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56d9b5eddc89441400fdb71a | question: Like wolves , what kind of predators are large dogs ? context: Although large wild dogs , like wolves , are apex predators , they can be killed in territory disputes with wild animals . Furthermore , in areas where both dogs and other large predators live , dogs can be a major food source for big cats or cani... | apex |
56e07a52231d4119001ac1a7 | question: What ship runs between Saint Helena and Cape town on 5 day voyages ? context: The ship RMS Saint Helena runs between St Helena and Cape Town on a 5 - day voyage , also visiting Ascension Island and Walvis Bay , and occasionally voyaging north to Tenerife and Portland , UK . It berths in James Bay , St Helena ... | RMS Saint Helena |
5725e93b38643c19005ace6e | question: Who was Antigonus II Mattathias captured by ? context: Modern interpretations see this period as a civil war between Hellenized and orthodox forms of Judaism . Out of this revolt was formed an independent Jewish kingdom known as the Hasmonaean Dynasty , which lasted from 165 BCE to 63 BCE . The Hasmonean Dyna... | Herod |
572fce07b2c2fd140056848d | question: Who was the harbor named for ? context: The first European to visit the region was Portuguese - born explorer Juan Rodr í guez Cabrillo sailing under the flag of Castile . Sailing his flagship San Salvador from Navidad , New Spain , Cabrillo claimed the bay for the Spanish Empire in 1542 , and named the site ... | Catholic Saint Didacus |
5726ba315951b619008f7c06 | question: What was done to tin to make it stronger ? context: The term pewter covers a variety of alloys consisting primarily of tin . As a pure metal , tin was much too soft to be used for any practical purpose . However , in the Bronze age , tin was a rare metal and , in many parts of Europe and the Mediterranean , w... | alloyed with other metals |
572772395951b619008f8a25 | question: What is the main reason for children today to be in the work force ? context: Lack of meaningful alternatives , such as affordable schools and quality education , according to ILO , is another major factor driving children to harmful labour . Children work because they have nothing better to do . Many communi... | nothing better to do |
5729240c1d046914007790b9 | question: In what negotiation did France offer to establish the independent Saarland ? context: In the Paris Agreements of 23 October 1954 , France offered to establish an independent " Saarland " , under the auspices of the Western European Union ( WEU ) , but on 23 October 1955 in the Saar Statute referendum the Saar... | Paris Agreements |
572fbe94947a6a140053cc26 | question: What is Doordarshan ? context: Television broadcasting in Hyderabad began in 1974 with the launch of Doordarshan , the Government of India ' s public service broadcaster , which transmits two free - to - air terrestrial television channels and one satellite channel . Private satellite channels started in July... | the Government of India ' s public service broadcaster |
5706883275f01819005e7bd6 | question: When do many insectivorous birds migrate ? context: Many of the smaller insectivorous birds including the warblers , hummingbirds and flycatchers migrate large distances , usually at night . They land in the morning and may feed for a few days before resuming their migration . The birds are referred to as pas... | usually at night |
572661d4708984140094c435 | question: What is a plant scientist called ? context: Botany , also called plant science ( s ) or plant biology , is the science of plant life and a branch of biology . A botanist or plant scientist is a scientist who specializes in this field . The term " botany " comes from the Ancient Greek word β ο τ ά ν η ( botan ... | A botanist |
5731752de6313a140071cf58 | question: What are examples of popular percussive instruments of Native Americans ? context: Native American music in North America is almost entirely monophonic , but there are notable exceptions . Traditional Native American music often centers around drumming . Rattles , clappersticks , and rasps were also popular p... | Rattles , clappersticks , and rasps |
570c9615fed7b91900d45a05 | question: After Figo ' s departure what happened the next three years ? context: The departures of N ú ñ ez and van Gaal were hardly noticed by the fans when compared to that of Lu í s Figo , then club vice - captain . Figo had become a cult hero , and was considered by Catalans to be one of their own . However , Barce... | decline |
570a61f14103511400d596a2 | question: What are emotional episodes defined in contrast to ? context: A distinction can be made between emotional episodes and emotional dispositions . Emotional dispositions are also comparable to character traits , where someone may be said to be generally disposed to experience certain emotions . For example , an ... | emotional dispositions |
