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358 | With the death of Zhengde and ascension of Jiajing, the politics at court shifted in favor of the Neo-Confucian establishment which not only rejected the Portuguese embassy of Fernão Pires de Andrade (d. 1523), but had a predisposed animosity towards Tibetan Buddhism and lamas. Evelyn S. Rawski, a professor in the Depa... | [
{
"answer": "Jiajing",
"question": "Who was Zhengde's successor? "
},
{
"answer": "Neo-Confucian establishment",
"question": "What establishment did the politics at court shift in favor of? "
},
{
"answer": "the Portuguese embassy",
"question": "Which embassy did the Neo-Confucian es... |
360 | Laird writes that Altan Khan abolished the native Mongol practices of shamanism and blood sacrifice, while the Mongol princes and subjects were coerced by Altan to convert to Gelug Buddhism—or face execution if they persisted in their shamanistic ways. Committed to their religious leader, Mongol princes began requestin... | [
{
"answer": "the native Mongol practices of shamanism and blood sacrifice",
"question": "What practice did Altan Khan put to an end?"
},
{
"answer": "the Mongol princes and subjects",
"question": "Who did Altan Khan persuade to convert to Gelug Buddhism?"
},
{
"answer": "execution",
... |
361 | Rawski writes that Altan Khan's conversion to the Gelug "can be interpreted as an attempt to expand his authority in his conflict with his nominal superior, Tümen Khan." To further cement the Mongol-Tibetan alliance, the great-grandson of Altan Khan—the 4th Dalai Lama (1589–1616)—was made the fourth Dalai Lama. In 1642... | [
{
"answer": "Tümen Khan",
"question": "Who was Altan Khan's nominal superior?"
},
{
"answer": "the great-grandson of Altan Khan",
"question": "To make the Mongol-Tibetan alliance stronger who became the 4th Dalai Lama?"
},
{
"answer": "the 5th Dalai Lama",
"question": "Who was the fi... |
363 | Of the third Dalai Lama, China Daily states that the "Ming dynasty showed him special favor by allowing him to pay tribute." China Daily then says that Sonam Gyatso was granted the title Dorjichang or Vajradhara Dalai Lama in 1587 [sic!], but China Daily does not mention who granted him the title. Without mentioning th... | [
{
"answer": "the third Dalai Lama",
"question": "Who did the Ming dynasty showed favors to?"
},
{
"answer": "pay tribute",
"question": "What was the the third Dalai Lama allowed to do?"
},
{
"answer": "the title Dorjichang or Vajradhara Dalai Lama",
"question": "What title was Sonam ... |
364 | 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 delivered the seal of the Emperor to the Dalai Lama. The Wanli Emperor had inv... | [
{
"answer": "Master of Vajradhara",
"question": "What title was the fourth Dalai Lama granted? "
},
{
"answer": "Yonten Gyatso",
"question": "Who was the fourth Dalai Lama?"
},
{
"answer": "1616",
"question": "When did the Wanli Emperor grant the title Master of Vajradhara to Yonten ... |
365 | Kolmaš writes that, as the Mongol presence in Tibet increased, culminating in the conquest of Tibet by a Mongol leader in 1642, the Ming emperors "viewed with apparent unconcern these developments in Tibet." He adds that the Ming court's lack of concern for Tibet was one of the reasons why the Mongols pounced on the ch... | [
{
"answer": "the Mongols",
"question": "Who's presence increased in Tibet?"
},
{
"answer": "their old vassal of Tibet",
"question": "What were the Mongols trying to reclaim?"
},
{
"answer": "1642",
"question": "When did the conquest of Tibet reach its peak?"
},
{
"answer": "t... |
367 | When an ally of the Ü-Tsang ruler threatened destruction of the Gelugpas again, the fifth Dalai Lama Lozang Gyatso pleaded for help from the Mongol prince Güshi Khan (1582–1655), leader of the Khoshut (Qoshot) tribe of the Oirat Mongols, who was then on a pilgrimage to Lhasa. Güshi Khan accepted his role as protector, ... | [
{
"answer": "the Mongol prince Güshi Khan",
"question": "Who did the 5th Dalai Lama beg for help from?"
},
{
"answer": "protector",
"question": "What role did Güshi Khan take on?"
},
{
"answer": "the Gelugpas",
"question": "Which enemies did Güshi Khan defeat? "
},
{
"answer"... |
370 | When the Dzungar Mongols attempted to spread their territory from what is now Xinjiang into Tibet, the Kangxi Emperor (r. 1661–1722) responded to Tibetan pleas for aid with his own expedition to Tibet, occupying Lhasa in 1720. By 1751, during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1735–1796), a protectorate and permanen... | [
{
"answer": "the Dzungar Mongols",
"question": "Who tried to spread their territory into Tibet?"
},
{
"answer": "the Kangxi Emperor",
"question": "Who helped the Tibetan? "
},
{
"answer": "1720",
"question": "When did the Kangxi Emperor occupy Lhasa?"
},
{
"answer": "1751",
... |
371 | The iPod is a line of portable media players and multi-purpose pocket computers designed and marketed by Apple Inc. The first line was released on October 23, 2001, about 8½ months after iTunes (Macintosh version) was released. The most recent iPod redesigns were announced on July 15, 2015. There are three current vers... | [
{
"answer": "Apple",
"question": "Which company produces the iPod?"
},
{
"answer": "October 23, 2001",
"question": "When was the original iPod released?"
},
{
"answer": "three",
"question": "How many different types of iPod are currently available?"
},
{
"answer": "portable m... |
372 | Like other digital music players, iPods can serve as external data storage devices. Storage capacity varies by model, ranging from 2 GB for the iPod Shuffle to 128 GB for the iPod Touch (previously 160 GB for the iPod Classic, which is now discontinued). | [
{
"answer": "data storage",
"question": "In addition to playing music, what other function can the iPod perform?"
},
{
"answer": "2 GB",
"question": "What is the smallest data capacity for an iPod product?"
},
{
"answer": "128 GB",
"question": "What is the largest data capacity for a... |
373 | Apple's iTunes software (and other alternative software) can be used to transfer music, photos, videos, games, contact information, e-mail settings, Web bookmarks, and calendars, to the devices supporting these features from computers using certain versions of Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows operating systems. | [
{
"answer": "iTunes",
"question": "What Apple program is used to communicate between computers and portable devices?"
