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571aa3074faf5e1900b8ab7f | question: What did Muawiyah found in North Africa ? context: Muawiyah also encouraged peaceful coexistence with the Christian communities of Syria , granting his reign with " peace and prosperity for Christians and Arabs alike " , and one of his closest advisers was Sarjun , the father of John of Damascus . At the same... | Kairouan |
572953b6af94a219006aa2ab | question: What is another name for mesenteron ? context: Once food leaves the crop , it passes to the midgut ( element 13 in numbered diagram ) , also known as the mesenteron , where the majority of digestion takes place . Microscopic projections from the midgut wall , called microvilli , increase the surface area of t... | midgut |
5726deca5951b619008f80bf | question: What surrounds the mid - evil inner city context: Another landmark is the old centre and the canal structure in the inner city . The Oudegracht is a curved canal , partly following the ancient main branch of the Rhine . It is lined with the unique wharf - basement structures that create a two - level street a... | Surrounding the medieval core there is a ring of late 19th - and early 20th - century neighbourhoods , with newer neighbourhoods positioned farther out |
57344cb3879d6814001ca4cd | question: Why were game animals introduced by acclimatisation societies ? context: New Zealand has a strong hunting culture . The islands making up New Zealand originally had no land mammals apart from bats . However , once Europeans arrived , game animals were introduced by acclimatisation societies to provide New Zea... | to provide New Zealanders with sport and a hunting resource |
57324f67b9d445190005ea28 | question: On what battleship was the surrender document signed by the Japanese delagation ? context: In Japan , 14 August is considered to be the day that the Pacific War ended . However , as Imperial Japan actually surrendered on 15 August , this day became known in the English - speaking countries as " V - J Day " ( ... | USS Missouri |
570bd0d9ec8fbc190045bb18 | question: Who describes the " Evil Quartet " ? context: Jared Diamond describes an " Evil Quartet " of habitat destruction , overkill , introduced species , and secondary extinctions . Edward O . Wilson prefers the acronym HIPPO , standing for Habitat destruction , Invasive species , Pollution , human over - Population... | Jared Diamond |
56d3123b59d6e41400146208 | question: Was the Chopin family boarding house for male or female students ? context: In 1827 , soon after the death of Chopin ' s youngest sister Emilia , the family moved from the Warsaw University building , adjacent to the Kazimierz Palace , to lodgings just across the street from the university , in the south anne... | male |
570ce94dfed7b91900d45ad1 | question: What else is an important aspect that affects linear and agular movements ? context: A higher flight phase results in a higher vertical ground reaction force . Vertical ground reaction force represents external force which the gymnasts have to overcome with their muscle force and has an impact on the gymnasts... | time the landing takes Gymnasts |
572665d8708984140094c4bc | question: What is one reason a draw can result ? context: A professional wrestling match can end in a draw . A draw occurs if both opponents are simultaneously disqualified ( as via countout or if the referee loses complete control of the match and both opponents attack each other with no regard to being in a match , l... | if both opponents are simultaneously disqualified |
572819132ca10214002d9dc6 | question: What happens when the private banking system is weakened ? context: However , if the debt rescheduling causes losses on loans held by European banks , it weakens the private banking system , which then puts pressure on the central bank to come to the aid of those banks . Private - sector bond holders are an i... | pressure on the central bank to come to the aid of those banks |
57100918b654c5140001f77b | question: When did Edward Heath ask Elizabeth to call a general election ? context: In February 1974 , the British Prime Minister , Edward Heath , advised the Queen to call a general election in the middle of her tour of the Austronesian Pacific Rim , requiring her to fly back to Britain . The election resulted in a hu... | February 1974 |
573234a9e17f3d1400422723 | question: What type of Catholicism is Armenia ' s church part of ? context: Armenia established a Church that still exists independently of both the Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox churches , having become so in 451 AD as a result of its stance regarding the Council of Chalcedon . Today this church is known as the Ar... | Oriental Orthodox |