56ce759eaab44d1400b887ba | question: What was the winner of the World Solar Challenge ' s average speed in 2007 in km / h ? context: Development of a solar - powered car has been an engineering goal since the 1980s . The World Solar Challenge is a biannual solar - powered car race , where teams from universities and enterprises compete over 3 , ... | 90 . 87 |
56d2581659d6e41400145edc | question: Who was the only non - abusive father mentioned ? context: Absent mothers and abusive fathers are another theme in the novel . Scout and Jem ' s mother died before Scout could remember her , Mayella ' s mother is dead , and Mrs . Radley is silent about Boo ' s confinement to the house . Apart from Atticus , t... | Atticus |
56df787656340a1900b29bfc | question: Through what sort of donations does Friends of UNFPA raise money ? context: In America , nonprofit organizations like Friends of UNFPA ( formerly Americans for UNFPA ) worked to compensate for the loss of United States federal funding by raising private donations . | private donations |
56d23cc4b329da140004ec42 | question: How many basic precepts are there for monastics ? context: Vinaya is the specific moral code for monks and nuns . It includes the Patimokkha , a set of 227 rules for monks in the Theravadin recension . The precise content of the vinayapitaka ( scriptures on Vinaya ) differs slightly according to different sch... | the ten precepts |
5725deea271a42140099d2c7 | question: Where is the Museo Naval located ? context: There are also other types of museums in the city . The Museo del Gaucho y de la Moneda , located in the Centro , has distinctive displays of the historical culture of Uruguay ' s gauchos , their horse gear , silver work and mate ( tea ) , gourds , and bombillas ( d... | the eastern waterfront in Buceo |
572a61a3b8ce0319002e2afb | question: At the end of the same day Hayek met with the Queen of England , what did he say ? context: In 1984 , he was appointed as a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour ( CH ) by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom on the advice of the British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for his " services to the... | " I ' ve just had the happiest day of my life . " |
573044a204bcaa1900d77442 | question: Whose graduates tutored many boys from the Jenkins Orphanage ? context: The Jenkins Orphanage was established in 1891 by the Rev . Daniel J . Jenkins in Charleston . The orphanage accepted donations of musical instruments and Rev . Jenkins hired local Charleston musicians and Avery Institute Graduates to tuto... | Avery Institute Graduates |
5723f90ff6b826140030fd17 | question: What happened to Francis after his attempt to shoot Victoria ? context: On 29 May 1842 , Victoria was riding in a carriage along The Mall , London , when John Francis aimed a pistol at her but the gun did not fire ; he escaped . The following day , Victoria drove the same route , though faster and with a grea... | he escaped |
56f8aa3e9e9bad19000a029c | question: When did the Portuguese first set up trading posts in Guinea - Bissau ? context: Although the rivers and coast of this area were among the first places colonized by the Portuguese , who set up trading posts in the 16th century , they did not explore the interior until the 19th century . The local African rule... | 16th century |
57096ba1200fba1400367fb5 | question: By using copper motor rotor technology it is allowing industry to exceed what standards ? context: Copper ' s greater conductivity versus other metals enhances the electrical energy efficiency of motors . This is important because motors and motor - driven systems account for 43 % - 46 % of all global electri... | efficiency standards |
56e7a9ce00c9c71400d774a7 | question: What happens after the 5 year embargo that allows Ancestry . com exclusive use of digitized records ? context: In May 2008 , the National Archives announced a five - year agreement to digitize selected records including the complete U . S . Federal Census Collection , 1790 – 1930 , passenger lists from 1820 –... | turned over to the National Archives |
57318dff05b4da19006bd29e | question: What is the occupation of Sami Hajjar ? context: As a schoolboy , Gaddafi adopted the ideologies of Arab nationalism and Arab socialism , influenced in particular by Nasserism , the thought of Egyptian revolutionary and president Gamal Abdel Nasser , whom Gaddafi adopted as his hero . During the early 1970s ,... | political scientist |
570d7d86b3d812140066d9f1 | question: The events of the Franco - Prussian War had great influence on what ? context: The events of the Franco - Prussian War had great influence on military thinking over the next forty years . Lessons drawn from the war included the need for a general staff system , the scale and duration of future wars and the ta... | military thinking |
