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57321a1ae99e3014001e6515
Armenians
From the early 16th century, both Western Armenia and Eastern Armenia fell under Iranian Safavid rule. Owing to the century long Turco-Iranian geo-political rivalry that would last in Western Asia, significant parts of the region were frequently fought over between the two rivalling empires. From the mid 16th century w...
When did parts of Armenia under Iranian control become part of Russia?
{ "text": [ "In the late 1820s" ], "answer_start": [ 607 ] }
57321a1ae99e3014001e6516
Armenians
From the early 16th century, both Western Armenia and Eastern Armenia fell under Iranian Safavid rule. Owing to the century long Turco-Iranian geo-political rivalry that would last in Western Asia, significant parts of the region were frequently fought over between the two rivalling empires. From the mid 16th century w...
When was the Peace of Amasya?
{ "text": [ "mid 16th century" ], "answer_start": [ 302 ] }
57322346b9d445190005e82d
Armenians
Governments of Republic of Turkey since that time have consistently rejected charges of genocide, typically arguing either that those Armenians who died were simply in the way of a war or that killings of Armenians were justified by their individual or collective support for the enemies of the Ottoman Empire. Passage o...
Who says they didn't kill Armenians as genocide, just because they were 'in the way of the war'?
{ "text": [ "Governments of Republic of Turkey" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
57322346b9d445190005e82e
Armenians
Governments of Republic of Turkey since that time have consistently rejected charges of genocide, typically arguing either that those Armenians who died were simply in the way of a war or that killings of Armenians were justified by their individual or collective support for the enemies of the Ottoman Empire. Passage o...
What has happened when other countries condemned Armenian genocide?
{ "text": [ "diplomatic conflict" ], "answer_start": [ 438 ] }
57322346b9d445190005e82f
Armenians
Governments of Republic of Turkey since that time have consistently rejected charges of genocide, typically arguing either that those Armenians who died were simply in the way of a war or that killings of Armenians were justified by their individual or collective support for the enemies of the Ottoman Empire. Passage o...
Who ruled Turkey when the Armenian genocide happened?
{ "text": [ "the Ottoman Empire" ], "answer_start": [ 291 ] }
573223cce17f3d14004226b5
Armenians
Following the breakup of the Russian Empire in the aftermath of World War I for a brief period, from 1918 to 1920, Armenia was an independent republic. In late 1920, the communists came to power following an invasion of Armenia by the Red Army, and in 1922, Armenia became part of the Transcaucasian SFSR of the Soviet U...
What was Armenia's status from 1918 to 1920?
{ "text": [ "independent republic" ], "answer_start": [ 130 ] }
573223cce17f3d14004226b6
Armenians
Following the breakup of the Russian Empire in the aftermath of World War I for a brief period, from 1918 to 1920, Armenia was an independent republic. In late 1920, the communists came to power following an invasion of Armenia by the Red Army, and in 1922, Armenia became part of the Transcaucasian SFSR of the Soviet U...
When did communists take over Armenia?
{ "text": [ "late 1920" ], "answer_start": [ 155 ] }
573223cce17f3d14004226b7
Armenians
Following the breakup of the Russian Empire in the aftermath of World War I for a brief period, from 1918 to 1920, Armenia was an independent republic. In late 1920, the communists came to power following an invasion of Armenia by the Red Army, and in 1922, Armenia became part of the Transcaucasian SFSR of the Soviet U...
Who invaded Armenia in 1920?
{ "text": [ "the Red Army" ], "answer_start": [ 231 ] }
573223cce17f3d14004226b8
Armenians
Following the breakup of the Russian Empire in the aftermath of World War I for a brief period, from 1918 to 1920, Armenia was an independent republic. In late 1920, the communists came to power following an invasion of Armenia by the Red Army, and in 1922, Armenia became part of the Transcaucasian SFSR of the Soviet U...
What part of the USSR did Armenia join?
{ "text": [ "the Transcaucasian SFSR" ], "answer_start": [ 281 ] }
573223cce17f3d14004226b9
Armenians
Following the breakup of the Russian Empire in the aftermath of World War I for a brief period, from 1918 to 1920, Armenia was an independent republic. In late 1920, the communists came to power following an invasion of Armenia by the Red Army, and in 1922, Armenia became part of the Transcaucasian SFSR of the Soviet U...
When did Armenia leave the USSR?
{ "text": [ "1991" ], "answer_start": [ 412 ] }
5732288cb9d445190005e85b
Armenians
Armenians have had a presence in the Armenian Highland for over four thousand years, since the time when Hayk, the legendary patriarch and founder of the first Armenian nation, led them to victory over Bel of Babylon. Today, with a population of 3.5 million, they not only constitute an overwhelming majority in Armenia,...
How long have Armenians lived in the highlands?
{ "text": [ "over four thousand years" ], "answer_start": [ 59 ] }
5732288cb9d445190005e85c
Armenians
Armenians have had a presence in the Armenian Highland for over four thousand years, since the time when Hayk, the legendary patriarch and founder of the first Armenian nation, led them to victory over Bel of Babylon. Today, with a population of 3.5 million, they not only constitute an overwhelming majority in Armenia,...
Who founded the first Armenian nation?
