonplace throughout the island chains.
How many millimeters of rain do the northern atolls of the Marshall Islands receive?
{ "text": [ "1,300" ], "answer_start": [ 111 ] }
56f969499b226e1400dd1413
Marshall_Islands
Population has outstripped the supply of freshwater, usually from rainfall. The northern atolls get 50 inches (1,300 mm) of rainfall annually; the southern atolls about twice that. The threat of drought is commonplace throughout the island chains.
What is the main source of fresh water for the Marshall Islands?
{ "text": [ "rainfall" ], "answer_start": [ 66 ] }
56f969499b226e1400dd1414
Marshall_Islands
Population has outstripped the supply of freshwater, usually from rainfall. The northern atolls get 50 inches (1,300 mm) of rainfall annually; the southern atolls about twice that. The threat of drought is commonplace throughout the island chains.
What is the Marshall Islands often threatened with?
{ "text": [ "drought" ], "answer_start": [ 195 ] }
56f969499b226e1400dd1415
Marshall_Islands
Population has outstripped the supply of freshwater, usually from rainfall. The northern atolls get 50 inches (1,300 mm) of rainfall annually; the southern atolls about twice that. The threat of drought is commonplace throughout the island chains.
How much more rain do the southern atolls get compared to the northern?
{ "text": [ "twice" ], "answer_start": [ 169 ] }
56f969b89e9bad19000a08e7
Marshall_Islands
In 2007, the Marshall Islands joined the International Labour Organization, which means its labour laws will comply with international benchmarks. This may impact business conditions in the islands.
What body did the Marshall Islands join in 2007?
{ "text": [ "the International Labour Organization" ], "answer_start": [ 37 ] }
56f969b89e9bad19000a08e8
Marshall_Islands
In 2007, the Marshall Islands joined the International Labour Organization, which means its labour laws will comply with international benchmarks. This may impact business conditions in the islands.
What is the significance of the Marshall Islands joining the International Labour Organization?
{ "text": [ "its labour laws will comply with international benchmarks" ], "answer_start": [ 88 ] }
56f969b89e9bad19000a08e9
Marshall_Islands
In 2007, the Marshall Islands joined the International Labour Organization, which means its labour laws will comply with international benchmarks. This may impact business conditions in the islands.
What may see benefits from the Marshalls joining the International Labour Organization?
{ "text": [ "business conditions" ], "answer_start": [ 163 ] }
56f96a3c9e9bad19000a08ed
Marshall_Islands
United States government assistance is the mainstay of the economy. Under terms of the Amended Compact of Free Association, the U.S. is committed to provide US$57.7 million per year in assistance to the Marshall Islands (RMI) through 2013, and then US$62.7 million through 2023, at which time a trust fund, made up of U....
How much money did the Marshall Islands receive yearly from the United States until 2013?
{ "text": [ "US$57.7 million" ], "answer_start": [ 157 ] }
56f96a3c9e9bad19000a08ee
Marshall_Islands
United States government assistance is the mainstay of the economy. Under terms of the Amended Compact of Free Association, the U.S. is committed to provide US$57.7 million per year in assistance to the Marshall Islands (RMI) through 2013, and then US$62.7 million through 2023, at which time a trust fund, made up of U....
How much money will the United States give the Marshal Islands every year until 2023?
{ "text": [ "US$62.7 million" ], "answer_start": [ 249 ] }
56f96a3c9e9bad19000a08ef
Marshall_Islands
United States government assistance is the mainstay of the economy. Under terms of the Amended Compact of Free Association, the U.S. is committed to provide US$57.7 million per year in assistance to the Marshall Islands (RMI) through 2013, and then US$62.7 million through 2023, at which time a trust fund, made up of U....
What document defines how much money is transferred from the United States to the Marshall Islands?
{ "text": [ "the Amended Compact of Free Association" ], "answer_start": [ 83 ] }
56f96a3c9e9bad19000a08f0
Marshall_Islands
United States government assistance is the mainstay of the economy. Under terms of the Amended Compact of Free Association, the U.S. is committed to provide US$57.7 million per year in assistance to the Marshall Islands (RMI) through 2013, and then US$62.7 million through 2023, at which time a trust fund, made up of U....
What will be established in 2023?
{ "text": [ "a trust fund" ], "answer_start": [ 293 ] }
56f96a9d9b226e1400dd1424
Marshall_Islands
The United States Army maintains the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll. Marshallese land owners receive rent for the base.
