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572aac99111d821400f38c9f | Rajasthan | Rajasthan is[when?] earning Rs. 150 million (approx. US$2.5 million) per day as revenue from the crude oil sector. This earning is expected to reach ₹250 million per day in 2013 (which is an increase of ₹100 million or more than 66 percent). The government of India has given permission to extract 300,000 barrels of cru... | How many barrels of crude oil from Barmer is Rajasthan allowed to extract each day? | {
"text": [
"300,000 barrels"
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298
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} |
572aac99111d821400f38ca0 | Rajasthan | Rajasthan is[when?] earning Rs. 150 million (approx. US$2.5 million) per day as revenue from the crude oil sector. This earning is expected to reach ₹250 million per day in 2013 (which is an increase of ₹100 million or more than 66 percent). The government of India has given permission to extract 300,000 barrels of cru... | The leader in Indian crude oil production at 250,000 barrels per day is what region? | {
"text": [
"Bombay High"
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"answer_start": [
479
]
} |
572aac99111d821400f38ca1 | Rajasthan | Rajasthan is[when?] earning Rs. 150 million (approx. US$2.5 million) per day as revenue from the crude oil sector. This earning is expected to reach ₹250 million per day in 2013 (which is an increase of ₹100 million or more than 66 percent). The government of India has given permission to extract 300,000 barrels of cru... | What group is conducting exploration for Rajasthan's crude oil?? | {
"text": [
"Cairn India"
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"answer_start": [
670
]
} |
572aac99111d821400f38ca2 | Rajasthan | Rajasthan is[when?] earning Rs. 150 million (approx. US$2.5 million) per day as revenue from the crude oil sector. This earning is expected to reach ₹250 million per day in 2013 (which is an increase of ₹100 million or more than 66 percent). The government of India has given permission to extract 300,000 barrels of cru... | How many barrels per day is currently being extracted from the Barmer region? | {
"text": [
"175,000 barrels"
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"answer_start": [
363
]
} |
572aad73be1ee31400cb814a | Rajasthan | Rajasthani cooking was influenced by both the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants and the availability of ingredients in this arid region. Food that could last for several days and could be eaten without heating was preferred. The scarcity of water and fresh green vegetables have all had their effect on the cooking.... | Along with scarce green vegetables, what had an impact on Rajasthani cooking? | {
"text": [
"scarcity of water"
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234
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572aad73be1ee31400cb814b | Rajasthan | Rajasthani cooking was influenced by both the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants and the availability of ingredients in this arid region. Food that could last for several days and could be eaten without heating was preferred. The scarcity of water and fresh green vegetables have all had their effect on the cooking.... | What type of snack is Rajasthan known for? | {
"text": [
"Bikaneri Bhujia"
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353
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} |
572aad73be1ee31400cb814c | Rajasthan | Rajasthani cooking was influenced by both the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants and the availability of ingredients in this arid region. Food that could last for several days and could be eaten without heating was preferred. The scarcity of water and fresh green vegetables have all had their effect on the cooking.... | What famous dish is also known as hot garlic paste? | {
"text": [
"lashun ki chutney"
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"answer_start": [
431
]
} |
572aad73be1ee31400cb814d | Rajasthan | Rajasthani cooking was influenced by both the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants and the availability of ingredients in this arid region. Food that could last for several days and could be eaten without heating was preferred. The scarcity of water and fresh green vegetables have all had their effect on the cooking.... | Vegetarian restaurants come from which Rajasthani region? | {
"text": [
"the Marwar region"
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628
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} |
572aae13be1ee31400cb815d | Rajasthan | The Ghoomar dance from Jodhpur Marwar and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition. Folk music is a large part of Rajasthani culture. Kathputli, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindr, Kachchhighori, and Tejaji are examples of traditional Rajasthani culture. Folk songs are commonly ballads which relat... | What type of dance comes from Jodhpur Marwar? | {
"text": [
"The Ghoomar dance"
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"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
572aae13be1ee31400cb815e | Rajasthan | The Ghoomar dance from Jodhpur Marwar and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition. Folk music is a large part of Rajasthani culture. Kathputli, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindr, Kachchhighori, and Tejaji are examples of traditional Rajasthani culture. Folk songs are commonly ballads which relat... | Kalbeliya dance is from which region? | {
"text": [
"Jaisalmer"
],
"answer_start": [
61
]
} |
572aae13be1ee31400cb815f | Rajasthan | The Ghoomar dance from Jodhpur Marwar and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition. Folk music is a large part of Rajasthani culture. Kathputli, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindr, Kachchhighori, and Tejaji are examples of traditional Rajasthani culture. Folk songs are commonly ballads which relat... | What type of music plays a big part in the culture of Rajasthan? | {
"text": [
"Folk music"
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110
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} |