},
{
"answer": "Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows",
"question": "Which operating systems are compatible with iTunes?"
},
{
"answer": "iTunes",
"question": "What's... |
374 | Before the release of iOS 5, the iPod branding was used for the media player included with the iPhone and iPad, a combination of the Music and Videos apps on the iPod Touch. As of iOS 5, separate apps named "Music" and "Videos" are standardized across all iOS-powered products. While the iPhone and iPad have essentially... | [
{
"answer": "one",
"question": "Prior to iOS 5, how many apps were required to play music and videos on iPhone and iPad?"
},
{
"answer": "iPhone",
"question": "In mid-2010, which Apple device had higher sales than iPod?"
},
{
"answer": "iOS 5",
"question": "With what iOS release did ... |
375 | In mid-2015, a new model of the iPod Touch was announced by Apple, and was officially released on the Apple store on July 15, 2015. The sixth generation iPod Touch includes a wide variety of spec improvements such as the upgraded A8 processor and higher-quality screen. The core is over 5 times faster than previous mode... | [
{
"answer": "A8",
"question": "What processor model is used in the iPod Touch?"
},
{
"answer": "sixth",
"question": "Which generation of iPod Touch was made availalbe in July of 2015?"
},
{
"answer": "sixth",
"question": "What's the most recent generation of iPod Touch?"
},
{
... |
377 | Apple did not develop the iPod software entirely in-house, instead using PortalPlayer's reference platform based on two ARM cores. The platform had rudimentary software running on a commercial microkernel embedded operating system. PortalPlayer had previously been working on an IBM-branded MP3 player with Bluetooth hea... | [
{
"answer": "Pixo",
"question": "Which company worked with Apple in creating the user interface for the iPod?"
},
{
"answer": "Chicago",
"question": "What was the name of the font used prior to the release of the iPod Mini?"
},
{
"answer": "2007",
"question": "In what year was the 6t... |
378 | In 2006 Apple presented a special edition for iPod 5G of Irish rock band U2. Like its predecessor, this iPod has engraved the signatures of the four members of the band on its back, but this one was the first time the company changed the colour of the metal (not silver but black). This iPod was only available with 30GB... | [
{
"answer": "2006",
"question": "In what year was a special edition of the iPod produced?"
},
{
"answer": "U2",
"question": "For what musical group was a special edition of the iPod first made?"
},
{
"answer": "black",
"question": "What color was the metal on the U2 version of the iP... |
379 | In September 2007, during a lawsuit with patent holding company Burst.com, Apple drew attention to a patent for a similar device that was developed in 1979. Kane Kramer applied for a UK patent for his design of a "plastic music box" in 1981, which he called the IXI. He was unable to secure funding to renew the US$120,0... | [
{
"answer": "Burst.com",
"question": "Apple was involved in a lawsuit with which company in 2007?"
},
{
"answer": "Kane Kramer",
"question": "Who previously applied for a patent for an iPod-like device?"
},
{
"answer": "UK",
"question": "In what country did Kane Kramer apply for his ... |
380 | The name iPod was proposed by Vinnie Chieco, a freelance copywriter, who (with others) was called by Apple to figure out how to introduce the new player to the public. After Chieco saw a prototype, he thought of the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey and the phrase "Open the pod bay door, Hal!", which refers to the white EVA ... | [
{
"answer": "Vinnie Chieco",
"question": "Who came up with the name for Apple's portable mp3 player?"
},
{
"answer": "freelance copywriter",
"question": "What was Vinnie Chieco's profession?"
},
{
"answer": "2001: A Space Odyssey",
"question": "What film inspired the name of the iPod... |
381 | In mid-2015, several new color schemes for all of the current iPod models were spotted in the latest version of iTunes, 12.2. Belgian website Belgium iPhone originally found the images when plugging in an iPod for the first time, and subsequent leaked photos were found by Pierre Dandumont. | [
{
"answer": "mid-2015",
"question": "When were images of new iPod colors leaked?"
},
{
"answer": "Pierre Dandumont",
"question": "Who leaked the photos of new iPod colors?"
},
{
"answer": "12.2",
"question": "What version of iTunes contained the leaked photos of new iPod colors?"
}... |
382 | The third-generation iPod had a weak bass response, as shown in audio tests. The combination of the undersized DC-blocking capacitors and the typical low-impedance of most consumer headphones form a high-pass filter, which attenuates the low-frequency bass output. Similar capacitors were used in the fourth-generation i... | [
{
"answer": "weak bass response",
"question": "What audio deficiency was found in the 3rd gen iPods?"
},
{
"answer": "high-impedance",
"question": "What kind of headphones could partially mitigate the bass response issues of the 3rd gen iPods?"
},
{
"answer": "external headphone amplifie... |
383 | For all iPods released in 2006 and earlier, some equalizer (EQ) sound settings would distort the bass sound far too easily, even on undemanding songs. This would happen for EQ settings like R&B, Rock, Acoustic, and Bass Booster, because the equalizer amplified the digital audio level beyond the software's limit, causin... | [
{
"answer": "Bass",
"question": "What acoustic element could be distorted by different audio settings in iPods prior to 2007?"
},
{
"answer": "R&B, Rock, Acoustic, and Bass Booster",
"question": "Name four sound profiles that would result in bass distortion on pre-2007 iPods."
},
{
"answ... |
384 | From the fifth-generation iPod on, Apple introduced a user-configurable volume limit in response to concerns about hearing loss. Users report that in the sixth-generation iPod, the maximum volume output level is limited to 100 dB in EU markets. Apple previously had to remove iPods from shelves in France for exceeding t... | [
{
"answer": "hearing loss",
"question": "What type of sensory issue was a concern prior to the release of 5th gen iPods?"
},
{
"answer": "EU",
"question": "In what markets did 6th gen iPods limit the highest volume of the player?"
},
{
"answer": "100 dB",
"question": "What was the li... |
385 | Originally, a FireWire connection to the host computer was used to update songs or recharge the battery. The battery could also be charged with a power adapter that was included with the first four generations. | [
{
"answer": "FireWire",
"question": "What was the first type of connection used by the iPod to charge and transfer files?"
},
{
"answer": "power adapter",
"question": "What was an alternate method of charging the iPod?"