On what atoll is a missile test facility based?
{ "text": [ "Kwajalein Atoll" ], "answer_start": [ 90 ] }
56f96a9d9b226e1400dd1425
Marshall_Islands
The United States Army maintains the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll. Marshallese land owners receive rent for the base.
Who is the missile test facility named after?
{ "text": [ "Ronald Reagan" ], "answer_start": [ 37 ] }
56f96a9d9b226e1400dd1426
Marshall_Islands
The United States Army maintains the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll. Marshallese land owners receive rent for the base.
What is the official name of the missile test facility?
{ "text": [ "Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site" ], "answer_start": [ 37 ] }
56f96a9d9b226e1400dd1427
Marshall_Islands
The United States Army maintains the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll. Marshallese land owners receive rent for the base.
What organization operates the missile test site?
{ "text": [ "United States Army" ], "answer_start": [ 4 ] }
56f96aca9e9bad19000a08f5
Marshall_Islands
Agricultural production is concentrated on small farms.[citation needed] The most important commercial crops are coconuts, tomatoes, melons, and breadfruit.[citation needed]
Along with coconuts, tomatoes and melons, what crops are notably grown in the Marshalls?
{ "text": [ "breadfruit" ], "answer_start": [ 145 ] }
56f96aca9e9bad19000a08f6
Marshall_Islands
Agricultural production is concentrated on small farms.[citation needed] The most important commercial crops are coconuts, tomatoes, melons, and breadfruit.[citation needed]
Where does most agricultural production take place?
{ "text": [ "small farms" ], "answer_start": [ 43 ] }
56f96f929b226e1400dd144a
Marshall_Islands
In 1999, a private company built a tuna loining plant with more than 400 employees, mostly women. But the plant closed in 2005 after a failed attempt to convert it to produce tuna steaks, a process that requires half as many employees. Operating costs exceeded revenue, and the plant's owners tried to partner with the g...
In what year was a tuna loining plant constructed?
{ "text": [ "1999" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
56f96f929b226e1400dd144b
Marshall_Islands
In 1999, a private company built a tuna loining plant with more than 400 employees, mostly women. But the plant closed in 2005 after a failed attempt to convert it to produce tuna steaks, a process that requires half as many employees. Operating costs exceeded revenue, and the plant's owners tried to partner with the g...
How many people worked at the tuna loining plant?
{ "text": [ "400" ], "answer_start": [ 69 ] }
56f96f929b226e1400dd144c
Marshall_Islands
In 1999, a private company built a tuna loining plant with more than 400 employees, mostly women. But the plant closed in 2005 after a failed attempt to convert it to produce tuna steaks, a process that requires half as many employees. Operating costs exceeded revenue, and the plant's owners tried to partner with the g...
In what year did the tuna loining plant shut down?
{ "text": [ "2005" ], "answer_start": [ 122 ] }
56f96f929b226e1400dd144d
Marshall_Islands
In 1999, a private company built a tuna loining plant with more than 400 employees, mostly women. But the plant closed in 2005 after a failed attempt to convert it to produce tuna steaks, a process that requires half as many employees. Operating costs exceeded revenue, and the plant's owners tried to partner with the g...
Before it shut down, what was the tuna loining plant attempting to produce?
{ "text": [ "tuna steaks" ], "answer_start": [ 175 ] }
56f96f929b226e1400dd144e
Marshall_Islands
In 1999, a private company built a tuna loining plant with more than 400 employees, mostly women. But the plant closed in 2005 after a failed attempt to convert it to produce tuna steaks, a process that requires half as many employees. Operating costs exceeded revenue, and the plant's owners tried to partner with the g...
What was the amount of the loan to the tuna loining plant that the Marshall Islands government was responsible for?
{ "text": [ "$2 million" ], "answer_start": [ 543 ] }
56f970019b226e1400dd145c
Marshall_Islands
On September 15, 2007, Witon Barry (of the Tobolar Copra processing plant in the Marshall Islands capital of Majuro) said power authorities, private companies, and entrepreneurs had been experimenting with coconut oil as alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles, power generators, and ships. Coconut trees abound in the P...
Who did Witon Barry work for?
{ "text": [ "the Tobolar Copra processing plant" ], "answer_start": [ 39 ] }
56f970019b226e1400dd145d
Marshall_Islands
On September 15, 2007, Witon Barry (of the Tobolar Copra processing plant in the Marshall Islands capital of Majuro) said power authorities, private companies, and entrepreneurs had been experimenting with coconut oil as alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles, power generators, and ships. Coconut trees abound in the P...
