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56f84216aef2371900625f69 | question: WHo could naturalize a polish noble ? context: All children of the Polish nobility inherited their noble status from a noble mother and father . Any individual could attain ennoblement ( nobilitacja ) for special services to the state . A foreign noble might be naturalised as a Polish noble ( Polish : " indyg... | Polish king |
57267ac0708984140094c785 | question: Reception statues are generally the same as what law ? context: The actual substance of English law was formally " received " into the United States in several ways . First , all U . S . states except Louisiana have enacted " reception statutes " which generally state that the common law of England ( particul... | the common law of England |
5728dbc5ff5b5019007da842 | question: What did the merging of superstitious beliefs and scientific ones regarding group differences produce ? context: From the 17th through 19th centuries , the merging of folk beliefs about group differences with scientific explanations of those differences produced what one scholar has called an " ideology of ra... | an " ideology of race " |
5706b0492eaba6190074ac33 | question: What types of communities have been reported in Iraq ? context: Distinctive and self - identified black communities have been reported in countries such as Iraq , with a reported 1 . 2 million black people , and they attest to a history of discrimination . African - Iraquis have sought minority status from th... | Distinctive and self - identified black communities |
57301409a23a5019007fcd14 | question: What happened when regions underwent desertification ? context: This influx was compounded by the decline of the Western Sudanic Mali Empire in 1375 and the Songhai Empire in 1591 . Additionally , as inland regions underwent desertification , inhabitants moved to the wetter coast . These new inhabitants broug... | inhabitants moved to the wetter coast |
572f0002cb0c0d14000f16fa | question: What is the term used to describe the " Right to collect revenue " ? context: The development of New Imperialism saw the conquest of nearly all eastern hemisphere territories by colonial powers . The commercial colonization of India commenced in 1757 , after the Battle of Plassey , when the Nawab of Bengal su... | diwani |
56e7b14c37bdd419002c4372 | question: How many teams participated in the 2015 CAFL tournament ? context: The 2014 scheduled beginning proved to be too ambitious for the group ; its official website now cites an anticipated beginning of professional play in 2016 and shows photos from a six - team collegiate tournament staged in early November , 20... | six |
56dc63c214d3a41400c26846 | question: What do researchers think transposable elements are key factors in when considering higher eukaryotes ? context: Interspersed repeats mainly come from transposable elements ( TEs ) , but they also include some protein coding gene families and pseudogenes . Transposable elements are able to integrate into the ... | genome evolution |
572676f0dd62a815002e85e3 | question: Who pitched a no - hitter against the Astros on Spetember 14th ? context: The Cubs successfully defended their National League Central title in 2008 , going to the postseason in consecutive years for the first time since 1906 – 08 . The offseason was dominated by three months of unsuccessful trade talks with ... | Zambrano |
5726e7c5dd62a815002e949f | question: What script is the oldest and still in use today ? context: The Shang dynasty oracle bone script and the Zhou dynasty scripts found on Chinese bronze inscriptions are no longer used ; the oldest script that is still in use today is the Seal Script ( 篆 書 ( 书 ) , zhu à nsh ū ) . It evolved organically out of th... | Seal |
570e30ec0dc6ce1900204e59 | question: What is the acronym for Eritrean People ' s Liberation Front ? context: When Emperor Haile Selassie unilaterally dissolved the Eritrean parliament and annexed the country in 1962 , the Eritrean Liberation Front ( ELF ) waged an armed struggle for independence . The ensuing Eritrean War for Independence went o... | EPLF |
573260db0fdd8d15006c6a67 | question: When housing prices declined , who reported significant losses from being heavily invested in subprime MBS ? context: As part of the housing and credit booms , the number of financial agreements called mortgage - backed securities ( MBS ) and collateralized debt obligations ( CDO ) , which derived their value... | major global financial institutions |
56e19c6ee3433e1400423023 | question: What countries are testing this ? context: There are more than 200 thermochemical cycles which can be used for water splitting , around a dozen of these cycles such as the iron oxide cycle , cerium ( IV ) oxide – cerium ( III ) oxide cycle , zinc zinc - oxide cycle , sulfur - iodine cycle , copper - chlorine ... | France , Germany , Greece , Japan , and the USA |