},
{
"answer": "FireWire",
"question": "What type of connector w... |
386 | The third generation began including a 30-pin dock connector, allowing for FireWire or USB connectivity. This provided better compatibility with non-Apple machines, as most of them did not have FireWire ports at the time. Eventually Apple began shipping iPods with USB cables instead of FireWire, although the latter was... | [
{
"answer": "third generation",
"question": "In which generation did iPod start providing compatibility with USB?"
},
{
"answer": "30-pin dock connector",
"question": "What iPod feature allowed for USB connections with the device?"
},
{
"answer": "fifth",
"question": "Which generatio... |
387 | The dock connector also allowed the iPod to connect to accessories, which often supplement the iPod's music, video, and photo playback. Apple sells a few accessories, such as the now-discontinued iPod Hi-Fi, but most are manufactured by third parties such as Belkin and Griffin. Some peripherals use their own interface,... | [
{
"answer": "iPod Hi-Fi",
"question": "Which iPod accessory was made by Apple but is no longer produced?"
},
{
"answer": "Belkin and Griffin",
"question": "What are two companies that make iPod accessories?"
},
{
"answer": "dock connector",
"question": "What part of the iPod is neede... |
388 | Apple introduced a new 8-pin dock connector, named Lightning, on September 12, 2012 with their announcement of the iPhone 5, the fifth generation iPod Touch, and the seventh generation iPod Nano, which all feature it. The new connector replaces the older 30-pin dock connector used by older iPods, iPhones, and iPads. Ap... | [
{
"answer": "Lightning",
"question": "What new connector did Apple unveil on September 12, 2012?"
},
{
"answer": "seventh generation iPod Nano",
"question": "What other Apple product was unveiled on September 12, 2012?"
},
{
"answer": "30",
"question": "How man pins did the pre-Light... |
389 | Many accessories have been made for the iPod line. A large number are made by third party companies, although many, such as the iPod Hi-Fi, are made by Apple. Some accessories add extra features that other music players have, such as sound recorders, FM radio tuners, wired remote controls, and audio/visual cables for T... | [
{
"answer": "iPod Hi-Fi",
"question": "What is the name of an Apple-produced iPod accessory?"
},
{
"answer": "Nike+iPod pedometer",
"question": "What is an example of an iPod accessory made work exercise?"
},
{
"answer": "Griffin Technology, Belkin, JBL, Bose, Monster Cable, and SendStat... |
390 | BMW released the first iPod automobile interface, allowing drivers of newer BMW vehicles to control an iPod using either the built-in steering wheel controls or the radio head-unit buttons. Apple announced in 2005 that similar systems would be available for other vehicle brands, including Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Nissan, ... | [
{
"answer": "BMW",
"question": "What company was first to create a means of connecting the iPod to an automobile?"
},
{
"answer": "2005",
"question": "In what year did Apple reveal that it would provide compatibility with a wide range of auto manufacturers?"
},
{
"answer": "Scion",
"... |
391 | Some independent stereo manufacturers including JVC, Pioneer, Kenwood, Alpine, Sony, and Harman Kardon also have iPod-specific integration solutions. Alternative connection methods include adapter kits (that use the cassette deck or the CD changer port), audio input jacks, and FM transmitters such as the iTrip—although... | [
{
"answer": "JVC, Pioneer, Kenwood, Alpine, Sony, and Harman Kardon",
"question": "What companies have developed iPod interfacing for their stereo systems?"
},
{
"answer": "FM",
"question": "What type of transmitter is used in the iTrip?"
},
{
"answer": "audio input jacks",
"question... |
392 | Beginning in mid-2007, four major airlines, United, Continental, Delta, and Emirates, reached agreements to install iPod seat connections. The free service will allow passengers to power and charge an iPod, and view video and music libraries on individual seat-back displays. Originally KLM and Air France were reported ... | [
{
"answer": "United, Continental, Delta, and Emirates",
"question": "In 2007, which airlines made deals to include iPod connections on their planes?"
},
{
"answer": "individual seat-back displays",
"question": "Where can people using iPods on planes view the device's interface?"
},
{
"an... |
393 | The iPod line can play several audio file formats including MP3, AAC/M4A, Protected AAC, AIFF, WAV, Audible audiobook, and Apple Lossless. The iPod photo introduced the ability to display JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, and PNG image file formats. Fifth and sixth generation iPod Classics, as well as third generation iPod Nanos, ... | [
{
"answer": "Apple Lossless",
"question": "What is the name of an audio format developed by Apple?"
},
{
"answer": "iPod photo",
"question": "Which product enabled users to view images on the device?"
},
{
"answer": "WMA",
"question": "What Microsoft media format is not natively supp... |
394 | During installation, an iPod is associated with one host computer. Each time an iPod connects to its host computer, iTunes can synchronize entire music libraries or music playlists either automatically or manually. Song ratings can be set on an iPod and synchronized later to the iTunes library, and vice versa. A user c... | [
{
"answer": "one",
"question": "How many hosts are recognized by an iPod the first time they're used?"
},
{
"answer": "library",
"question": "What will be erased if an iPod is set to sync with a different computer?"
},
{
"answer": "host computer",
"question": "What must an iPod be co... |
395 | iPods with color displays use anti-aliased graphics and text, with sliding animations. All iPods (except the 3rd-generation iPod Shuffle, the 6th & 7th generation iPod Nano, and iPod Touch) have five buttons and the later generations have the buttons integrated into the click wheel – an innovation that gives an unclutt... | [
{
"answer": "five",
"question": "How many buttons do most iPods use?"
},
{
"answer": "click wheel",
"question": "On what part of newer iPods can you find the buttons?"
},
{
"answer": "earphone cable",
"question": "Where are the controls located on the 3rd gen iPod Shuffle?"
},
{
... |
396 | The iTunes Store (introduced April 29, 2003) is an online media store run by Apple and accessed through iTunes. The store became the market leader soon after its launch and Apple announced the sale of videos through the store on October 12, 2005. Full-length movies became available on September 12, 2006. | [
{
"answer": "April 29, 2003",
"question": "When was the Apple iTunes Store launched?"
},
{
"answer": "iTunes",
"question": "What program is required to access the iTunes Store?"