Where was the Tobolar Copra plant located?
{ "text": [ "Majuro" ], "answer_start": [ 109 ] }
56f970019b226e1400dd145e
Marshall_Islands
On September 15, 2007, Witon Barry (of the Tobolar Copra processing plant in the Marshall Islands capital of Majuro) said power authorities, private companies, and entrepreneurs had been experimenting with coconut oil as alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles, power generators, and ships. Coconut trees abound in the P...
What is copra?
{ "text": [ "the meat of the coconut" ], "answer_start": [ 354 ] }
56f970019b226e1400dd145f
Marshall_Islands
On September 15, 2007, Witon Barry (of the Tobolar Copra processing plant in the Marshall Islands capital of Majuro) said power authorities, private companies, and entrepreneurs had been experimenting with coconut oil as alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles, power generators, and ships. Coconut trees abound in the P...
How many coconuts are required to produce 1 liter of coconut oil?
{ "text": [ "6 to 10" ], "answer_start": [ 417 ] }
56f970019b226e1400dd1460
Marshall_Islands
On September 15, 2007, Witon Barry (of the Tobolar Copra processing plant in the Marshall Islands capital of Majuro) said power authorities, private companies, and entrepreneurs had been experimenting with coconut oil as alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles, power generators, and ships. Coconut trees abound in the P...
How many kilowatts of power are produced by the solar plant built in 2009?
{ "text": [ "57" ], "answer_start": [ 447 ] }
56f975da9e9bad19000a0949
Marshall_Islands
Historical population figures are unknown. In 1862, the population was estimated at about 10,000. In 1960, the entire population was about 15,000. In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about 72,191. Over two-thirds of the population live in the capital, Majuro and Ebeye, the secondary urb...
About how many people lived in the Marshall Islands in 1862?
{ "text": [ "10,000" ], "answer_start": [ 90 ] }
56f975da9e9bad19000a094a
Marshall_Islands
Historical population figures are unknown. In 1862, the population was estimated at about 10,000. In 1960, the entire population was about 15,000. In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about 72,191. Over two-thirds of the population live in the capital, Majuro and Ebeye, the secondary urb...
How many people lived in the Marshall Islands in 1960?
{ "text": [ "15,000" ], "answer_start": [ 139 ] }
56f975da9e9bad19000a094b
Marshall_Islands
Historical population figures are unknown. In 1862, the population was estimated at about 10,000. In 1960, the entire population was about 15,000. In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about 72,191. Over two-thirds of the population live in the capital, Majuro and Ebeye, the secondary urb...
As of July 2011, how many people resided on the Marshall Islands?
{ "text": [ "72,191" ], "answer_start": [ 222 ] }
56f975da9e9bad19000a094c
Marshall_Islands
Historical population figures are unknown. In 1862, the population was estimated at about 10,000. In 1960, the entire population was about 15,000. In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about 72,191. Over two-thirds of the population live in the capital, Majuro and Ebeye, the secondary urb...
On what atoll is Ebeye located?
{ "text": [ "Kwajalein Atoll" ], "answer_start": [ 342 ] }
56f975da9e9bad19000a094d
Marshall_Islands
Historical population figures are unknown. In 1862, the population was estimated at about 10,000. In 1960, the entire population was about 15,000. In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about 72,191. Over two-thirds of the population live in the capital, Majuro and Ebeye, the secondary urb...
What town hosts the largest number of Marshall Islanders outside the Marshall Islands?
{ "text": [ "Springdale, Arkansas" ], "answer_start": [ 621 ] }
56f976e69e9bad19000a095b
Marshall_Islands
Most of the residents are Marshallese, who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from Asia several thousand years ago. A minority of Marshallese have some recent Asian ancestry, mainly Japanese. About one-half of the nation's population lives on Majuro, the capital, and Ebeye, a densely populated island. The outer isl...
What is the ethnicity of most Marshall Islands residents?
{ "text": [ "Marshallese" ], "answer_start": [ 26 ] }
56f976e69e9bad19000a095c
Marshall_Islands
Most of the residents are Marshallese, who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from Asia several thousand years ago. A minority of Marshallese have some recent Asian ancestry, mainly Japanese. About one-half of the nation's population lives on Majuro, the capital, and Ebeye, a densely populated island. The outer isl...
From what continent did the Marshallese originate?
