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56de3ba64396321400ee26b9 | question: In what city did the Renaissance begin ? context: Beginning roughly in the 14th century in Florence , and later spreading through Europe with the development of the printing press , a Renaissance of knowledge challenged traditional doctrines in science and theology , with the Arabic texts and thought bringing... | Florence |
57267b49f1498d1400e8e147 | question: Is it true or false that older Dutch words combine changes in vowel length and vowel quality ? context: Vowel length is not always considered a distinctive feature in Dutch phonology , because it normally co - occurs with changes in vowel quality . One feature or the other may be considered redundant , and so... | true |
57276a08f1498d1400e8f7a2 | question: What legendary king eventually takes over the state ? context: In India , Carnival is celebrated only in the state of Goa and a Roman Catholic tradition , where it is known as Intruz which means swindler while Entrudo , the appropriate word in Portuguese for Carnival . The largest celebration takes place in t... | Momo |
57277b69dd62a815002e9e2b | question: Whose anti - alcohol program did Gorbachev ' s remind people of ? context: In May 1985 , Gorbachev delivered a speech in Leningrad advocating reforms and an anti - alcohol campaign to tackle widespread alcoholism . Prices on vodka , wine , and beer were raised in order to make these drinks more expensive and ... | Tsar Nicholas II |
56d3123b59d6e41400146207 | question: What artist made portraits of the Chopin family in 1829 ? context: In 1827 , soon after the death of Chopin ' s youngest sister Emilia , the family moved from the Warsaw University building , adjacent to the Kazimierz Palace , to lodgings just across the street from the university , in the south annex of the ... | Ambro ż y Mieroszewski |
5727a1232ca10214002d925b | question: What was the name of the 2009 case in which the U . S . Supreme Court awarded relief to New Haven firefighters against the city of New Haven ? context: In April 2009 , the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear a suit over reverse discrimination brought by 20 white and Hispanic firefighters against the ci... | Ricci v . DeStefano |
572fbdb704bcaa1900d76c56 | question: What is the by - product of non - repiratory anaerobes ? context: These processes are also important in biological responses to pollution ; for example , sulfate - reducing bacteria are largely responsible for the production of the highly toxic forms of mercury ( methyl - and dimethylmercury ) in the environm... | ethanol |
570a8adb6d058f1900182f7e | question: In what part of the United States is Houston located ? context: Located in the American South , Houston is a diverse city with a large and growing international community . The metropolitan area is home to an estimated 1 . 1 million ( 21 . 4 percent ) residents who were born outside the United States , with n... | South |
572ef2fcdfa6aa1500f8d4e7 | question: Peoples sense of worth was expressed through what in the Pre - modern era ? context: In the Pre - Modern era , many people ' s sense of self and purpose was often expressed via a faith in some form of deity , be that in a single God or in many gods . Pre - modern cultures have not been thought of creating a s... | via a faith in some form of deity |
57278649f1498d1400e8fac9 | question: What do all artworks have in common regarding the crucifixion ? context: The assumption of the use of a two - beamed cross does not determine the number of nails used in the crucifixion and some theories suggest three nails while others suggest four nails . However , throughout history larger numbers of nails... | Nails are almost always depicted |
5731f248e17f3d1400422566 | question: Who wrote most of the Methodist hymns ? context: Soteriologically , most Methodists are Arminian , emphasizing that Christ accomplished salvation for every human being , and that humans must exercise an act of the will to receive it ( as opposed to the traditional Calvinist doctrine of monergism ) . Methodism... | John Wesley ' s brother , Charles |
57278ba7dd62a815002e9fea | question: Where are 18th century " leaving portraits " kept at Eton ? context: As the school suffered reduced income while still under construction , the completion and further development of the school has since depended to some extent on wealthy benefactors . Building resumed when Roger Lupton was Provost , around 15... | Parlour , Election Hall , and Election Chamber |
570f25345ab6b81900390e85 | question: By better using resources , how does that improve an organism ' s chances of surviving ? context: Circadian rhythms allow organisms to anticipate and prepare for precise and regular environmental changes . They thus enable organisms to best capitalize on environmental resources ( e . g . light and food ) comp... | selective advantage |