{ "text": [ "Hayk" ], "answer_start": [ 105 ] }
5732288cb9d445190005e85d
Armenians
Armenians have had a presence in the Armenian Highland for over four thousand years, since the time when Hayk, the legendary patriarch and founder of the first Armenian nation, led them to victory over Bel of Babylon. Today, with a population of 3.5 million, they not only constitute an overwhelming majority in Armenia,...
Who did Hayk defeat?
{ "text": [ "Bel of Babylon" ], "answer_start": [ 202 ] }
5732288cb9d445190005e85e
Armenians
Armenians have had a presence in the Armenian Highland for over four thousand years, since the time when Hayk, the legendary patriarch and founder of the first Armenian nation, led them to victory over Bel of Babylon. Today, with a population of 3.5 million, they not only constitute an overwhelming majority in Armenia,...
How many native Armenians are in Armenia today?
{ "text": [ "3.5 million" ], "answer_start": [ 246 ] }
5732288cb9d445190005e85f
Armenians
Armenians have had a presence in the Armenian Highland for over four thousand years, since the time when Hayk, the legendary patriarch and founder of the first Armenian nation, led them to victory over Bel of Babylon. Today, with a population of 3.5 million, they not only constitute an overwhelming majority in Armenia,...
What does Hayastantsis mean?
{ "text": [ "those that are from Armenia" ], "answer_start": [ 463 ] }
57323009e17f3d14004226f6
Armenians
Small Armenian trading and religious communities have existed outside of Armenia for centuries. For example, a community has existed for over a millennium in the Holy Land, and one of the four quarters of the walled Old City of Jerusalem has been called the Armenian Quarter. An Armenian Catholic monastic community of 3...
How many people live in the Armenian monastery in or near Italy?
{ "text": [ "35" ], "answer_start": [ 319 ] }
57323009e17f3d14004226f7
Armenians
Small Armenian trading and religious communities have existed outside of Armenia for centuries. For example, a community has existed for over a millennium in the Holy Land, and one of the four quarters of the walled Old City of Jerusalem has been called the Armenian Quarter. An Armenian Catholic monastic community of 3...
When was the Italian Armenian monastery founded?
{ "text": [ "1717" ], "answer_start": [ 333 ] }
57323009e17f3d14004226f8
Armenians
Small Armenian trading and religious communities have existed outside of Armenia for centuries. For example, a community has existed for over a millennium in the Holy Land, and one of the four quarters of the walled Old City of Jerusalem has been called the Armenian Quarter. An Armenian Catholic monastic community of 3...
What religion is the Italian Armenian monastery?
{ "text": [ "Catholic" ], "answer_start": [ 288 ] }
57323009e17f3d14004226f9
Armenians
Small Armenian trading and religious communities have existed outside of Armenia for centuries. For example, a community has existed for over a millennium in the Holy Land, and one of the four quarters of the walled Old City of Jerusalem has been called the Armenian Quarter. An Armenian Catholic monastic community of 3...
Where is the Italian Armenian monastery?
{ "text": [ "on an island near Venice" ], "answer_start": [ 345 ] }
57323373b9d445190005e8b3
Armenians
Within the diasporan Armenian community, there is an unofficial classification of the different kinds of Armenians. For example, Armenians who originate from Iran are referred to as Parskahay (Պարսկահայ), while Armenians from Lebanon are usually referred to as Lipananahay (Լիբանանահայ). Armenians of the Diaspora are th...
What are Parskahay?
{ "text": [ "Armenians who originate from Iran" ], "answer_start": [ 129 ] }
57323373b9d445190005e8b4
Armenians
Within the diasporan Armenian community, there is an unofficial classification of the different kinds of Armenians. For example, Armenians who originate from Iran are referred to as Parskahay (Պարսկահայ), while Armenians from Lebanon are usually referred to as Lipananahay (Լիբանանահայ). Armenians of the Diaspora are th...
What are Lipananahay?
{ "text": [ "Armenians from Lebanon" ], "answer_start": [ 211 ] }
57323373b9d445190005e8b5
Armenians
Within the diasporan Armenian community, there is an unofficial classification of the different kinds of Armenians. For example, Armenians who originate from Iran are referred to as Parskahay (Պարսկահայ), while Armenians from Lebanon are usually referred to as Lipananahay (Լիբանանահայ). Armenians of the Diaspora are th...
What dialect do most Diaspora Armenians speak?
{ "text": [ "Western" ], "answer_start": [ 346 ] }
57323373b9d445190005e8b7
Armenians
Within the diasporan Armenian community, there is an unofficial classification of the different kinds of Armenians. For example, Armenians who originate from Iran are referred to as Parskahay (Պարսկահայ), while Armenians from Lebanon are usually referred to as Lipananahay (Լիբանանահայ). Armenians of the Diaspora are th...
What type of Armenian is spoken by Armenians in Iran and Russia?
{ "text": [ "Eastern" ], "answer_start": [ 533 ] }
573234a9e17f3d1400422721
Armenians
Armenia established a Church that still exists independently of both the Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox churches, having become so in 451 AD as a result of its stance regarding the Council of Chalcedon. Today this church is known as the Armenian Apostolic Church, which is a part of the Oriental Orthodox communion, n...
When did Armenia's church become independent?
{ "text": [ "451 AD" ], "answer_start": [ 137 ] }
573234a9e17f3d1400422722
Armenians
Armenia established a Church that still exists independently of both the Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox churches, having become so in 451 AD as a result of its stance regarding the Council of Chalcedon. Today this church is known as the Armenian Apostolic Church, which is a part of the Oriental Orthodox communion, n...