{ "text": [ "Asia" ], "answer_start": [ 87 ] }
56f976e69e9bad19000a095d
Marshall_Islands
Most of the residents are Marshallese, who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from Asia several thousand years ago. A minority of Marshallese have some recent Asian ancestry, mainly Japanese. About one-half of the nation's population lives on Majuro, the capital, and Ebeye, a densely populated island. The outer isl...
What fraction of the population lives on Majuro or Ebeye?
{ "text": [ "one-half" ], "answer_start": [ 202 ] }
56f976e69e9bad19000a095e
Marshall_Islands
Most of the residents are Marshallese, who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from Asia several thousand years ago. A minority of Marshallese have some recent Asian ancestry, mainly Japanese. About one-half of the nation's population lives on Majuro, the capital, and Ebeye, a densely populated island. The outer isl...
What recent Asian ancestry do some Marshall Island residents have?
{ "text": [ "Japanese" ], "answer_start": [ 186 ] }
56f976e69e9bad19000a095f
Marshall_Islands
Most of the residents are Marshallese, who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from Asia several thousand years ago. A minority of Marshallese have some recent Asian ancestry, mainly Japanese. About one-half of the nation's population lives on Majuro, the capital, and Ebeye, a densely populated island. The outer isl...
From when did the Marshallese migrate from the Asian continent?
{ "text": [ "several thousand years ago" ], "answer_start": [ 92 ] }
56f977339e9bad19000a0965
Marshall_Islands
Major religious groups in the Republic of the Marshall Islands include the United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational), with 51.5% of the population; the Assemblies of God, 24.2%; the Roman Catholic Church, 8.4%; and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), 8.3%; Also represented are Bukot Nan J...
What was the previous name of the United Church of Christ?
{ "text": [ "Congregational" ], "answer_start": [ 109 ] }
56f977339e9bad19000a0966
Marshall_Islands
Major religious groups in the Republic of the Marshall Islands include the United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational), with 51.5% of the population; the Assemblies of God, 24.2%; the Roman Catholic Church, 8.4%; and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), 8.3%; Also represented are Bukot Nan J...
What percentage of Marshall Islanders belong to the Assemblies of God?
{ "text": [ "24.2%" ], "answer_start": [ 179 ] }
56f977339e9bad19000a0967
Marshall_Islands
Major religious groups in the Republic of the Marshall Islands include the United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational), with 51.5% of the population; the Assemblies of God, 24.2%; the Roman Catholic Church, 8.4%; and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), 8.3%; Also represented are Bukot Nan J...
What percentage of Marshall Islands residents are Mormons?
{ "text": [ "8.3%" ], "answer_start": [ 282 ] }
56f977339e9bad19000a0968
Marshall_Islands
Major religious groups in the Republic of the Marshall Islands include the United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational), with 51.5% of the population; the Assemblies of God, 24.2%; the Roman Catholic Church, 8.4%; and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), 8.3%; Also represented are Bukot Nan J...
What percentage of Marshall Islanders worship at the Assembly of God Part Two?
{ "text": [ "2.2%" ], "answer_start": [ 367 ] }
56f977339e9bad19000a0969
Marshall_Islands
Major religious groups in the Republic of the Marshall Islands include the United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational), with 51.5% of the population; the Assemblies of God, 24.2%; the Roman Catholic Church, 8.4%; and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), 8.3%; Also represented are Bukot Nan J...
When did the first mosque in Majuro open?
{ "text": [ "September 2012" ], "answer_start": [ 680 ] }
56f9776f9e9bad19000a096f
Marshall_Islands
The Ministry of Education (Marshall Islands) operates the state schools in the Marshall Islands. There are two tertiary institutions operating in the Marshall Islands, the College of the Marshall Islands and the University of the South Pacific.
What body operates the state schools in the Marshall Islands?
{ "text": [ "Ministry of Education (Marshall Islands)" ], "answer_start": [ 4 ] }
56f9776f9e9bad19000a0970
Marshall_Islands
The Ministry of Education (Marshall Islands) operates the state schools in the Marshall Islands. There are two tertiary institutions operating in the Marshall Islands, the College of the Marshall Islands and the University of the South Pacific.
Along with the University of the South Pacific, what tertiary education institution exists in the Marshall Islands?
{ "text": [ "College of the Marshall Islands" ], "answer_start": [ 172 ] }
56f977939b226e1400dd1480
Marshall_Islands
The Marshall Islands are served by the Marshall Islands International Airport in Majuro, the Bucholz Army Airfield in Kwajalein, and other small airports and airstrips.