57302c0ca23a5019007fcef7 | question: How does secure boot help avert boot process infections ? context: Windows 8 supports a feature of the UEFI specification known as " Secure boot " , which uses a public - key infrastructure to verify the integrity of the operating system and prevent unauthorized programs such as bootkits from infecting the de... | uses a public - key infrastructure to verify the integrity of the operating system |
5726b6f0708984140094ceb5 | question: Which movie featured Queen ' s Bohemian Rhapsody ? context: Queen ' s popularity was stimulated in North America when " Bohemian Rhapsody " was featured in the 1992 comedy film Wayne ' s World . Its inclusion helped the song reach number two on the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks in 1992 ( it remained in the... | Wayne ' s World |
57340865d058e614000b6825 | question: What provoked the first request from Portugal for financial support ? context: On 6 April 2011 , after his proposed " Plan for Stability and Growth IV " ( PEC IV ) was rejected by the Parliament , Prime Minister Jos é S ó crates announced on national television that the country would request financial assista... | Carnation ' s Revolution |
56e11661e3433e1400422bb8 | question: Through what does each member of the Anglican Communion make a contribution to Church law ? context: Currently , ( 2004 ) , there are principles of canon law common to the churches within the Anglican Communion ; their existence can be factually established ; each province or church contributes through its ow... | its own legal system |
57340c13d058e614000b688b | question: Since when has the Portugal unemployment rate been in a falling trend ? context: After years of high increase , the unemployment in Portugal has been in a continuous falling trend since the third quarter of 2014 , decreasing from a peak of 17 . 7 % achieved in the early 2013 to a rate of 11 . 9 % in the secon... | third quarter of 2014 |
572f661fa23a5019007fc5d0 | question: What was the standard protocol called ? context: As computers grew in speed and capability , a number of general - purpose database systems emerged ; by the mid - 1960s a number of such systems had come into commercial use . Interest in a standard began to grow , and Charles Bachman , author of one such produ... | CODASYL approach |
56cf2b33aab44d1400b88db0 | question: What is New York City ' s daily January mean temperature in degrees celsius ? context: Winters are cold and damp , and prevailing wind patterns that blow offshore minimize the moderating effects of the Atlantic Ocean ; yet the Atlantic and the partial shielding from colder air by the Appalachians keep the cit... | 0 . 3 |
5730a6cd2461fd1900a9cf51 | question: Where did the original Sumerians live ? context: However , some scholars contest the idea of a Proto - Euphratean language or one substrate language . It has been suggested by them and others , that the Sumerian language was originally that of the hunter and fisher peoples , who lived in the marshland and the... | marshland |
56de2f784396321400ee2658 | question: On what date was the 2015 Human Development Report released ? context: The 2015 Human Development Report by the United Nations Development Program was released on December 14 , 2015 , and calculates HDI values based on estimates for 2014 . Below is the list of the " very high human development " countries : | December 14 , 2015 |
57101794b654c5140001f7cb | question: How many categories are used in the KInsey scale ? context: The Kinsey scale has been praised for dismissing the dichotomous classification of sexual orientation and allowing for a new perspective on human sexuality . However , the scale has been criticized because it is still not a true continuum . Despite s... | seven |
56de7eb84396321400ee297b | question: Which group did David Attenborough join while on sabbatical ? context: David Attenborough was later granted sabbatical leave from his job as Controller to work with the BBC Natural History Unit which had existed since the 1950s . This unit is now famed throughout the world for producing high quality programme... | BBC Natural History Unit |
5725b2fa69ff041400e58e2e | question: Where is Israel ' s standard of living ranked in Asia ? context: In its Basic Laws , Israel defines itself as a Jewish and democratic state . Israel is a representative democracy with a parliamentary system , proportional representation and universal suffrage . The prime minister serves as head of government ... | fourth |
56cebef6aab44d1400b88997 | question: Who was the executive vice governor ? context: Executive vice governor Wei Hong confirmed on November 21 , 2008 that more than 90 , 000 people in total were dead or missing in the earthquake . He stated that 200 , 000 homes had been rebuilt , and 685 , 000 were under reconstruction , but 1 . 94 million househ... | Wei Hong |