What is Armenia's church called?
{ "text": [ "Armenian Apostolic Church" ], "answer_start": [ 240 ] }
573234a9e17f3d1400422723
Armenians
Armenia established a Church that still exists independently of both the Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox churches, having become so in 451 AD as a result of its stance regarding the Council of Chalcedon. Today this church is known as the Armenian Apostolic Church, which is a part of the Oriental Orthodox communion, n...
What type of Catholicism is Armenia's church part of?
{ "text": [ "Oriental Orthodox" ], "answer_start": [ 290 ] }
573234a9e17f3d1400422724
Armenians
Armenia established a Church that still exists independently of both the Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox churches, having become so in 451 AD as a result of its stance regarding the Council of Chalcedon. Today this church is known as the Armenian Apostolic Church, which is a part of the Oriental Orthodox communion, n...
Where was the Armenian Catholicosate located at first?
{ "text": [ "Echmiadzin" ], "answer_start": [ 543 ] }
573234a9e17f3d1400422725
Armenians
Armenia established a Church that still exists independently of both the Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox churches, having become so in 451 AD as a result of its stance regarding the Council of Chalcedon. Today this church is known as the Armenian Apostolic Church, which is a part of the Oriental Orthodox communion, n...
Where did the Armenian Catholicosate move to?
{ "text": [ "Cilicia" ], "answer_start": [ 818 ] }
573237dcb9d445190005e8e5
Armenians
The Armenians collective has, at times, constituted a Christian "island" in a mostly Muslim region. There is, however, a minority of ethnic Armenian Muslims, known as Hamshenis but many Armenians view them as a separate race, while the history of the Jews in Armenia dates back 2,000 years. The Armenian Kingdom of Cilic...
What religion is dominant in the countries surrounding Armenia?
{ "text": [ "Muslim" ], "answer_start": [ 85 ] }
573237dcb9d445190005e8e6
Armenians
The Armenians collective has, at times, constituted a Christian "island" in a mostly Muslim region. There is, however, a minority of ethnic Armenian Muslims, known as Hamshenis but many Armenians view them as a separate race, while the history of the Jews in Armenia dates back 2,000 years. The Armenian Kingdom of Cilic...
What are Hamshenis?
{ "text": [ "ethnic Armenian Muslims" ], "answer_start": [ 133 ] }
573237dcb9d445190005e8e7
Armenians
The Armenians collective has, at times, constituted a Christian "island" in a mostly Muslim region. There is, however, a minority of ethnic Armenian Muslims, known as Hamshenis but many Armenians view them as a separate race, while the history of the Jews in Armenia dates back 2,000 years. The Armenian Kingdom of Cilic...
Who became Catholicos in Etchmiadzin in 1441?
{ "text": [ "Kirakos Virapetsi" ], "answer_start": [ 594 ] }
573237dcb9d445190005e8e8
Armenians
The Armenians collective has, at times, constituted a Christian "island" in a mostly Muslim region. There is, however, a minority of ethnic Armenian Muslims, known as Hamshenis but many Armenians view them as a separate race, while the history of the Jews in Armenia dates back 2,000 years. The Armenian Kingdom of Cilic...
Who remained Catholicos of Cilicia?
{ "text": [ "Krikor Moussapegiants" ], "answer_start": [ 619 ] }
573237dcb9d445190005e8e9
Armenians
The Armenians collective has, at times, constituted a Christian "island" in a mostly Muslim region. There is, however, a minority of ethnic Armenian Muslims, known as Hamshenis but many Armenians view them as a separate race, while the history of the Jews in Armenia dates back 2,000 years. The Armenian Kingdom of Cilic...
How do the two Catholicosates compare?
{ "text": [ "equal rights and privileges" ], "answer_start": [ 773 ] }
57323937e17f3d140042273f
Armenians
While the Armenian Apostolic Church remains the most prominent church in the Armenian community throughout the world, Armenians (especially in the diaspora) subscribe to any number of other Christian denominations. These include the Armenian Catholic Church (which follows its own liturgy but recognizes the Roman Cathol...
Which Armenian church recognizes the Pope?
{ "text": [ "Armenian Catholic Church" ], "answer_start": [ 233 ] }
57323937e17f3d1400422740
Armenians
While the Armenian Apostolic Church remains the most prominent church in the Armenian community throughout the world, Armenians (especially in the diaspora) subscribe to any number of other Christian denominations. These include the Armenian Catholic Church (which follows its own liturgy but recognizes the Roman Cathol...
What broke away from the Armenian Apostolic Church?
{ "text": [ "Armenian Evangelical Church" ], "answer_start": [ 334 ] }
57323937e17f3d1400422741
Armenians
While the Armenian Apostolic Church remains the most prominent church in the Armenian community throughout the world, Armenians (especially in the diaspora) subscribe to any number of other Christian denominations. These include the Armenian Catholic Church (which follows its own liturgy but recognizes the Roman Cathol...
What broke away from the Armenian Evangelical Church?
{ "text": [ "Armenian Brotherhood Church" ], "answer_start": [ 445 ] }
57323937e17f3d1400422742
Armenians
While the Armenian Apostolic Church remains the most prominent church in the Armenian community throughout the world, Armenians (especially in the diaspora) subscribe to any number of other Christian denominations. These include the Armenian Catholic Church (which follows its own liturgy but recognizes the Roman Cathol...