5728b2a2ff5b5019007da4b8 | question: Who was the leader of the Punjabis ? context: The Punjabi kingdom , ruled by members of the Sikh religion , was a political entity that governed the region of modern - day Punjab . The empire , based around the Punjab region , existed from 1799 to 1849 . It was forged , on the foundations of the Khalsa , unde... | Maharaja Ranjit Singh |
57301d1da23a5019007fcdab | question: How many border crossings does San Diego share with Mexico ? context: The city shares a 15 - mile ( 24 km ) border with Mexico that includes two border crossings . San Diego hosts the busiest international border crossing in the world , in the San Ysidro neighborhood at the San Ysidro Port of Entry . A second... | two |
570bf2846b8089140040faeb | question: What else is the end - of - text code known as ? context: Older operating systems such as TOPS - 10 , along with CP / M , tracked file length only in units of disk blocks and used Control - Z ( SUB ) to mark the end of the actual text in the file . For this reason , EOF , or end - of - file , was used colloqu... | Control - C |
56e79e5c37bdd419002c425e | question: To what date was the dispersal draft first delayed ? context: Because of the sudden loss of the New Orleans franchise , the league announced in October that the beginning of the free agency period would be delayed in order to accommodate a dispersal draft . Dates were eventually announced as December 2 for th... | December 3 |
57278cd2dd62a815002ea02b | question: What does the successionist view assume ? context: Baptist historian Bruce Gourley outlines four main views of Baptist origins : ( 1 ) The modern scholarly consensus that the movement traces its origin to the 17th century via the English Separatists , ( 2 ) the view that it was an outgrowth of Anabaptist trad... | that Baptist churches actually existed in an unbroken chain since the time of Christ . |
572ec73cc246551400ce4645 | question: Which network was used to exchange goods with Rome ? context: Even before Han ' s expansion into Central Asia , diplomat Zhang Qian ' s travels from 139 to 125 BC had established Chinese contacts with many surrounding civilizations . Zhang encountered Dayuan ( Fergana ) , Kangju ( Sogdiana ) , and Daxia ( Bac... | Silk Road |
5731ce62e17f3d140042243d | question: In which Olympics was Spielberg a flagbearer ? context: In 2002 , Spielberg was one of eight flagbearers who carried the Olympic Flag into Rice - Eccles Stadium at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City . In 2006 , Premiere listed him as the most powerful and influential fig... | 2002 Winter Olympic Games |
56f8cf869b226e1400dd1053 | question: What courses does Southampton City College offer to adult students ? context: In addition to school sixth forms at St Anne ' s and King Edward ' s there are two sixth form colleges : Itchen College and Richard Taunton Sixth Form College . A number of Southampton pupils will travel outside the city , for examp... | Access courses |
5707feb09e06ca38007e94dd | question: What must a prophet do ? context: Shias believe that Imamah is of the Principles of Faith ( Usul al - Din ) . As the verse 4 : 165 of quran expresses the necessity to the appointment of the prophets ; so after the demise of the prophet who will play the role of the prophet ; till the people have not any plea ... | guide the people |
570a60076d058f1900182de3 | question: Aside from increased perspiration , what is a physiological change related to emotions ? context: A common way in which emotions are conceptualized in sociology is in terms of the multidimensional characteristics including cultural or emotional labels ( e . g . , anger , pride , fear , happiness ) , physiolog... | changes in pulse rate |
56d12b6b17492d1400aabb3c | question: Where in Jerusalem did Kardashian and West have their daughter North baptised ? context: West began an on - and - off relationship with designer Alexis Phifer in 2002 , and they became engaged in August 2006 . The pair ended their 18 - month engagement in 2008 . West subsequently dated model Amber Rose from 2... | Armenian Apostolic Church at the Cathedral of St . James |
56dd312c9a695914005b9558 | question: What document details the role and abilities given to the prime minister of the Czech Republic ? context: Czech Republic ' s constitution clearly outlines the functions and powers of the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic , and also details the process of his / her appointment and dismissal . | constitution |
57327d740fdd8d15006c6b1e | question: What control did Eisenhower use to push through desegregation ? context: While President Truman had begun the process of desegregating the Armed Forces in 1948 , actual implementation had been slow . Eisenhower made clear his stance in his first State of the Union address in February 1953 , saying " I propose... | military spending |