},
{
"answer": "October 12, 2005",
"question": "When were videos made available through the iTunes store?"... |
397 | At the time the store was introduced, purchased audio files used the AAC format with added encryption, based on the FairPlay DRM system. Up to five authorized computers and an unlimited number of iPods could play the files. Burning the files with iTunes as an audio CD, then re-importing would create music files without... | [
{
"answer": "AAC",
"question": "When the iTunes store was launched, what type of file format was used?"
},
{
"answer": "five",
"question": "How many computers were allowed to play files that used the FairPlay DRM system?"
},
{
"answer": "iTunes Plus",
"question": "In what category co... |
398 | iPods cannot play music files from competing music stores that use rival-DRM technologies like Microsoft's protected WMA or RealNetworks' Helix DRM. Example stores include Napster and MSN Music. RealNetworks claims that Apple is creating problems for itself by using FairPlay to lock users into using the iTunes Store. S... | [
{
"answer": "Napster and MSN Music",
"question": "What are two stores which sell files with DRM not compatible with iPods?"
},
{
"answer": "iPods",
"question": "For what device's sales does Apple leverage the iTunes store?"
},
{
"answer": "DRM",
"question": "The iPod can play music f... |
399 | Universal Music Group decided not to renew their contract with the iTunes Store on July 3, 2007. Universal will now supply iTunes in an 'at will' capacity. | [
{
"answer": "Universal Music Group",
"question": "What company ended its deal with Apple's music store in July of 2007?"
},
{
"answer": "iTunes Store",
"question": "What entity did Universal have a contract with prior to July of 2007?"
},
{
"answer": "2007",
"question": "In what year... |
400 | Apple debuted the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on September 5, 2007, in its Media Event entitled "The Beat Goes On...". This service allows users to access the Music Store from either an iPhone or an iPod Touch and download songs directly to the device that can be synced to the user's iTunes Library over a WiFi connection,... | [
{
"answer": "The Beat Goes On...",
"question": "What was the name of the event at which the iTunes Wi-Fi store was launched?"
},
{
"answer": "September 5, 2007",
"question": "On what date was the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store launched?"
},
{
"answer": "2007",
"question": "In what year was... |
401 | Video games are playable on various versions of iPods. The original iPod had the game Brick (originally invented by Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak) included as an easter egg hidden feature; later firmware versions added it as a menu option. Later revisions of the iPod added three more games: Parachute, Solitaire, and... | [
{
"answer": "iPods",
"question": "On what devices can video games be used?"
},
{
"answer": "Brick",
"question": "What was included on the first iPod?"
},
{
"answer": "Steve Wozniak",
"question": "Who created Brick?"
},
{
"answer": "Parachute, Solitaire, and Music Quiz",
"... |
402 | In September 2006, the iTunes Store began to offer additional games for purchase with the launch of iTunes 7, compatible with the fifth generation iPod with iPod software 1.2 or later. Those games were: Bejeweled, Cubis 2, Mahjong, Mini Golf, Pac-Man, Tetris, Texas Hold 'Em, Vortex, Asphalt 4: Elite Racing and Zuma. Ad... | [
{
"answer": "2006",
"question": "In what year did the iTunes store begin allowing users to buy video games?"
},
{
"answer": "iTunes 7",
"question": "Which version of iTunes was introduced with the ability to purchase games?"
},
{
"answer": "5th generation",
"question": "What was the ... |
403 | With third parties like Namco, Square Enix, Electronic Arts, Sega, and Hudson Soft all making games for the iPod, Apple's MP3 player has taken steps towards entering the video game handheld console market. Even video game magazines like GamePro and EGM have reviewed and rated most of their games as of late. | [
{
"answer": "Namco, Square Enix, Electronic Arts, Sega, and Hudson Soft",
"question": "What are the names of companies producing video games for Apple's MP3 player?"
},
{
"answer": "video game handheld console market",
"question": "What market can Apple participate in now that it has a variety o... |
404 | The games are in the form of .ipg files, which are actually .zip archives in disguise[citation needed]. When unzipped, they reveal executable files along with common audio and image files, leading to the possibility of third party games. Apple has not publicly released a software development kit (SDK) for iPod-specific... | [
{
"answer": ".ipg",
"question": "What format is used for iPod game files?"
},
{
"answer": ".zip",
"question": "What file format is being covered up by the use of ipg files?"
},
{
"answer": "software development kit",
"question": "What does SDK stand for?"
},
{
"answer": "iOS"... |
405 | Unlike many other MP3 players, simply copying audio or video files to the drive with a typical file management application will not allow an iPod to properly access them. The user must use software that has been specifically designed to transfer media files to iPods, so that the files are playable and viewable. Usually... | [
{
"answer": "iTunes",
"question": "What kind program is commonly used to move files between iTunes and an iPod?"
},
{
"answer": "third-party",
"question": "What kind of other applications enable communication between iTunes and an iPod?"
},
{
"answer": "iTunes",
"question": "Rather t... |
406 | iTunes 7 and above can transfer purchased media of the iTunes Store from an iPod to a computer, provided that computer containing the DRM protected media is authorized to play it. | [
{
"answer": "DRM",
"question": "What kind of security determines if files moved to a computer can be played?"
},
{
"answer": "iTunes 7",
"question": "What minimum version of iTunes is required to transfer purchased media from an iPod to an authorized computer?"
}
] |
407 | Media files are stored on an iPod in a hidden folder, along with a proprietary database file. The hidden content can be accessed on the host operating system by enabling hidden files to be shown. The media files can then be recovered manually by copying the files or folders off the iPod. Many third-party applications a... | [
{
"answer": "hidden",
"question": "In what kind of folder are files located in the iPod?"
},
{
"answer": "host",
"question": "On what kind of operating system can hidden iPod files be accessed?"
},
{
"answer": "manual",
"question": "What method of file recovery is used to retrieve da... |
408 | In 2005, Apple faced two lawsuits claiming patent infringement by the iPod line and its associated technologies: Advanced Audio Devices claimed the iPod line breached its patent on a "music jukebox", while a Hong Kong-based IP portfolio company called Pat-rights filed a suit claiming that Apple's FairPlay technology br... | [
{
"answer": "2005",
"question": "In what year did Apple face multiple intellectual property lawsuits?"
},
{
"answer": "patent infringement",
"question": "What did the 2005 lawsuits accuse Apple of doing?"