Which Armenian church is the most popular in Armenia?
{ "text": [ "Armenian Apostolic Church" ], "answer_start": [ 10 ] }
57323993e99e3014001e65b2
Armenians
Armenian literature dates back to 400 AD, when Mesrop Mashtots first invented the Armenian alphabet. This period of time is often viewed as the Golden Age of Armenian literature. Early Armenian literature was written by the "father of Armenian history", Moses of Chorene, who authored The History of Armenia. The book co...
Who came up with the Armenian alphabet?
{ "text": [ "Mesrop Mashtots" ], "answer_start": [ 47 ] }
57323993e99e3014001e65b3
Armenians
Armenian literature dates back to 400 AD, when Mesrop Mashtots first invented the Armenian alphabet. This period of time is often viewed as the Golden Age of Armenian literature. Early Armenian literature was written by the "father of Armenian history", Moses of Chorene, who authored The History of Armenia. The book co...
When did Armenian writing begin?
{ "text": [ "400 AD" ], "answer_start": [ 34 ] }
57323993e99e3014001e65b4
Armenians
Armenian literature dates back to 400 AD, when Mesrop Mashtots first invented the Armenian alphabet. This period of time is often viewed as the Golden Age of Armenian literature. Early Armenian literature was written by the "father of Armenian history", Moses of Chorene, who authored The History of Armenia. The book co...
Who was the 'father of Armenian history'?
{ "text": [ "Moses of Chorene" ], "answer_start": [ 254 ] }
57323993e99e3014001e65b5
Armenians
Armenian literature dates back to 400 AD, when Mesrop Mashtots first invented the Armenian alphabet. This period of time is often viewed as the Golden Age of Armenian literature. Early Armenian literature was written by the "father of Armenian history", Moses of Chorene, who authored The History of Armenia. The book co...
Who wrote 'The History of Armenia'?
{ "text": [ "Moses of Chorene" ], "answer_start": [ 254 ] }
57323993e99e3014001e65b6
Armenians
Armenian literature dates back to 400 AD, when Mesrop Mashtots first invented the Armenian alphabet. This period of time is often viewed as the Golden Age of Armenian literature. Early Armenian literature was written by the "father of Armenian history", Moses of Chorene, who authored The History of Armenia. The book co...
Which European movement were the Revivalist authors similar to?
{ "text": [ "Romanticists" ], "answer_start": [ 708 ] }
573242f1b9d445190005e93b
Armenians
The first Armenian churches were built between the 4th and 7th century, beginning when Armenia converted to Christianity, and ending with the Arab invasion of Armenia. The early churches were mostly simple basilicas, but some with side apses. By the fifth century the typical cupola cone in the center had become widely ...
When were early Armenian Christian churches built?
{ "text": [ "between the 4th and 7th century" ], "answer_start": [ 39 ] }
573242f1b9d445190005e93c
Armenians
The first Armenian churches were built between the 4th and 7th century, beginning when Armenia converted to Christianity, and ending with the Arab invasion of Armenia. The early churches were mostly simple basilicas, but some with side apses. By the fifth century the typical cupola cone in the center had become widely ...
In which century did Armenia become Christian?
{ "text": [ "4th" ], "answer_start": [ 51 ] }
573242f1b9d445190005e93d
Armenians
The first Armenian churches were built between the 4th and 7th century, beginning when Armenia converted to Christianity, and ending with the Arab invasion of Armenia. The early churches were mostly simple basilicas, but some with side apses. By the fifth century the typical cupola cone in the center had become widely ...
What radiating style are some Armenian churches built with?
{ "text": [ "Hrip'simé" ], "answer_start": [ 445 ] }
573242f1b9d445190005e93e
Armenians
The first Armenian churches were built between the 4th and 7th century, beginning when Armenia converted to Christianity, and ending with the Arab invasion of Armenia. The early churches were mostly simple basilicas, but some with side apses. By the fifth century the typical cupola cone in the center had become widely ...
When were Armenian churches built with center cupola cones?
{ "text": [ "fifth century" ], "answer_start": [ 250 ] }
573242f1b9d445190005e93f
Armenians
The first Armenian churches were built between the 4th and 7th century, beginning when Armenia converted to Christianity, and ending with the Arab invasion of Armenia. The early churches were mostly simple basilicas, but some with side apses. By the fifth century the typical cupola cone in the center had become widely ...
When were Armenian churches built with niched buttresses?
{ "text": [ "seventh century" ], "answer_start": [ 333 ] }
573243d40fdd8d15006c68a7
Armenians
From the 9th to 11th century, Armenian architecture underwent a revival under the patronage of the Bagratid Dynasty with a great deal of building done in the area of Lake Van, this included both traditional styles and new innovations. Ornately carved Armenian Khachkars were developed during this time. Many new cities a...
Who invaded Armenia in the 11th century?
{ "text": [ "Seljuk" ], "answer_start": [ 638 ] }
573243d40fdd8d15006c68a8
Armenians
From the 9th to 11th century, Armenian architecture underwent a revival under the patronage of the Bagratid Dynasty with a great deal of building done in the area of Lake Van, this included both traditional styles and new innovations. Ornately carved Armenian Khachkars were developed during this time. Many new cities a...