570c488cb3d812140066d078 | question: What went into liquidation in Melbourne around the 1890 ' s ? context: A brash boosterism that had typified Melbourne during this time ended in the early 1890s with a severe depression of the city ' s economy , sending the local finance and property industries into a period of chaos during which 16 small " la... | 16 small " land banks " and building societies collapsed , and 133 limited companies |
56e0cae4231d4119001ac3a1 | question: Who released the Internet Explorer browser ? context: Microsoft responded with its Internet Explorer in 1995 , also heavily influenced by Mosaic , initiating the industry ' s first browser war . Bundled with Windows , Internet Explorer gained dominance in the web browser market ; Internet Explorer usage share... | Microsoft |
56e162d3cd28a01900c67852 | question: What Abbott and Costello film was released in 1948 ? context: The production arm of the studio still struggled . While there were to be a few hits like The Killers ( 1946 ) and The Naked City ( 1948 ) , Universal - International ' s new theatrical films often met with disappointing response at the box office ... | Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein |
56be892d3aeaaa14008c908d | question: What race was Beyonce ' s father ? context: Beyonc é Giselle Knowles was born in Houston , Texas , to Celestine Ann " Tina " Knowles ( n é e Beyinc é ) , a hairdresser and salon owner , and Mathew Knowles , a Xerox sales manager . Beyonc é ' s name is a tribute to her mother ' s maiden name . Beyonc é ' s you... | African - American |
57363293012e2f140011a219 | question: What do the Duck Stamps serve as ? context: Since 1934 , the sale of Federal Duck Stamps has generated $ 670 million , and helped to purchase or lease 5 , 200 , 000 acres ( 8 , 100 sq mi ; 21 , 000 km2 ) of habitat . The stamps serve as a license to hunt migratory birds , an entrance pass for all National Wil... | license to hunt migratory birds |
5727ac984b864d1900163a16 | question: What distinction was afforded to New Haven in 2014 by Livability . com ? context: Livability . com named New Haven as the Best Foodie City in the country in 2014 . There are 56 Zagat - rated restaurants in New Haven , the most in Connecticut and the third most in New England ( after Boston and Cambridge ) . M... | Best Foodie City |
572a1cdf3f37b319004786ec | question: In what year did Suleiman the Magnificent capture Belgrade ? context: Suleiman the Magnificent ( 1520 – 1566 ) captured Belgrade in 1521 , conquered the southern and central parts of the Kingdom of Hungary as part of the Ottoman – Hungarian Wars , [ not in citation given ] and , after his historical victory i... | 1521 |
56dd398c66d3e219004dac80 | question: What are the heads of government in Wales , Scotland and Northern Ireland called ? context: In the UK , where devolved government is in place , the leaders of the Scottish , Northern Irish and Welsh Governments are styled First Minister . In India , The Prime Minister is referred to as " Pradhan Mantri " , me... | First Minister |
572e956cc246551400ce438a | question: What region ' s post - punk scene incorporated ideas from Theater of Cruelty ? context: In the mid 1970s , various American groups ( some with ties to Downtown Manhattan ' s punk scene , including Television and Suicide ) had begun expanding on the vocabulary of punk music . Midwestern groups such as Pere Ubu... | San Francisco ' s |
570e68a80b85d914000d7e99 | question: According to Panini , from where did Sanskrit evolve ? context: Sanskrit , as defined by P ā ṇ ini , evolved out of the earlier Vedic form . The present form of Vedic Sanskrit can be traced back to as early as the second millennium BCE ( for Rig - vedic ) . Scholars often distinguish Vedic Sanskrit and Classi... | earlier Vedic |
5730ad61069b531400832235 | question: How long did the Babylonians and Assyrians continue to teach the Sumerian language in their schools ? context: Later , the 3rd dynasty of Ur under Ur - Nammu and Shulgi , whose power extended as far as southern Assyria , was the last great " Sumerian renaissance " , but already the region was becoming more Se... | for as long as cuneiform was utilized . |
5726bce2f1498d1400e8e99f | question: What percentage of female matais are there in Samoa ? context: The unicameral legislature ( the Fono ) consists of 49 members serving 5 - year terms . Forty - seven are matai title - holders elected from territorial districts by Samoans ; the other two are chosen by non - Samoans with no chiefly affiliation o... | 5 % |
572998921d04691400779569 | question: Rove beetle Stenus emit what type of gland secretions ? context: Many of these species have adaptations to help in under - water locomotion . Water beetles and water bugs have legs adapted into paddle - like structures . Dragonfly naiads use jet propulsion , forcibly expelling water out of their rectal chambe... | pygidial |