572913d3af94a219006aa045 | question: Who introduced the Latin version of the word " insect " ? context: The word " insect " comes from the Latin word insectum , meaning " with a notched or divided body " , or literally " cut into " , from the neuter singular perfect passive participle of insectare , " to cut into , to cut up " , from in - " into... | Pliny the Elder |
570c9aa8b3d812140066d249 | question: Which team won the 2002 match between Real Madrid and Barcelona ? context: During the 1950s the rivalry was exacerbated further when there was a controversy surrounding the transfer of Alfredo di St é fano , who finally played for Real Madrid and was key to their subsequent success . The 1960s saw the rivalry... | Madrid |
57296f966aef051400154ea4 | question: Who is credited with discovering zinc ? context: The element was probably named by the alchemist Paracelsus after the German word Zinke ( prong , tooth ) . German chemist Andreas Sigismund Marggraf is credited with discovering pure metallic zinc in 1746 . Work by Luigi Galvani and Alessandro Volta uncovered t... | Andreas Sigismund Marggraf |
572e8f1ddfa6aa1500f8d12c | question: How many degrees off was Adams ' prediction ? context: Meanwhile , Le Verrier by letter urged Berlin Observatory astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle to search with the observatory ' s refractor . Heinrich d ' Arrest , a student at the observatory , suggested to Galle that they could compare a recently drawn cha... | 12 ° |
56e7877837bdd419002c40b9 | question: Where is the Louisiana Purchase Treaty kept ? context: The National Archives Building , known informally as Archives I , located north of the National Mall on Constitution Avenue in Washington , D . C . , opened as its original headquarters in 1935 . It holds the original copies of the three main formative do... | The National Archives Building |
572aafcd111d821400f38cc5 | question: Ghorala is another word for what ? context: Spirit possession has been documented in modern Rajasthan . Some of the spirits possessing Rajasthanis are seen as good and beneficial while others are seen as malevolent . The good spirits include murdered royalty , the underworld god Bhaironji , and Muslim saints ... | mount |
5725c26aec44d21400f3d4f5 | question: What ' s the native Pennsylvania Dutch word for the language ? context: Until roughly the 16th century , speakers of all the varieties of the West Germanic languages from the mouth of the Rhine to the Alps had been accustomed to refer to their native speech as Dietsch , ( Neder ) duyts or some other cognate o... | Deitsch |
57266c04f1498d1400e8df43 | question: What is it called when the protagonist loses ? context: While true exhibition matches are not uncommon , most matches tell a story analogous to a scene in a play or film , or an episode of a serial drama : The face will sometimes win ( triumph ) or sometimes lose ( tragedy ) . Longer story arcs can result fro... | tragedy |
5727a7852ca10214002d9300 | question: What act did parliament put into place to stop such corruptions ? context: In the United Kingdom , it has been alleged that peerages have been awarded to contributors to party funds , the benefactors becoming members of the House of Lords and thus being in a position to participate in legislating . Famously ,... | Honours ( Prevention of Abuses ) Act |
573368994776f41900660a43 | question: IndyMac resisted efforts by regulators to tighten this criteria of their loans ? context: IndyMac often made loans without verification of the borrower ’ s income or assets , and to borrowers with poor credit histories . Appraisals obtained by IndyMac on underlying collateral were often questionable as well .... | issuing criteria |
56d21d1fe7d4791d00902657 | question: What is the first step in a school of Buddhism ? context: Traditionally , the first step in most Buddhist schools requires taking refuge in the Three Jewels ( Sanskrit : tri - ratna , P ā li : ti - ratana ) [ web 19 ] as the foundation of one ' s religious practice . The practice of taking refuge on behalf of... | the Three Jewels |
5727e9773acd2414000def9f | question: What are the biggest sports draws in Cork ? context: Hurling and football are the most popular spectator sports in the city . Hurling has a strong identity with city and county – with Cork winning 30 All - Ireland Championships . Gaelic football is also popular , and Cork has won 7 All - Ireland Senior Footba... | Hurling and football |
56dcdca466d3e219004dab3f | question: What did European traders exchange with Bantu people ? context: The Portuguese explorer Diogo C ã o reached the mouth of the Congo in 1484 . Commercial relationships quickly grew between the inland Bantu kingdoms and European merchants who traded various commodities , manufactured goods , and people captured ... | commodities , manufactured goods , and people |