572f4a5fb2c2fd1400567fe7 | question: Individual members of enveloping structures are known by what terms ? context: The flower may consist only of these parts , as in willow , where each flower comprises only a few stamens or two carpels . Usually , other structures are present and serve to protect the sporophylls and to form an envelope attract... | sepals and petals |
56f8b7519b226e1400dd0ea5 | question: Which were the most widespread of the mountain tribes ? context: Celtic tribes settled in Switzerland between 1000 to 1500 BC . The Raetians lived in the eastern regions , while the west was occupied by the Helvetii and the Allobrogi settled in the Rhone valley and in Savoy . Among the many substances Celtic ... | The Celts |
56d131c817492d1400aabbe0 | question: Which iPod component did Apple somewhat inconveniently made non - replaceable ? context: iPod batteries are not designed to be removed or replaced by the user , although some users have been able to open the case themselves , usually following instructions from third - party vendors of iPod replacement batter... | batteries |
56dddab666d3e219004dad31 | question: In what year did the Netherlands rise up against Philip II ? context: Most of the Low Countries had come under the rule of the House of Burgundy and subsequently the House of Habsburg . In 1549 Holy Roman Emperor Charles V issued the Pragmatic Sanction , which further unified the Seventeen Provinces under his... | 1568 |
5719e3544faf5e1900b8a83b | question: What was the magnitude of the Nisqually quake ? context: Due to its location in the Pacific Ring of Fire , Seattle is in a major earthquake zone . On February 28 , 2001 , the magnitude 6 . 8 Nisqually earthquake did significant architectural damage , especially in the Pioneer Square area ( built on reclaimed ... | 6 . 8 |
57277a85708984140094debd | question: How do differences in works arise when using a printing press ? context: Before mechanical printing , literature was copied by hand , and many variations were introduced by copyists . The age of printing made the scribal profession effectively redundant . Printed editions , while less susceptible to the proli... | a compositor or a printing shop may read or typeset a work in a way that differs from the autograph |
572e8c9003f989190075676d | question: Who ultilized von Siemens ideas to build a succesful business ? context: The first electric elevator was built by Werner von Siemens in 1880 in Germany . The inventor Anton Freissler developed the ideas of von Siemens and built up a successful enterprise in Austria - Hungary . The safety and speed of electric... | Anton Freissler |
5727d20b2ca10214002d975a | question: How hot were Oklahoma ' s hottest summers ? context: Over almost all of Oklahoma , winter is the driest season . Average monthly precipitation increases dramatically in the spring to a peak in May , the wettest month over most of the state , with its frequent and not uncommonly severe thunderstorm activity . ... | well over 100 ° F |
572fdfffa23a5019007fcabb | question: What prize do Armenians receive from the government if they win a gold medal ? context: Due to the lack of success lately on the international level , in recent years , Armenia has rebuilt 16 Soviet - era sports schools and furnished them with new equipment for a total cost of $ 1 . 9 million . The rebuilding... | $ 700 , 000 |
5726d4285951b619008f7f41 | question: What ' s the most popular church in Samoa ? context: Samoans ' religious adherence includes the following : Christian Congregational Church of Samoa 31 . 8 % , Roman Catholic 19 . 4 % , Methodist 15 . 2 % , Assembly of God 13 . 7 % , Mormon 7 . 6 % , Seventh - day Adventist 3 . 9 % , Worship Centre 1 . 7 % , ... | Christian Congregational Church of Samoa |
572e7cbbdfa6aa1500f8d01f | question: What book did Gaddafi publish that detailed his Third Internal Theory ? context: The son of an impoverished Bedouin goat herder , Gaddafi became involved in politics while at school in Sabha , subsequently enrolling in the Royal Military Academy , Benghazi . Founding a revolutionary cell within the military ,... | The Green Book |
5727284add62a815002e996b | question: In 1438 , control of the Holy Roman Empire passed to what dynasty ? context: Bohemia prospered in the 14th century , and the Golden Bull of 1356 made the king of Bohemia first among the imperial electors , but the Hussite revolution threw the country into crisis . The Holy Roman Empire passed to the Habsburgs... | the Habsburgs |
570d710ffed7b91900d4610d | question: What was Valencia ' s population in 1860 ? context: The public water supply network was completed in 1850 , and in 1858 the architects Sebasti á n Monle ó n Estell é s , Antonino Sancho , and Timoteo Calvo drafted a general expansion project for the city that included demolishing its ancient walls ( a second ... | 140 , 416 |