572aae13be1ee31400cb8160 | Rajasthan | The Ghoomar dance from Jodhpur Marwar and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition. Folk music is a large part of Rajasthani culture. Kathputli, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindr, Kachchhighori, and Tejaji are examples of traditional Rajasthani culture. Folk songs are commonly ballads which relat... | Heroic deeds are often a theme of what type of Rajasthani song? | {
"text": [
"Folk songs"
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"answer_start": [
277
]
} |
572aae13be1ee31400cb8161 | Rajasthan | The Ghoomar dance from Jodhpur Marwar and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition. Folk music is a large part of Rajasthani culture. Kathputli, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindr, Kachchhighori, and Tejaji are examples of traditional Rajasthani culture. Folk songs are commonly ballads which relat... | What kind of song is referred to as a bhajan? | {
"text": [
"religious or devotional"
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"answer_start": [
357
]
} |
572aaf31be1ee31400cb816d | Rajasthan | Rajasthan is known for its traditional, colorful art. The block prints, tie and dye prints, Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints, and Zari embroidery are major export products from Rajasthan. Handicraft items like wooden furniture and crafts, carpets, and blue pottery are commonly found here. Shopping reflects the colorful c... | Bagaru and Sanganer represent what type of art? | {
"text": [
"prints"
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116
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} |
572aaf31be1ee31400cb816e | Rajasthan | Rajasthan is known for its traditional, colorful art. The block prints, tie and dye prints, Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints, and Zari embroidery are major export products from Rajasthan. Handicraft items like wooden furniture and crafts, carpets, and blue pottery are commonly found here. Shopping reflects the colorful c... | Zari is a type of what art that is a major Rajasthani export? | {
"text": [
"embroidery"
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"answer_start": [
133
]
} |
572aaf31be1ee31400cb816f | Rajasthan | Rajasthan is known for its traditional, colorful art. The block prints, tie and dye prints, Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints, and Zari embroidery are major export products from Rajasthan. Handicraft items like wooden furniture and crafts, carpets, and blue pottery are commonly found here. Shopping reflects the colorful c... | Females in Rajasthan wear what type of traditional clothing? | {
"text": [
"ankle-length skirt and a short top"
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"answer_start": [
445
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} |
572aaf31be1ee31400cb8170 | Rajasthan | Rajasthan is known for its traditional, colorful art. The block prints, tie and dye prints, Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints, and Zari embroidery are major export products from Rajasthan. Handicraft items like wooden furniture and crafts, carpets, and blue pottery are commonly found here. Shopping reflects the colorful c... | What are the names for a traditional female short-top piece of clothing? | {
"text": [
"lehenga or a chaniya choli"
],
"answer_start": [
497
]
} |
572aaf31be1ee31400cb8171 | Rajasthan | Rajasthan is known for its traditional, colorful art. The block prints, tie and dye prints, Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints, and Zari embroidery are major export products from Rajasthan. Handicraft items like wooden furniture and crafts, carpets, and blue pottery are commonly found here. Shopping reflects the colorful c... | What colors are dresses in Rajasthan typically made using? | {
"text": [
"bright colors like blue, yellow and orange"
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670
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} |
572aafcd111d821400f38cc2 | Rajasthan | Spirit possession has been documented in modern Rajasthan. Some of the spirits possessing Rajasthanis are seen as good and beneficial while others are seen as malevolent. The good spirits include murdered royalty, the underworld god Bhaironji, and Muslim saints. Bad spirits include perpetual debtors who die in debt, st... | What type of possession has been documented in Rajasthan? | {
"text": [
"Spirit possession"
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0
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} |
572aafcd111d821400f38cc3 | Rajasthan | Spirit possession has been documented in modern Rajasthan. Some of the spirits possessing Rajasthanis are seen as good and beneficial while others are seen as malevolent. The good spirits include murdered royalty, the underworld god Bhaironji, and Muslim saints. Bad spirits include perpetual debtors who die in debt, st... | What underworld god possess Rajasthanis? | {
"text": [
"Bhaironji"
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"answer_start": [
233
]
} |
572aafcd111d821400f38cc4 | Rajasthan | Spirit possession has been documented in modern Rajasthan. Some of the spirits possessing Rajasthanis are seen as good and beneficial while others are seen as malevolent. The good spirits include murdered royalty, the underworld god Bhaironji, and Muslim saints. Bad spirits include perpetual debtors who die in debt, st... | What are possessed individuals known as? | {
"text": [
"ghorala"
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"answer_start": [
421
]
} |
572aafcd111d821400f38cc5 | Rajasthan | Spirit possession has been documented in modern Rajasthan. Some of the spirits possessing Rajasthanis are seen as good and beneficial while others are seen as malevolent. The good spirits include murdered royalty, the underworld god Bhaironji, and Muslim saints. Bad spirits include perpetual debtors who die in debt, st... | Ghorala is another word for what? | {
"text": [
"mount"
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"answer_start": [
431
]
} |
572aafcd111d821400f38cc6 | Rajasthan | Spirit possession has been documented in modern Rajasthan. Some of the spirits possessing Rajasthanis are seen as good and beneficial while others are seen as malevolent. The good spirits include murdered royalty, the underworld god Bhaironji, and Muslim saints. Bad spirits include perpetual debtors who die in debt, st... | What results from possession by even benign spirits? | {