},
{
"answer": "Sony, RealNetworks, Napster, and Musicmatch",
"question": "What... |
409 | Apple's application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a patent on "rotational user inputs", as used on the iPod interface, received a third "non-final rejection" (NFR) in August 2005. Also in August 2005, Creative Technology, one of Apple's main rivals in the MP3 player market, announced that it held... | [
{
"answer": "rotational user inputs",
"question": "What interface component did Apple attempt to patent in 2005?"
},
{
"answer": "August 2005",
"question": "When did Apple receive a decision on its attempt to patent rotational user inputs?"
},
{
"answer": "Creative Technology",
"ques... |
410 | On August 24, 2006, Apple and Creative announced a broad settlement to end their legal disputes. Apple will pay Creative US$100 million for a paid-up license, to use Creative's awarded patent in all Apple products. As part of the agreement, Apple will recoup part of its payment, if Creative is successful in licensing t... | [
{
"answer": "August 24, 2006",
"question": "When did Creative and Apple come to an agreement over their intellectual property issues?"
},
{
"answer": "$100 million",
"question": "How much money did Apple have to pay to Creative as a result of their agreement?"
},
{
"answer": "Made for iP... |
411 | Since October 2004, the iPod line has dominated digital music player sales in the United States, with over 90% of the market for hard drive-based players and over 70% of the market for all types of players. During the year from January 2004 to January 2005, the high rate of sales caused its U.S. market share to increas... | [
{
"answer": "90%",
"question": "What share of the US digital music player market does iPod hold?"
},
{
"answer": "2004",
"question": "When did iPod become the leader in digital music device sales?"
},
{
"answer": "72.7%",
"question": "How much of the market did iPod claim as of Janua... |
412 | On January 8, 2004, Hewlett-Packard (HP) announced that they would sell HP-branded iPods under a license agreement from Apple. Several new retail channels were used—including Wal-Mart—and these iPods eventually made up 5% of all iPod sales. In July 2005, HP stopped selling iPods due to unfavorable terms and conditions ... | [
{
"answer": "January 8, 2004",
"question": "When did HP unveil their own edition of the iPod?"
},
{
"answer": "Hewlett-Packard",
"question": "What does HP stand for?"
},
{
"answer": "Wal-Mart",
"question": "What major retailer sold HP-branded iPod devices?"
},
{
"answer": "5%... |
413 | On April 9, 2007, it was announced that Apple had sold its one-hundred millionth iPod, making it the biggest selling digital music player of all time. In April 2007, Apple reported second quarter revenue of US$5.2 billion, of which 32% was made from iPod sales. Apple and several industry analysts suggest that iPod user... | [
{
"answer": "hundred million",
"question": "How many iPods did Apple reveal it sold in April of 2007?"
},
{
"answer": "32%",
"question": "How much of Apple's revenue was generated by iPod purchases in Q2 of 2007?"
},
{
"answer": "Mac computers",
"question": "What is an item that owne... |
414 | On October 22, 2007, Apple reported quarterly revenue of US$6.22 billion, of which 30.69% came from Apple notebook sales, 19.22% from desktop sales and 26% from iPod sales. Apple's 2007 year revenue increased to US$24.01 billion with US$3.5 billion in profits. Apple ended the fiscal year 2007 with US$15.4 billion in ca... | [
{
"answer": "$6.22 billion",
"question": "What was Apple's revenue for Q3 2007?"
},
{
"answer": "19.22%",
"question": "Desktop computers made up how much of Apple's revenue in the third quarter of 2007?"
},
{
"answer": "$3.5 billion",
"question": "How much money did Apple make in 200... |
415 | On January 22, 2008, Apple reported the best quarter revenue and earnings in Apple's history so far. Apple posted record revenue of US$9.6 billion and record net quarterly profit of US$1.58 billion. 42% of Apple's revenue for the First fiscal quarter of 2008 came from iPod sales, followed by 21% from notebook sales and... | [
{
"answer": "January 22, 2008",
"question": "When did Apple reveal it had achieved its highest quarterly earnings to date?"
},
{
"answer": "$1.58 billion",
"question": "What was Apple's highest quarterly profit as of Q1 2008?"
},
{
"answer": "21%",
"question": "How much of Apple's re... |
416 | On October 21, 2008, Apple reported that only 14.21% of total revenue for fiscal quarter 4 of year 2008 came from iPods. At the September 9, 2009 keynote presentation at the Apple Event, Phil Schiller announced total cumulative sales of iPods exceeded 220 million. The continual decline of iPod sales since 2009 has not ... | [
{
"answer": "Peter Oppenheimer",
"question": "Who was Chief Financial Officer of Apple in July of 2009?"
},
{
"answer": "2009",
"question": "From what year did iPod purchases begin to continuously decline?"
},
{
"answer": "14.21%",
"question": "How much revenue did iPod sales account... |
417 | iPods have won several awards ranging from engineering excellence,[not in citation given] to most innovative audio product, to fourth best computer product of 2006. iPods often receive favorable reviews; scoring on looks, clean design, and ease of use. PC World says that iPod line has "altered the landscape for portabl... | [
{
"answer": "fourth",
"question": "What rank did iPod achieve among various computer products in 2006?"
},
{
"answer": "favorable",
"question": "What kind of reviews do iPods tend to get?"
},
{
"answer": "Sony Ericsson and Nokia",
"question": "What two companies use the AAC format fo... |
418 | Besides earning a reputation as a respected entertainment device, the iPod has also been accepted as a business device. Government departments, major institutions and international organisations have turned to the iPod line as a delivery mechanism for business communication and training, such as the Royal and Western I... | [
{
"answer": "business",
"question": "Aside from recreational use, in what other arena have iPods found use?"
},
{
"answer": "communication and training",
"question": "What are two purposes for which iPods are used in business?"
},
{
"answer": "Royal and Western Infirmaries",
"questio... |
419 | 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 nursing education and more general K-16 education. Duke University provided iPods to al... | [
{
"answer": "Duke",
"question": "What University gave an iPod to first year students in 2004?"
},
{
"answer": "Entertainment Weekly",
"question": "What publication lauded the iPod for enabling people to listen to thousands of songs on a portable player?"
