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5728fb541d04691400778ef1 | question: Where were most jazz clubs located ? context: Immediately after the War The Saint - Germain - des - Pres quarter and the nearby Saint - Michel quarter became home to many small jazz clubs , mostly found in cellars because of a lack of space ; these included the Caveau des Lorientais , the Club Saint - Germain... | cellars |
570f92ba80d9841400ab35c9 | question: When did Elizabeth support constitutional amendments in Canada ? context: In 1987 , in Canada , Elizabeth publicly supported politically divisive constitutional amendments , prompting criticism from opponents of the proposed changes , including Pierre Trudeau . The same year , the elected Fijian government wa... | 1987 |
56d1bc77e7d4791d009020f4 | question: What buddhism has a goal of Buddhahood or rainbow body ? context: In Theravada Buddhism , the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana , achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path ( also known as the Middle Way ) , thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth . Ma... | Tibetan |
572ee029cb0c0d14000f1652 | question: Who had forced a large number of Empress Dowager Deng ' s clan members to kill themselves ? context: When Empress Dowager Deng died , Emperor An ( r . 106 – 125 AD ) was convinced by the accusations of the eunuchs Li Run ( 李 閏 ) and Jiang Jing ( 江 京 ) that Deng and her family had planned to depose him . An di... | Emperor An |
572875ea2ca10214002da390 | question: Who did the NEC expel context: Labour improved its performance in 1987 , gaining 20 seats and so reducing the Conservative majority from 143 to 102 . They were now firmly re - established as the second political party in Britain as the Alliance had once again failed to make a breakthrough with seats . A merge... | activists and the two MPs who supported the group . |
572ffbc2b2c2fd14005686d5 | question: Who triggered the Persian Revolt ? context: In 550 BC , Cyrus the Great , son of Mandane and Cambyses I , took over the Median Empire , and founded the Achaemenid Empire by unifying other city states . The conquest of Media was a result of what is called the Persian Revolt . The brouhaha was initially trigger... | the Median ruler Astyages |
5732c3521d5d2e14009ff8a3 | question: Where did Wilson reduce police corruption ? context: In the United States , August Vollmer introduced other reforms , including education requirements for police officers . O . W . Wilson , a student of Vollmer , helped reduce corruption and introduce professionalism in Wichita , Kansas , and later in the Chi... | Wichita , Kansas , and later in the Chicago Police Department |
56f964d89e9bad19000a08c9 | question: Near what body of water was the Maersk Tigris seized ? context: On 28 April 2015 , the Iranian navy seized the Marshall Island - flagged MV Maersk Tigris near the Strait of Hormuz . The ship had been chartered by Germany ' s Rickmers Ship Management , which stated that the ship contained no special cargo and ... | the Strait of Hormuz |
572975206aef051400154f30 | question: What element is used typically to establish Avogadro ' s constant ? context: The X - ray crystal density method is primarily a method for determining the Avogadro constant NA but as the Avogadro constant is related to the Planck constant it also determines a value for h . The principle behind the method is to... | Crystals of silicon |
5730f5bda5e9cc1400cdbb47 | question: When was " Russian language at the turn of the 20th - 21st centuries " published ? context: According to figures published in 2006 in the journal " Demoskop Weekly " research deputy director of Research Center for Sociological Research of the Ministry of Education and Science ( Russia ) Arefyev A . L . , the ... | 2012 |
571a711910f8ca1400305037 | question: What can cause your memory to deterioriate or not work as well ? context: Stress has a significant effect on memory formation and learning . In response to stressful situations , the brain releases hormones and neurotransmitters ( ex . glucocorticoids and catecholamines ) which affect memory encoding processe... | Stress |
56dd1f7866d3e219004dabe4 | question: What does FGM stand for ? context: As of 2010 , the maternal mortality rate was 560 deaths / 100 , 000 live births , and the infant mortality rate was 59 . 34 deaths / 1 , 000 live births . Female genital mutilation ( FGM ) is rare in the country , being confined to limited geographic areas of the country . | Female genital mutilation |
57328397b9988014000c7660 | question: What Christian denomination did Eisenhower belong to ? context: On the morning of March 28 , 1969 , at the age of 78 , Eisenhower died in Washington , D . C . of congestive heart failure at Walter Reed Army Medical Center . The following day his body was moved to the Washington National Cathedral ' s Bethlehe... | Episcopal |