572f3b8b947a6a140053c803 | question: Where is the Taste of Santa Monica held each year ? context: Every fall the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce hosts The Taste of Santa Monica on the Santa Monica Pier . Visitors can sample food and drinks from Santa Monica restaurants . Other annual events include the Business and Consumer Expo , Sustainable Q... | Santa Monica Pier |
57317cc7a5e9cc1400cdbfcd | question: Jews from what nation chartered the RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 ? context: Following Anwar Sadat ' s ascension to the Egyptian presidency , Libya ' s relations with Egypt deteriorated . Sadat was perturbed by Gaddafi ' s unpredictability and insistence that Egypt required a cultural revolution . In February 1973 , ... | American |
56cd976762d2951400fa6764 | question: Who proposed that the Wii Remote be used in the control scheme for Twilight Princess ? context: Prior Zelda games have employed a theme of two separate , yet connected , worlds . In A Link to the Past , Link travels between a " Light World " and a " Dark World " ; in Ocarina of Time , as well as in Oracle of ... | Miyamoto |
56e1b959cd28a01900c67ad1 | question: What is the name of the National postal service of Somalia ? context: The Somali Postal Service ( Somali Post ) is the national postal service of the Federal Government of Somalia . It is part of the Ministry of Information , Posts and Telecommunication . | Somali Post |
5727c3243acd2414000debfd | question: According to Kashmir Shaivism , what is the goal in belief ? context: Even though , both Kashmir Shaivism and Advaita Vedanta are non - dual philosophies which give primacy to Universal Consciousness ( Chit or Brahman ) , in Kashmir Shavisim , as opposed to Advaita , all things are a manifestation of this Con... | merge in Shiva |
5706899e75f01819005e7be8 | question: The Delhi Flying Club was established in what year ? context: The Delhi Flying Club , established in 1928 with two de Havilland Moth aircraft named Delhi and Roshanara , was based at Safdarjung Airport which started operations in 1929 , when it was the Delhi ' s only airport and the second in India . The airp... | 1928 |
5725c4d8271a42140099d175 | question: What year was the Telecommunications Tower constructed ? context: As the capital of Uruguay , Montevideo is the economic and political centre of the country . Most of the largest and wealthiest businesses in Uruguay have their headquarters in the city . Since the 1990s the city has undergone rapid economic de... | ( 2000 |
56daf1b9e7c41114004b4b52 | question: When did Paula Abdul quit as a judge ? context: In season eight , Latin Grammy Award - nominated singer – songwriter and record producer Kara DioGuardi was added as a fourth judge . She stayed for two seasons and left the show before season ten . Paula Abdul left the show before season nine after failing to a... | before season nine |
56de498bcffd8e1900b4b7a1 | question: In what year was Rome conquered ? context: The period between 1815 and 1871 saw a large number of revolutionary attempts and independence wars . Balkan nations began to regain independence from the Ottoman Empire . Italy unified into a nation state . The capture of Rome in 1870 ended the Papal temporal power ... | 1870 |
5710e0c2a58dae1900cd6b18 | question: The " divine right of kings " was in direct conflict with which of Locke ' s philosophies ? context: The Enlightenment has been frequently linked to the French Revolution of 1789 . One view of the political changes that occurred during the Enlightenment is that the " consent of the governed " philosophy as de... | " consent of the governed " |
572648c15951b619008f6eef | question: What can ECG confirm ? context: Most MIs occur due to coronary artery disease . Risk factors include high blood pressure , smoking , diabetes , lack of exercise , obesity , high blood cholesterol , poor diet , and excessive alcohol intake , among others . The mechanism of an MI often involves the complete blo... | ST elevation |
57310ec3e6313a140071cbc2 | question: In what year did the Rus attack Constantinople ? context: After the Rus ' attack on Constantinople in 860 , the Byzantine Patriarch Photius sent missionaries north to convert the Rus ' and the Slavs . Prince Rastislav of Moravia had requested the Emperor to provide teachers to interpret the holy scriptures , ... | 860 |
57280b532ca10214002d9c7b | question: When are symptoms of asthma normally worse ? context: Asthma is characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing , shortness of breath , chest tightness , and coughing . Sputum may be produced from the lung by coughing but is often hard to bring up . During recovery from an attack , it may appear pus - like du... | at night and in the early morning or in response to exercise or cold air |