57263d16271a42140099d7b5 | question: What does the last exposed number on the plate represent ? context: The Warnerke Standard Sensitometer consisted of a frame holding an opaque screen with an array of typically 25 numbered , gradually pigmented squares brought into contact with the photographic plate during a timed test exposure under a phosph... | ' degrees ' Warnerke |
57274264708984140094db82 | question: What were the followers of Jan Hus called ? context: The marriage of Richard II of England to Anne of Bohemia established contacts between the two nations and brought Lollard ideas to her homeland . The teachings of the Czech priest Jan Hus were based on those of John Wycliffe , yet his followers , the Hussit... | Hussites |
572a4d053f37b31900478872 | question: In what regions concepts was the Ottoman economic system based on ? context: The Ottoman economic mind was closely related to the basic concepts of state and society in the Middle East in which the ultimate goal of a state was consolidation and extension of the ruler ' s power , and the way to reach it was to... | the Middle East |
56e7560200c9c71400d76fd1 | question: What country other than Russia declared they ' d stay in DST all year ? context: The 2011 declaration by Russia that it would not turn its clocks back and stay in DST all year long was subsequently followed by a similar declaration from Belarus . The plan generated widespread complaints due to the dark of win... | Belarus |
56cffb2b234ae51400d9c1e2 | question: George Golos references what two musicians when claiming Chopin ' s nationalism was overrated ? context: Some modern commentators have argued against exaggerating Chopin ' s primacy as a " nationalist " or " patriotic " composer . George Golos refers to earlier " nationalist " composers in Central Europe , in... | Micha ł Kleofas Ogi ń ski and Franciszek Lessel |
573015da04bcaa1900d77159 | question: Who is the head of the Washington University Athletic Department ? context: Washington University ' s sports teams are called the Bears . They are members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and participate in the University Athletic Association at the Division III level . The Bears have won 19 NC... | John Schael |
56e781ea37bdd419002c405b | question: What city was awarded the 2008 Habitat Scroll of Honour of China ? context: Located in Yangtze River Delta area and the center of East China , Nanjing is home to one of the world ' s largest inland ports . Nanjing is also one of the fifteen sub - provincial cities in the People ' s Republic of China ' s admin... | Nanjing |
5726d756f1498d1400e8ecb9 | question: What country would reclaim the city of Vilnius ? context: Most notably , there was also a secret protocol to the pact , revealed only after Germany ' s defeat in 1945 , although hints about its provisions were leaked much earlier , e . g . , to influence Lithuania . According to said protocol Romania , Poland... | Lithuania |
572677e5dd62a815002e8608 | question: What percentage of personal income was spent of Housing in florida context: At the end of the third quarter in 2008 , Florida had the highest mortgage delinquency rate in the country , with 7 . 8 % of mortgages delinquent at least 60 days . A 2009 list of national housing markets that were hard hit in the rea... | Floridians spent an average 49 . 1 % of personal income on housing - related costs |
5730f42ea5e9cc1400cdbb3e | question: How many of the worlds succulents are found in Karoo ? context: The Kalahari Desert , an arid region shared with South Africa and Botswana , is one of Namibia ' s well - known geographical features . The Kalahari , while popularly known as a desert , has a variety of localised environments , including some ve... | 10 percent |
5727965bf1498d1400e8fce4 | question: Whose laws would take precedence according to the declaration of national sovereignty ? context: On October 2 , the Popular Front formally launched its political platform at a two - day congress . V ä ljas attended , gambling that the front could help Estonia become a model of economic and political revival ,... | Estonian |
57325b800fdd8d15006c6a26 | question: What percent of Bronx residents called themselves " Sub - Saharan African " in 2009 ? context: At the 2009 American Community Survey , Black Americans made the second largest group in the Bronx after Hispanics and Latinos . Blacks of both Hispanic and non - Hispanic origin represented over one - third ( 35 . ... | 4 . 4 % |
570c75c9fed7b91900d459d5 | question: Who is the next highest goal scorer after Mess ? context: FC Barcelona ' s all - time highest goalscorer in all competitions ( including friendlies ) is Lionel Messi with 474 goals . Messi is also the all - time highest goalscorer for Barcelona in all official competitions , excluding friendlies , with 445 go... | C é sar Rodr í guez |