57300ba704bcaa1900d77075 | question: Which group of people were now considered to be politically equal with the plebeians ? context: The plebeians had finally achieved political equality with the patricians . However , the plight of the average plebeian had not changed . A small number of plebeian families achieved the same standing that the old... | patricians |
57278126708984140094df5b | question: What creatures did Darwin study that made him believe variation arose constantly ? context: Darwin ' s barnacle studies convinced him that variation arose constantly and not just in response to changed circumstances . In 1854 , he completed the last part of his Beagle - related writing and began working full ... | barnacle |
56e3a830e375b8140053a3d9 | question: What languages are related to Estonian but not closely ? context: Estonian belongs to the Finnic branch of the Uralic languages , along with Finnish , Karelian , and other nearby languages . The Uralic languages do not belong to the Indo - European languages . Estonian is distantly related to Hungarian and to... | Hungarian and to the Sami languages |
56db5db6e7c41114004b500b | question: How many people watched the season 14 finale ? context: The continuing decline influenced further changes for season 14 , including the loss of Coca - Cola as the show ' s major sponsor , and a decision to only broadcast one , two - hour show per week during the top 12 rounds ( with results from the previous ... | 8 . 03 million |
570654ef75f01819005e7b5a | question: How long does it take for patents to expire after being filed ? context: The initial near - complete MPEG - 1 standard ( parts 1 , 2 and 3 ) was publicly available on 6 December 1991 as ISO CD 11172 . In most countries , patents cannot be filed after prior art has been made public , and patents expire 20 year... | 20 years |
5735e8d3012e2f140011a0d6 | question: Confrontational scavenging involves doing what to other predators ? context: Archaeologist Louis Binford criticised the idea that early hominids and early humans were hunters . On the basis of the analysis of the skeletal remains of the consumed animals , he concluded that hominids and early humans were mostl... | challenging and scaring off |
572ea780dfa6aa1500f8d25b | question: Where did the French build Fort Duquesne ? context: The most important French fort planned was intended to occupy a position at " the Forks " where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers meet to form the Ohio River ( present day Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania ) . Peaceful British attempts to halt this fort construct... | the Forks " where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers meet to form the Ohio River |
56f739203d8e2e1400e3749a | question: Parties to a treaty may disagree over a desire to create an obligation under what ? context: Another situation can occur when one party wishes to create an obligation under international law , but the other party does not . This factor has been at work with respect to discussions between North Korea and the U... | international law |
5726651c5951b619008f7180 | question: Who founded the city of London ? context: London i / ˈ l ʌ nd ə n / is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom . Standing on the River Thames in the south eastern part of the island of Great Britain , London has been a major settlement for two millennia . It was founded by the Rom... | the Romans |
57263f11ec44d21400f3dcbd | question: When did Napoleon Bonaparte ' s empire finally collapse ? context: Napol é on Bonaparte ( / n ə ˈ po ʊ li ə n , - ˈ po ʊ lj ə n / ; French : [ nap ɔ le ɔ ̃ b ɔ napa ʁ t ] , born Napoleone di Buonaparte ; 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821 ) was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the... | 1815 |
5730ee0ce6313a140071cac2 | question: Which part of the bird developed from forelimbs ? context: Birds have wings which are more or less developed depending on the species ; the only known groups without wings are the extinct moas and elephant birds . Wings , which evolved from forelimbs , give most birds the ability to fly , although further spe... | Wings |
5728e2be4b864d1900165018 | question: On what day did the 1975 constitutional crisis deadlock end ? context: Following the 1974 – 75 Loans Affair , the Malcolm Fraser led Liberal - Country Party Coalition argued that the Whitlam Government was incompetent and delayed passage of the Government ' s money bills in the Senate , until the government w... | 11 November 1975 |