},
{
"answer": "Duke",
"quest... |
420 | The iPod has also been credited with accelerating shifts within the music industry. The iPod's popularization of digital music storage allows users to abandon listening to entire albums and instead be able to choose specific singles which hastened the end of the Album Era in popular music. | [
{
"answer": "the Album Era",
"question": "What period of music did the iPod help bring to a close?"
},
{
"answer": "music industry",
"question": "In which industry did the iPod have a major impact?"
},
{
"answer": "digital music storage",
"question": "What did the iPod promote that p... |
421 | The advertised battery life on most models is different from the real-world achievable life. For example, the fifth generation 30 GB iPod is advertised as having up to 14 hours of music playback. An MP3.com report stated that this was virtually unachievable under real-life usage conditions, with a writer for MP3.com ge... | [
{
"answer": "14 hours",
"question": "How long were 5th generation iPods marketed as being able to function before needing to be charged?"
},
{
"answer": "MP3.com",
"question": "Which website criticized Apple's battery life claims?"
},
{
"answer": "2003",
"question": "In what year was... |
422 | iPod batteries are not designed to be removed or replaced by the user, although some users have been able to open the case themselves, usually following instructions from third-party vendors of iPod replacement batteries. Compounding the problem, Apple initially would not replace worn-out batteries. The official policy... | [
{
"answer": "third-party vendors",
"question": "Whose directions can be followed to interact with iPod batteries?"
},
{
"answer": "refurbished replacement iPod",
"question": "What did Apple originally tell consumers to purchase when their iPod batteries no longer worked?"
},
{
"answer": ... |
423 | Apple announced a battery replacement program on November 14, 2003, a week before a high publicity stunt and website by the Neistat Brothers. The initial cost was US$99, and it was lowered to US$59 in 2005. One week later, Apple offered an extended iPod warranty for US$59. For the iPod Nano, soldering tools are needed ... | [
{
"answer": "battery replacement program",
"question": "What did Apple launch on November 14, 2003?"
},
{
"answer": "$99",
"question": "How much did iPod owners originally have to pay for replacement batteries?"
},
{
"answer": "soldering tools",
"question": "What was needed to replac... |
424 | The first generation iPod Nano may overheat and pose a health and safety risk. Affected iPod Nanos were sold between September 2005 and December 2006. This is due to a flawed battery used by Apple from a single battery manufacturer. Apple recommended that owners of affected iPod Nanos stop using them. Under an Apple pr... | [
{
"answer": "battery",
"question": "What part of the iPod Nano was the cause of the overheating issue?"
},
{
"answer": "Apple product replacement program",
"question": "What program allowed users to exchange iPod Nanos which suffered from overheating problems with new safe models?"
}
] |
425 | iPods have been criticized for alleged short life-span and fragile hard drives. A 2005 survey conducted on the MacInTouch website found that the iPod line had an average failure rate of 13.7% (although they note that comments from respondents indicate that "the true iPod failure rate may be lower than it appears"). It ... | [
{
"answer": "short life-span and fragile hard drives",
"question": "What are two subjects of criticism of iPods?"
},
{
"answer": "MacInTouch",
"question": "What website ran a survey to learn how often iPods ceased working?"
},
{
"answer": "13.7%",
"question": "How often did MacInTouc... |
426 | On June 11, 2006, the British tabloid The Mail on Sunday reported that iPods are mainly manufactured by workers who earn no more than US$50 per month and work 15-hour shifts. Apple investigated the case with independent auditors and found that, while some of the plant's labour practices met Apple's Code of Conduct, oth... | [
{
"answer": "The Mail on Sunday",
"question": "What publication revealed information about the working conditions of iPod labor?"
},
{
"answer": "Apple's Code of Conduct",
"question": "What governs iPod manufacturers' labor policies?"
},
{
"answer": "25",
"question": "What percentage... |
427 | Foxconn, Apple's manufacturer, initially denied the abuses, but when an auditing team from Apple found that workers had been working longer hours than were allowed under Chinese law, they promised to prevent workers working more hours than the code allowed. Apple hired a workplace standards auditing company, Verité, an... | [
{
"answer": "Verité",
"question": "Who did Apple partner with to monitor its labor policies?"
},
{
"answer": "Electronic Industry Code of Conduct Implementation Group",
"question": "What organization did Apple join to monitor its labor policies?"
},
{
"answer": "Foxconn",
"question":... |
428 | In 2010, a number of workers committed suicide at a Foxconn operations in China. Apple, HP, and others stated that they were investigating the situation. Foxconn guards have been videotaped beating employees. Another employee killed himself in 2009 when an Apple prototype went missing, and claimed in messages to friend... | [
{
"answer": "2010",
"question": "In what year did Chinese Foxconn emplyees kill themselves?"
},
{
"answer": "Apple prototype",
"question": "What disappeared in 2009 prior to the suicide of a Foxconn employee?"
},
{
"answer": "2010",
"question": "In what year did several Foxconn worke... |
429 | As of 2006, the iPod was produced by about 14,000 workers in the U.S. and 27,000 overseas. Further, the salaries attributed to this product were overwhelmingly distributed to highly skilled U.S. professionals, as opposed to lower skilled U.S. retail employees or overseas manufacturing labor. One interpretation of this ... | [
{
"answer": "innovation",
"question": "What attribute of the United States could be thought to lead more international and less domestic employment opportunities?"
}
] |
430 | All iPods except for the iPod Touch can function in "disk mode" as mass storage devices to store data files but this may not be the default behavior, and in the case of the iPod Touch, requires special software.[citation needed] If an iPod is formatted on a Mac OS computer, it uses the HFS+ file system format, which al... | [
{
"answer": "HFS+",
"question": "To work as a boot disk for a Mac, what file system must an iPod be formatted with?"
},
{
"answer": "FAT32",
"question": "If connected to a Windows PC when first set up, what file system will an iPod be formatted with?"
}
] |
431 | The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Japanese: ゼルダの伝説 トワイライトプリンセス, Hepburn: Zeruda no Densetsu: Towairaito Purinsesu?) is an action-adventure game developed and published by Nintendo for the GameCube and Wii home video game consoles. It is the thirteenth installment in the The Legend of Zelda series. Originally plan... | [
{
"answer": "action-adventure",
"question": "What category of game is Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess?"
},
{
"answer": "GameCube and Wii",
"question": "What consoles can be used to play Twilight Princess?"