56e77d0137bdd419002c4034 | question: When was the reclassification program originally intended to end ? context: In March 2006 , it was revealed by the Archivist of the United States in a public hearing that a memorandum of understanding between NARA and various government agencies existed to " reclassify " , i . e . , withdraw from public acces... | 2007 |
56f8960c9b226e1400dd0c55 | question: The top of the Inn Valley consists of what ? context: Glaciers pick up rocks and sediment with them as they flow . This causes erosion and the formation of valleys over time . The Inn valley is an example of a valley carved by glaciers during the ice ages with a typical terraced structure caused by erosion . ... | erosion from earlier ice ages |
56e06908231d4119001ac0c4 | question: How many contrastive aspirated fricatives does Choni Tibetan have ? context: Although most aspirated obstruents in the world ' s language are stops and affricates , aspirated fricatives such as [ s ʰ ] , [ f ʰ ] or [ ɕ ʰ ] have been documented in Korean , in a few Tibeto - Burman languages , in some Oto - Man... | up to four |
56fb6383b28b3419009f1cef | question: Along with gold , what luxury was present on the clothes of the elite ? context: Changes also took place among laymen , as aristocratic culture focused on great feasts held in halls rather than on literary pursuits . Clothing for the elites was richly embellished with jewels and gold . Lords and kings support... | jewels |
57318658e6313a140071d02e | question: Where was the Aztec ' s central capital located ? context: The territory of modern - day Mexico was home to numerous indigenous civilizations prior to the arrival of the Spanish conquistadores : The Olmecs , who flourished from between 1200 BCE to about 400 BCE in the coastal regions of the Gulf of Mexico ; t... | Tenochtitlan |
572668875951b619008f71d5 | question: In what segment of the population is the decline in usage of Dutch most prominent ? context: During the second half of the 19th century Dutch was banned from all levels of education by both Prussia and France and lost most of its functions as a cultural language . In both Germany and France the Dutch standard... | younger generations |
573029e904bcaa1900d77295 | question: In 2011 Liberia ' s economy was considered what ? context: Following a peak in growth in 1979 , the Liberian economy began a steady decline due to economic mismanagement following the 1980 coup . This decline was accelerated by the outbreak of civil war in 1989 ; GDP was reduced by an estimated 90 % between 1... | one of the 20 fastest growing in the world . |
56f8981f9b226e1400dd0c77 | question: What ancient Greek word is the word ' gene ' derived from ? context: The word gene is derived ( via pangene ) from the Ancient Greek word γ έ ν ο ς ( g é nos ) meaning " race , offspring " . Gene was coined in 1909 by Danish botanist Wilhelm Johannsen to describe the fundamental physical and functional unit o... | γ έ ν ο ς ( g é nos ) |
56e129a7cd28a01900c67672 | question: Who broadened their territory and the use of Catalan in the 8th century ? context: By the 9th century , Catalan had evolved from Vulgar Latin on both sides of the eastern end of the Pyrenees , as well as the territories of the Roman province of Hispania Tarraconensis to the south . From the 8th century onward... | Catalan counts |
5727884e708984140094e02a | question: How many North Carolina mountain men fought at King ' s Mountain ? context: On April 12 , 1776 , the colony became the first to instruct its delegates to the Continental Congress to vote for independence from the British Crown , through the Halifax Resolves passed by the North Carolina Provincial Congress . T... | 1000 |
56cd7b4162d2951400fa6613 | question: What University gave an iPod to first year students in 2004 ? context: iPods have also gained popularity for use in education . Apple offers more information on educational uses for iPods on their website , including a collection of lesson plans . There has also been academic research done in this area in nur... | Duke |
571b058d9499d21900609bd7 | question: What is used asphalt turned back into ? context: When maintenance is performed on asphalt pavements , such as milling to remove a worn or damaged surface , the removed material can be returned to a facility for processing into new pavement mixtures . The asphalt / bitumen in the removed material can be reacti... | new pavement mixtures |
570c4b18b3d812140066d08d | question: Where was Mary rumored to have died ? context: Ephesus is a cultic centre of Mary , the site of the first Church dedicated to her and the rumoured place of her death . Ephesus was previously a centre for worship of Artemis a virgin goddess . The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus being regarded as one of the Seven ... | Ephesus |