5727b97a4b864d1900163b84 | question: When was the Chengdu Economic and Technological Development Zone approved ? 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 has a de... | February 2000 |
572820a64b864d1900164502 | question: How did Nasser see the prospects for Arab unity ? context: On 14 July , Iraqi army officers Abdel Karim Qasim and Abdel Salam Aref overthrew the Iraqi monarchy and , the next day , Iraqi prime minister and Nasser ' s chief Arab antagonist , Nuri al - Said , was killed . Nasser recognized the new government an... | unblocked |
56f9888b9e9bad19000a0a4f | question: Learning and memory expressed as changes in the synaptic connections was first theorized by whom ? context: Almost all animals are capable of modifying their behavior as a result of experience — even the most primitive types of worms . Because behavior is driven by brain activity , changes in behavior must so... | Santiago Ram ó n y Cajal |
572fd193b2c2fd140056849f | question: Who suffered a great amount of losses battling the Roman army ? context: Despite early victories , Pyrrhus found his position in Italy untenable . Rome steadfastly refused to negotiate with Pyrrhus as long as his army remained in Italy . Facing unacceptably heavy losses from each encounter with the Roman army... | Pyrrhus |
573011bba23a5019007fccf5 | question: What is the percentage of Native Americans in South Tuscon ? context: South Tucson is actually the name of an independent , incorporated town of 1 sq mi ( 2 . 6 km2 ) , completely surrounded by the city of Tucson , sitting just south of downtown . South Tucson has a colorful , dynamic history . It was first i... | 10 % |
57112c66a58dae1900cd6cf4 | question: Which country marketed a clone called " Family Game ? " context: A thriving market of unlicensed NES hardware clones emerged during the climax of the console ' s popularity . Initially , such clones were popular in markets where Nintendo never issued a legitimate version of the console . In particular , the D... | Argentina |
5726bb5b708984140094cf86 | question: How often are pesticides produced more recently evaluated for safety ? context: In the United States , the Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) is responsible for regulating pesticides under the Federal Insecticide , Fungicide , and Rodenticide Act ( FIFRA ) and the Food Quality Protection Act ( FQPA ) . S... | every 15 years |
571090e2a58dae1900cd6a39 | question: In what year was the first edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica published ? context: In Germany , practical reference works intended for the uneducated majority became popular in the 18th century . The Marperger Curieuses Natur - , Kunst - , Berg - , Gewerkund Handlungs - Lexicon ( 1712 ) explained terms t... | 1771 |
572ecd39dfa6aa1500f8d3dc | question: What is the precipitation average in the Intermontane plateaus ? context: The Great Basin and Columbia Plateau ( the Intermontane Plateaus ) are arid or semiarid regions that lie in the rain shadow of the Cascades and Sierra Nevada . Precipitation averages less than 15 inches ( 38 cm ) . The Southwest is a ho... | 15 inches |
572f7b06b2c2fd1400568174 | question: What could be used to prevent a door from closing in a place of burial ? context: Families throughout Han China made ritual sacrifices of animals and food to deities , spirits , and ancestors at temples and shrines , in the belief that these items could be utilized by those in the spiritual realm . It was tho... | hollow clay tiles |
5730ab9c396df9190009626c | question: What did Eannatum annex ? context: Although short - lived , one of the first empires known to history was that of Eannatum of Lagash , who annexed practically all of Sumer , including Kish , Uruk , Ur , and Larsa , and reduced to tribute the city - state of Umma , arch - rival of Lagash . In addition , his re... | practically all of Sumer |
56dfa18f4a1a83140091ebce | question: What does Bell call people who are citizens of two countries ? context: Bell was a British subject throughout his early life in Scotland and later in Canada until 1882 , when he became a naturalized citizen of the United States . In 1915 , he characterized his status as : " I am not one of those hyphenated Am... | hyphenated |
572a18fc1d04691400779773 | question: W ł adys ł aw III of Poland was also the king of what ? context: Part of the Ottoman territories in the Balkans ( such as Thessaloniki , Macedonia and Kosovo ) were temporarily lost after 1402 but were later recovered by Murad II between the 1430s and 1450s . On 10 November 1444 , Murad II defeated the Hungar... | Hungary |
