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56d34c7c59d6e414001462a8 | question: Where did they travel after leaving Barcelona ? context: Although this period had been productive , the bad weather had such a detrimental effect on Chopin ' s health that Sand determined to leave the island . To avoid further customs duties , Sand sold the piano to a local French couple , the Canuts . [ n 8 ... | Marseilles |
5727dcc53acd2414000dee4c | question: Where did John Clarke establish a Baptist church ? context: Both Roger Williams and John Clarke , his compatriot and coworker for religious freedom , are variously credited as founding the earliest Baptist church in North America . In 1639 , Williams established a Baptist church in Providence , Rhode Island ,... | Newport , Rhode Island |
56f75395aef2371900625b1c | question: What piece by Vivaldi is used as a cliche to convey opulence ? context: Similarly , movies and television often revert to standard , clich é d snatches of classical music to convey refinement or opulence : some of the most - often heard pieces in this category include Bach ´ s Cello Suite No . 1 , Mozart ' s ... | Four Seasons |
5728da31ff5b5019007da822 | question: Who was a parent of Python ? context: Four days after his birth , Apollo killed the chthonic dragon Python , which lived in Delphi beside the Castalian Spring . This was the spring which emitted vapors that caused the oracle at Delphi to give her prophecies . Hera sent the serpent to hunt Leto to her death ac... | Gaia |
570a83576d058f1900182efe | question: What type of gender did Old English nouns possess ? context: Old English nouns had grammatical gender , a feature absent in modern English , which uses only natural gender . For example , the words sunne ( " sun " ) , m ō na ( " moon " ) and w ī f ( " woman / wife " ) were respectively feminine , masculine an... | grammatical |
572639c7271a42140099d79f | question: When air enters both the oral and nasal cavities , where does it flow through ? context: Breathing is largely driven by the muscular diaphragm , which divides the thorax from the abdominal cavity , forming a dome with its convexity towards the thorax . Contraction of the diaphragm flattens the dome , increasi... | larynx , trachea and bronchi |
572970446aef051400154eb3 | question: When is Palermo ' s most important religious event of the year held ? context: The patron saint of Palermo is Santa Rosalia , who is widely revered . On 14 July , people in Palermo celebrate the annual Festino , the most important religious event of the year . The Festino is a procession which goes through th... | 14 July |
571e005cb64a571400c71e60 | question: What does the " mixture " heading mean ? context: The 2000 U . S . Census in the write - in response category had a code listing which standardizes the placement of various write - in responses for automatic placement within the framework of the U . S . Census ' s enumerated races . Whereas most responses can... | cannot be racially categorized |
5726f2c6dd62a815002e95f9 | question: What is Madonna ' s second album ? context: Before emerging as a pop star , Madonna has spent her early years in rock music alongside her bands , Breakfast Club and Emmy . While performing with Emmy , Madonna recorded about 12 - 14 songs which resemble the punk rock of that period . Her early rock roots also ... | Like a Virgin |
570fc6df5ab6b81900390fbd | question: Where were consumers going to buy devices other than online ? context: Dell had long stuck by its direct sales model . Consumers had become the main drivers of PC sales in recent years , yet there had a decline in consumers purchasing PCs through the Web or on the phone , as increasing numbers were visiting c... | consumer electronics retail stores |
570f46f55ab6b81900390ec8 | question: By functioning within a single , what is the system ? context: It is now known that the molecular circadian clock can function within a single cell ; i . e . , it is cell - autonomous . This was shown by Gene Block in isolated mollusk BRNs . [ clarification needed ] At the same time , different cells may comm... | cell - autonomous |
5726f75ddd62a815002e9672 | question: What are early Greek philosophers known as ? context: The earliest Greek philosophers , known as the pre - Socratics , provided competing answers to the question found in the myths of their neighbors : " How did the ordered cosmos in which we live come to be ? " The pre - Socratic philosopher Thales ( 640 - 5... | pre - Socratics |
57294ab76aef051400154c73 | question: Why did the need for Bermuda ' s salt diminish ? context: The war had removed Bermuda ' s primary trading partners , the American colonies , from the empire , and dealt a harsh blow to Bermuda ' s merchant shipping trade . This also suffered due to the deforestation of Bermuda , as well as the advent of metal... | Americans developed their own sources |