56dd2ff966d3e219004dac34 | question: What can the French parliament cause in order to oust the prime minister ? context: Appointment of the prime minister of France requires no approval by the parliament either , but the parliament may force the resignation of the government . In these systems , it is possible for the president and the prime min... | resignation of the government |
56d08aa8234ae51400d9c36b | question: What happens when sunlight shines on a solar balloon ? context: A solar balloon is a black balloon that is filled with ordinary air . As sunlight shines on the balloon , the air inside is heated and expands causing an upward buoyancy force , much like an artificially heated hot air balloon . Some solar balloo... | the air inside is heated and expands causing an upward buoyancy force |
57266c7f708984140094c58c | question: How long might a feud last ? context: Other stories result from a natural rivalry between two or more characters . Outside of performance , these are referred to as feuds . A feud can exist between any number of participants and can last for a few days up to multiple decades . The feud between Ric Flair and R... | a few days up to multiple decades |
572657f0f1498d1400e8dc9c | question: Although Dutch Low Saxon is similar to Low German , it ' s synchronically included with which language ? context: In the east there is a Dutch Low Saxon dialect area , comprising the provinces of Groningen , Drenthe and Overijssel , and parts of the province of Gelderland as well . The IJssel river roughly fo... | Dutch |
5726db50708984140094d3be | question: The western communists claimed the war was what ? context: When anti - German demonstrations erupted in Prague , Czechoslovakia , the Comintern ordered the Czech Communist Party to employ all of its strength to paralyze " chauvinist elements . " Moscow soon forced the Communist Parties of France and Great Bri... | the war was unjust and imperialist |
572406670a492a19004355ec | question: Who did Victoria try to convince Disraeli to act against during the Russo - Turkish war ? context: Between April 1877 and February 1878 , she threatened five times to abdicate while pressuring Disraeli to act against Russia during the Russo - Turkish War , but her threats had no impact on the events or their ... | Russia |
5726434238643c19005ad3cd | question: Who was leading the government at the time of Victoria ' s accension ? context: At the time of her accession , the government was led by the Whig prime minister Lord Melbourne , who at once became a powerful influence on the politically inexperienced Queen , who relied on him for advice . Charles Greville sup... | Whig prime minister Lord Melbourne |
5726f61ef1498d1400e8f10c | question: Who believes that the rape Madonna experienced is the driving force in life ? context: According to Taraborrelli , the defining moment of Madonna ' s childhood was the tragic and untimely death of her beloved mother . Psychiatrist Keith Ablow suggests her mother ' s death would have had an immeasurable impact... | Lucy O ' Brien |
56dd243f66d3e219004dac0c | question: Who served as the head minister under Charles II ? context: The monarchs of England and the United Kingdom had ministers in whom they placed special trust and who were regarded as the head of the government . Examples were Thomas Cromwell under Henry VIII ; William Cecil , Lord Burghley under Elizabeth I ; Cl... | Clarendon |
5726bfee708984140094d062 | question: Which of the Samoan islands has active volcanoes ? context: The Samoan islands have been produced by vulcanism , the source of which is the Samoa hotspot which is probably the result of a mantle plume . While all of the islands have volcanic origins , only Savai ' i , the western most island in Samoa , is vol... | Savai ' i |
56e112eecd28a01900c67559 | question: What is the capital and largest city in Massachusetts ? context: Boston ( pronounced i / ˈ b ɒ st ə n / ) is the capital and largest city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States . Boston also served as the historic county seat of Suffolk County until Massachusetts disbanded county government... | Boston |
57335b42d058e614000b58e3 | question: What did the price of oil began doing when the financial crisis began to take hold in late 2008 ? context: Rapid increases in a number of commodity prices followed the collapse in the housing bubble . The price of oil nearly tripled from $ 50 to $ 147 from early 2007 to 2008 , before plunging as the financial... | plunging |
573179c4a5e9cc1400cdbfa7 | question: What took place frequently until 1953 ? context: Large numbers of Bolivian highland peasants retained indigenous language , culture , customs , and communal organization throughout the Spanish conquest and the post - independence period . They mobilized to resist various attempts at the dissolution of communa... | Indigenous revolts |