},
{
"answer": "November 2006",
"question": "When was Twilight Princess lau... |
432 | The story focuses on series protagonist Link, who tries to prevent Hyrule from being engulfed by a corrupted parallel dimension known as the Twilight Realm. To do so, he takes the form of both a Hylian and a wolf, and is assisted by a mysterious creature named Midna. The game takes place hundreds of years after Ocarina... | [
{
"answer": "Link",
"question": "Who is the main character of the story?"
},
{
"answer": "Hyrule",
"question": "What land does Link serve to protect?"
},
{
"answer": "Midna",
"question": "What character helped Link in Twilight Princess?"
},
{
"answer": "Link",
"question":... |
433 | At the time of its release, Twilight Princess was considered the greatest entry in the Zelda series by many critics, including writers for 1UP.com, Computer and Video Games, Electronic Gaming Monthly, Game Informer, GamesRadar, IGN, and The Washington Post. It received several Game of the Year awards, and was the most ... | [
{
"answer": "Game of the Year",
"question": "What accolade did Twilight Princess receive after its release?"
},
{
"answer": "Nintendo Selects",
"question": "Under which brand was Twilight Princess for the Nintendo Wii published?"
},
{
"answer": "March 2016",
"question": "When is the ... |
434 | The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is an action-adventure game focused on combat, exploration, and item collection. It uses the basic control scheme introduced in Ocarina of Time, including context-sensitive action buttons and L-targeting (Z-targeting on the Wii), a system that allows the player to keep Link's view... | [
{
"answer": "combat, exploration, and item collection",
"question": "What are the three main activities in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess?"
},
{
"answer": "Ocarina of Time",
"question": "Twilight Princess uses the control setup first employed in which previous game?"
},
{
"answer... |
435 | The context-sensitive button mechanic allows one button to serve a variety of functions, such as talking, opening doors, and pushing, pulling, and throwing objects.[e] The on-screen display shows what action, if any, the button will trigger, determined by the situation. For example, if Link is holding a rock, the conte... | [
{
"answer": "one",
"question": "Many different types of interaction can be controlled by how many buttons?"
},
{
"answer": "on-screen display",
"question": "Where can players see what action will be performed in different scenarios?"
},
{
"answer": "on the ground",
"question": "If Li... |
436 | The GameCube and Wii versions feature several minor differences in their controls. The Wii version of the game makes use of the motion sensors and built-in speaker of the Wii Remote. The speaker emits the sounds of a bowstring when shooting an arrow, Midna's laugh when she gives advice to Link, and the series' trademar... | [
{
"answer": "Wii Remote",
"question": "Where is the speaker located on the Wii console?"
},
{
"answer": "chime",
"question": "What sound do users here when uncovering secrets in the game?"
},
{
"answer": "Wii Remote",
"question": "What part of the Wii is employed to use weapons?"
}... |
437 | The game features nine dungeons—large, contained areas where Link battles enemies, collects items, and solves puzzles. Link navigates these dungeons and fights a boss at the end in order to obtain an item or otherwise advance the plot. The dungeons are connected by a large overworld, across which Link can travel on foo... | [
{
"answer": "nine",
"question": "How many dungeon instances are provided in Twilight Princess?"
},
{
"answer": "enemies",
"question": "What does Link fight in dungeons?"
},
{
"answer": "overworld",
"question": "What provides a bridge between the different dungeons?"
},
{
"ans... |
438 | When Link enters the Twilight Realm, the void that corrupts parts of Hyrule, he transforms into a wolf.[h] He is eventually able to transform between his Hylian and wolf forms at will. As a wolf, Link loses the ability to use his sword, shield, or any secondary items; he instead attacks by biting, and defends primarily... | [
{
"answer": "Wolf",
"question": "What form does Link take in the Twilight Realm?"
},
{
"answer": "biting",
"question": "What is Link's main form of offense in wolf form?"
},
{
"answer": "Poes",
"question": "Hostile spirits are also known as what?"
},
{
"answer": "Midna",
... |
439 | The artificial intelligence (AI) of enemies in Twilight Princess is more advanced than that of enemies in The Wind Waker. Enemies react to defeated companions and to arrows or slingshot pellets that pass by, and can detect Link from a greater distance than was possible in previous games. | [
{
"answer": "artificial intelligence",
"question": "What does AI stand for?"
},
{
"answer": "The Wind Waker",
"question": "What is a game whose enemies have more rudimentary programming than those in Twilight Princess?"
},
{
"answer": "react",
"question": "What do enemies do to defea... |
440 | There is very little voice acting in the game, as is the case in most Zelda titles to date. Link remains silent in conversation, but grunts when attacking or injured and gasps when surprised. His emotions and responses are largely indicated visually by nods and facial expressions. Other characters have similar language... | [
{
"answer": "nods and facial expressions",
"question": "Through what can Link's reaction and mood can be discerned?"
},
{
"answer": "Midna",
"question": "Which person has the most spoken dialogue in the game?"
},
{
"answer": "Akiko Kōmoto",
"question": "Who provided the basis for Mid... |
441 | Twilight Princess takes place several centuries after Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, and begins with a youth named Link who is working as a ranch hand in Ordon Village. One day, the village is attacked by Bulblins, who carry off the village's children with Link in pursuit before he encounters a wall of Twilight. A ... | [
{
"answer": "ranch hand",
"question": "What is Link's job at the start of Twilight Princess?"
},
{
"answer": "children",
"question": "What do the Bulbins take from Ordon?"
},
{
"answer": "Midna",
"question": "Who releases Link from the Realm of Twilight?"
},
{
"answer": "Tear... |
442 | During this time, Link also helps Midna find the Fused Shadows, fragments of a relic containing powerful dark magic. In return, she helps Link find Ordon Village's children while helping the monkeys of Faron, the Gorons of Eldin, and the Zoras of Lanayru. Once Link has restored the Light Spirits and Midna has all the F... | [
{
"answer": "Fused Shadows",
"question": "What does Link assist Midna in collection?"
},
{
"answer": "Zant",
"question": "Who attacks Link and Midna when they've finished their collection tasks?"