Where is the Marshall Islands International Airport located?
{ "text": [ "Majuro" ], "answer_start": [ 81 ] }
56f977939b226e1400dd1481
Marshall_Islands
The Marshall Islands are served by the Marshall Islands International Airport in Majuro, the Bucholz Army Airfield in Kwajalein, and other small airports and airstrips.
What airfield operates in Kwajalein?
{ "text": [ "Bucholz Army Airfield" ], "answer_start": [ 93 ] }
56f7c172a6d7ea1400e17268
Szlachta
The szlachta ([ˈʂlaxta] ( listen), exonym: Nobility) was a legally privileged noble class with origins in the Kingdom of Poland. It gained considerable institutional privileges between 1333 and 1370 during the reign of King Casimir III the Great.:211 In 1413, following a series of tentative personal unions between the ...
What class was slackta in Poland?
{ "text": [ "noble class" ], "answer_start": [ 78 ] }
56f7c172a6d7ea1400e17269
Szlachta
The szlachta ([ˈʂlaxta] ( listen), exonym: Nobility) was a legally privileged noble class with origins in the Kingdom of Poland. It gained considerable institutional privileges between 1333 and 1370 during the reign of King Casimir III the Great.:211 In 1413, following a series of tentative personal unions between the ...
Under whos' reign did the szlachta gain institutional privileges?
{ "text": [ "King Casimir III the Great" ], "answer_start": [ 219 ] }
56f7c172a6d7ea1400e1726a
Szlachta
The szlachta ([ˈʂlaxta] ( listen), exonym: Nobility) was a legally privileged noble class with origins in the Kingdom of Poland. It gained considerable institutional privileges between 1333 and 1370 during the reign of King Casimir III the Great.:211 In 1413, following a series of tentative personal unions between the ...
WHich two kingdoms shared tentative personal unions?
{ "text": [ "Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Crown Kingdom of Poland" ], "answer_start": [ 320 ] }
56f7c172a6d7ea1400e1726b
Szlachta
The szlachta ([ˈʂlaxta] ( listen), exonym: Nobility) was a legally privileged noble class with origins in the Kingdom of Poland. It gained considerable institutional privileges between 1333 and 1370 during the reign of King Casimir III the Great.:211 In 1413, following a series of tentative personal unions between the ...
When did the polish-lithuanian commonwealth thrive?
{ "text": [ "1569–1795" ], "answer_start": [ 482 ] }
56f7c172a6d7ea1400e1726c
Szlachta
The szlachta ([ˈʂlaxta] ( listen), exonym: Nobility) was a legally privileged noble class with origins in the Kingdom of Poland. It gained considerable institutional privileges between 1333 and 1370 during the reign of King Casimir III the Great.:211 In 1413, following a series of tentative personal unions between the ...
What is one leader from the polish-lithuanian common weaith.
{ "text": [ "Ducal Prussia" ], "answer_start": [ 574 ] }
56f7c32ba6d7ea1400e17272
Szlachta
The origins of the szlachta are shrouded in obscurity and mystery and have been the subject of a variety of theories.:207 Traditionally, its members were owners of landed property, often in the form of "manor farms" or so-called folwarks. The nobility negotiated substantial and increasing political and legal privileges...
What is another name for folwarks?
{ "text": [ "manor farms" ], "answer_start": [ 203 ] }
56f7c32ba6d7ea1400e17273
Szlachta
The origins of the szlachta are shrouded in obscurity and mystery and have been the subject of a variety of theories.:207 Traditionally, its members were owners of landed property, often in the form of "manor farms" or so-called folwarks. The nobility negotiated substantial and increasing political and legal privileges...
Were the szlachta obscure and mysterious or obvious and proud.
{ "text": [ "obscurity and mystery" ], "answer_start": [ 44 ] }
56f7c32ba6d7ea1400e17274
Szlachta
The origins of the szlachta are shrouded in obscurity and mystery and have been the subject of a variety of theories.:207 Traditionally, its members were owners of landed property, often in the form of "manor farms" or so-called folwarks. The nobility negotiated substantial and increasing political and legal privileges...
Around what time was the decline of the polish common wealth.