"text": [
"loss of self-control and violent emotional outbursts"
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"answer_start": [
528
]
} |
572ab067be1ee31400cb817f | Rajasthan | In recent decades, the literacy rate of Rajasthan has increased significantly. In 1991, the state's literacy rate was only 38.55% (54.99% male and 20.44% female). In 2001, the literacy rate increased to 60.41% (75.70% male and 43.85% female). This was the highest leap in the percentage of literacy recorded in India (th... | What was the literacy rate of Rajasthan in 1991? | {
"text": [
"38.55%"
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123
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} |
572ab067be1ee31400cb8180 | Rajasthan | In recent decades, the literacy rate of Rajasthan has increased significantly. In 1991, the state's literacy rate was only 38.55% (54.99% male and 20.44% female). In 2001, the literacy rate increased to 60.41% (75.70% male and 43.85% female). This was the highest leap in the percentage of literacy recorded in India (th... | How many females had the ability to read in Rajasthan in 1991? | {
"text": [
"20.44%"
],
"answer_start": [
147
]
} |
572ab067be1ee31400cb8181 | Rajasthan | In recent decades, the literacy rate of Rajasthan has increased significantly. In 1991, the state's literacy rate was only 38.55% (54.99% male and 20.44% female). In 2001, the literacy rate increased to 60.41% (75.70% male and 43.85% female). This was the highest leap in the percentage of literacy recorded in India (th... | What was the rise in female literacy between 1991 and 2001 in Rajasthan? | {
"text": [
"23%"
],
"answer_start": [
352
]
} |
572ab067be1ee31400cb8182 | Rajasthan | In recent decades, the literacy rate of Rajasthan has increased significantly. In 1991, the state's literacy rate was only 38.55% (54.99% male and 20.44% female). In 2001, the literacy rate increased to 60.41% (75.70% male and 43.85% female). This was the highest leap in the percentage of literacy recorded in India (th... | What is the national average for literacy in India? | {
"text": [
"74.04%"
],
"answer_start": [
519
]
} |
572ab067be1ee31400cb8183 | Rajasthan | In recent decades, the literacy rate of Rajasthan has increased significantly. In 1991, the state's literacy rate was only 38.55% (54.99% male and 20.44% female). In 2001, the literacy rate increased to 60.41% (75.70% male and 43.85% female). This was the highest leap in the percentage of literacy recorded in India (th... | What was the literacy rate of Rajasthan in 2001? | {
"text": [
"60.41%"
],
"answer_start": [
203
]
} |
572ab10734ae481900deac2f | Rajasthan | In Rajasthan, Jodhpur and Kota are two major educational hubs. Kota is known for its quality education in preparation of various competitive exams, coaching for medical and engineering exams while Jodhpur is home to many higher educational institutions like IIT, AIIMS, National Law University, Sardar Patel Police Unive... | What are the to main educational hubs of Rajasthan? | {
"text": [
"Jodhpur and Kota"
],
"answer_start": [
14
]
} |
572ab10734ae481900deac30 | Rajasthan | In Rajasthan, Jodhpur and Kota are two major educational hubs. Kota is known for its quality education in preparation of various competitive exams, coaching for medical and engineering exams while Jodhpur is home to many higher educational institutions like IIT, AIIMS, National Law University, Sardar Patel Police Unive... | In what educational hub would one find AIIMS? | {
"text": [
"Jodhpur"
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"answer_start": [
197
]
} |
572ab10734ae481900deac31 | Rajasthan | In Rajasthan, Jodhpur and Kota are two major educational hubs. Kota is known for its quality education in preparation of various competitive exams, coaching for medical and engineering exams while Jodhpur is home to many higher educational institutions like IIT, AIIMS, National Law University, Sardar Patel Police Unive... | What is is Kota known as within India? | {
"text": [
"coaching capital of India"
],
"answer_start": [
433
]
} |
572ab10734ae481900deac32 | Rajasthan | In Rajasthan, Jodhpur and Kota are two major educational hubs. Kota is known for its quality education in preparation of various competitive exams, coaching for medical and engineering exams while Jodhpur is home to many higher educational institutions like IIT, AIIMS, National Law University, Sardar Patel Police Unive... | How many universities does Rajasthan have? | {
"text": [
"nine"
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"answer_start": [
642
]
} |
572ab10734ae481900deac33 | Rajasthan | In Rajasthan, Jodhpur and Kota are two major educational hubs. Kota is known for its quality education in preparation of various competitive exams, coaching for medical and engineering exams while Jodhpur is home to many higher educational institutions like IIT, AIIMS, National Law University, Sardar Patel Police Unive... | How many engineering colleges are in Rajasthan? | {
"text": [
"41 engineering colleges"
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"answer_start": [
742
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} |
572ab1e9111d821400f38cde | Rajasthan | Rajasthan attracted 14 percent of total foreign visitors during 2009–2010 which is the fourth highest among Indian states. It is fourth also in Domestic tourist visitors. Tourism is a flourishing industry in Rajasthan. The palaces of Jaipur and Ajmer-Pushkar, the lakes of Udaipur, the desert forts of Jodhpur, Taragarh ... | What percentage of India's foreign visitors came to Rajasthan from 2009 to 2010? | {
"text": [
"14 percent"
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"answer_start": [
20
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} |
572ab1e9111d821400f38cdf | Rajasthan | Rajasthan attracted 14 percent of total foreign visitors during 2009–2010 which is the fourth highest among Indian states. It is fourth also in Domestic tourist visitors. Tourism is a flourishing industry in Rajasthan. The palaces of Jaipur and Ajmer-Pushkar, the lakes of Udaipur, the desert forts of Jodhpur, Taragarh ... | At what level is Rajasthan ranked in India for visits by foreigners? | {
"text": [
"fourth highest"
],