572a6832d562191400bc86ca | question: What was the effect of the Rotavirus vaccine ? context: Immunization against the pathogens that cause diarrheal disease is a viable prevention strategy , however it does require targeting certain pathogens for vaccination . In the case of Rotavirus , which was responsible for around 6 % of diarrheal episodes ... | ( 2 - 3 % ) decrease in total diarrheal disease incidence |
57318af105b4da19006bd26f | question: What is the largest section of mosaic still present in the Umayyad Mosque ? context: The most important early Islamic mosaic work is the decoration of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus , then capital of the Arab Caliphate . The mosque was built between 706 and 715 . The caliph obtained 200 skilled workers from t... | the " Barada Panel " |
57315d4be6313a140071ce8e | question: How many rich , upper class were in Egypt in 1950s ? context: At the time of the fall of the Egyptian monarchy in the early 1950s , less than half a million Egyptians were considered upper class and rich , four million middle class and 17 million lower class and poor . Fewer than half of all primary - school ... | less than half a million |
56d8a732bfea0914004b7712 | question: Who overwhelmed the protesters in Japan ? context: The attacks on the torch in London and Paris were described as " despicable " by the Chinese government , condemning them as " deliberate disruptions . . . who gave no thought to the Olympic spirit or the laws of Britain and France " and who " tarnish the lof... | counter - protesters |
56f736513d8e2e1400e37480 | question: In addition to the preparatory work from the drafting and negotiation of a treaty , what might arbiters review when resolving a dispute over the interpretation of a treaty ? context: International tribunals and arbiters are often called upon to resolve substantial disputes over treaty interpretations . To est... | the final , signed treaty itself |
57278381708984140094dfb8 | question: Why were travelers often robbed under Fujiwara rule ? context: The Fujiwara rulers failed to maintain adequate police forces , which left robbers free to prey on travelers . This is implicitly illustrated in novels by the terror that night travel inspired in the main characters . The sh ō en system enabled th... | The Fujiwara rulers failed to maintain adequate police forces |
56d11bb017492d1400aab99a | question: What other artist besides Kanye West and Common was among the first to record at GOOD Music ? context: West founded the record label and production company GOOD Music in 2004 , in conjunction with Sony BMG , shortly after releasing his debut album , The College Dropout . John Legend , Common , and West were t... | John Legend |
5726488ddd62a815002e806d | question: What types of geese are used for human consumption ? context: Domestic geese are much larger than their wild counterparts and tend to have thick necks , an upright posture , and large bodies with broad rear ends . The greylag - derived birds are large and fleshy and used for meat , while the Chinese geese hav... | The greylag - derived birds |
5729734f6aef051400154efc | question: What plays a major role in the energy mix of many countries ? context: As of 2012 , renewable energy plays a major role in the energy mix of many countries globally . Renewables are becoming increasingly economic in both developing and developed countries . Prices for renewable energy technologies , primarily... | renewable energy |
5726a5d15951b619008f78f1 | question: What did John Rawsl publish ? context: In Anglo - American academic political philosophy , the publication of John Rawls ' s A Theory of Justice in 1971 is considered a milestone . Rawls used a thought experiment , the original position , in which representative parties choose principles of justice for the ba... | A Theory of Justice |
570609e452bb8914006897f3 | question: The Times historical archive is freely accessible online from what database ? context: The Times Digital Archive ( 1785 – 2008 ) is freely accessible via Gale databases to readers affiliated with subscribing academic , public , and school libraries . | Gale databases |
56f9532e9b226e1400dd131c | question: Along with the USPS , what United States agency operates in the Marshall Islands ? context: Politically , the Marshall Islands is a presidential republic in free association with the United States , with the US providing defense , subsidies , and access to U . S . based agencies such as the FCC and the USPS .... | the FCC |
572956496aef051400154d14 | question: Who was the youngest Royal Marine Brigadier ? context: Bermudians served in the British armed forces during both World War I and World War II . After the latter , Major - General Glyn Charles Anglim Gilbert , Bermuda ' s highest - ranking soldier , was instrumental in developing the Bermuda Regiment . A numbe... | Brigadier Harvey |