What Armenian monasteries were built in the 11th century?
{ "text": [ "Haghpat and Haritchavank" ], "answer_start": [ 572 ] }
573243d40fdd8d15006c68a9
Armenians
From the 9th to 11th century, Armenian architecture underwent a revival under the patronage of the Bagratid Dynasty with a great deal of building done in the area of Lake Van, this included both traditional styles and new innovations. Ornately carved Armenian Khachkars were developed during this time. Many new cities a...
When was there an Armenian architecture revival?
{ "text": [ "From the 9th to 11th century" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
573243d40fdd8d15006c68aa
Armenians
From the 9th to 11th century, Armenian architecture underwent a revival under the patronage of the Bagratid Dynasty with a great deal of building done in the area of Lake Van, this included both traditional styles and new innovations. Ornately carved Armenian Khachkars were developed during this time. Many new cities a...
What dynasty ruled Armenia in the 10th century?
{ "text": [ "Bagratid Dynasty" ], "answer_start": [ 99 ] }
573243d40fdd8d15006c68ab
Armenians
From the 9th to 11th century, Armenian architecture underwent a revival under the patronage of the Bagratid Dynasty with a great deal of building done in the area of Lake Van, this included both traditional styles and new innovations. Ornately carved Armenian Khachkars were developed during this time. Many new cities a...
What was ornately carved in the 9th-11th centuries?
{ "text": [ "Armenian Khachkars" ], "answer_start": [ 251 ] }
573245c9e99e3014001e6614
Armenians
During Soviet rule, Armenian athletes rose to prominence winning plenty of medals and helping the USSR win the medal standings at the Olympics on numerous occasions. The first medal won by an Armenian in modern Olympic history was by Hrant Shahinyan, who won two golds and two silvers in gymnastics at the 1952 Summer Ol...
When did Armenia begin winning Olympic medals?
{ "text": [ "1952" ], "answer_start": [ 306 ] }
573245c9e99e3014001e6615
Armenians
During Soviet rule, Armenian athletes rose to prominence winning plenty of medals and helping the USSR win the medal standings at the Olympics on numerous occasions. The first medal won by an Armenian in modern Olympic history was by Hrant Shahinyan, who won two golds and two silvers in gymnastics at the 1952 Summer Ol...
Where were the 1952 Olympics held?
{ "text": [ "Helsinki" ], "answer_start": [ 330 ] }
573245c9e99e3014001e6616
Armenians
During Soviet rule, Armenian athletes rose to prominence winning plenty of medals and helping the USSR win the medal standings at the Olympics on numerous occasions. The first medal won by an Armenian in modern Olympic history was by Hrant Shahinyan, who won two golds and two silvers in gymnastics at the 1952 Summer Ol...
Which Armenian football team was the most successful?
{ "text": [ "Yerevan's FC Ararat" ], "answer_start": [ 384 ] }
573245c9e99e3014001e6617
Armenians
During Soviet rule, Armenian athletes rose to prominence winning plenty of medals and helping the USSR win the medal standings at the Olympics on numerous occasions. The first medal won by an Armenian in modern Olympic history was by Hrant Shahinyan, who won two golds and two silvers in gymnastics at the 1952 Summer Ol...
What pro team has FC Ararat beaten?
{ "text": [ "FC Bayern Munich" ], "answer_start": [ 535 ] }
573245c9e99e3014001e6618
Armenians
During Soviet rule, Armenian athletes rose to prominence winning plenty of medals and helping the USSR win the medal standings at the Olympics on numerous occasions. The first medal won by an Armenian in modern Olympic history was by Hrant Shahinyan, who won two golds and two silvers in gymnastics at the 1952 Summer Ol...
Who won Armenia's first Olympic medal?
{ "text": [ "Hrant Shahinyan" ], "answer_start": [ 234 ] }
57324644e17f3d14004227b3
Armenians
Instruments like the duduk, the dhol, the zurna and the kanun are commonly found in Armenian folk music. Artists such as Sayat Nova are famous due to their influence in the development of Armenian folk music. One of the oldest types of Armenian music is the Armenian chant which is the most common kind of religious musi...
What kind of music does Sayat Nova play?
{ "text": [ "Armenian folk music" ], "answer_start": [ 188 ] }
57324644e17f3d14004227b4
Armenians
Instruments like the duduk, the dhol, the zurna and the kanun are commonly found in Armenian folk music. Artists such as Sayat Nova are famous due to their influence in the development of Armenian folk music. One of the oldest types of Armenian music is the Armenian chant which is the most common kind of religious musi...
What instruments are used in Armenian folk music?
{ "text": [ "the duduk, the dhol, the zurna and the kanun" ], "answer_start": [ 17 ] }
57324644e17f3d14004227b5
Armenians
Instruments like the duduk, the dhol, the zurna and the kanun are commonly found in Armenian folk music. Artists such as Sayat Nova are famous due to their influence in the development of Armenian folk music. One of the oldest types of Armenian music is the Armenian chant which is the most common kind of religious musi...
What kind of Armenian religious music is prevalent?
{ "text": [ "the Armenian chant" ], "answer_start": [ 254 ] }
57324644e17f3d14004227b6
Armenians
Instruments like the duduk, the dhol, the zurna and the kanun are commonly found in Armenian folk music. Artists such as Sayat Nova are famous due to their influence in the development of Armenian folk music. One of the oldest types of Armenian music is the Armenian chant which is the most common kind of religious musi...