"answer_start": [
87
]
} |
572ab1e9111d821400f38ce0 | Rajasthan | Rajasthan attracted 14 percent of total foreign visitors during 2009–2010 which is the fourth highest among Indian states. It is fourth also in Domestic tourist visitors. Tourism is a flourishing industry in Rajasthan. The palaces of Jaipur and Ajmer-Pushkar, the lakes of Udaipur, the desert forts of Jodhpur, Taragarh ... | How high is Rajasthan ranked among domestic Indian tourists? | {
"text": [
"fourth"
],
"answer_start": [
129
]
} |
572ab1e9111d821400f38ce1 | Rajasthan | Rajasthan attracted 14 percent of total foreign visitors during 2009–2010 which is the fourth highest among Indian states. It is fourth also in Domestic tourist visitors. Tourism is a flourishing industry in Rajasthan. The palaces of Jaipur and Ajmer-Pushkar, the lakes of Udaipur, the desert forts of Jodhpur, Taragarh ... | What two palaces are frequent tourist destinations within Rajasthan? | {
"text": [
"The palaces of Jaipur and Ajmer-Pushkar"
],
"answer_start": [
219
]
} |
572ab1e9111d821400f38ce2 | Rajasthan | Rajasthan attracted 14 percent of total foreign visitors during 2009–2010 which is the fourth highest among Indian states. It is fourth also in Domestic tourist visitors. Tourism is a flourishing industry in Rajasthan. The palaces of Jaipur and Ajmer-Pushkar, the lakes of Udaipur, the desert forts of Jodhpur, Taragarh ... | What percentage of the Rajasthani GDP comes from tourism? | {
"text": [
"eight percent"
],
"answer_start": [
489
]
} |
572ab2abf75d5e190021fc4c | Rajasthan | Rajasthan is famous for its forts, carved temples, and decorated havelis, which were built by Rajput kings in pre-Muslim era Rajasthan.[citation needed] Rajasthan's Jaipur Jantar Mantar, Mehrangarh Fort and Stepwell of Jodhpur, Dilwara Temples, Chittorgarh Fort, Lake Palace, miniature paintings in Bundi, and numerous c... | Who built the famous decorated havelis in Rajasthan? | {
"text": [
"Rajput kings"
],
"answer_start": [
94
]
} |
572ab2abf75d5e190021fc4d | Rajasthan | Rajasthan is famous for its forts, carved temples, and decorated havelis, which were built by Rajput kings in pre-Muslim era Rajasthan.[citation needed] Rajasthan's Jaipur Jantar Mantar, Mehrangarh Fort and Stepwell of Jodhpur, Dilwara Temples, Chittorgarh Fort, Lake Palace, miniature paintings in Bundi, and numerous c... | Jaipur is also known as what city? | {
"text": [
"the Pink City"
],
"answer_start": [
402
]
} |
572ab2abf75d5e190021fc4e | Rajasthan | Rajasthan is famous for its forts, carved temples, and decorated havelis, which were built by Rajput kings in pre-Muslim era Rajasthan.[citation needed] Rajasthan's Jaipur Jantar Mantar, Mehrangarh Fort and Stepwell of Jodhpur, Dilwara Temples, Chittorgarh Fort, Lake Palace, miniature paintings in Bundi, and numerous c... | What are the notable houses in Jaipur made from? | {
"text": [
"a type of sandstone dominated by a pink hue"
],
"answer_start": [
457
]
} |
572ab2abf75d5e190021fc4f | Rajasthan | Rajasthan is famous for its forts, carved temples, and decorated havelis, which were built by Rajput kings in pre-Muslim era Rajasthan.[citation needed] Rajasthan's Jaipur Jantar Mantar, Mehrangarh Fort and Stepwell of Jodhpur, Dilwara Temples, Chittorgarh Fort, Lake Palace, miniature paintings in Bundi, and numerous c... | What type of temples stretch from the north to the south of Rajasthan? | {
"text": [
"Jain Temples"
],
"answer_start": [
611
]
} |
572ab2abf75d5e190021fc50 | Rajasthan | Rajasthan is famous for its forts, carved temples, and decorated havelis, which were built by Rajput kings in pre-Muslim era Rajasthan.[citation needed] Rajasthan's Jaipur Jantar Mantar, Mehrangarh Fort and Stepwell of Jodhpur, Dilwara Temples, Chittorgarh Fort, Lake Palace, miniature paintings in Bundi, and numerous c... | Which Pali District temple is dedicated to Lord Adinath? | {
"text": [
"Ranakpur Temple"
],
"answer_start": [
706
]
} |
572a9bb9be1ee31400cb80b9 | Guam | Guam (i/ˈɡwɑːm/ or /ˈɡwɒm/; Chamorro: Guåhån;[needs IPA] formally the Territory of Guam) is an unincorporated and organized territory of the United States. Located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, Guam is one of five American territories with an established civilian government. The capital city is Hagåtña, and the mo... | What country is Guam a territory of? | {
"text": [
"United States"
],
"answer_start": [
141
]
} |
572a9bb9be1ee31400cb80ba | Guam | Guam (i/ˈɡwɑːm/ or /ˈɡwɒm/; Chamorro: Guåhån;[needs IPA] formally the Territory of Guam) is an unincorporated and organized territory of the United States. Located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, Guam is one of five American territories with an established civilian government. The capital city is Hagåtña, and the mo... | Where is the island of Guan located? | {
"text": [
"northwestern Pacific Ocean"
],
"answer_start": [
171
]
} |
572a9bb9be1ee31400cb80bb | Guam | Guam (i/ˈɡwɑːm/ or /ˈɡwɒm/; Chamorro: Guåhån;[needs IPA] formally the Territory of Guam) is an unincorporated and organized territory of the United States. Located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, Guam is one of five American territories with an established civilian government. The capital city is Hagåtña, and the mo... | How many people currently call Guam home as of 2015? | {
"text": [
"161,785"
],
"answer_start": [
357
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} |
572a9bb9be1ee31400cb80bc | Guam | Guam (i/ˈɡwɑːm/ or /ˈɡwɒm/; Chamorro: Guåhån;[needs IPA] formally the Territory of Guam) is an unincorporated and organized territory of the United States. Located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, Guam is one of five American territories with an established civilian government. The capital city is Hagåtña, and the mo... | What is the most populous city in Guam? | {
"text": [
"Dededo"
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"answer_start": [
340
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} |
572a9bb9be1ee31400cb80bd | Guam | Guam (i/ˈɡwɑːm/ or /ˈɡwɒm/; Chamorro: Guåhån;[needs IPA] formally the Territory of Guam) is an unincorporated and organized territory of the United States. Located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, Guam is one of five American territories with an established civilian government. The capital city is Hagåtña, and the mo... | What is the name of the largest mountain in Guam? | {