57321440b9d445190005e7b9 | question: How many tons of marble does Greece produce ? context: Between 2005 and 2011 , Greece has had the highest percentage increase in industrial output compared to 2005 levels out of all European Union members , with an increase of 6 % . Eurostat statistics show that the industrial sector was hit by the Greek fina... | 920 , 000 tons |
570a78f94103511400d59750 | question: How many years are removed from an alcoholic ' s life expectancy ? context: The main active ingredient of beer is alcohol , and therefore , the health effects of alcohol apply to beer . Consumption of small quantities of alcohol ( less than one drink in women and two in men ) is associated with a decreased ri... | around ten |
570e1bd10b85d914000d7cce | question: To what was the claim of land in tribute ? context: The Argentine , British and Chilean claims all overlap , and have caused friction . On 18 December 2012 , the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office named a previously unnamed area Queen Elizabeth Land in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II ' s Diamond Jubilee . ... | Elizabeth II ' s Diamond Jubilee |
572657b6dd62a815002e8228 | question: For what type of goods are IP ' s ethical problems most pertinent ? context: Further along these lines , The ethical problems brought up by IP rights are most pertinent when it is socially valuable goods like life - saving medicines are given IP protection . While the application of IP rights can allow compan... | socially valuable |
5707229c90286e26004fc947 | question: The conquest of the territory lasted nearly how long ? context: Nueva Vizcaya ( New Biscay ) was the first province of northern New Spain to be explored and settled by the Spanish . Around 1528 , a group of Spaniard explorers , led by Á lvar N ú ñ ez Cabeza de Vaca , first entered the actual territory of what... | one century |
56df82285ca0a614008f9bc9 | question: Who died in 1870 ? context: Helping his father in Visible Speech demonstrations and lectures brought Bell to Susanna E . Hull ' s private school for the deaf in South Kensington , London . His first two pupils were " deaf mute " girls who made remarkable progress under his tutelage . While his older brother s... | Melville |
56cee638aab44d1400b88c31 | question: Who was the mayor of New York City in 1861 ? context: Democratic Party candidates were consistently elected to local office , increasing the city ' s ties to the South and its dominant party . In 1861 , Mayor Fernando Wood called on the aldermen to declare independence from Albany and the United States after ... | Fernando Wood |
56cee1e4aab44d1400b88be0 | question: When did the sentencing occur ? context: In January 2010 , Hong Kong - based English newspaper The Standard reported that writer Tan Zuoren attempted to document shoddy construction that may have led to massive casualties in schools , was sentenced to in prison ostensibly for his writing an article in 2007 in... | in 2007 |
56d672d21c8504140094712c | question: What strength did he predict the next quake in Sichuan to be ? context: In 2002 , Chinese geologist Chen Xuezhong published a Seismic Risk Analysis study in which he came to the conclusion that beginning with 2003 , attention should be paid to the possibility of an earthquake with a magnitude of over 7 . 0 oc... | over 7 . 0 |
5726ef49dd62a815002e95ac | question: What was established to deal with the issues surrounding prisoners of war ? context: The on - again , off - again armistice negotiations continued for two years , first at Kaesong , on the border between North and South Korea , and then at the neighbouring village of Panmunjom . A major , problematic negotiat... | Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission , |
57301c06947a6a140053d116 | question: Why was Britain able to keep its ancient forests longer than Europe ? context: As with most of Europe , prehistoric Britain and Ireland were covered with forest and swamp . Clearing began around 6000 BC and accelerated in medieval times . Despite this , Britain retained its primeval forests longer than most o... | due to a small population |
5727ca06ff5b5019007d9556 | question: After which revolutionary war hero and New Haven native was Black Rock Fort rechristened upon reconstruction in 1807 ? context: After the American Revolutionary War broke out in 1776 , the Connecticut colonial government ordered the construction of Black Rock Fort ( to be built on top of an older 17th - centu... | Nathan Hale |
5733ce494776f4190066129a | question: Of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council , how many were parties to the treaty ? context: The Convention came into force as international law on 12 January 1951 after the minimum 20 countries became parties . At that time however , only two of the five permanent members of the UN Security Coun... | only two |