56bfe66ea10cfb1400551381 | question: When will the full line appear ? context: In October 2014 , Beyonc é signed a deal to launch an activewear line of clothing with British fashion retailer Topshop . The 50 - 50 venture is called Parkwood Topshop Athletic Ltd and is scheduled to launch its first dance , fitness and sports ranges in autumn 2015 ... | April 2016 |
5727e3c24b864d1900163f57 | question: How many bridges in Oklahoma were found to be deficient in 2010 ? context: More than 12 , 000 miles ( 19 , 000 km ) of roads make up the state ' s major highway skeleton , including state - operated highways , ten turnpikes or major toll roads , and the longest drivable stretch of Route 66 in the nation . In ... | 5 , 212 |
5726e7d3f1498d1400e8ef85 | question: Who sent men to the Dardanelles ? context: Britain was concerned about Russian activity and Sir John Burgoyne senior advisor to Lord Aberdeen urged that the Dardanelles should be occupied and throw up works of sufficient strength to block any Russian move to capture Constantinople and gain access to the Medit... | The Corps of Royal Engineers |
56d533a52593cc1400307ad0 | question: How many schools collapsed in Mianyang City context: In terms of school casualties , thousands of school children died due to shoddy construction . In Mianyang City , seven schools collapsed , burying at least 1 , 700 people . At least 7 , 000 school buildings throughout the province collapsed . Another 700 s... | seven |
572a016b3f37b3190047863e | question: The portion of energy which does not do work during the transfer is called what ? context: Energy transfer can be considered for the special case of systems which are closed to transfers of matter . The portion of the energy which is transferred by conservative forces over a distance is measured as the work t... | heat |
572808053acd2414000df2bc | question: Even though USB 3 . 0 ' s 4 . 5 W is sometimes insufficient to power external hard drives , technology is what ? context: eSATA does not supply power to external devices . This is an increasing disadvantage compared to USB . Even though USB 3 . 0 ' s 4 . 5 W is sometimes insufficient to power external hard dr... | advancing and external drives gradually need less power |
572f80b8947a6a140053c9d6 | question: What did Nicholas Leonard say united post - punk ? context: Until recently , in most critical writing the post - punk era was " often dismissed as an awkward period in which punk ' s gleeful ructions petered out into the vacuity of the Eighties " . Contemporary scholars have argued to the contrary , asserting... | cerebral , concocted by brainy young men and women interested as much in disturbing the audience , or making them think , as in making a pop song |
572a4a2a1d046914007798cb | question: What popular events that place in New Haven Green area ? context: The New Haven Green is the site of many free music concerts , especially during the summer months . These have included the New Haven Symphony Orchestra , the July Free Concerts on the Green in July , and the New Haven Jazz Festival in August .... | free music concerts |
5727a5273acd2414000de8c3 | question: When did the festivities acquire their violent tendencies ? context: Peruvian Carnival incorporates elements of violence and reflects the urban violence in Peruvian society following the internal conflict in Peru . Traditionally , Peruvian Andean festivities were held on this period every year because it is t... | second half of the 20th century |
57338b11d058e614000b5d02 | question: What Island is the nearest major airport located on ? context: St . Barth é lemy has a small airport known as Gustaf III Airport on the north coast of the island that is served by small regional commercial aircraft and charters . The nearest airport with a runway length sufficient to land a typical commercial... | Sint Maarten |
57278c17708984140094e073 | question: Where was the first trophy presented ? context: The tradition of presenting the trophy immediately after the game did not start until the 1882 final ; after the first final in 1872 the trophy was not presented to the winners , Wanderers , until a reception held four weeks later in the Pall Mall Restaurant in ... | the Pall Mall Restaurant in London |
5727acb32ca10214002d9363 | question: What reason did the Swiss government give for ending its use of nuclear energy ? context: On 25 May 2011 the Swiss government announced that it plans to end its use of nuclear energy in the next 2 or 3 decades . " The government has voted for a phaseout because we want to ensure a secure and autonomous supply... | to ensure a secure and autonomous supply of energy |