What did Mashtots do besides composing religious chants?
{ "text": [ "inventor of the Armenian alphabet" ], "answer_start": [ 505 ] }
57324644e17f3d14004227b7
Armenians
Instruments like the duduk, the dhol, the zurna and the kanun are commonly found in Armenian folk music. Artists such as Sayat Nova are famous due to their influence in the development of Armenian folk music. One of the oldest types of Armenian music is the Armenian chant which is the most common kind of religious musi...
What was Aram Khatchaturian's career?
{ "text": [ "classical music composer" ], "answer_start": [ 575 ] }
5732475e0fdd8d15006c68cd
Armenians
The Armenian Genocide caused widespread emigration that led to the settlement of Armenians in various countries in the world. Armenians kept to their traditions and certain diasporans rose to fame with their music. In the post-Genocide Armenian community of the United States, the so-called "kef" style Armenian dance mu...
What type of music is Richard Hagopian famous for?
{ "text": [ "the traditional \"kef\" style" ], "answer_start": [ 711 ] }
5732475e0fdd8d15006c68cf
Armenians
The Armenian Genocide caused widespread emigration that led to the settlement of Armenians in various countries in the world. Armenians kept to their traditions and certain diasporans rose to fame with their music. In the post-Genocide Armenian community of the United States, the so-called "kef" style Armenian dance mu...
What type of music does Sirusho perform?
{ "text": [ "pop music combined with Armenian folk music" ], "answer_start": [ 1254 ] }
5732475e0fdd8d15006c68d0
Armenians
The Armenian Genocide caused widespread emigration that led to the settlement of Armenians in various countries in the world. Armenians kept to their traditions and certain diasporans rose to fame with their music. In the post-Genocide Armenian community of the United States, the so-called "kef" style Armenian dance mu...
What nationality is Charles Aznavour?
{ "text": [ "French-Armenian" ], "answer_start": [ 1440 ] }
5732475e0fdd8d15006c68d1
Armenians
The Armenian Genocide caused widespread emigration that led to the settlement of Armenians in various countries in the world. Armenians kept to their traditions and certain diasporans rose to fame with their music. In the post-Genocide Armenian community of the United States, the so-called "kef" style Armenian dance mu...
What US heavy metal band is comprised of Armenians?
{ "text": [ "System of a Down" ], "answer_start": [ 1701 ] }
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Armenians
Carpet-weaving is historically a major traditional profession for the majority of Armenian women, including many Armenian families. Prominent Karabakh carpet weavers there were men too. The oldest extant Armenian carpet from the region, referred to as Artsakh (see also Karabakh carpet) during the medieval era, is from ...
What job do many Armenian women traditionally do?
{ "text": [ "Carpet-weaving" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
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Armenians
Carpet-weaving is historically a major traditional profession for the majority of Armenian women, including many Armenian families. Prominent Karabakh carpet weavers there were men too. The oldest extant Armenian carpet from the region, referred to as Artsakh (see also Karabakh carpet) during the medieval era, is from ...
When is the earliest known Armenian carpet from?
{ "text": [ "early 13th century" ], "answer_start": [ 375 ] }
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Armenians
Carpet-weaving is historically a major traditional profession for the majority of Armenian women, including many Armenian families. Prominent Karabakh carpet weavers there were men too. The oldest extant Armenian carpet from the region, referred to as Artsakh (see also Karabakh carpet) during the medieval era, is from ...
Where is the earliest known Armenian carpet from?
{ "text": [ "the village of Banants (near Gandzak)" ], "answer_start": [ 320 ] }
573247c80fdd8d15006c68da
Armenians
Carpet-weaving is historically a major traditional profession for the majority of Armenian women, including many Armenian families. Prominent Karabakh carpet weavers there were men too. The oldest extant Armenian carpet from the region, referred to as Artsakh (see also Karabakh carpet) during the medieval era, is from ...
What is 'gorg'?
{ "text": [ "the Armenian word for carpet" ], "answer_start": [ 415 ] }
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Armenians
Art historian Hravard Hakobyan notes that "Artsakh carpets occupy a special place in the history of Armenian carpet-making." Common themes and patterns found on Armenian carpets were the depiction of dragons and eagles. They were diverse in style, rich in color and ornamental motifs, and were even separated in categori...
What is Hakobyan's career?
{ "text": [ "Art historian" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
57324aeae17f3d14004227f2
Armenians
Art historian Hravard Hakobyan notes that "Artsakh carpets occupy a special place in the history of Armenian carpet-making." Common themes and patterns found on Armenian carpets were the depiction of dragons and eagles. They were diverse in style, rich in color and ornamental motifs, and were even separated in categori...
What creatures are often depicted on Armenian carpets?
{ "text": [ "dragons and eagles" ], "answer_start": [ 200 ] }
57324aeae17f3d14004227f3
Armenians
Art historian Hravard Hakobyan notes that "Artsakh carpets occupy a special place in the history of Armenian carpet-making." Common themes and patterns found on Armenian carpets were the depiction of dragons and eagles. They were diverse in style, rich in color and ornamental motifs, and were even separated in categori...
What are artsvagorgs?