5727de03ff5b5019007d9717 | question: Why did American Baptist congregations split ? context: In May 1845 , the Baptist congregations in the United States split over slavery and missions . The Home Mission Society prevented slaveholders from being appointed as missionaries . The split created the Southern Baptist Convention , while the northern c... | over slavery and missions |
56f933959b226e1400dd128e | question: How many subway stations are on 14th Street ? context: 14th Street is a main numbered street in Manhattan . It begins at Avenue C and ends at West Street . Its length is 3 . 4 km ( 2 . 1 mi ) . It has six subway stations : | six |
56cd8f8962d2951400fa6716 | question: When did the Hongwu Emperor use military force in Tibet ? context: Patricia Ebrey writes that Tibet , like Joseon Korea and other neighboring states to the Ming , settled for its tributary status while there were no troops or governors of Ming China stationed in its territory . Laird writes that " after the M... | the 14th century |
56f8b0ae9b226e1400dd0e11 | question: Where do marmots build their colonies ? context: Many rodents such as voles live underground . Marmots live almost exclusively above the tree line as high as 2 , 700 m ( 8 , 858 ft ) . They hibernate in large groups to provide warmth , and can be found in all areas of the Alps , in large colonies they build b... | beneath the alpine pastures |
57291f33af94a219006aa0aa | question: When did the Greater Hamburg Act occur ? context: After the Nazi Party seized power in January 1933 , the L ä nder increasingly lost importance . They became administrative regions of a centralised country . Three changes are of particular note : on January 1 , 1934 , Mecklenburg - Schwerin was united with th... | April 1 , 1937 |
57277c575951b619008f8b16 | question: In addition to the U . S . and Canada , what European country sees very few tuberculosis infections ? context: It is the most widely used vaccine worldwide , with more than 90 % of all children being vaccinated . The immunity it induces decreases after about ten years . As tuberculosis is uncommon in most of ... | the United Kingdom |
57315ba4497a881900248e65 | question: The Nea Moni mosaics are more detailed than what what other famous mosaics ? context: The Nea Moni Monastery on Chios was established by Constantine Monomachos in 1043 – 1056 . The exceptional mosaic decoration of the dome showing probably the nine orders of the angels was destroyed in 1822 but other panels s... | Osios Loukas |
56f8c50f9e9bad19000a046e | question: What division do the Tottonians belong to ? context: The city is also well provided for in amateur men ' s and women ' s rugby with a number of teams in and around the city , the oldest of which is Trojans RFC who were promoted to London South West 2 division in 2008 / 9 . A notable former player is Anthony A... | London South West division 2 |
5726c774f1498d1400e8eb0c | question: What hapend when Frankish rulers established the system of feudalism context: When the Frankish rulers established the system of feudalism , the Bishops of Utrecht came to exercise worldly power as prince - bishops . The territory of the bishopric not only included the modern province of Utrecht ( Nedersticht... | the Bishops of Utrecht came to exercise worldly power as prince - bishops |
5728b988ff5b5019007da578 | question: What other instrument did the Tennessee string bands use ? 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 fo... | ukulele in there and a bass fiddle |
5706099a52bb8914006897eb | question: What are the two geographical features that Atlantic City is located between ? context: Because of its location in South Jersey , hugging the Atlantic Ocean between marshlands and islands , Atlantic City was viewed by developers as prime real estate and a potential resort town . In 1853 , the first commercial... | marshlands and islands |
572a2e1aaf94a219006aa869 | question: Which former U . S . president have been born in New Haven ? context: New Haven is the birthplace of former president George W . Bush , who was born when his father , former president George H . W . Bush , was living in New Haven while a student at Yale . In addition to being the site of the college education... | George W . Bush |
5731eaa7e17f3d140042254a | question: What type of industrial activity was evident in Greece in the period researched ? context: The evolution of the Greek economy during the 19th century ( a period that transformed a large part of the world because of the Industrial Revolution ) has been little researched . Recent research from 2006 examines the... | shipbuilding |