{ "text": [ "late 18th century" ], "answer_start": [ 414 ] }
56f7c32ba6d7ea1400e17275
Szlachta
The origins of the szlachta are shrouded in obscurity and mystery and have been the subject of a variety of theories.:207 Traditionally, its members were owners of landed property, often in the form of "manor farms" or so-called folwarks. The nobility negotiated substantial and increasing political and legal privileges...
WHat did the commonwealth increase before it declined.
{ "text": [ "political and legal privileges" ], "answer_start": [ 290 ] }
56f7c49eaef2371900625bdb
Szlachta
During the Partitions of Poland from 1772 to 1795, its members began to lose these legal privileges and social status. From that point until 1918, the legal status of the nobility was essentially dependent upon the policies of the three partitioning powers: the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia, and the Habsburg M...
When, during the partitions of Poland, did the szlachta lose legal and social status.
{ "text": [ "1772 to 1795" ], "answer_start": [ 37 ] }
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Szlachta
During the Partitions of Poland from 1772 to 1795, its members began to lose these legal privileges and social status. From that point until 1918, the legal status of the nobility was essentially dependent upon the policies of the three partitioning powers: the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia, and the Habsburg M...
What was one name of a power that the szlachta was dependent on.
{ "text": [ "Russian Empire" ], "answer_start": [ 262 ] }
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Szlachta
During the Partitions of Poland from 1772 to 1795, its members began to lose these legal privileges and social status. From that point until 1918, the legal status of the nobility was essentially dependent upon the policies of the three partitioning powers: the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia, and the Habsburg M...
When was the March constitution implemented.
{ "text": [ "1921" ], "answer_start": [ 448 ] }
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Szlachta
During the Partitions of Poland from 1772 to 1795, its members began to lose these legal privileges and social status. From that point until 1918, the legal status of the nobility was essentially dependent upon the policies of the three partitioning powers: the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia, and the Habsburg M...
What did the Mach constitution do?
{ "text": [ "legal privileges of the szlachta were legally abolished" ], "answer_start": [ 333 ] }
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Szlachta
During the Partitions of Poland from 1772 to 1795, its members began to lose these legal privileges and social status. From that point until 1918, the legal status of the nobility was essentially dependent upon the policies of the three partitioning powers: the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia, and the Habsburg M...
In what republic did the szlachta lose their legal privileges.
{ "text": [ "Second Polish Republic" ], "answer_start": [ 396 ] }
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Szlachta
The notion that all Polish nobles were social equals, regardless of their financial status or offices held, is enshrined in a traditional Polish saying:
What was the notion for all polish nobles?
{ "text": [ "social equals" ], "answer_start": [ 39 ] }
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Szlachta
The notion that all Polish nobles were social equals, regardless of their financial status or offices held, is enshrined in a traditional Polish saying:
What ethnic saying is this traditional from?
{ "text": [ "Polish saying" ], "answer_start": [ 138 ] }
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Szlachta
The notion that all Polish nobles were social equals, regardless of their financial status or offices held, is enshrined in a traditional Polish saying:
Did it matter how much money a person had to polish nobles?
{ "text": [ "regardless of their financial status" ], "answer_start": [ 54 ] }
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Szlachta
The term szlachta is derived from the Old High German word slahta (modern German Geschlecht), which means "(noble) family", much as many other Polish words pertaining to the nobility derive from German words—e.g., the Polish "rycerz" ("knight", cognate of the German "Ritter") and the Polish "herb" ("coat of arms", from...
What german word does the term szlachta come from?
{ "text": [ "slahta" ], "answer_start": [ 59 ] }
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Szlachta
The term szlachta is derived from the Old High German word slahta (modern German Geschlecht), which means "(noble) family", much as many other Polish words pertaining to the nobility derive from German words—e.g., the Polish "rycerz" ("knight", cognate of the German "Ritter") and the Polish "herb" ("coat of arms", from...
What does slahta mean?
{ "text": [ "\"(noble) family\"" ], "answer_start": [ 106 ] }
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Szlachta
The term szlachta is derived from the Old High German word slahta (modern German Geschlecht), which means "(noble) family", much as many other Polish words pertaining to the nobility derive from German words—e.g., the Polish "rycerz" ("knight", cognate of the German "Ritter") and the Polish "herb" ("coat of arms", from...
What is the polish name for knight?
{ "text": [ "rycerz" ], "answer_start": [ 226 ] }
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Szlachta
The term szlachta is derived from the Old High German word slahta (modern German Geschlecht), which means "(noble) family", much as many other Polish words pertaining to the nobility derive from German words—e.g., the Polish "rycerz" ("knight", cognate of the German "Ritter") and the Polish "herb" ("coat of arms", from...