56d8e922dc89441400fdb3ce | question: When did the Olympic torch relay begin in Buenos Aires ? context: Argentina : The torch relay leg in Buenos Aires , Argentina , held on April 11 , began with an artistic show at the Lola Mora amphitheatre in Costanera Sur . In the end of the show the mayor of Buenos Aires Mauricio Macri gave the torch to the ... | April 11 |
571aa5df10f8ca140030525a | question: With whom did Athanasius travel to Sardica ? context: Early in the year 343 we find Athanasius had travelled , via Rome , from Alexandria , North Africa , to Gaul ; nowadays Belgium / Holland and surrounding areas , where Hosius of Cordoba was Bishop , the great champion of orthodoxy in the West . The two , t... | Hosius of Cordoba |
5728fbf83f37b31900477f05 | question: What type of armor did Japanese wear in the 7th century ? context: As far back as the seventh century Japanese warriors wore a form of lamellar armor , this armor eventually evolved into the armor worn by the samurai . The first types of Japanese armors identified as samurai armor were known as yoroi . These ... | a form of lamellar armor |
5733f46dd058e614000b666b | question: On which continent other than Europe is the Premier League especially popular ? context: The Premier League is particularly popular in Asia , where it is the most widely distributed sports programme . In Australia , Fox Sports broadcasts almost all of the season ' s 380 matches live , and Foxtel gives subscri... | Asia |
572fb5b0b2c2fd1400568398 | question: What chemical compound comprises 5 % to 15 % of the dry weight of bacterial spores ? context: Certain genera of Gram - positive bacteria , such as Bacillus , Clostridium , Sporohalobacter , Anaerobacter , and Heliobacterium , can form highly resistant , dormant structures called endospores . In almost all cas... | Dipicolinic acid |
572fb186a23a5019007fc8b8 | question: How did Zhang Zhongjing attempt to cure various illnesses ? context: Han - era medical physicians believed that the human body was subject to the same forces of nature that governed the greater universe , namely the cosmological cycles of yin and yang and the five phases . Each organ of the body was associate... | prescribed regulated diets |
572840513acd2414000df7cb | question: When did Bush say the ' war on terror ' ends ? context: On 16 September 2001 , at Camp David , President George W . Bush used the phrase war on terrorism in an unscripted and controversial comment when he said , " This crusade – this war on terrorism – is going to take a while , . . . " Bush later apologized ... | every terrorist group of global reach has been found , stopped , and defeated |
571dfe3fb64a571400c71e53 | question: What year was mulatto left off the US Census ? context: In Virginia prior to 1920 , for example , a person was legally white if having seven - eights or more white ancestry . The one - drop rule originated in some Southern United States in the late 19th century , likely in response to whites ' attempt to main... | 1920 |
5726d55edd62a815002e91ad | question: Who did the First Phase offensive motivated to send more troops and resources to Korea ? context: After secretly crossing the Yalu River on 19 October , the PVA 13th Army Group launched the First Phase Offensive on 25 October , attacking the advancing UN forces near the Sino - Korean border . This military de... | Soviet Union |
573393e1d058e614000b5dc6 | question: In what year did Notre Dame have its earliest undergraduate that was female ? context: Hesburgh is also credited with transforming the face of Notre Dame by making it a coeducational institution . In the mid - 1960s Notre Dame and Saint Mary ' s College developed a co - exchange program whereby several hundre... | 1971 |
5723aae60dadf01500fa1f28 | question: What was the year of Alberts death ? context: Victoria married her first cousin , Prince Albert of Saxe - Coburg and Gotha , in 1840 . Their nine children married into royal and noble families across the continent , tying them together and earning her the sobriquet " the grandmother of Europe " . After Albert... | 1861 |
5725b4fe271a42140099d060 | question: When was Napoleon named Emperor of the French ? context: After returning from Egypt , Napoleon engineered a coup in November 1799 and became First Consul of the Republic . Another victory over the Austrians at the Battle of Marengo in 1800 secured his political power . With the Concordat of 1801 , Napoleon re... | 1804 |
57326001e99e3014001e673d | question: What type of cabinet meeting did Eisenhower hold for the first time ever ? context: Prior to his inauguration , Eisenhower led a meeting of advisors at Pearl Harbor addressing foremost issues ; agreed objectives were to balance the budget during his term , to bring the Korean War to an end , to defend vital i... | pre - inaugural |