56de8c374396321400ee2a13 | question: What 1992 TV movie did Schwarzenegger direct ? context: Twins ( 1988 ) , a comedy with Danny DeVito , also proved successful . Total Recall ( 1990 ) netted Schwarzenegger $ 10 million and 15 % of the film ' s gross . A science fiction script , the film was based on the Philip K . Dick short story " We Can Rem... | Christmas in Connecticut |
573449b1879d6814001ca493 | question: What legends show the importance of the proprietary view of game as held by the nobles ? context: In most parts of medieval Europe , the upper class obtained the sole rights to hunt in certain areas of a feudal territory . Game in these areas was used as a source of food and furs , often provided via professi... | Robin Hood |
572f6be0947a6a140053c93b | question: How is information stored in a relational system ? context: For instance , a common use of a database system is to track information about users , their name , login information , various addresses and phone numbers . In the navigational approach all of this data would be placed in a single record , and unuse... | normalized into a user table |
5725cc4e271a42140099d1f8 | question: How long do women serve in the military ? context: Most Israelis are drafted into the military at the age of 18 . Men serve two years and eight months and women two years . Following mandatory service , Israeli men join the reserve forces and usually do up to several weeks of reserve duty every year until the... | two years |
56bfb1fca10cfb1400551254 | question: How much bail money did they spend ? context: Following the death of Freddie Gray , Beyonc é and Jay - Z , among other notable figures , met with his family . After the imprisonment of protesters of Gray ' s death , Beyonc é and Jay - Z donated thousands of dollars to bail them out . | thousands of dollars |
5711252ab654c5140001fbc2 | question: Nintendo ' s era was compared with who as another video game manufacturer ? context: The NES was released after the " video game crash " of the early 1980s , whereupon many retailers and adults had regarded electronic games as being merely a passing fad , and many believed at first that the NES was another fa... | Atari |
57271b17708984140094d9d5 | question: What organization rated Comcast ' s customer service the worst in the country in 2004 and 2007 ? context: In 2004 and 2007 , the American Customer Satisfaction Index ( ACSI ) survey found that Comcast had the worst customer satisfaction rating of any company or government agency in the country , including the... | American Customer Satisfaction Index ( ACSI ) |
5731b868e17f3d1400422315 | question: What does Mark David Hall think people focus on way too much ? context: Jefferson ' s opponents said his position was the destruction and the governmental rejection of Christianity , but this was a caricature . In setting up the University of Virginia , Jefferson encouraged all the separate sects to have prea... | one Jeffersonian letter |
570a80f26d058f1900182edc | question: How many games has Everton played against Aston Villa ? context: Everton hold the record for the most seasons in England ' s top tier ( Division One / Premier League ) , at 111 seasons out of 114 as of 2014 – 15 ( the club played in Division 2 in 1930 – 31 and from 1951 – 54 ) . They are one of seven teams to... | 196 |
572ffa51947a6a140053ced2 | question: Who thought the Luftwaffe could win ? context: While G ö ring was optimistic the Luftwaffe could prevail , Hitler was not . On 17 September he postponed Operation Sea Lion ( as it turned out , indefinitely ) rather than gamble Germany ' s newly gained military prestige on a risky cross - Channel operation , p... | G ö ring |
5726db305951b619008f8029 | question: Who was the son of Wang Zishi ? context: Regular script has been attributed to Zhong Yao , of the Eastern Han to Cao Wei period ( c . 151 – 230 AD ) , who has been called the " father of regular script " . However , some scholars postulate that one person alone could not have developed a new script which was ... | Wang Xianzhi |
57267189708984140094c63f | question: WHat was a new antiseptic being used to treat abcesses in the 1870 ' s ? context: In 1870 , republican sentiment in Britain , fed by the Queen ' s seclusion , was boosted after the establishment of the Third French Republic . A republican rally in Trafalgar Square demanded Victoria ' s removal , and Radical M... | acid spray |
5730077fb2c2fd140056875b | question: Who could a newly elected magistrate expect to be appointed by ? context: Shortly before 312 BCE , the Plebeian Council enacted the Plebiscitum Ovinium . During the early republic , only consuls could appoint new senators . This initiative , however , transferred this power to the censors . It also required t... | the censor |