56d37e1f59d6e41400146531 | question: In what year did American Idol first air its eleventh season ? context: Season 11 premiered on January 18 , 2012 . On February 23 , it was announced that one more finalist would join the Top 24 making it the Top 25 , and that was Jermaine Jones . However , on March 14 , Jones was disqualified in 12th place fo... | 2012 |
572bb90c34ae481900deaee7 | question: How many pavilion are part of New Haven Hospital ? context: The New Haven area supports several medical facilities that are considered some of the best hospitals in the country . There are two major medical centers downtown : Yale – New Haven Hospital has four pavilions , including the Yale – New Haven Childr... | four pavilions |
5726ae6cf1498d1400e8e713 | question: When did Rousseau visit Britain ? context: In November 1790 , Fran ç ois - Louis - Thibault de Menonville , a member of the National Assembly of France , wrote to Burke , praising Reflections and requesting more " very refreshing mental food " that he could publish . This Burke did in April 1791 when he publi... | 1766 – 7 |
57359eeae853931400426a74 | question: Trade between what two countries typically went through ancient Kathmandu ? context: Eventually , the Licchavi ruler Gunakamadeva merged Koligram and Dakshin Koligram , founding the city of Kathmandu . The city was designed in the shape of Chandrahrasa , the sword of Manjushri . The city was surrounded by eig... | India and Tibet |
56fa74058f12f3190063014b | question: A mooted 750 - line was seen by some at the ITU as what ? context: It also includes the alternative 1440 × 1152 HDMAC scan format . ( According to some reports , a mooted 750 - line ( 720p ) format ( 720 progressively scanned lines ) was viewed by some at the ITU as an enhanced television format rather than a... | an enhanced television format |
5726b4745951b619008f7b24 | question: Who was the editor of the Independent ? context: During the campaign for the United Kingdom general election , 2010 , The Independent ran ads declaring that " Rupert Murdoch won ' t decide this election – you will . " In response James Murdoch and Rebekah Wade " appeared unannounced and uninvited on the edito... | Simon Kelner |
56e7853900c9c71400d7721f | question: Who provided the majority of the money needed to secure the site of the University of Kansas ? context: The site selected for the university was a hill known as Mount Oread , which was owned by former Kansas Governor Charles L . Robinson . Robinson and his wife Sara bestowed the 40 - acre ( 16 ha ) site to th... | Amos Adams Lawrence |
572a84d3f75d5e190021fb38 | question: Who traveled abroad to get an education at madaris ? context: " The first Ottoman Medrese was created in İ znik in 1331 and most Ottoman medreses followed the traditions of Sunni Islam . " " When an Ottoman sultan established a new medrese , he would invite scholars from the Islamic world — for example , Mura... | Ottomans |
5728ba494b864d1900164cfb | question: What are the two most widespread varieties of wines in Switzerland ? context: The most popular alcoholic drink in Switzerland is wine . Switzerland is notable for the variety of grapes grown because of the large variations in terroirs , with their specific mixes of soil , air , altitude and light . Swiss wine... | Chasselas ( called Fendant in Valais ) and Pinot noir |
5726ca95f1498d1400e8eb56 | question: What was the relationship with the bishop like for citizens of Utrecht context: The location on the banks of the river Rhine allowed Utrecht to become an important trade centre in the Northern Netherlands . The growing town Utrecht was granted city rights by Henry V in 1122 . When the main flow of the Rhine m... | the bishop , who controlled many lands outside of the city , and the citizens of Utrecht was not always easy |
57328ad357eb1f1400fd2d9c | question: From where did high grade Archean rocks originate ? context: In contrast to the Proterozoic , Archean rocks are often heavily metamorphized deep - water sediments , such as graywackes , mudstones , volcanic sediments and banded iron formations . Greenstone belts are typical Archean formations , consisting of ... | volcanic island arcs |
57307d192461fd1900a9ce59 | question: What is considered the start of the Grecian cultural world ? context: Greek culture has evolved over thousands of years , with its beginning in the Mycenaean civilization , continuing through the Classical period , the Roman and Eastern Roman periods and was profoundly affected by Christianity , which it in t... | beginning in the Mycenaean civilization |