"text": [
"Mount Lamlam"
],
"answer_start": [
801
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} |
572ab1da34ae481900deac39 | Guam | The Chamorros, Guam's indigenous people, settled the island approximately 4,000 years ago. Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was the first European to visit the island on March 6, 1521. Guam was colonized in 1668 with settlers, like Diego Luis de San Vitores, a Catholic missionary. Between the 1500s and the 1700s,... | What is the official name given for Guam's indigenous people? | {
"text": [
"Chamorros"
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"answer_start": [
4
]
} |
572ab1da34ae481900deac3a | Guam | The Chamorros, Guam's indigenous people, settled the island approximately 4,000 years ago. Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was the first European to visit the island on March 6, 1521. Guam was colonized in 1668 with settlers, like Diego Luis de San Vitores, a Catholic missionary. Between the 1500s and the 1700s,... | When did Guam's indigenous people first arrive? | {
"text": [
"4,000 years ago"
],
"answer_start": [
74
]
} |
572ab1da34ae481900deac3b | Guam | The Chamorros, Guam's indigenous people, settled the island approximately 4,000 years ago. Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was the first European to visit the island on March 6, 1521. Guam was colonized in 1668 with settlers, like Diego Luis de San Vitores, a Catholic missionary. Between the 1500s and the 1700s,... | Who was the first European to visit the island? | {
"text": [
"Ferdinand Magellan"
],
"answer_start": [
111
]
} |
572ab1da34ae481900deac3c | Guam | The Chamorros, Guam's indigenous people, settled the island approximately 4,000 years ago. Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was the first European to visit the island on March 6, 1521. Guam was colonized in 1668 with settlers, like Diego Luis de San Vitores, a Catholic missionary. Between the 1500s and the 1700s,... | What year was Guam colonized? | {
"text": [
"1668"
],
"answer_start": [
213
]
} |
572ab1da34ae481900deac3d | Guam | The Chamorros, Guam's indigenous people, settled the island approximately 4,000 years ago. Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was the first European to visit the island on March 6, 1521. Guam was colonized in 1668 with settlers, like Diego Luis de San Vitores, a Catholic missionary. Between the 1500s and the 1700s,... | What year did the United States capture Guam? | {
"text": [
"1898"
],
"answer_start": [
549
]
} |
572ab2ccbe1ee31400cb818f | Guam | Before World War II, Guam and three other territories – American Samoa, Hawaii, and the Philippines – were the only American jurisdictions in the Pacific Ocean. On December 7, 1941, hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Guam was captured by the Japanese, and was occupied for thirty months. During the occupation, Guam... | Along with Guam, which other territories were in the United States jurisdiction before WWII? | {
"text": [
"American Samoa, Hawaii, and the Philippines"
],
"answer_start": [
56
]
} |
572ab2ccbe1ee31400cb8190 | Guam | Before World War II, Guam and three other territories – American Samoa, Hawaii, and the Philippines – were the only American jurisdictions in the Pacific Ocean. On December 7, 1941, hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Guam was captured by the Japanese, and was occupied for thirty months. During the occupation, Guam... | What was the date on the attack of Pearl Harbor? | {
"text": [
"December 7, 1941"
],
"answer_start": [
164
]
} |
572ab2ccbe1ee31400cb8191 | Guam | Before World War II, Guam and three other territories – American Samoa, Hawaii, and the Philippines – were the only American jurisdictions in the Pacific Ocean. On December 7, 1941, hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Guam was captured by the Japanese, and was occupied for thirty months. During the occupation, Guam... | What happened just after the attack on Peal Harbor? | {
"text": [
"Guam was captured by the Japanese"
],
"answer_start": [
222
]
} |
572ab2ccbe1ee31400cb8192 | Guam | Before World War II, Guam and three other territories – American Samoa, Hawaii, and the Philippines – were the only American jurisdictions in the Pacific Ocean. On December 7, 1941, hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Guam was captured by the Japanese, and was occupied for thirty months. During the occupation, Guam... | How long did the Japanese occupation last? | {
"text": [
"thirty months"
],
"answer_start": [
278
]
} |
572abfa0be1ee31400cb8210 | Guam | The ancient-Chamorro society had four classes: chamorri (chiefs), matua (upper class), achaot (middle class), and mana'chang (lower class).:20–21 The matua were located in the coastal villages, which meant they had the best access to fishing grounds, whereas the mana'chang were located in the interior of the island. Ma... | Where were the matua located on the island? | {
"text": [
"coastal villages"
],
"answer_start": [
176
]
} |
572abfa0be1ee31400cb8211 | Guam | The ancient-Chamorro society had four classes: chamorri (chiefs), matua (upper class), achaot (middle class), and mana'chang (lower class).:20–21 The matua were located in the coastal villages, which meant they had the best access to fishing grounds, whereas the mana'chang were located in the interior of the island. Ma... | Where were the mana'chag located? | {
"text": [
"interior of the island"
],
"answer_start": [
294
]
} |
572b4a57be1ee31400cb830b | Guam | The first European to discover Guam was Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan, sailing for the King of Spain, when he sighted the island on March 6, 1521 during his fleet's circumnavigation of the globe.:41–42 When Magellan arrived on Guam, he was greeted by hundreds of small outrigger canoes that appeared to be flyi... | What was the nationality of Magellan? | {
"text": [
"Portuguese"
],
"answer_start": [
40
]
} |
572b4a57be1ee31400cb830c | Guam | The first European to discover Guam was Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan, sailing for the King of Spain, when he sighted the island on March 6, 1521 during his fleet's circumnavigation of the globe.:41–42 When Magellan arrived on Guam, he was greeted by hundreds of small outrigger canoes that appeared to be flyi... | What year did Magellan locate the island of Guam? | {