573519d9879d6814001cab2c | question: Why did sport hunters find the Arabian oryx to be a worthwhile quarry to hunt ? context: The Arabian oryx , a species of large antelope , once inhabited much of the desert areas of the Middle East . However , the species ' striking appearance made it ( along with the closely related scimitar - horned oryx and... | the species ' striking appearance |
573051df2461fd1900a9cd29 | question: How much of a decrease in sales have Windows devices experienced ? context: However , according to research firm NPD , sales of devices running Windows in the United States have declined 21 percent compared to the same time period in 2011 . As the holiday shopping season wrapped up , Windows 8 sales continued... | 21 percent |
5728b6a6ff5b5019007da536 | question: Who brought Christianity to Paris ? context: By the end of the Western Roman Empire , the town was known simply as Parisius in Latin and Paris in French . Christianity was introduced in the middle of the 3rd century AD . According to tradition , it was brought by Saint Denis , the first Bishop of Paris . When... | Saint Denis |
5726d1e1dd62a815002e914b | question: How many organisms in the insect species are Diptera or Cleoptera parasitoids ? context: Parasitoids are organisms living in or on their host and feeding directly upon it , eventually leading to its death . They are much like parasites in their close symbiotic relationship with their host or hosts . Like the ... | 10 % |
56f8d4b69e9bad19000a05b5 | question: In which direction do trains run from Southampton to Winchester ? context: Southampton is also served by the rail network , which is used both by freight services to and from the docks and passenger services as part of the national rail system . The main station in the city is Southampton Central . Rail route... | north |
57062eba75f01819005e7a3d | question: What are antibodies comprised of ? context: The humoral ( antibody ) response is defined as the interaction between antibodies and antigens . Antibodies are specific proteins released from a certain class of immune cells known as B lymphocytes , while antigens are defined as anything that elicits the generati... | specific proteins |
572a1e346aef0514001552ba | question: What materials were used to build the wall around Jericho ? context: Around 10 , 200 BC the first fully developed Neolithic cultures belonging to the phase Pre - Pottery Neolithic A ( PPNA ) appeared in the fertile crescent . Around 10 , 700 to 9 , 400 BC a settlement was established in Tell Qaramel , 10 mile... | stone and marble |
572f516fb2c2fd1400568018 | question: How developed is the seed coat when it ' s used for dissemination ? context: The character of the seed coat bears a definite relation to that of the fruit . They protect the embryo and aid in dissemination ; they may also directly promote germination . Among plants with indehiscent fruits , in general , the f... | slightly |
56e7c4ee00c9c71400d7759f | question: What year was the island evacuated due to an eruption ? context: The 1961 eruption of Queen Mary ' s Peak forced the evacuation of the entire population via Cape Town to England . The following year a Royal Society expedition went to the islands to assess the damage , and reported that the settlement of Edinb... | 1961 |
5730f13e497a881900248a7d | question: What did the monk of minor believe could alleviate the tension in the matter of the context: The celebrated John Duns Scotus ( d . 1308 ) , a Friar Minor like Saint Bonaventure , argued , on the contrary , that from a rational point of view it was certainly as little derogatory to the merits of Christ to asse... | Proposing a solution to the theological problem of reconciling the doctrine with that of universal redemption in Christ |
5727a6bf2ca10214002d92e5 | question: What do the different Carnival groups perform together ? context: During the celebration , theaters called tablados are built in many places throughout the cities , especially in Montevideo . Traditionally formed by men and now starting to be open to women , the different Carnival groups ( Murgas , Lubolos or... | opera |
56cc655c6d243a140015ef93 | question: Name four sound profiles that would result in bass distortion on pre - 2007 iPods . context: For all iPods released in 2006 and earlier , some equalizer ( EQ ) sound settings would distort the bass sound far too easily , even on undemanding songs . This would happen for EQ settings like R & B , Rock , Acousti... | R & B , Rock , Acoustic , and Bass Booster |
5726e479708984140094d4fa | question: What Queen song is featured on Glee ' s The Graduation Album ? context: In the autumn of 2009 , Glee featured the fictional high school ' s show choir singing " Somebody to Love " as their second act performance in the episode " The Rhodes Not Taken " . The performance was included on the show ' s Volume 1 so... | We Are the Champions |