56df7f4056340a1900b29c3d | question: How many marine species are present at the National Marine Aquarium ? context: The early port settlement of Plymouth , called " Sutton " , approximates to the area now referred to as the Barbican and has 100 listed buildings and the largest concentration of cobbled streets in Britain . The Pilgrim Fathers lef... | 400 |
5726f649dd62a815002e965f | question: When did Nigeria improve its tertiary education ? context: Education in Nigeria is overseen by the Ministry of Education . Local authorities take responsibility for implementing policy for state - controlled public education and state schools at a regional level . The education system is divided into Kinderga... | After the 1970s oil boom |
572f1534c246551400ce4895 | question: What position was Ben Franklin appointed in 1776 ? context: The American Revolution begun with fighting at Lexington and Concord . On July 4 , 1776 , they issued the Declaration of Independence , which proclaimed their independence from Great Britain and their formation of a cooperative union . In June 1776 ,... | member of the Committee of Five that drafted the Declaration of Independence . |
56f865baaef237190062603f | question: In what historical period did Southampton expand greatly ? context: The town experienced major expansion during the Victorian era . The Southampton Docks company had been formed in 1835 . In October 1838 the foundation stone of the docks was laid and the first dock opened in 1842 . The structural and economic... | Victorian era |
56d4efd92ccc5a1400d83376 | question: What video game did Beyonc é back out of ? context: The release of a video - game Starpower : Beyonc é was cancelled after Beyonc é pulled out of a $ 100 million with GateFive who alleged the cancellation meant the sacking of 70 staff and millions of pounds lost in development . It was settled out of court by... | Starpower : Beyonc é |
56df5a2b96943c1400a5d3f2 | question: For what constituency was Nancy Astor elected ? context: In 1919 Nancy Astor was elected the first ever female member of parliament to take office in the British Houses of Parliament for the constituency of Plymouth Sutton . Taking over office from her husband Waldorf Astor , Lady Astor was a vibrantly active... | Plymouth Sutton |
570fde875ab6b81900391089 | question: What year did Walker retire ? context: In 1986 , Michael Dell brought in Lee Walker , a 51 - year - old venture capitalist , as president and chief operating officer , to serve as Michael ' s mentor and implement Michael ' s ideas for growing the company . Walker was also instrumental in recruiting members to... | 1990 |
570fdda25ab6b81900391080 | question: What was one retailer that were going to sell Dell PCs ? context: In 1993 , to complement its own direct sales channel , Dell planned to sell PCs at big - box retail outlets such as Wal - Mart , which would have brought in an additional $ 125 million in annual revenue . Bain consultant Kevin Rollins persuaded... | Wal - Mart |
570a6db44103511400d596f1 | question: What do some theories see as an important part of emotion ? context: Emotion , in everyday speech , is any relatively brief conscious experience characterized by intense mental activity and a high degree of pleasure or displeasure . Scientific discourse has drifted to other meanings and there is no consensus ... | cognition |
5726684d708984140094c506 | question: How many prisoners did Napoleon ' s army capture in the Italian campaign ? context: Bonaparte could win battles by concealment of troop deployments and concentration of his forces on the ' hinge ' of an enemy ' s weakened front . If he could not use his favourite envelopment strategy , he would take up the ce... | 150 , 000 |
572f6f8fb2c2fd1400568113 | question: What type of encoding do CDs implement ? context: The pits and lands themselves do not directly represent the zeros and ones of binary data . Instead , non - return - to - zero , inverted encoding is used : a change from pit to land or land to pit indicates a one , while no change indicates a series of zeros ... | non - return - to - zero |
5728df9aff5b5019007da89d | question: What instrument did Marsyas know how to play ? context: After they each performed , both were deemed equal until Apollo decreed they play and sing at the same time . As Apollo played the lyre , this was easy to do . Marsyas could not do this , as he only knew how to use the flute and could not sing at the sam... | flute |
57305a8e396df9190009609d | question: Where did anti - semitic attitude spread primarily ? context: The brief success of the Communists also fed into the hands of the British Union of Fascists ( BUF ) . Anti - Semitic attitudes became widespread , particularly in London . Rumours that Jewish support was underpinning the Communist surge were frequ... | particularly in London |
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