"text": [
"1521"
],
"answer_start": [
151
]
} |
572b4a57be1ee31400cb830d | Guam | The first European to discover Guam was Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan, sailing for the King of Spain, when he sighted the island on March 6, 1521 during his fleet's circumnavigation of the globe.:41–42 When Magellan arrived on Guam, he was greeted by hundreds of small outrigger canoes that appeared to be flyi... | What were the name of outrigger canoes? | {
"text": [
"Proas"
],
"answer_start": [
407
]
} |
572b4afc34ae481900dead7b | Guam | Despite Magellan's visit, Guam was not officially claimed by Spain until January 26, 1565 by General Miguel López de Legazpi.:46 From 1565 to 1815, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, the only Spanish outpost in the Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines, was an important resting stop for the Manila galleons, a fleet... | In what year was Guam claimed by Spain? | {
"text": [
"1565"
],
"answer_start": [
85
]
} |
572b4afc34ae481900dead7c | Guam | Despite Magellan's visit, Guam was not officially claimed by Spain until January 26, 1565 by General Miguel López de Legazpi.:46 From 1565 to 1815, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, the only Spanish outpost in the Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines, was an important resting stop for the Manila galleons, a fleet... | What was the name of the general who claimed Guam? | {
"text": [
"General Miguel López de Legazpi"
],
"answer_start": [
93
]
} |
572b4afc34ae481900dead7d | Guam | Despite Magellan's visit, Guam was not officially claimed by Spain until January 26, 1565 by General Miguel López de Legazpi.:46 From 1565 to 1815, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, the only Spanish outpost in the Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines, was an important resting stop for the Manila galleons, a fleet... | What did Spain build to protect their fleet at Guam? | {
"text": [
"built several defensive structures"
],
"answer_start": [
429
]
} |
572b4bbf111d821400f38e2e | Guam | Spanish colonization commenced on June 15, 1668 with the arrival of Diego Luis de San Vitores and Pedro Calungsod, who established the first Catholic church.:64 The islands were part of the Spanish East Indies governed from the Philippines, which were in turn part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain based in Mexico City. O... | When did Spanish colonization commence? | {
"text": [
"June 15, 1668"
],
"answer_start": [
34
]
} |
572b4bbf111d821400f38e2f | Guam | Spanish colonization commenced on June 15, 1668 with the arrival of Diego Luis de San Vitores and Pedro Calungsod, who established the first Catholic church.:64 The islands were part of the Spanish East Indies governed from the Philippines, which were in turn part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain based in Mexico City. O... | Which two Spaniards aided this colonization and started the first catholic church? | {
"text": [
"Diego Luis de San Vitores and Pedro Calungsod"
],
"answer_start": [
68
]
} |
572b4bbf111d821400f38e30 | Guam | Spanish colonization commenced on June 15, 1668 with the arrival of Diego Luis de San Vitores and Pedro Calungsod, who established the first Catholic church.:64 The islands were part of the Spanish East Indies governed from the Philippines, which were in turn part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain based in Mexico City. O... | When did Guam's Cathedral first open? | {
"text": [
"February 2, 1669"
],
"answer_start": [
509
]
} |
572b4bbf111d821400f38e31 | Guam | Spanish colonization commenced on June 15, 1668 with the arrival of Diego Luis de San Vitores and Pedro Calungsod, who established the first Catholic church.:64 The islands were part of the Spanish East Indies governed from the Philippines, which were in turn part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain based in Mexico City. O... | What was the name of the first Cathedral? | {
"text": [
"Dulce Nombre de Maria"
],
"answer_start": [
464
]
} |
572b4c90111d821400f38e36 | Guam | Intermittent warfare lasting from July 23, 1670 until July 1695, plus the typhoons of 1671 and 1693, and in particular the smallpox epidemic of 1688, reduced the Chamorro population from 50,000 to 10,000 to less than 5,000.:86 Precipitated by the death of Quipuha, and the murder of Father San Vitores and Pedro Calungso... | When did the Smallpox epidemic take place? | {
"text": [
"1688"
],
"answer_start": [
144
]
} |
572b4c90111d821400f38e37 | Guam | Intermittent warfare lasting from July 23, 1670 until July 1695, plus the typhoons of 1671 and 1693, and in particular the smallpox epidemic of 1688, reduced the Chamorro population from 50,000 to 10,000 to less than 5,000.:86 Precipitated by the death of Quipuha, and the murder of Father San Vitores and Pedro Calungso... | In what years was there intermittent war fare? | {
"text": [
"July 23, 1670 until July 1695"
],
"answer_start": [
34
]
} |
572b4c90111d821400f38e38 | Guam | Intermittent warfare lasting from July 23, 1670 until July 1695, plus the typhoons of 1671 and 1693, and in particular the smallpox epidemic of 1688, reduced the Chamorro population from 50,000 to 10,000 to less than 5,000.:86 Precipitated by the death of Quipuha, and the murder of Father San Vitores and Pedro Calungso... | What did the smallpox epidemic reduce the population down to in Chamorro? | {
"text": [
"50,000 to 10,000"
],
"answer_start": [
187
]
} |
572b4c90111d821400f38e39 | Guam | Intermittent warfare lasting from July 23, 1670 until July 1695, plus the typhoons of 1671 and 1693, and in particular the smallpox epidemic of 1688, reduced the Chamorro population from 50,000 to 10,000 to less than 5,000.:86 Precipitated by the death of Quipuha, and the murder of Father San Vitores and Pedro Calungso... | What was the name of the person who started the campaign to pacify the area? | {
"text": [
"Juan de Santiago"
],
"answer_start": [
400
]
} |