5727d089ff5b5019007d95d1 | question: Who planned Lafayette Park ? context: Lafayette Park is a revitalized neighborhood on the city ' s east side , part of the Ludwig Mies van der Rohe residential district . The 78 - acre ( 32 ha ) development was originally called the Gratiot Park . Planned by Mies van der Rohe , Ludwig Hilberseimer and Alfred ... | Mies van der Rohe , Ludwig Hilberseimer and Alfred Caldwell |
5728bda43acd2414000dfd8b | question: What type of foreign policy has Estonia sought after getting their independence ? context: Since regaining independence , Estonia has pursued a foreign policy of close co - operation with its Western European partners . The two most important policy objectives in this regard have been accession into NATO and ... | close co - operation |
56e15c38e3433e1400422e06 | question: How is the air quality in Boston ? context: Air quality in Boston is generally very good : during the ten - year period 2004 – 2013 , there were only 4 days in which the air was unhealthy for the general public , according to the EPA . | generally very good |
5728060d4b864d1900164268 | question: What was Nasser ' s cabinet ' s knowledge of the nationalization scheme before Nasser announced it ? context: Nasser was informed of the British – American withdrawal via a news statement while aboard a plane returning to Cairo from Belgrade , and took great offense . Although ideas for nationalizing the Suez... | unaware |
572e8441cb0c0d14000f1229 | question: While he was in secondary school , what sort of activism did Gaddafi support ? context: Gaddafi organized demonstrations and distributed posters criticizing the monarchy . In October 1961 , he led a demonstration protesting Syria ' s secession from the United Arab Republic . During this they broke windows of ... | Arab nationalist activism |
5728e5624b864d1900165046 | question: In what districts are the majority of businesses service jobs located ? context: The majority of Paris ' salaried employees fill 370 , 000 businesses services jobs , concentrated in the north - western 8th , 16th and 17th arrondissements . Paris ' financial service companies are concentrated in the central - ... | 8th , 16th and 17th |
571df51db64a571400c71e30 | question: When were the OMB racial directive made mandatory for every government form ? context: Multiracial people who wanted to acknowledge their full heritage won a victory of sorts in 1997 , when the Office of Management and Budget ( OMB ) changed the federal regulation of racial categories to permit multiple respo... | 2003 |
56df0e673277331400b4d927 | question: Who removed the cap on cardinals in the College of the Cardinals ? context: While the number of cardinals was small from the times of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance , and frequently smaller than the number of recognized churches entitled to a cardinal priest , in the 16th century the College expanded mar... | Pope John XXIII |
572760f55951b619008f890b | question: As what did early scientists describe gossypol ? context: The cottonseed which remains after the cotton is ginned is used to produce cottonseed oil , which , after refining , can be consumed by humans like any other vegetable oil . The cottonseed meal that is left generally is fed to ruminant livestock ; the ... | poisonous pigment |
571a354b4faf5e1900b8a91f | question: What did Spellings ' findings reveal ? context: Sensory memory holds sensory information less than one second after an item is perceived . The ability to look at an item and remember what it looked like with just a split second of observation , or memorization , is the example of sensory memory . It is out of... | this form of memory degrades so quickly , participants would see the display but be unable to report all of the items |
570e62ae0dc6ce1900204fe9 | question: What is an example of irish broadcaster ? context: Honorary knighthoods are appointed to citizens of nations where Queen Elizabeth II is not Head of State , and may permit use of post - nominal letters but not the title of Sir or Dame . Occasionally honorary appointees are , incorrectly , referred to as Sir o... | Terry Wogan |
56f8d67a9b226e1400dd10bc | question: What are genes that result from divergence of the genes after a speciation event called ? context: Genes with a most recent common ancestor , and thus a shared evolutionary ancestry , are known as homologs . These genes appear either from gene duplication within an organism ' s genome , where they are known a... | orthologous genes |
572663f95951b619008f7153 | question: In what case can a countout and disqualification be done away with entirely ? context: Disqualification ( sometimes abbreviated as " DQ " ) occurs when a wrestler violates the match ' s rules , thus losing automatically . Although a countout can technically be considered a disqualification ( as it is , for al... | must be declared a " no holds barred " match , a " street fight " or some other term |