5730a4e0069b5314008321f8 | question: What game was key to the SNES ' s success ? context: The rivalry between Nintendo and Sega resulted in what has been described as one of the most notable console wars in video game history , in which Sega positioned the Genesis as the " cool " console , with more mature titles aimed at older gamers , and edgy... | Donkey Kong Country |
572fcf88a23a5019007fca25 | question: How does conjugation take place ? context: Transduction of bacterial genes by bacteriophage appears to be a consequence of infrequent errors during intracellular assembly of virus particles , rather than a bacterial adaptation . Conjugation , in the much - studied E . coli system is determined by plasmid gene... | conjugative plasmid integrates into the host bacterial chromosome |
5706a58a75f01819005e7cb9 | question: What Chinese people did not qualify for benefits ? context: In 2008 , the High Court in South Africa ruled that Chinese South Africans who were residents during the apartheid era ( and their descendants ) are to be reclassified as " Black people , " solely for the purposes of accessing affirmative action bene... | Chinese people who arrived in the country after the end of apartheid |
5728b6834b864d1900164caa | question: Which successful World Touring Car Championship driver was produced in Switzerland despite the ban on motorsport events ? context: Motorsport racecourses and events were banned in Switzerland following the 1955 Le Mans disaster with exception to events such as Hillclimbing . During this period , the country s... | Alain Menu |
571b1eef9499d21900609c1d | question: Since what date has asphalt been used for road paving in the US ? context: Roads in the US have been paved with materials that include asphalt / bitumen since at least 1870 , when a street in front of the Newark , NJ City Hall was paved . In many cases , these early pavings were made from naturally occurring ... | 1870 |
56e7a40237bdd419002c42be | question: On what date was it reported that the Las Vegas Outlaws were shutting down ? context: On August 9 , 2015 , ESPN reported that the New Orleans VooDoo and Las Vegas Outlaws had ceased operations , effective immediately , a claim which was subsequently validated on the AFL website . On September 1 , 2015 , the S... | August 9 , 2015 |
572fc1d6a23a5019007fc99a | question: What changed in the ruling of Japan after the war ? context: The Pacific War saw the Allied powers pitted against the Empire of Japan , the latter briefly aided by Thailand and to a much lesser extent by its Axis allies , Germany and Italy . The war culminated in the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki ... | a new liberal - democratic constitution |
572f73b704bcaa1900d7696e | question: Which has better resolution , a VCD or SVCD ? context: SVCD has two - thirds the resolution of DVD , and over 2 . 7 times the resolution of VCD . One CD - R disc can hold up to 60 minutes of standard quality SVCD - format video . While no specific limit on SVCD video length is mandated by the specification , ... | SVCD |
56cf30beaab44d1400b88dfb | question: How many meters is Riverbank State Park elevated above the Hudson River ? context: There are seven state parks within the confines of New York City , including Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve , a natural area which includes extensive riding trails , and Riverbank State Park , a 28 - acre ( 110 , 000 m2 ) f... | 21 |
572fb550a23a5019007fc8d4 | question: Are any relatives of the first people of the Grecian world still around ? context: In any case , Alexander ' s toppling of the Achaemenid Empire , after his victories at the battles of the Granicus , Issus and Gaugamela , and his advance as far as modern - day Pakistan and Tajikistan , provided an important o... | there are still communities in Pakistan and Afghanistan , like the Kalash , who claim to be descended from Greek settlers . |
57319a95e17f3d1400422260 | question: what was the name of the new app youtube launched ? context: In February 2015 , YouTube announced the launch of a new app specifically for use by children visiting the site , called YouTube Kids . It allows parental controls and restrictions on who can upload content , and is available for both Android and iO... | YouTube Kids |
57312b61e6313a140071ccb7 | question: When was Columbus ' first voyage ? context: While technically referring to the era before Christopher Columbus ' voyages of 1492 to 1504 , in practice the term usually includes the history of American indigenous cultures until Europeans either conquered or significantly influenced them , even if this happened... | 1492 |