5728b1624b864d1900164c36 | question: What did the majority of Estonians view the Germans as ? context: Although initially the Germans were welcomed by most Estonians as liberators from the USSR and its oppressions , and hopes were raised for the restoration of the country ' s independence , it was soon realised that the Nazis were but another oc... | liberators |
572676e75951b619008f7378 | question: What companies did WWF purchase in 2001 ? context: Some fans enjoy a pastime of collecting tapes of wrestling shows from specific companies , of certain wrestlers , or of specific genres . The Internet has given fans exposure to worldwide variations of wrestling they would be unable to see otherwise . Since t... | WCW and ECW |
56e1604bcd28a01900c67834 | question: When was Universal ' s first version of the Phantom of the Opera made ? context: As Universal ' s main product had always been low - budget film , it was one of the last major studios to have a contract with Technicolor . The studio did not make use of the three - strip Technicolor process until Arabian Night... | 1925 |
5726b53b708984140094ce7f | question: When does Raleigh experience hurricanes ? context: The region also experiences occasional periods of drought , during which the city sometimes has restricted water use by residents . During the late summer and early fall , Raleigh can experience hurricanes . In 1996 , Hurricane Fran caused severe damage in th... | late summer and early fall |
572f4ab9b2c2fd1400567ff2 | question: How can low frequencies be obtained ? context: DC commutating electric motors , if fitted with laminated pole pieces , become universal motors because they can also operate on AC ; reversing the current in both stator and rotor does not reverse the motor . But the now - standard AC distribution frequencies of... | converted from utility power |
5731fb920fdd8d15006c66bf | question: Who was a noted magician who could vanish into thin air ? context: In the Graeco - Roman world , practitioners of magic were known as magi ( singular magus ) , a " foreign " title of Persian priests . Apuleius , defending himself against accusations of casting magic spells , defined the magician as " in popul... | Apollonius of Tyana |
57064d5075f01819005e7b2c | question: What is the second place in a file that tags are normally stored , with the first being at the beginning ? context: However , several de facto standards for tag formats exist . As of 2010 , the most widespread are ID3v1 and ID3v2 , and the more recently introduced APEv2 . These tags are normally embedded at t... | end |
5729259daf94a219006aa0f9 | question: What organization is Craig Venter and Francis Collins associated with ? context: Craig Venter and Francis Collins of the National Institute of Health jointly made the announcement of the mapping of the human genome in 2000 . Upon examining the data from the genome mapping , Venter realized that although the g... | the National Institute of Health |
572ea63ac246551400ce446c | question: What white cloud group on Neptune is farther south than the dark great spot ? context: The Scooter is another storm , a white cloud group farther south than the Great Dark Spot . This nickname first arose during the months leading up to the Voyager 2 encounter in 1989 , when they were observed moving at speed... | The Scooter |
57278848dd62a815002e9fac | question: What are the reasons that lead to a decline of child labour ? context: With such a high percentage of children working , the rising of illiteracy , and the lack of a formal education became a widespread issue for many children who worked to provide for their families . Due to this problematic trend , many par... | financial changes in the economy , changes in the development of technology , raised wages , and continuous regulations on factory legislation |
5731beafe17f3d1400422374 | question: What did reformers considered their beliefs to be , in terms of focus ? context: The second main principle , sola fide ( by faith alone ) , states that faith in Christ is sufficient alone for eternal salvation . Though argued from scripture , and hence logically consequent to sola scriptura , this is the guid... | Christocentric |
5706d7962eaba6190074ad31 | question: What have studies shown regarding climate change ? context: Large scale climatic changes , as have been experienced in the past , are expected to have an effect on the timing of migration . Studies have shown a variety of effects including timing changes in migration , breeding as well as population variation... | timing changes in migration |
57318f33a5e9cc1400cdc07f | question: Portuguese pavement is known by what other name ? context: Portuguese pavement ( in Portuguese , Cal ç ada Portuguesa ) is a kind of two - tone stone mosaic paving created in Portugal , and common throughout the Lusosphere . Most commonly taking the form of geometric patterns from the simple to the complex , ... | Cal ç ada Portuguesa |