57279701dd62a815002ea148 | question: Are there times when an editor ' s judgement should be deferred ? context: Although Greg argued that an editor should be free to use his judgment to choose between competing substantive readings , he suggested that an editor should defer to the copy - text when " the claims of two readings . . . appear to be ... | the claims of two readings . . . appear to be exactly balanced |
57302728947a6a140053d1a5 | question: The Assembly of Experts has how many clerics ? context: The Special Clerical Court handles crimes allegedly committed by clerics , although it has also taken on cases involving lay people . The Special Clerical Court functions independently of the regular judicial framework and is accountable only to the Supr... | 86 |
572c94b0f182dd1900d7c7e4 | question: What branch of gevernment is responsible for ratifing treaties ? context: The law of the United States comprises many levels of codified and uncodified forms of law , of which the most important is the United States Constitution , the foundation of the federal government of the United States . The Constitutio... | Senate |
5727d633ff5b5019007d967d | question: What was meant by the term saltationism ? context: By the mid - 1870s , most scientists accepted evolution , but relegated natural selection to a minor role as they believed evolution was purposeful and progressive . The range of evolutionary theories during " the eclipse of Darwinism " included forms of " sa... | new species were thought to arise through " jumps " rather than gradual adaptation |
572fadc5947a6a140053cb5f | question: What is the current national rank of Brown School of Social Work ? context: Graduate schools include the School of Medicine , currently ranked sixth in the nation , and the George Warren Brown School of Social Work , currently ranked first . The program in occupational therapy at Washington University current... | currently ranked first |
5727d82a3acd2414000dedeb | question: What British health organization made tuberculosis its top priority at its start ? context: In Europe , rates of tuberculosis began to rise in the early 1600s to a peak level in the 1800s , when it caused nearly 25 % of all deaths . By the 1950s , mortality had decreased nearly 90 % . Improvements in public h... | Medical Research Council |
5726e77d5951b619008f81f5 | question: Cultural life in Utrecht is second to context: Utrecht city has an active cultural life , and in the Netherlands is second only to Amsterdam . There are several theatres and theatre companies . The 1941 main city theatre was built by Dudok . Besides theatres there is a large number of cinemas including three ... | Utrecht city has an active cultural life , and in the Netherlands is second only to Amsterdam |
570d4bd6b3d812140066d653 | question: When do some people believe that lasers can play a more prominent role in air defence ? context: Another potential weapon system for anti - aircraft use is the laser . Although air planners have imagined lasers in combat since the late 1960s , only the most modern laser systems are currently reaching what cou... | in the next ten years |
57111703b654c5140001fb1e | question: What did the Turbo feature allow players to do ? context: Nintendo also made two turbo controllers for the NES called NES Advantage and the NES Max . Both controllers had a Turbo feature , a feature where one tap of the button represented multiple taps . This feature allowed players to shoot much faster durin... | shoot much faster during shooter games |
57319878e17f3d1400422257 | question: Who was the mother of Romulus and Remus ? context: The myth of a Trojan founding with Greek influence was reconciled through an elaborate genealogy ( the Latin kings of Alba Longa ) with the well - known legend of Rome ' s founding by Romulus and Remus . The most common version of the twins ' story displays s... | Rhea Silvia |
572fe81ab2c2fd14005685aa | question: What would most likely be the main concern in making this decision ? context: Antennas are characterized by a number of performance measures which a user would be concerned with in selecting or designing an antenna for a particular application . Chief among these relate to the directional characteristics ( as... | directional characteristics |
56f9575c9e9bad19000a0849 | question: Who was the captain of the crew killed in 1834 ? context: A number of vessels visiting the islands were attacked and their crews killed . In 1834 , Captain DonSette and his crew were killed . Similarly , in 1845 the schooner Naiad punished a native for stealing with such violence that the natives attacked the... | Captain DonSette |
570a86fe6d058f1900182f4a | question: What type of weather is a rarity in Houston ? context: Houston has mild winters in contrast to most areas of the United States . In January , the normal mean temperature at Intercontinental Airport is 53 . 1 ° F ( 11 . 7 ° C ) , while that station has an average of 13 days with a low at or below freezing . Sn... | Snowfall |
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