5727baba3acd2414000deac2 | question: The De Stijl movement took part in the aesthetic principles of what ? context: Cubism was relevant to an architecture seeking a style that needed not refer to the past . Thus , what had become a revolution in both painting and sculpture was applied as part of " a profound reorientation towards a changed world... | Neo - plasticism |
56f72a1d3d8e2e1400e373bc | question: In 1944 who called on all Yuboslavs to come together under Tito ' s leadership ? context: On 12 September 1944 , King Peter II called on all Yugoslavs to come together under Tito ' s leadership and stated that those who did not were " traitors " , by which time Tito was recognized by all Allied authorities ( ... | King Peter II |
57289abd2ca10214002da4b7 | question: What did the Muslim invaders staunchly keep after invading ? context: Like other settled , agrarian societies in history , those in the Indian subcontinent have been attacked by nomadic tribes throughout its long history . In evaluating the impact of Islam on the sub - continent , one must note that the north... | Islamic identity |
5730be1f8ab72b1400f9c750 | question: Orlam clans crossed which river to migrate to Namibia ? context: The dry lands of Namibia were inhabited since early times by San , Damara , Nama and , since about the 14th century AD , by immigrating Bantu who came with the Bantu expansion from central Africa . From the late 18th century onwards , Orlam clan... | Orange River |
56dfc1cc7aa994140058e136 | question: When did Bell cease to be President of the National Geographic Society ? context: In partnership with Gardiner Greene Hubbard , Bell helped establish the publication Science during the early 1880s . In 1898 , Bell was elected as the second president of the National Geographic Society , serving until 1903 , an... | 1903 |
5726618d5951b619008f70ff | question: Is poultry available in various forms ? context: Poultry is available fresh or frozen , as whole birds or as joints ( cuts ) , bone - in or deboned , seasoned in various ways , raw or ready cooked . The meatiest parts of a bird are the flight muscles on its chest , called " breast " meat , and the walking mus... | fresh or frozen , as whole birds or as joints ( cuts ) , bone - in or deboned , seasoned in various ways , raw or ready cooked . |
56d12f4217492d1400aabb9a | question: Which phone manufacturers adopted the AAC file format to become better iPod - compatible ? context: iPods have won several awards ranging from engineering excellence , [ not in citation given ] to most innovative audio product , to fourth best computer product of 2006 . iPods often receive favorable reviews ;... | Sony Ericsson and Nokia |
5728b988ff5b5019007da576 | question: Who got his start with his father ' s mandolin ? context: Mandolin has also been used in blues music , most notably by Ry Cooder , who performed outstanding covers on his very first recordings , Yank Rachell , Johnny " Man " Young , Carl Martin , and Gerry Hundt . Howard Armstrong , who is famous for blues vi... | Howard Armstrong , |
5706865b75f01819005e7bcc | question: Which species are great wanderers ? context: The most pelagic species , mainly in the ' tubenose ' order Procellariiformes , are great wanderers , and the albatrosses of the southern oceans may circle the globe as they ride the " roaring forties " outside the breeding season . The tubenoses spread widely over... | pelagic |
572617bcec44d21400f3d8b2 | question: What is the name of Shell ' s subsidiary in the United States ? context: Shell was vertically integrated and is active in every area of the oil and gas industry , including exploration and production , refining , distribution and marketing , petrochemicals , power generation and trading . It has minor renewab... | Shell Oil Company |
572a37e41d04691400779855 | question: What year did the CBC begin contributing funds to the show Doctor Who ? context: Beginning in 2005 , the CBC has contributed production funds for the BBC Wales revival of Doctor Who , for which it received a special credit at the end of each episode . This arrangement continued until the end of fourth season ... | 2005 |
5733971d4776f41900660e0c | question: In what fields has Dibben published two books and other papers ? context: Whitehead has had some influence on philosophy of business administration and organizational theory . This has led in part to a focus on identifying and investigating the effect of temporal events ( as opposed to static things ) within ... | philosophy of management and business ethics |