57278f7edd62a815002ea061 | question: The Supreme Court of the Netherlands cannot interpret what ? context: In the Netherlands , the Supreme Court of the Netherlands is the highest . Its decisions , known as " arresten " , are absolutely final . The court is banned from testing legislation against the constitution , pursuant to the principle of t... | legislation against the constitution |
57279b65ff5b5019007d90db | question: What was a typical recording time of a song in 1948 ? context: In January 1938 , Milt Gabler started recording for his new label , Commodore Records , and to allow for longer continuous performances , he recorded some 12 - inch records . Eddie Condon explained : " Gabler realized that a jam session needs room... | about 3 : 30 |
5727b97a4b864d1900163b88 | question: How many countries are represented by the investors and developers of the CETDZ ? context: Chengdu Economic and Technological Development Zone ( Chinese : 成 都 经 济 技 术 开 发 区 ; pinyin : Ch é ngd ū j ī ngj ì j ì sh ù k ā if ā q ū ) was approved as state - level development zone in February 2000 . The zone now ha... | 20 |
57060f3f52bb891400689830 | question: What is the name of the newspaper with the most varied political support in British history ? context: This makes it the most varied newspaper in terms of political support in British history . Some columnists in The Times are connected to the Conservative Party such as Daniel Finkelstein , Tim Montgomerie , ... | The Times |
5709a923ed30961900e843d2 | question: How much was a union going to be worth as proposed in the 1800s ? context: Unlike the Spanish milled dollar the U . S . dollar is based upon a decimal system of values . In addition to the dollar the coinage act officially established monetary units of mill or one - thousandth of a dollar ( symbol ₥ ) , cent ... | one hundred dollars |
57062b9075f01819005e7a22 | question: How many casinos are there in Atlantic City today ? context: In an effort at revitalizing the city , New Jersey voters in 1976 passed a referendum , approving casino gambling for Atlantic City ; this came after a 1974 referendum on legalized gambling failed to pass . Immediately after the legislation passed ,... | eleven |
56e0a8ad231d4119001ac348 | question: What event prompted the end to the control of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in the RSFSR ? context: The Russian SFSR was controlled by the Communist Party of the Soviet Union , until the abortive 1991 August coup , which prompted President Yeltsin to suspend the recently created Communist Party of t... | the abortive 1991 August coup |
5730df7eaca1c71400fe5b22 | question: What percent of Armenia speaks Russian ? context: In Armenia Russian has no official status , but it ' s recognised as a minority language under the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities . According to estimates from Demoskop Weekly , in 2004 there were 15 , 000 native speakers of Rus... | 30 % |
56f97e1c9e9bad19000a09bd | question: How many major metropolitan centers were there in the south at the time ? context: Despite the continuing prominence of Nanjing ( then known as Jiankang ) , the settlement of Qiantang , the former name of Hangzhou , remained one of the three major metropolitan centers in the south to provide major tax revenue... | three |
572b76f734ae481900deae31 | question: According to Kierkegaard , why can ' t reality be a system for human beings ? context: Kierkegaard criticised Hegel ' s idealist philosophy in several of his works , particularly his claim to a comprehensive system that could explain the whole of reality . Where Hegel argues that an ultimate understanding of ... | humans are incomplete |
572962d53f37b31900478302 | question: During what years did Austria rule Palermo ? context: Sicily fell under the control of the Holy Roman Empire in 1194 . Palermo was the preferred city of the Emperor Frederick II . Muslims of Palermo emigrated or were expelled during Holy Roman rule . After an interval of Angevin rule ( 1266 – 1282 ) , Sicily ... | 1720 and 1734 |
57280f04ff5b5019007d9c09 | question: Who first dubbed the British Parliament the " Mother of Parliaments ? " context: London is the seat of the Government of the United Kingdom . Many government departments are based close to the Palace of Westminster , particularly along Whitehall , including the Prime Minister ' s residence at 10 Downing Stree... | John Bright |
573007ceb2c2fd1400568762 | question: What type of storm is a major threat to Charleston in the summer and early fall ? context: The highest temperature recorded within city limits was 104 ° F ( 40 ° C ) , on June 2 , 1985 , and June 24 , 1944 , and the lowest was 7 ° F ( − 14 ° C ) on February 14 , 1899 , although at the airport , where official... | Hurricanes |