57277c0add62a815002e9e50 | question: Why do some other scholars argue that it happened on a Wednesday ? context: The consensus of modern scholarship is that the New Testament accounts represent a crucifixion occurring on a Friday , but a Thursday or Wednesday crucifixion have also been proposed . Some scholars explain a Thursday crucifixion base... | on the grounds of the mention of " three days and three nights " in Matthew |
56f71800711bf01900a4494a | question: Where did Broz marry Belousova ? context: After 13 months at the hospital , Broz was sent to a work camp in the Ural Mountains where prisoners selected him for their camp leader . In February 1917 , revolting workers broke into the prison and freed the prisoners . Broz subsequently joined a Bolshevik group . ... | Omsk |
570c5439b3d812140066d117 | question: What did John instruct Langton to do ? context: Letters of support from the pope arrived in April but by then the rebel barons had organised . They congregated at Northampton in May and renounced their feudal ties to John , appointing Robert fitz Walter as their military leader . This self - proclaimed " Army... | organise peace talks with the rebel barons |
5725ce0a38643c19005acd48 | question: Israel is ranked 1st in the world in what ? context: Israel is a leading country in the development of solar energy . Israel is a global leader in water conservation and geothermal energy , and its development of cutting - edge technologies in software , communications and the life sciences have evoked compar... | expenditure on Research and Development |
572bd4c0750c471900ed4c21 | question: Which museum celebrating popular music is located in Jackson , Tennessee ? context: Tennessee has played a critical role in the development of many forms of American popular music , including rock and roll , blues , country , and rockabilly . [ not verified in body ] Beale Street in Memphis is considered by m... | International Rock - A - Billy Museum |
56e83bdf37bdd419002c44ba | question: What Italian word is similar to the French word " avoir " ? context: For example , the Italian and French words for various foods , some family relationships , and body parts are very similar to each other , yet most of those words are completely different in Spanish . Italian " avere " and " essere " as auxi... | avere |
56d37db259d6e41400146523 | question: What contestant came in ninth on season ten of American Idol ? context: Pia Toscano , one of the presumed favorites to advance far in the season , was unexpectedly eliminated on April 7 , 2011 , finishing in ninth place . Her elimination drew criticisms from some former Idol contestants , as well as actor Tom... | Pia Toscano |
56d0fb0717492d1400aab6d3 | question: What was the occupation of the person who visited Gautama ? context: According to this narrative , shortly after the birth of young prince Gautama , an astrologer named Asita visited the young prince ' s father , Suddhodana , and prophesied that Siddhartha would either become a great king or renounce the mate... | an astrologer |
572f849e947a6a140053ca0f | question: What types of stimuli can ' t some sensory fibers differentiate between ? context: Wilhelm Erb ' s ( 1874 ) " intensive " theory , that a pain signal can be generated by intense enough stimulation of any sensory receptor , has been soundly disproved . Some sensory fibers do not differentiate between noxious a... | noxious and non - noxious |
56ce451caab44d1400b8863c | question: What title was the fourth Dalai Lama granted ? context: Chen states that the fourth Dalai Lama Yonten Gyatso was granted the title " Master of Vajradhara " and an official seal by the Wanli Emperor in 1616 . This was noted in the Biography of the Fourth Dalai Lama , which stated that one Soinam Lozui delivere... | Master of Vajradhara |
570d3a3cfed7b91900d45d55 | question: What was the arm that was the Air Defence of the Ground Forces ? context: The most extreme case was the Soviet Union , and this model may still be followed in some countries : it was a separate service , on a par with the navy or ground force . In the Soviet Union this was called Voyska PVO , and had both fig... | PVO SV |
572fb308b2c2fd140056837a | question: What shiny other name is this time also called ? context: The classical period of Greek civilization covers a time spanning from the early 5th century BC to the death of Alexander the Great , in 323 BC ( some authors prefer to split this period into ' Classical ' , from the end of the Persian wars to the end ... | The Classical period is also described as the " Golden Age " of Greek civilization |
56df781c5ca0a614008f9af0 | question: What material marks Bells family home as his birthplace ? context: Alexander Bell was born in Edinburgh , Scotland , on March 3 , 1847 . The family home was at 16 South Charlotte Street , and has a stone inscription marking it as Alexander Graham Bell ' s birthplace . He had two brothers : Melville James Bell... | stone |