5726fbaedd62a815002e96f7 | question: What does the Planck Constant refer to ? context: Classical statistical mechanics requires the existence of h ( but does not define its value ) . Eventually , following upon Planck ' s discovery , it was recognized that physical action cannot take on an arbitrary value . Instead , it must be some multiple of ... | quantum of action |
5728a9702ca10214002da558 | question: What is the national marriage average among college graduates ? context: One of the characteristics of BYU most often pointed out is its reputation for emphasizing a " marriage culture " . Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - day Saints highly value marriage and family , especially marriage withi... | 11 percent |
5731a60de17f3d14004222b3 | question: Which music chart said in 2013 it would start taking youtube data into account for its ratings ? context: Both private individuals and large production companies have used YouTube to grow audiences . Independent content creators have built grassroots followings numbering in the thousands at very little cost o... | Billboard |
57268e98708984140094c9ff | question: What was the Truman administration concerned about that was preventing them from getting involved in the Korean conflict ? context: A major consideration was the possible Soviet reaction in the event that the US intervened . The Truman administration was fretful that a war in Korea was a diversionary assault ... | Soviet reaction |
570abc016d058f19001830b6 | question: Why do the constraints of constructing a flight deck affect the role of a carrier ? context: The constraints of constructing a flight deck affect the role of a given carrier strongly , as they influence the weight , type , and configuration of the aircraft that may be launched . For example , assisted launch ... | they influence the weight , type , and configuration of the aircraft that may be launched |
5733a4c54776f41900660f2e | question: In what year was the Notre Dame College of Science formed ? context: The College of Science was established at the university in 1865 by president Father Patrick Dillon . Dillon ' s scientific courses were six years of work , including higher - level mathematics courses . Today the college , housed in the new... | 1865 |
5726162238643c19005acfd0 | question: Who was the son of Philip of Macedon ? context: Greece has one of the longest histories of any country , and is considered the cradle of Western civilization , and as such , is the birthplace of democracy , Western philosophy , the Olympic Games , Western literature , historiography , political science , majo... | Alexander the Great |
5726a5eef1498d1400e8e614 | question: What famous shoe brand was made in Somerset context: Towns such as Castle Cary and Frome grew around the medieval weaving industry . Street developed as a centre for the production of woollen slippers and , later , boots and shoes , with C . & J . Clark establishing its headquarters in the town . C & J Clark ... | Dr . Martens shoes were also made in Somerset , by the Northampton - based R . Griggs Group |
56f855e8a6d7ea1400e1759d | question: What was rewarding for switching judiasm to christianity ? context: Prior to the Reformation , the Polish nobility were mostly either Roman Catholic or Orthodox with a small group of Muslims . Many families , however , soon adopted the Reformed faiths . After the Counter - Reformation , when the Roman Catholi... | ennoblement |
571aa4fa4faf5e1900b8aba6 | question: In what part of Syria was Resafa located ? context: The final son of Abd al - Malik to become caliph was Hisham ( 724 – 43 ) , whose long and eventful reign was above all marked by the curtailment of military expansion . Hisham established his court at Resafa in northern Syria , which was closer to the Byzant... | northern |
5728e14d2ca10214002daa19 | question: What other flaws complicate the problem of identifying faulty scientific hypotheses ? context: Another objection is that it is not always possible to demonstrate falsehood definitively , especially if one is using statistical criteria to evaluate a null hypothesis . More generally it is not always clear , if ... | flaws in the evidence |
5733ebb84776f419006614fe | question: How many members is the European Club Association responsible for electing to the UEFA Club Competitions Committee ? context: The Premier League sends representatives to UEFA ' s European Club Association , the number of clubs and the clubs themselves chosen according to UEFA coefficients . For the 2012 – 13 ... | three |
573055ee8ab72b1400f9c480 | question: What market share did Windows XP have in Chine ? context: In May 2014 , the Government of China banned the internal purchase of Windows 8 - based products under government contracts requiring " energy - efficient " devices . The Xinhua News Agency claimed that Windows 8 was being banned in protest of Microsof... | 49 % |