{ "text": [ "eagle-carpets" ], "answer_start": [ 401 ] }
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Armenians
Art historian Hravard Hakobyan notes that "Artsakh carpets occupy a special place in the history of Armenian carpet-making." Common themes and patterns found on Armenian carpets were the depiction of dragons and eagles. They were diverse in style, rich in color and ornamental motifs, and were even separated in categori...
What are vishapagorgs?
{ "text": [ "dragon-carpets" ], "answer_start": [ 431 ] }
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Armenians
Art historian Hravard Hakobyan notes that "Artsakh carpets occupy a special place in the history of Armenian carpet-making." Common themes and patterns found on Armenian carpets were the depiction of dragons and eagles. They were diverse in style, rich in color and ornamental motifs, and were even separated in categori...
What are otsagorgs?
{ "text": [ "serpent-carpets" ], "answer_start": [ 462 ] }
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Armenians
Armenians enjoy many different native and foreign foods. Arguably the favorite food is khorovats an Armenian-styled barbecue. Lavash is a very popular Armenian flat bread, and Armenian paklava is a popular dessert made from filo dough. Other famous Armenian foods include the kabob (a skewer of marinated roasted meat an...
What is khorovats?
{ "text": [ "an Armenian-styled barbecue" ], "answer_start": [ 97 ] }
57324b39b9d445190005e9d2
Armenians
Armenians enjoy many different native and foreign foods. Arguably the favorite food is khorovats an Armenian-styled barbecue. Lavash is a very popular Armenian flat bread, and Armenian paklava is a popular dessert made from filo dough. Other famous Armenian foods include the kabob (a skewer of marinated roasted meat an...
What is lavash?
{ "text": [ "Armenian flat bread" ], "answer_start": [ 151 ] }
57324b39b9d445190005e9d3
Armenians
Armenians enjoy many different native and foreign foods. Arguably the favorite food is khorovats an Armenian-styled barbecue. Lavash is a very popular Armenian flat bread, and Armenian paklava is a popular dessert made from filo dough. Other famous Armenian foods include the kabob (a skewer of marinated roasted meat an...
What is paklava?
{ "text": [ "a popular dessert made from filo dough" ], "answer_start": [ 196 ] }
57324b39b9d445190005e9d4
Armenians
Armenians enjoy many different native and foreign foods. Arguably the favorite food is khorovats an Armenian-styled barbecue. Lavash is a very popular Armenian flat bread, and Armenian paklava is a popular dessert made from filo dough. Other famous Armenian foods include the kabob (a skewer of marinated roasted meat an...
What is a kabob?
{ "text": [ "a skewer of marinated roasted meat and vegetables" ], "answer_start": [ 283 ] }
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Armenians
Armenians enjoy many different native and foreign foods. Arguably the favorite food is khorovats an Armenian-styled barbecue. Lavash is a very popular Armenian flat bread, and Armenian paklava is a popular dessert made from filo dough. Other famous Armenian foods include the kabob (a skewer of marinated roasted meat an...
What is ghapama?
{ "text": [ "a rice-stuffed pumpkin dish" ], "answer_start": [ 504 ] }
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses is a millenarian restorationist Christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream Christianity. The group claims a worldwide membership of more than 8.2 million adherents involved in evangelism, convention attendance figures of more than 15 million, and an annual Memorial a...
What are the Jehovah Witnesses?
{ "text": [ "millenarian restorationist Christian denomination" ], "answer_start": [ 25 ] }
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses is a millenarian restorationist Christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream Christianity. The group claims a worldwide membership of more than 8.2 million adherents involved in evangelism, convention attendance figures of more than 15 million, and an annual Memorial a...
What are the beliefs of Jehovah Witnesses distinct from?
{ "text": [ "mainstream Christianity" ], "answer_start": [ 117 ] }
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses is a millenarian restorationist Christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream Christianity. The group claims a worldwide membership of more than 8.2 million adherents involved in evangelism, convention attendance figures of more than 15 million, and an annual Memorial a...
How many adherents worldwide does the group claim?
{ "text": [ "more than 8.2 million" ], "answer_start": [ 185 ] }
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses is a millenarian restorationist Christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream Christianity. The group claims a worldwide membership of more than 8.2 million adherents involved in evangelism, convention attendance figures of more than 15 million, and an annual Memorial a...
Who is in charges of directing the Jehovah Witnesses?
{ "text": [ "Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses" ], "answer_start": [ 397 ] }
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses is a millenarian restorationist Christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream Christianity. The group claims a worldwide membership of more than 8.2 million adherents involved in evangelism, convention attendance figures of more than 15 million, and an annual Memorial a...
Where are the group elders located?
{ "text": [ "Brooklyn, New York" ], "answer_start": [ 457 ] }
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses are best known for their door-to-door preaching, distributing literature such as The Watchtower and Awake!, and refusing military service and blood transfusions. They consider use of the name Jehovah vital for proper worship. They reject Trinitarianism, inherent immortality of the soul, and hellfire...
What are Jehovah witnesses best known for?
{ "text": [ "their door-to-door preaching" ], "answer_start": [ 39 ] }
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses are best known for their door-to-door preaching, distributing literature such as The Watchtower and Awake!, and refusing military service and blood transfusions. They consider use of the name Jehovah vital for proper worship. They reject Trinitarianism, inherent immortality of the soul, and hellfire...