572b4d78be1ee31400cb8311 | Guam | After his arrival in 1674, Captain Damian de Esplana ordered the arrest of rebels who attacked the population of certain towns. Hostilities eventually led to the destruction of villages such as Chochogo, Pepura, Tumon, Sidia-Aty, Sagua, Nagan and Ninca.:74–75 Starting in June 1676, the first Spanish Governor of Guam, C... | When did Captain Damian de Esplana arrive? | {
"text": [
"1674"
],
"answer_start": [
21
]
} |
572b4d78be1ee31400cb8312 | Guam | After his arrival in 1674, Captain Damian de Esplana ordered the arrest of rebels who attacked the population of certain towns. Hostilities eventually led to the destruction of villages such as Chochogo, Pepura, Tumon, Sidia-Aty, Sagua, Nagan and Ninca.:74–75 Starting in June 1676, the first Spanish Governor of Guam, C... | What did Captain Damian do after his arrival? | {
"text": [
"ordered the arrest of rebels"
],
"answer_start": [
53
]
} |
572b4d78be1ee31400cb8313 | Guam | After his arrival in 1674, Captain Damian de Esplana ordered the arrest of rebels who attacked the population of certain towns. Hostilities eventually led to the destruction of villages such as Chochogo, Pepura, Tumon, Sidia-Aty, Sagua, Nagan and Ninca.:74–75 Starting in June 1676, the first Spanish Governor of Guam, C... | Who was the first Spanish Governor of Guam? | {
"text": [
"Francisco de Irrisarri y Vinar"
],
"answer_start": [
325
]
} |
572b4d78be1ee31400cb8314 | Guam | After his arrival in 1674, Captain Damian de Esplana ordered the arrest of rebels who attacked the population of certain towns. Hostilities eventually led to the destruction of villages such as Chochogo, Pepura, Tumon, Sidia-Aty, Sagua, Nagan and Ninca.:74–75 Starting in June 1676, the first Spanish Governor of Guam, C... | In what year did Jose de Quiroga arrive? | {
"text": [
"1680"
],
"answer_start": [
570
]
} |
572b4d78be1ee31400cb8315 | Guam | After his arrival in 1674, Captain Damian de Esplana ordered the arrest of rebels who attacked the population of certain towns. Hostilities eventually led to the destruction of villages such as Chochogo, Pepura, Tumon, Sidia-Aty, Sagua, Nagan and Ninca.:74–75 Starting in June 1676, the first Spanish Governor of Guam, C... | in What year did Quiroga complete his pacification? | {
"text": [
"1695"
],
"answer_start": [
1120
]
} |
572b4e2e111d821400f38e46 | Guam | The United States took control of the island in the 1898 Spanish–American War, as part of the Treaty of Paris. Guam was transferred to U.S. Navy control on 23 December 1898 by Executive Order 108-A. Guam came to serve as a station for American ships traveling to and from the Philippines, while the Northern Mariana Isla... | When did the United States take control of the island? | {
"text": [
"1898"
],
"answer_start": [
52
]
} |
572b4e2e111d821400f38e47 | Guam | The United States took control of the island in the 1898 Spanish–American War, as part of the Treaty of Paris. Guam was transferred to U.S. Navy control on 23 December 1898 by Executive Order 108-A. Guam came to serve as a station for American ships traveling to and from the Philippines, while the Northern Mariana Isla... | What happened that allowed the United States to have Guam? | {
"text": [
"Spanish–American War"
],
"answer_start": [
57
]
} |
572b4e2e111d821400f38e48 | Guam | The United States took control of the island in the 1898 Spanish–American War, as part of the Treaty of Paris. Guam was transferred to U.S. Navy control on 23 December 1898 by Executive Order 108-A. Guam came to serve as a station for American ships traveling to and from the Philippines, while the Northern Mariana Isla... | What is the name of the executive order that transferred Guam over to the U.S? | {
"text": [
"108-A"
],
"answer_start": [
192
]
} |
572b4e2e111d821400f38e49 | Guam | The United States took control of the island in the 1898 Spanish–American War, as part of the Treaty of Paris. Guam was transferred to U.S. Navy control on 23 December 1898 by Executive Order 108-A. Guam came to serve as a station for American ships traveling to and from the Philippines, while the Northern Mariana Isla... | Which two people were exiled to Guam after the Philippine-American war? | {
"text": [
"Emilio Aguinaldo and Apolinario Mabini"
],
"answer_start": [
494
]
} |
572b4f0b111d821400f38e4e | Guam | The Northern Mariana Islands had become a Japanese protectorate before the war. It was the Chamorros from the Northern Marianas who were brought to Guam to serve as interpreters and in other capacities for the occupying Japanese force. The Guamanian Chamorros were treated as an occupied enemy by the Japanese military. ... | Why were the Chamorros brought to Guam? | {
"text": [
"to serve as interpreters"
],
"answer_start": [
153
]
} |
572b4f0b111d821400f38e4f | Guam | The Northern Mariana Islands had become a Japanese protectorate before the war. It was the Chamorros from the Northern Marianas who were brought to Guam to serve as interpreters and in other capacities for the occupying Japanese force. The Guamanian Chamorros were treated as an occupied enemy by the Japanese military. ... | How were Guamanian Chamorro viewed by the Japanese? | {
"text": [
"as an occupied enemy"
],
"answer_start": [
273
]
} |
572b4f0b111d821400f38e50 | Guam | The Northern Mariana Islands had become a Japanese protectorate before the war. It was the Chamorros from the Northern Marianas who were brought to Guam to serve as interpreters and in other capacities for the occupying Japanese force. The Guamanian Chamorros were treated as an occupied enemy by the Japanese military. ... | Who were loyal to Japan? | {
"text": [
"Northern Mariana Chamorros"
],
"answer_start": [
586
]
} |
572b4fecbe1ee31400cb831b | Guam | After World War II, the Guam Organic Act of 1950 established Guam as an unincorporated organized territory of the United States, provided for the structure of the island's civilian government, and granted the people U.S. citizenship. The Governor of Guam was federally appointed until 1968, when the Guam Elective Govern... | What established Guam as an unincorporated territory? | {
"text": [
"Guam Organic Act of 1950"
],
"answer_start": [
24
]
} |
572b4fecbe1ee31400cb831c | Guam | After World War II, the Guam Organic Act of 1950 established Guam as an unincorporated organized territory of the United States, provided for the structure of the island's civilian government, and granted the people U.S. citizenship. The Governor of Guam was federally appointed until 1968, when the Guam Elective Govern... | What conflict did the Organic Act come after? | {