57278d8e5951b619008f8d52 | question: Were drums heard on early jazz recordings ? context: Contrary to popular belief , if placed properly and prepared - for , drums could be effectively used and heard on even the earliest jazz and military band recordings . The loudest instruments such as the drums and trumpets were positioned the farthest away ... | drums could be effectively used |
573357204776f41900660851 | question: What year did Timothy Geithner become U . S . Treasury Secretary ? context: In a June 2008 speech , President and CEO of the New York Federal Reserve Bank Timothy Geithner — who in 2009 became Secretary of the United States Treasury — placed significant blame for the freezing of credit markets on a " run " on... | 2009 |
570d7b36fed7b91900d461b6 | question: Which French minister traveled to Versailles to discuss peace ? context: On 28 January 1871 the Government of National Defence based in Paris negotiated an armistice with the Prussians . With Paris starving , and Gambetta ' s provincial armies reeling from one disaster after another , French foreign minister ... | Favre |
56cee294aab44d1400b88bed | question: How much did the Red Cross collect in donations ? context: By May 14 , the Ministry of Civil Affairs stated that 10 . 7 billion yuan ( approximately US $ 1 . 5 billion ) had been donated by the Chinese public . Houston Rockets center Yao Ming , one of the country ' s most popular sports icons , gave $ 214 , 0... | $ 26 million |
5727835af1498d1400e8fa4a | question: What is the total population of New Haven as reported by the U . S . Census Bureau in 2010 ? context: The U . S . Census Bureau reports a 2010 population of 129 , 779 , with 47 , 094 households and 25 , 854 families within the city of New Haven . The population density is 6 , 859 . 8 people per square mile ( ... | 129 , 779 |
57324aeae17f3d14004227f3 | question: What are artsvagorgs ? context: Art historian Hravard Hakobyan notes that " Artsakh carpets occupy a special place in the history of Armenian carpet - making . " Common themes and patterns found on Armenian carpets were the depiction of dragons and eagles . They were diverse in style , rich in color and ornam... | eagle - carpets |
56d36d5f59d6e41400146373 | question: How many finalists were there in season eight ? context: The wildcard round returned in season eight , wherein there were three groups of twelve , with three contestants moving forward – the highest male , the highest female , and the next highest - placed singer - for each night , and four wildcards were cho... | thirteen |
572681e4dd62a815002e879e | question: What animal ' s food sources were greatly affected with the loss of wolves in Yellowstone National Park ? context: The elimination of wolves from Yellowstone National Park had profound impacts on the trophic pyramid . Without predation , herbivores began to over - graze many woody browse species , affecting t... | beavers |
572644b91125e71900ae1934 | question: Which dialect group included most Frankish tribes ? context: The Germanic languages are traditionally divided into three groups : West , East and North Germanic . They remained mutually intelligible throughout the Migration Period . Dutch is together with English and German part of the West Germanic group , t... | Istvaeonic |
5731584905b4da19006bd080 | question: What is in the middle of the Georgian flag ? context: Red , blue , and white are also the Pan - Slavic colors adopted by the Slavic solidarity movement of the late nineteenth century . Initially these were the colors of the Russian flag ; as the Slavic movement grew , they were adopted by other Slavic peoples... | one big red cross |
570c539bb3d812140066d10e | question: What did John do when Richard did not return from his crusade ? context: The political turmoil continued . John began to explore an alliance with the French king Philip II , freshly returned from the crusade . John hoped to acquire Normandy , Anjou and the other lands in France held by Richard in exchange for... | assert that his brother was dead |
572f77f4b2c2fd140056815c | question: What is the library programmers use to solve object - relational impedance mismatch ? context: The 1990s , along with a rise in object - oriented programming , saw a growth in how data in various databases were handled . Programmers and designers began to treat the data in their databases as objects . That is... | object - relational mappings ( ORMs ) |
570d49abfed7b91900d45e0d | question: What was once a college for nobles and is now a place of secondary education ? context: Among the parish churches are Saints John ( Baptist and Evangelist ) , rebuilt in 1368 , whose dome , decorated by Palonino , contains some of the best frescoes in Spain ; El Templo ( the Temple ) , the ancient church of t... | Colegio de San Juan |
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