German name for knight?
{ "text": [ "Ritter" ], "answer_start": [ 268 ] }
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Szlachta
The term szlachta is derived from the Old High German word slahta (modern German Geschlecht), which means "(noble) family", much as many other Polish words pertaining to the nobility derive from German words—e.g., the Polish "rycerz" ("knight", cognate of the German "Ritter") and the Polish "herb" ("coat of arms", from...
Where does the word her derive from in german?
{ "text": [ "Erbe" ], "answer_start": [ 333 ] }
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Szlachta
Poles of the 17th century assumed that "szlachta" came from the German "schlachten" ("to slaughter" or "to butcher"); also suggestive is the German "Schlacht" ("battle"). Early Polish historians thought the term may have derived from the name of the legendary proto-Polish chief, Lech, mentioned in Polish and Czech writ...
What did the poles of the 17th century think the term szlachta came from?
{ "text": [ "German \"schlachten\"" ], "answer_start": [ 64 ] }
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Szlachta
Poles of the 17th century assumed that "szlachta" came from the German "schlachten" ("to slaughter" or "to butcher"); also suggestive is the German "Schlacht" ("battle"). Early Polish historians thought the term may have derived from the name of the legendary proto-Polish chief, Lech, mentioned in Polish and Czech writ...
What does schlachtan mean in german?
{ "text": [ "(\"to slaughter\" or \"to butcher\")" ], "answer_start": [ 84 ] }
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Szlachta
Poles of the 17th century assumed that "szlachta" came from the German "schlachten" ("to slaughter" or "to butcher"); also suggestive is the German "Schlacht" ("battle"). Early Polish historians thought the term may have derived from the name of the legendary proto-Polish chief, Lech, mentioned in Polish and Czech writ...
What German word is also suggestive deriving from szlachta?
{ "text": [ "Schlacht" ], "answer_start": [ 149 ] }
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Szlachta
Poles of the 17th century assumed that "szlachta" came from the German "schlachten" ("to slaughter" or "to butcher"); also suggestive is the German "Schlacht" ("battle"). Early Polish historians thought the term may have derived from the name of the legendary proto-Polish chief, Lech, mentioned in Polish and Czech writ...
What does schlacht mean?
{ "text": [ "battle" ], "answer_start": [ 161 ] }
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Szlachta
Poles of the 17th century assumed that "szlachta" came from the German "schlachten" ("to slaughter" or "to butcher"); also suggestive is the German "Schlacht" ("battle"). Early Polish historians thought the term may have derived from the name of the legendary proto-Polish chief, Lech, mentioned in Polish and Czech writ...
The polish believed szlachta derived from the name of who?
{ "text": [ "legendary proto-Polish chief, Lech" ], "answer_start": [ 250 ] }
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Szlachta
Some powerful Polish nobles were referred to as "magnates" (Polish singular: "magnat", plural: "magnaci") and "możny" ("magnate", "oligarch"; plural: "możni"); see Magnates of Poland and Lithuania.
What were some powerful Polish nobles referred too?
{ "text": [ "magnates" ], "answer_start": [ 49 ] }
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Szlachta
Some powerful Polish nobles were referred to as "magnates" (Polish singular: "magnat", plural: "magnaci") and "możny" ("magnate", "oligarch"; plural: "możni"); see Magnates of Poland and Lithuania.
What is the singular version of magnates?
{ "text": [ "magnat" ], "answer_start": [ 78 ] }
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Szlachta
Some powerful Polish nobles were referred to as "magnates" (Polish singular: "magnat", plural: "magnaci") and "możny" ("magnate", "oligarch"; plural: "możni"); see Magnates of Poland and Lithuania.
What is another name referring polish nobles?
{ "text": [ "możny" ], "answer_start": [ 111 ] }
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Szlachta
Some powerful Polish nobles were referred to as "magnates" (Polish singular: "magnat", plural: "magnaci") and "możny" ("magnate", "oligarch"; plural: "możni"); see Magnates of Poland and Lithuania.
What is the plural version of mozny?
{ "text": [ "możni" ], "answer_start": [ 151 ] }
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Szlachta
Some powerful Polish nobles were referred to as "magnates" (Polish singular: "magnat", plural: "magnaci") and "możny" ("magnate", "oligarch"; plural: "możni"); see Magnates of Poland and Lithuania.