56f8a8639e9bad19000a0278 | question: What will have an effect on snowfall , snowpack , glaciation , and river runoff ? context: Various models of climate change have been projected into the 22nd century for the Alps , with an expectation that a trend toward increased temperatures will have an effect on snowfall , snowpack , glaciation , and rive... | increased temperatures |
56d67a8d1c8504140094714f | question: What was the predicted time of the quake ? context: Malaysia - based Yazhou Zhoukan conducted an interview with former researcher at the China Seismological Bureau Geng Qingguo ( 耿 庆 国 ) , in which Geng claimed that a confidential written report was sent to the State Seismological Bureau on April 30 , 2008 , ... | around May 8 |
572f678604bcaa1900d768df | question: What is the classification of IMS ? context: IBM also had their own DBMS in 1966 , known as Information Management System ( IMS ) . IMS was a development of software written for the Apollo program on the System / 360 . IMS was generally similar in concept to CODASYL , but used a strict hierarchy for its model... | hierarchical database |
5729559d3f37b3190047827b | question: What was the NAS primarily a base for ? context: The original NAS Bermuda on the west side of the island , a seaplane base until the mid - 1960s , was designated as the Naval Air Station Bermuda Annex . It provided optional anchorage and / or dockage facilities for transiting US Navy , US Coast Guard and NATO... | seaplane |
572724fef1498d1400e8f3fc | question: Studies showed that discrimination in both business sectors and education resulted in advantages for what group of people ? context: Affirmative action in the United States tends to focus on issues such as education and employment , specifically granting special consideration to racial minorities , Native Ame... | whites and males |
5730b372069b53140083227c | question: What service did the Satellaview connect to ? context: Japan saw the release of the Satellaview , a modem which attached to the Super Famicom ' s expansion port and connected to the St . GIGA satellite radio station . Users of the Satellaview could download gaming news and specially designed games , which wer... | the St . GIGA satellite radio station |
573415824776f41900661824 | question: Where was Moura Photovoltaic Power Station located ? context: Portugal has considerable resources of wind and river power , the two most cost - effective renewable sources . Since the turn of the 21st century , there has been a trend towards the development of a renewable resource industry and reduction of bo... | Moura , in the south |
5725b56a38643c19005acba5 | question: What is a common Attic - based dialect ? context: After Alexander the Great ' s ventures in the Persian Empire , Hellenistic kingdoms were established throughout south - west Asia ( Seleucid Empire , Kingdom of Pergamon ) , north - east Africa ( Ptolemaic Kingdom ) and South Asia ( Greco - Bactrian Kingdom , ... | Koine Greek |
571ae6b632177014007e9fbe | question: How many books are listed that should be included but were not ? context: Athanasius is the first person to identify the same 27 books of the New Testament that are in use today . Up until then , various similar lists of works to be read in churches were in use . Athanasius compiled the list to resolve questi... | 7 books |
570616a075f01819005e7971 | question: What kind of audio is the coding format for ? context: MPEG - 1 or MPEG - 2 Audio Layer III , more commonly referred to as MP3 , is an audio coding format for digital audio which uses a form of lossy data compression . It is a common audio format for consumer audio streaming or storage , as well as a de facto... | digital |
57280fdc3acd2414000df36f | question: When did congress meet to ratify the amendment to remove special election seats ? context: On October 25 , 1989 , the Supreme Soviet voted to eliminate special seats for the Communist Party and other official organizations in national and local elections , responding to sharp popular criticism that such reser... | December 12 – 25 |
5731417005b4da19006bcf5e | question: Which neighbors did Halych develop trade relations with ? context: To the southwest , the principality of Halych had developed trade relations with its Polish , Hungarian and Lithuanian neighbours and emerged as the local successor to Kievan Rus ' . In 1199 , Prince Roman Mstislavich united the two previously... | Polish , Hungarian and Lithuanian |
56fb896db28b3419009f1e16 | question: Along with Aragon and Castile , what Christian kingdom was present on the Iberian Peninsula ? context: Strong , royalty - based nation states rose throughout Europe in the Late Middle Ages , particularly in England , France , and the Christian kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula : Aragon , Castile , and Portuga... | Portugal |