570c26b0ec8fbc190045bca9 | question: What kind of agency is the FBI ? context: Although many of FBI ' s functions are unique , its activities in support of national security are comparable to those of the British MI5 and the Russian FSB . Unlike the Central Intelligence Agency ( CIA ) , which has no law enforcement authority and is focused on in... | FBI is primarily a domestic agency |
5732113b0fdd8d15006c6747 | question: The spread of all things Greek provided what for the interpretation of Rome ' s religions ? context: The spread of Greek literature , mythology and philosophy offered Roman poets and antiquarians a model for the interpretation of Rome ' s festivals and rituals , and the embellishment of its mythology . Ennius... | model |
570dacc916d0071400510ca5 | question: How is The Bahre - Nagassi translated ? context: The Scottish traveler James Bruce reported in 1770 that Medri Bahri was a distinct political entity from Abyssinia , noting that the two territories were frequently in conflict . The Bahre - Nagassi ( " Kings of the Sea " ) alternately fought with or against th... | " Kings of the Sea " |
56fb741bb28b3419009f1d55 | question: What was the kingdom of Kenneth MacAlpin ? context: Efforts by local kings to fight the invaders led to the formation of new political entities . In Anglo - Saxon England , King Alfred the Great ( r . 871 – 899 ) came to an agreement with the Viking invaders in the late 9th century , resulting in Danish settl... | the Kingdom of Alba |
572a468aaf94a219006aa92a | question: In what year did the Ottoman empire lose Greece ? context: The Ottoman Navy vastly contributed to the expansion of the Empire ' s territories on the European continent . It initiated the conquest of North Africa , with the addition of Algeria and Egypt to the Ottoman Empire in 1517 . Starting with the loss of... | 1821 |
57344f09879d6814001ca4d8 | question: Why were foxes originally hunted ? context: Unarmed fox hunting on horseback with hounds is the type of hunting most closely associated with the United Kingdom ; in fact , " hunting " without qualification implies fox hunting . What in other countries is called " hunting " is called " shooting " ( birds ) or ... | form of vermin control to protect livestock |
5730a8cc2461fd1900a9cf5c | question: When does Classical Sumer end ? context: The Sumerian city - states rose to power during the prehistoric Ubaid and Uruk periods . Sumerian written history reaches back to the 27th century BC and before , but the historical record remains obscure until the Early Dynastic III period , c . the 23rd century BC , ... | rise of the Akkadian Empire |
5726dcf4f1498d1400e8edb2 | question: By whom was Marcel Duchamp labeled an Orphanist ? context: Also labeled an Orphist by Apollinaire , Marcel Duchamp was responsible for another extreme development inspired by Cubism . The ready - made arose from a joint consideration that the work itself is considered an object ( just as a painting ) , and th... | Apollinaire |
572ba73dbe1ee31400cb8484 | question: The train line that connects Connecticut , Massachusetts and Vermont together is known as what ? context: Union Station is further served by four Amtrak lines : the Northeast Regional and the high - speed Acela Express provide service to New York , Washington , D . C . and Boston , and rank as the first and s... | New Haven – Springfield Line |
572a86b0f75d5e190021fb4d | question: How many people participated in Bike Miami in October of 2009 ? context: In recent years the city government , under Mayor Manny Diaz , has taken an ambitious stance in support of bicycling in Miami for both recreation and commuting . Every month , the city hosts " Bike Miami " , where major streets in Downto... | 3 , 000 |
56cf37b9aab44d1400b88e85 | question: How many Hispanic people live in the New York metropolitan area ? context: The wider New York City metropolitan area , with over 20 million people , about 50 % greater than the second - place Los Angeles metropolitan area in the United States , is also ethnically diverse . The New York region continues to be ... | 4 . 8 million |
570b198fec8fbc190045b820 | question: Where can an MCU be embedded ? context: Simultaneous videoconferencing among three or more remote points is possible by means of a Multipoint Control Unit ( MCU ) . This is a bridge that interconnects calls from several sources ( in a similar way to the audio conference call ) . All parties call the MCU , or ... | dedicated videoconferencing units |
5727d5053acd2414000ded99 | question: Who disputed Darwin ' s estimate that the age of the earth allowed gradual evolution of species ? context: There were serious scientific objections to the process of natural selection as the key mechanism of evolution , including Karl von N ä geli ' s insistence that a trivial characteristic with no adaptive ... | William Thomson |
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