56df70c65ca0a614008f9a45 | question: Who intends to reopen the Plymouth City Airport ? context: The city ' s airport was Plymouth City Airport about 4 miles ( 6 km ) north of the city centre . The airport was home to the local airline Air Southwest , which operated flights across the United Kingdom and Ireland . In June 2003 , a report by the So... | FlyPlymouth |
5727e58aff5b5019007d97d4 | question: Who can hold elections in Oklahoma ? context: The state is divided into 77 counties that govern locally , each headed by a three - member council of elected commissioners , a tax assessor , clerk , court clerk , treasurer , and sheriff . While each municipality operates as a separate and independent local gov... | Both county and municipal governments |
56d3711659d6e414001463d1 | question: What was happening in April 1848 in Paris ? context: In April , during the Revolution of 1848 in Paris , he left for London , where he performed at several concerts and at numerous receptions in great houses . This tour was suggested to him by his Scottish pupil Jane Stirling and her elder sister . Stirling a... | Revolution |
572a45ddaf94a219006aa91d | question: In what century did the first Osman I organized military unit form ? context: The first military unit of the Ottoman State was an army that was organized by Osman I from the tribesmen inhabiting the hills of western Anatolia in the late 13th century . The military system became an intricate organization with ... | 13th century |
5727659a5951b619008f8963 | question: What portion of black Harvard undergraduates came from families in which all four grandparents were born into the African American community ? context: During a panel discussion at Harvard University ' s reunion for African American alumni during the 2003 – 04 academic year , two prominent black professors at... | a third |
5728fc671d04691400778f0a | question: What was the new armor called ? context: In the 1500s a new type of armor started to become popular due to the advent of firearms , new fighting tactics and the need for additional protection . The kozane dou made from individual scales was replaced by plate armor . This new armor , which used iron plated dou... | Tosei - gusoku |
572719d5dd62a815002e9903 | question: What function do insulin and leptin normally provide in the body ? context: Obesity can unfavourably alter hormonal and metabolic status via resistance to the hormone leptin , and a vicious cycle may occur in which insulin / leptin resistance and obesity aggravate one another . The vicious cycle is putatively... | satiety signals to the hypothalamus |
572fbb69a23a5019007fc900 | question: On what date did Japan attack Pearl Harbor ? context: It is generally considered that the Pacific War began on 7 / 8 December 1941 , on which date Japan invaded Thailand and attacked the British possessions of Malaya , Singapore , and Hong Kong as well as the United States military bases in Hawaii , Wake Isla... | 7 / 8 December 1941 |
57286d4b4b864d19001649dd | question: How many votes did the vote of confidence lose by in 1979 ? context: The nationalist parties , in turn , demanded devolution to their respective constituent countries in return for their supporting the government . When referendums for Scottish and Welsh devolution were held in March 1979 Welsh devolution was... | a single vote |
5727713d708984140094ddad | question: Four areas of the body are usually safe from TB infection , including skeletal muscles , heart , and thyroid ; what ' s the fourth ? context: The primary site of infection in the lungs , known as the " Ghon focus " , is generally located in either the upper part of the lower lobe , or the lower part of the up... | pancreas |
57267be6708984140094c79d | question: In what year did the Hudson ' s skyscraper close ? context: After World War II Hudson ' s realized that the limited parking space at its downtown skyscraper would increasingly be a problem for its customers . The solution in 1954 was to open the Northland Center in nearby Southfield , just beyond the city lim... | 1986 |
57321a7fb9d445190005e7ed | question: What was the nickname given to the Dutch Admiral in charge of the East Indies ? context: Allied submarines did not adopt a defensive posture and wait for the enemy to attack . Within hours after the Pearl Harbor attack , in retribution against Japan , Roosevelt promulgated a new doctrine : unrestricted submar... | " Ship - a - day Helfrich " |