57096178ed30961900e8402f | question: When did Mahmud Ghanznavi conquer Kangara ? context: The history of the area that now constitutes Himachal Pradesh dates back to the time when the Indus valley civilisation flourished between 2250 and 1750 BCE . Tribes such as the Koilis , Halis , Dagis , Dhaugris , Dasa , Khasas , Kinnars , and Kirats inhabi... | 10th century |
5729b65c6aef05140015508c | question: This IBM invention is known by the acronym UPC , what is the full name ? context: IBM has 12 research laboratories worldwide , bundled into IBM Research . As of 2013 [ update ] the company held the record for most patents generated by a business for 22 consecutive years . Its employees have garnered five Nobe... | Universal Product Code |
570d6dfbb3d812140066d90e | question: France had to consent to pay how much in war indemnity ? context: The Prussian Army , under the terms of the armistice , held a brief victory parade in Paris on 17 February ; the city was silent and draped with black and the Germans quickly withdrew . Bismarck honoured the armistice , by allowing train loads ... | five billion franc |
5734415cacc1501500babd2b | question: In what county can CCI be found ? context: Hinduism is actively practiced , particularly in suburban areas of Henrico and Chesterfield . Some 6 , 000 families of Indian descent resided in the Richmond Region as of 2011 . Hindus are served by several temples and cultural centers . The two most familiar are the... | Chesterfield |
5727eae03acd2414000defdc | question: What percentage of improvement over energy code requirements will be the goal of all new construction and renovations ? context: Northwestern requires that all new buildings be LEED - certified . Silverman Hall on the Evanston campus was awarded Gold LEED Certification in 2010 ; Wieboldt Hall on the Chicago c... | at least a 20 % |
56e8f62999e8941900975f30 | question: What part of the organ is not connected or playable ? context: In 1982 and 1987 , Harrison and Harrison enlarged the organ under the direction of the then abbey organist Simon Preston to include an additional Lower Choir Organ and a Bombarde Organ : the current instrument now has five manuals and 109 speaking... | the Celestial Organ |
5730159ca23a5019007fcd3a | question: Impedance matching makes an important difference in what antenna function ? context: As an electro - magnetic wave travels through the different parts of the antenna system ( radio , feed line , antenna , free space ) it may encounter differences in impedance ( E / H , V / I , etc . ) . At each interface , de... | power transfer |
57268d16dd62a815002e8948 | question: The county was base for what in WW2 context: Many Somerset soldiers died during the First World War , with the Somerset Light Infantry suffering nearly 5 , 000 casualties . War memorials were put up in most of the county ' s towns and villages ; only nine , described as the Thankful Villages , had none of the... | for troops preparing for the D - Day landings |
56e6cac0de9d37140006804b | question: What television station was responsible for the increasing success of Contemporary Hit Radio artists on the AC charts ? context: Mainstream AC itself has evolved in a similar fashion over the years ; traditional AC artists like Barbra Streisand , the Carpenters , Dionne Warwick , Barry Manilow , John Denver ,... | MTV |
5727dbb33acd2414000dee32 | question: By the late 7th century , what was a main function of Lundenwic ? context: With the collapse of Roman rule in the early 5th century , London ceased to be a capital and the walled city of Londinium was effectively abandoned , although Roman civilisation continued in the St Martin - in - the - Fields area until... | a major port |
570dcd700b85d914000d7b76 | question: What is the Latin meaning of the word " adolescere " ? context: Adolescence ( from Latin adolescere , meaning " to grow up " ) is a transitional stage of physical and psychological human development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood ( age of majority ) . The period of ado... | to grow up |
5729525c3f37b31900478248 | question: What are people called who have left Germany but still speak German ? context: Persons who speak German as their first language , look German and whose families have lived in Germany for generations are considered " most German " , followed by categories of diminishing Germanness such as Aussiedler ( people o... | Auswanderer |
572bdd2e2babe914003c2960 | question: Which city is Tennessee ' s fourth largest ? context: Stretching west from the Blue Ridge for approximately 55 miles ( 89 km ) is the Ridge and Valley region , in which numerous tributaries join to form the Tennessee River in the Tennessee Valley . This area of Tennessee is covered by fertile valleys separate... | Chattanooga |