What other country besides Poland were polish nobles most likely found?
{ "text": [ "Lithuania" ], "answer_start": [ 187 ] }
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Szlachta
The Polish term "szlachta" designated the formalized, hereditary noble class of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In official Latin documents of the old Commonwealth, hereditary szlachta are referred to as "nobilitas" and are indeed the equivalent in legal status of the English nobility.
What term designated the noble class of polish Lithuania common wealth?
{ "text": [ "szlachta" ], "answer_start": [ 17 ] }
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Szlachta
The Polish term "szlachta" designated the formalized, hereditary noble class of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In official Latin documents of the old Commonwealth, hereditary szlachta are referred to as "nobilitas" and are indeed the equivalent in legal status of the English nobility.
What are two adjectives that best describe the szlachta?
{ "text": [ "formalized, hereditary" ], "answer_start": [ 42 ] }
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Szlachta
The Polish term "szlachta" designated the formalized, hereditary noble class of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In official Latin documents of the old Commonwealth, hereditary szlachta are referred to as "nobilitas" and are indeed the equivalent in legal status of the English nobility.
Who is referred to as nobilitas?
{ "text": [ "hereditary szlachta" ], "answer_start": [ 165 ] }
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Szlachta
The Polish term "szlachta" designated the formalized, hereditary noble class of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In official Latin documents of the old Commonwealth, hereditary szlachta are referred to as "nobilitas" and are indeed the equivalent in legal status of the English nobility.
What is the legal status of nobilitas?
{ "text": [ "equivalent in legal status of the English nobility" ], "answer_start": [ 235 ] }
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Szlachta
Today the word szlachta in the Polish language simply translates to "nobility". In its broadest meaning, it can also denote some non-hereditary honorary knighthoods granted today by some European monarchs. Occasionally, 19th-century non-noble landowners were referred to as szlachta by courtesy or error, when they owned...
What simple word does the term szlachta translate too?
{ "text": [ "nobility" ], "answer_start": [ 69 ] }
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Szlachta
Today the word szlachta in the Polish language simply translates to "nobility". In its broadest meaning, it can also denote some non-hereditary honorary knighthoods granted today by some European monarchs. Occasionally, 19th-century non-noble landowners were referred to as szlachta by courtesy or error, when they owned...
What were the non noble land owners referred too as?
{ "text": [ "szlachta" ], "answer_start": [ 274 ] }
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Szlachta
Today the word szlachta in the Polish language simply translates to "nobility". In its broadest meaning, it can also denote some non-hereditary honorary knighthoods granted today by some European monarchs. Occasionally, 19th-century non-noble landowners were referred to as szlachta by courtesy or error, when they owned...
Why were the non nobles and nobles referred as the same term?
{ "text": [ "by courtesy or error" ], "answer_start": [ 283 ] }
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Szlachta
Today the word szlachta in the Polish language simply translates to "nobility". In its broadest meaning, it can also denote some non-hereditary honorary knighthoods granted today by some European monarchs. Occasionally, 19th-century non-noble landowners were referred to as szlachta by courtesy or error, when they owned...
What does szlachta mainly denote?
{ "text": [ "old-Commonwealth nobility" ], "answer_start": [ 417 ] }
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Szlachta
In the past, a certain misconception sometimes led to the mistranslation of "szlachta" as "gentry" rather than "nobility".:206 :xvi This mistaken practice began due to the economic status of some szlachta members being inferior to that of the nobility in other European countries (see also Estates of the Realm regarding...
Who was inferior of the other, European countries or szlachta?
{ "text": [ "szlachta" ], "answer_start": [ 196 ] }
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Szlachta
As some szlachta were poorer than some non-noble gentry, some particularly impoverished szlachta were forced to become tenants of the wealthier gentry. In doing so, however, these szlachta retained all their constitutional prerogatives, as it was not wealth or lifestyle (obtainable by the gentry), but hereditary juridi...
What ultimately determined nobility?
{ "text": [ "hereditary juridical status" ], "answer_start": [ 303 ] }
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Szlachta
As some szlachta were poorer than some non-noble gentry, some particularly impoverished szlachta were forced to become tenants of the wealthier gentry. In doing so, however, these szlachta retained all their constitutional prerogatives, as it was not wealth or lifestyle (obtainable by the gentry), but hereditary juridi...
What were some impoverished szlachta forced to do?
{ "text": [ "to become tenants of the wealthier gentry." ], "answer_start": [ 109 ] }