56f738413d8e2e1400e37491 | question: Who suggested that Western classical music is rooted to ancient Egyptian art music ? context: Burgh ( 2006 ) , suggests that the roots of Western classical music ultimately lie in ancient Egyptian art music via cheironomy and the ancient Egyptian orchestra , which dates to 2695 BC . This was followed by early... | Burgh |
572bd9a9dfb02c14005c6ae0 | question: Which work by Henry Timberlake made the current spelling of Tennessee widely popular ? context: The modern spelling , Tennessee , is attributed to James Glen , the governor of South Carolina , who used this spelling in his official correspondence during the 1750s . The spelling was popularized by the publicat... | Draught of the Cherokee Country |
572801402ca10214002d9b30 | question: What do some non - standard USB devices use ? context: Some non - standard USB devices use the 5 V power supply without participating in a proper USB network , which negotiates power draw with the host interface . These are usually called USB decorations . [ citation needed ] Examples include USB - powered ke... | the 5 V power supply without participating in a proper USB network |
570c26fa6b8089140040fb92 | question: What was the other formal name of the Mann Act ? context: The bureau ' s first official task was visiting and making surveys of the houses of prostitution in preparation for enforcing the " White Slave Traffic Act , " or Mann Act , passed on June 25 , 1910 . In 1932 , it was renamed the United States Bureau o... | White Slave Traffic Act |
56f7236e3d8e2e1400e37389 | question: Classical sections were expanded in the Romantic era for a fuller and bigger what ? context: In the Romantic era , the modern piano , with a more powerful , sustained tone and a wider range took over from the more delicate - sounding fortepiano . In the orchestra , the existing Classical instruments and secti... | sound |
56dce5b69a695914005b9469 | question: What was disbanded in 1958 ? context: Following the revision of the French constitution that established the Fifth Republic in 1958 , the AEF dissolved into its constituent parts , each of which became an autonomous colony within the French Community . During these reforms , Middle Congo became known as the R... | the AEF |
57318af105b4da19006bd26d | question: Where is the the Umayyad Mosque located ? 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 the Byzantine Emperor to decorate t... | Damascus |
5727bc0aff5b5019007d93c5 | question: How many hours did the Unions want the work week to be limited to ? context: With the rapid growth of industrial workers in the auto factories , labor unions such as the American Federation of Labor and the United Auto Workers fought to organize workers to gain them better working conditions and wages . They ... | 40 |
57267cbe708984140094c7c4 | question: What gave the Federal District more autonomy ? context: In response to the demands , in 1987 the Federal District received a greater degree of autonomy , with the elaboration the first Statute of Government ( Estatuto de Gobierno ) , and the creation of an Assembly of Representatives . [ citation needed ] In ... | first Statute of Government |
572640f689a1e219009ac600 | question: Do chickens die in the sport of cockfighting ? context: Cockfighting is said to be the world ' s oldest spectator sport and may have originated in Persia 6 , 000 years ago . Two mature males ( cocks or roosters ) are set to fight each other , and will do so with great vigour until one is critically injured or... | fight each other , and will do so with great vigour until one is critically injured or killed . |
5727e1213acd2414000deecb | question: What color besides purple is often considered an official color of Northwestern ? context: The Latin phrase on Northwestern ' s seal , Quaecumque sunt vera ( Whatsoever things are true ) is drawn from the Epistle of Paul to the Philippians 4 : 8 , while the Greek phrase inscribed on the pages of an open book ... | white |
570a4d256d058f1900182d3e | question: Which college was founded in 1876 ? context: City and Guilds College was founded in 1876 from a meeting of 16 of the City of London ' s livery companies for the Advancement of Technical Education ( CGLI ) , which aimed to improve the training of craftsmen , technicians , technologists , and engineers . The tw... | City and Guilds College |
57265974dd62a815002e8267 | question: What type of company was Napster ? context: The growth of the Internet , and particularly distributed search engines like Kazaa and Gnutella , have represented a challenge for copyright policy . The Recording Industry Association of America , in particular , has been on the front lines of the fight against co... | file - sharing |