What do Jehovah Witnesses refuse?
{ "text": [ "military service and blood transfusions" ], "answer_start": [ 141 ] }
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses are best known for their door-to-door preaching, distributing literature such as The Watchtower and Awake!, and refusing military service and blood transfusions. They consider use of the name Jehovah vital for proper worship. They reject Trinitarianism, inherent immortality of the soul, and hellfire...
What do Jehovah Witnesses consider the name Jehovah vital for?
{ "text": [ "proper worship" ], "answer_start": [ 230 ] }
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses are best known for their door-to-door preaching, distributing literature such as The Watchtower and Awake!, and refusing military service and blood transfusions. They consider use of the name Jehovah vital for proper worship. They reject Trinitarianism, inherent immortality of the soul, and hellfire...
Why do Jehovah Witnesses reject inherent immortality of the soul, hellfire and Trinitarianism?
{ "text": [ "they consider to be unscriptural doctrines" ], "answer_start": [ 328 ] }
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses are best known for their door-to-door preaching, distributing literature such as The Watchtower and Awake!, and refusing military service and blood transfusions. They consider use of the name Jehovah vital for proper worship. They reject Trinitarianism, inherent immortality of the soul, and hellfire...
Why don't Jehovah Witnesses celebrate the usual holidays and customs?
{ "text": [ "they consider to have pagan origins" ], "answer_start": [ 451 ] }
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
In 1870, Charles Taze Russell and others formed a group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to study the Bible. During the course of his ministry, Russell disputed many beliefs of mainstream Christianity including immortality of the soul, hellfire, predestination, the fleshly return of Jesus Christ, the Trinity, and the burni...
When did Charles Taze Russell form a group?
{ "text": [ "1870" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
In 1870, Charles Taze Russell and others formed a group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to study the Bible. During the course of his ministry, Russell disputed many beliefs of mainstream Christianity including immortality of the soul, hellfire, predestination, the fleshly return of Jesus Christ, the Trinity, and the burni...
Where did Russell and others form their group?
{ "text": [ "Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania" ], "answer_start": [ 59 ] }
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
In 1870, Charles Taze Russell and others formed a group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to study the Bible. During the course of his ministry, Russell disputed many beliefs of mainstream Christianity including immortality of the soul, hellfire, predestination, the fleshly return of Jesus Christ, the Trinity, and the burni...
What was the purpose of Russell's group?
{ "text": [ "to study the Bible" ], "answer_start": [ 85 ] }
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
In 1870, Charles Taze Russell and others formed a group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to study the Bible. During the course of his ministry, Russell disputed many beliefs of mainstream Christianity including immortality of the soul, hellfire, predestination, the fleshly return of Jesus Christ, the Trinity, and the burni...
When Russell met Nelson H. Barbour in 1876, they jointly produced what book?
{ "text": [ "Three Worlds" ], "answer_start": [ 427 ] }
57323ca3b9d445190005e907
Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
In 1870, Charles Taze Russell and others formed a group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to study the Bible. During the course of his ministry, Russell disputed many beliefs of mainstream Christianity including immortality of the soul, hellfire, predestination, the fleshly return of Jesus Christ, the Trinity, and the burni...
1914 would mark the end of a 2520 year period known as what?
{ "text": [ "the Gentile Times" ], "answer_start": [ 783 ] }
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
From 1879, Watch Tower supporters gathered as autonomous congregations to study the Bible topically. Thirty congregations were founded, and during 1879 and 1880, Russell visited each to provide the format he recommended for conducting meetings. As congregations continued to form during Russell's ministry, they each rem...
When did Watch Tower supporters gather as autonomous congregations to study the Bible?
{ "text": [ "From 1879" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
From 1879, Watch Tower supporters gathered as autonomous congregations to study the Bible topically. Thirty congregations were founded, and during 1879 and 1880, Russell visited each to provide the format he recommended for conducting meetings. As congregations continued to form during Russell's ministry, they each rem...
How many congregations were founded?
{ "text": [ "Thirty" ], "answer_start": [ 101 ] }
57323d61e17f3d140042276f
Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
From 1879, Watch Tower supporters gathered as autonomous congregations to study the Bible topically. Thirty congregations were founded, and during 1879 and 1880, Russell visited each to provide the format he recommended for conducting meetings. As congregations continued to form during Russell's ministry, they each rem...
When did Russell visit each of the congregations to provide the format he recommended to conduct their meetings?
{ "text": [ "during 1879 and 1880" ], "answer_start": [ 140 ] }
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
From 1879, Watch Tower supporters gathered as autonomous congregations to study the Bible topically. Thirty congregations were founded, and during 1879 and 1880, Russell visited each to provide the format he recommended for conducting meetings. As congregations continued to form during Russell's ministry, they each rem...
What did the congregations which continued to form during Russell's ministry remain?
{ "text": [ "self-administrative" ], "answer_start": [ 326 ] }
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
From 1879, Watch Tower supporters gathered as autonomous congregations to study the Bible topically. Thirty congregations were founded, and during 1879 and 1880, Russell visited each to provide the format he recommended for conducting meetings. As congregations continued to form during Russell's ministry, they each rem...
Who presided over Zion's Watch Tower Tract Society in 1881?
{ "text": [ "William Henry Conley" ], "answer_start": [ 478 ] }