"text": [
"After World War II"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
572b4fecbe1ee31400cb831d | Guam | After World War II, the Guam Organic Act of 1950 established Guam as an unincorporated organized territory of the United States, provided for the structure of the island's civilian government, and granted the people U.S. citizenship. The Governor of Guam was federally appointed until 1968, when the Guam Elective Govern... | What did the Guam Act allow the population now that they were a U.S territory? | {
"text": [
"granted the people U.S. citizenship"
],
"answer_start": [
197
]
} |
572b50a1111d821400f38e54 | Guam | Guam lies between 13.2°N and 13.7°N and between 144.6°E and 145.0°E, and has an area of 212 square miles (549 km2), making it the 32nd largest island of the United States. It is the southernmost and largest island in the Mariana island chain and is also the largest island in Micronesia. This island chain was created by... | How many square miles is Guam? | {
"text": [
"212"
],
"answer_start": [
88
]
} |
572b50a1111d821400f38e55 | Guam | Guam lies between 13.2°N and 13.7°N and between 144.6°E and 145.0°E, and has an area of 212 square miles (549 km2), making it the 32nd largest island of the United States. It is the southernmost and largest island in the Mariana island chain and is also the largest island in Micronesia. This island chain was created by... | How was this island chain created? | {
"text": [
"the colliding Pacific and Philippine Sea tectonic plates"
],
"answer_start": [
321
]
} |
572b50a1111d821400f38e56 | Guam | Guam lies between 13.2°N and 13.7°N and between 144.6°E and 145.0°E, and has an area of 212 square miles (549 km2), making it the 32nd largest island of the United States. It is the southernmost and largest island in the Mariana island chain and is also the largest island in Micronesia. This island chain was created by... | How deep is the Mariana Trench located near Guam? | {
"text": [
"35,797"
],
"answer_start": [
586
]
} |
572b514734ae481900dead81 | Guam | The island of Guam is 30 miles (50 km) long and 4 to 12 miles (6 to 19 km) wide, 3⁄4 the size of Singapore. The island experiences occasional earthquakes due to its location on the western edge of the Pacific Plate and near the Philippine Sea Plate. In recent years, earthquakes with epicenters near Guam have had magnit... | How many miles is Guam across? | {
"text": [
"30 miles"
],
"answer_start": [
22
]
} |
572b514734ae481900dead82 | Guam | The island of Guam is 30 miles (50 km) long and 4 to 12 miles (6 to 19 km) wide, 3⁄4 the size of Singapore. The island experiences occasional earthquakes due to its location on the western edge of the Pacific Plate and near the Philippine Sea Plate. In recent years, earthquakes with epicenters near Guam have had magnit... | What natural disaster that is not predictable does Guam have to worry about? | {
"text": [
"earthquakes"
],
"answer_start": [
142
]
} |
572b514734ae481900dead83 | Guam | The island of Guam is 30 miles (50 km) long and 4 to 12 miles (6 to 19 km) wide, 3⁄4 the size of Singapore. The island experiences occasional earthquakes due to its location on the western edge of the Pacific Plate and near the Philippine Sea Plate. In recent years, earthquakes with epicenters near Guam have had magnit... | Due to Guam being so close to Anatahan, what dod they have to worry about? | {
"text": [
"volcanic smog"
],
"answer_start": [
497
]
} |
572b521ebe1ee31400cb8321 | Guam | Guam's climate is characterized as tropical marine moderated by seasonal northeast trade winds. The weather is generally very warm and humid with little seasonal temperature variation. The mean high temperature is 86 °F (30 °C) and mean low is 76 °F (24 °C) with an average annual rainfall of 96 inches (2,180 mm). The d... | What is Guam's climate characterized as? | {
"text": [
"tropical marine"
],
"answer_start": [
35
]
} |
572b521ebe1ee31400cb8322 | Guam | Guam's climate is characterized as tropical marine moderated by seasonal northeast trade winds. The weather is generally very warm and humid with little seasonal temperature variation. The mean high temperature is 86 °F (30 °C) and mean low is 76 °F (24 °C) with an average annual rainfall of 96 inches (2,180 mm). The d... | What is the mean high temperature in Guam? | {
"text": [
"86 °F (30 °C)"
],
"answer_start": [
214
]
} |
572b521ebe1ee31400cb8323 | Guam | Guam's climate is characterized as tropical marine moderated by seasonal northeast trade winds. The weather is generally very warm and humid with little seasonal temperature variation. The mean high temperature is 86 °F (30 °C) and mean low is 76 °F (24 °C) with an average annual rainfall of 96 inches (2,180 mm). The d... | What is the average annual rainfall of Guam? | {
"text": [
"96 inches (2,180 mm)"
],
"answer_start": [
293
]
} |
572b521ebe1ee31400cb8324 | Guam | Guam's climate is characterized as tropical marine moderated by seasonal northeast trade winds. The weather is generally very warm and humid with little seasonal temperature variation. The mean high temperature is 86 °F (30 °C) and mean low is 76 °F (24 °C) with an average annual rainfall of 96 inches (2,180 mm). The d... | When does the dry season in Guam typical run? | {
"text": [
"December to June"
],
"answer_start": [
340
]
} |
572b521ebe1ee31400cb8325 | Guam | Guam's climate is characterized as tropical marine moderated by seasonal northeast trade winds. The weather is generally very warm and humid with little seasonal temperature variation. The mean high temperature is 86 °F (30 °C) and mean low is 76 °F (24 °C) with an average annual rainfall of 96 inches (2,180 mm). The d... | Which months are considered the coldest in Guam? | {
"text": [
"January and February"
],
"answer_start": [
441
]
} |
572b530a34ae481900dead87 | Guam | Post-European-contact Chamorro culture is a combination of American, Spanish, Filipino, other Micronesian Islander and Mexican traditions, with few remaining indigenous pre-Hispanic customs. These influences are manifested in the local language, music, dance, sea navigation, cuisine, fishing, games (such as batu, chonk... | hat years did the Spanish rule Guam? | {
"text": [
"1668–1898"
],
"answer_start": [
395
]
} |
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