56de957acffd8e1900b4ba04 | question: An idealist considers what as the most important ? context: Despite the large number of philosophical schools and subtle nuances between many , all philosophies are said to fall into one of two primary categories , which are defined in contrast to each other : Idealism , and materialism . [ a ] The basic prop... | spirit or mind or the objects of mind ( ideas ) |
56d3a1e959d6e41400146842 | question: Who wrote about Chopin ' s " chromatic embroidery " ? context: Jonathan Bellman writes that modern concert performance style — set in the " conservatory " tradition of late 19th - and 20th - century music schools , and suitable for large auditoria or recordings — militates against what is known of Chopin ' s ... | Berlioz |
57062dd675f01819005e7a36 | question: In which country was the first portable audio player developed ? context: In the second half of ' 90s , MP3 files began to spread on the Internet . The popularity of MP3s began to rise rapidly with the advent of Nullsoft ' s audio player Winamp , released in 1997 . In 1998 , the first portable solid state dig... | South Korea |
572ab654be1ee31400cb81c8 | question: What chapter in the Spanish constitution describes how bills are to be passed ? context: Title IV of the 1978 Spanish constitution invests the Consentimiento Real ( Royal Assent ) and promulgation ( publication ) of laws with the monarch of Spain , while Title III , The Cortes Generales , Chapter 2 , Drafting... | Chapter 2 , Drafting of Bills |
5727bed92ca10214002d954f | question: What school of philosophy did the Pasupatas dislike ? context: P ā ś upata Shaivism ( P ā ś upata , " of Pa ś upati " ) is the oldest of the major Shaiva schools . The philosophy of Pashupata sect was systematized by Lakulish in the 2nd century CE . Pa ś u in Pa ś upati refers to the effect ( or created world... | Vaishnava theology |
5728939a2ca10214002da482 | question: In what id Jayapala see a danger to his dynasty ? context: The Hindu Shahis under Jayapala , is known for his struggles in defending his kingdom against the Ghaznavids in the modern - day eastern Afghanistan and Pakistan region . Jayapala saw a danger in the consolidation of the Ghaznavids and invaded their c... | consolidation of the Ghaznavids |
573258c4b9d445190005ea7f | question: What shape is The Hub ? context: There are three primary shopping centers in the Bronx : The Hub , Gateway Center and Southern Boulevard . The Hub – Third Avenue Business Improvement District ( B . I . D . ) , in The Hub , is the retail heart of the South Bronx , located where four roads converge : East 149th... | bow - tie |
572f8bd3a23a5019007fc718 | question: Who was named the head of the puppet state after the seizure of Manchuria ? context: Few Chinese had any illusions about Japanese designs on China . Hungry for raw materials and pressed by a growing population , Japan initiated the seizure of Manchuria in September 1931 and established ex - Qing emperor Puyi ... | ex - Qing emperor Puyi |
57062dc675f01819005e7a28 | question: Atlantic City ' s tourism began to decline due to what failure ? context: With the redevelopment of Las Vegas and the opening of two casinos in Connecticut in the early 1990s , along with newly built casinos in the nearby Philadelphia metro area in the 2000s , Atlantic City ' s tourism began to decline due to... | to diversify away from gaming |
572fddc804bcaa1900d76df4 | question: Where did the Romans remove their troops from after Philip ' s loss ? context: The past century had seen the Greek world dominated by the three primary successor kingdoms of Alexander the Great ' s empire : Ptolemaic Egypt , Macedonia and the Seleucid Empire . In 202 BC , internal problems led to a weakening ... | Greece |
57281846ff5b5019007d9d1a | question: Which act gave the monarch limited authority in Ireland ? context: On the day of the abdication , the Oireachtas , the parliament of the Irish Free State , removed all direct mention of the monarch from the Irish constitution . The next day , it passed the External Relations Act , which gave the monarch limit... | External Relations Act |
5705e3a452bb891400689657 | question: New Delhi is a small part of what larger territory ? context: Although colloquially Delhi and New Delhi as names are used interchangeably to refer to the jurisdiction of NCT of Delhi , these are two distinct entities , and the latter is a small part of the former . | Delhi |
5731e9d1b9d445190005e670 | question: From what year was Greece ' s levels of GDP growth above the Eurozone average ? context: World War II ( 1939 - 1945 ) devastated the country ' s economy , but the high levels of economic growth that followed from 1950 to 1980 have been called the Greek economic miracle . From 2000 Greece saw high levels of GD... | 2000 |
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