5732ac07328d981900602000 | question: What years had the most intense competition between securitizers and the lowest market share for GSEs ? context: During a period of tough competition between mortgage lenders for revenue and market share , and when the supply of creditworthy borrowers was limited , mortgage lenders relaxed underwriting standa... | 2004 – 2007 |
5706195175f01819005e797e | question: Where did the water come from for the creation of the first salt water taffy ? context: In 1883 , salt water taffy was conceived in Atlantic City by David Bradley . The traditional story is that Bradley ' s shop was flooded after a major storm , soaking his taffy with salty Atlantic Ocean water . He sold some... | Atlantic Ocean |
57329fe2cc179a14009dab88 | question: Which dictionary said police were ' a symbol of foreign oppression ' ? context: The word " police " was borrowed from French into the English language in the 18th century , but for a long time it applied only to French and continental European police forces . The word , and the concept of police itself , were... | Britannica 1911 |
572841874b864d190016481a | question: When did Gorbachev make his final Kremlin exit ? context: On the night of December 25 , 1991 , at 7 : 32 p . m . Moscow time , after Gorbachev left the Kremlin , the Soviet flag was lowered for the last time , and the Russian tricolor was raised in its place , symbolically marking the end of the Soviet Union ... | December 25 , 1991 , at 7 : 32 p . m . Moscow time |
5730568a2461fd1900a9cd6a | question: What individuals can take part in the Umhlanga Reed Dance ? context: Swaziland ' s most well - known cultural event is the annual Umhlanga Reed Dance . In the eight - day ceremony , girls cut reeds and present them to the queen mother and then dance . ( There is no formal competition . ) It is done in late Au... | childless , unmarried girls |
5727cc873acd2414000decab | question: How many square miles of water is in Oklahoma ? context: Oklahoma is the 20th largest state in the United States , covering an area of 69 , 898 square miles ( 181 , 035 km2 ) , with 68 , 667 square miles ( 177847 km2 ) of land and 1 , 281 square miles ( 3 , 188 km2 ) of water . It is one of six states on the ... | 1 , 281 |
5727c9482ca10214002d962a | question: What is the predominant language in the region of Alace ? context: Strasbourg ( / ˈ str æ zb ɜ ː r ɡ / , French pronunciation : [ st ʁ az . bu ʁ , st ʁ as . bu ʁ ] ; Alsatian : Strossburi ; German : Stra ß burg , [ ˈ ʃ t ʁ a ː sb ʊ ɐ ̯ k ] ) is the capital and largest city of the Alsace - Champagne - Ardenn... | Alemannic |
56e7b1e900c9c71400d77507 | question: What ' s a third name for double daylight saving time or Double Summer Time used in Europe ? context: Western France , Spain , and other areas skew time zones and shift clocks , in effect observing DST in winter with an extra hour in summer . Nome , Alaska , is at 165 ° 24 ′ W longitude , which is just west o... | Central European Midsummer Time |
5726f6ecf1498d1400e8f123 | question: Who was the first pope to visit five continents ? context: Paul VI did renounce many traditional symbols of the papacy and the Catholic Church ; some of his changes to the papal dress were reversed by Pope Benedict XVI in the early 21st century . Refusing a Vatican army of colourful military uniforms from cen... | Paul VI |
572b3f4734ae481900dead49 | question: What did Mill misrepresent about math ? context: Mill ' s empiricism thus held that knowledge of any kind is not from direct experience but an inductive inference from direct experience . The problems other philosophers have had with Mill ' s position center around the following issues : Firstly , Mill ' s fo... | the structure and method of mathematical science , the products of which are arrived at through an internally consistent deductive set of procedures |
5728c533ff5b5019007da65a | question: How many police officers did the pro - independence FLN kill in August of 1961 ? context: In the 1950s and the 1960s , Paris became one front of the Algerian War for independence ; in August 1961 , the pro - independence FLN targeted and killed 11 Paris policemen , leading to the imposition of a curfew on Mus... | 11 |
57332015d058e614000b5711 | question: What did the author of Whitehead ' s biography comment on the first page regarding the difficulty of obtaining information about Whitehead ? context: The two volume biography of Whitehead by Victor Lowe is the most definitive presentation of the life of Whitehead . However , many details of Whitehead ' s life... | " No professional biographer in his right mind would touch him . " |
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