},
{
"answer": "Master Sword",
"question": "What weapon can transform Link back to his o... |
444 | Ganondorf then revives, and Midna teleports Link and Zelda outside the castle so she can hold him off with the Fused Shadows. However, as Hyrule Castle collapses, it is revealed that Ganondorf was victorious as he crushes Midna's helmet. Ganondorf engages Link on horseback, and, assisted by Zelda and the Light Spirits,... | [
{
"answer": "helmet",
"question": "What possession of Midna does Ganondorf destroy?"
},
{
"answer": "Ordon Village",
"question": "Where does Link depart from at the end of the game?"
},
{
"answer": "Zelda",
"question": "Which character helps Link get Ganondorf off of his horse?"
},... |
445 | In 2003, Nintendo announced that a new The Legend of Zelda game was in the works for the GameCube by the same team that had created the cel-shaded The Wind Waker. At the following year's Game Developers Conference, director Eiji Aonuma unintentionally revealed that the game's sequel was in development under the working... | [
{
"answer": "2003",
"question": "In what year did Nintendo reveal the start of development on what would become Twilight Princess?"
},
{
"answer": "Game Developers Conference",
"question": "At what event was a potential follow-up to The Wind Waker mentioned?"
},
{
"answer": "North Americ... |
446 | In four months, Aonuma's team managed to present realistic horseback riding,[l] which Nintendo later revealed to the public with a trailer at Electronic Entertainment Expo 2004. The game was scheduled to be released the next year, and was no longer a follow-up to The Wind Waker; a true sequel to it was released for the... | [
{
"answer": "four",
"question": "How long did it take to implement riding horses in a believable manner?"
},
{
"answer": "Electronic Entertainment Expo 2004",
"question": "Where did Nintendo preview the horseback riding feature?"
},
{
"answer": "Nintendo DS",
"question": "What consol... |
448 | Aonuma had anticipated creating a Zelda game for what would later be called the Wii, but had assumed that he would need to complete Twilight Princess first. His team began work developing a pointing-based interface for the bow and arrow, and Aonuma found that aiming directly at the screen gave the game a new feel, just... | [
{
"answer": "pointing-based",
"question": "What kind of interface was used for in-game archery?"
},
{
"answer": "2005",
"question": "What was the originally-planned launch year for Twilight Princess?"
},
{
"answer": "Satoru Iwata",
"question": "Which Nintendo employee was confident i... |
449 | Transferring GameCube development to the Wii was relatively simple, since the Wii was being created to be compatible with the GameCube.[o] At E3 2005, Nintendo released a small number of Nintendo DS game cards containing a preview trailer for Twilight Princess. They also announced that Zelda would appear on the Wii (th... | [
{
"answer": "GameCube",
"question": "What console boasted compatibility with the Wii?"
},
{
"answer": "E3 2005",
"question": "Where did Nintendo provide a limited number of Twilight Princess previews?"
},
{
"answer": "Wii",
"question": "At E3 in 2005, what console did Nintendo reveal... |
450 | The team worked on a Wii control scheme, adapting camera control and the fighting mechanics to the new interface. A prototype was created that used a swinging gesture to control the sword from a first-person viewpoint, but was unable to show the variety of Link's movements. When the third-person view was restored, Aonu... | [
{
"answer": "swinging gesture",
"question": "What kind of movement interfaced with the sword in Twilight Princess?"
},
{
"answer": "NGC Magazine",
"question": "Who provided information about the game's controls in December of 2005?"
},
{
"answer": "Wii controller",
"question": "What ... |
451 | Nintendo staff members reported that demo users complained about the difficulty of the control scheme. Aonuma realized that his team had implemented Wii controls under the mindset of "forcing" users to adapt, instead of making the system intuitive and easy to use. He began rethinking the controls with Miyamoto to focus... | [
{
"answer": "control scheme",
"question": "What did early users find hard to use about the game?"
},
{
"answer": "sword",
"question": "Using items in the game took over the controls used for what weapon?"
},
{
"answer": "E3 attendees",
"question": "Who wanted gestures implemented for... |
452 | The game's score was composed by Toru Minegishi and Asuka Ohta, with series regular Koji Kondo serving as the sound supervisor. Minegishi took charge of composition and sound design in Twilight Princess, providing all field and dungeon music under the supervision of Kondo. For the trailers, three pieces were written by... | [
{
"answer": "Toru Minegishi and Asuka Ohta",
"question": "Who wrote the music for Twilight Princess?"
},
{
"answer": "Koji Kondo",
"question": "Who was in charge of overseeing audio production?"
},
{
"answer": "Michiru Ōshima",
"question": "Who worked adapting the score for performan... |
453 | Media requests at the trade show prompted Kondo to consider using orchestral music for the other tracks in the game as well, a notion reinforced by his preference for live instruments. He originally envisioned a full 50-person orchestra for action sequences and a string quartet for more "lyrical moments", though the fi... | [
{
"answer": "live",
"question": "What kind of instruments are favored by Kondo?"
},
{
"answer": "50",
"question": "How many people would be in the orchestra Kondo imagined using for the soundtrack?"
},
{
"answer": "November 19, 2006",
"question": "When was the soundtrack of Twilight ... |
454 | Following the discovery of a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Wii version of Twilight Princess, an exploit known as the "Twilight Hack" was developed, allowing the execution of custom code from a Secure Digital (SD) card on the console. A properly designed save file would cause the game to load unsigned code, which... | [
{
"answer": "buffer overflow vulnerability",
"question": "What kind of error was found in Twilight Princess for Wii?"
},
{
"answer": "Executable and Linkable Format",
"question": "What does ELF stand for?"
},
{
"answer": "4.0",
"question": "Which issue of the Wii Menu fixed the issue... |
455 | A high-definition remaster of the game, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, is being developed by Tantalus Media for the Wii U. Officially announced during a Nintendo Direct presentation on November 12, 2015, it features enhanced graphics and Amiibo functionality. The game will be released in North America and E... | [
{
"answer": "Tantalus Media",
"question": "Which company is responsible for the HD version of Twilight Princess?"
},
{
"answer": "Wii U",
"question": "For which console is Twilight Princess HD being made?"
},
{
"answer": "November 12, 2015",
"question": "When were plans for Twilight ... |
456 | Special bundles of the game contain a Wolf Link Amiibo figurine, which unlocks a Wii U-exclusive dungeon called the "Cave of Shadows" and can carry data over to the upcoming 2016 Zelda game. Other Zelda-related Amiibo figurines have distinct functions: Link and Toon Link replenish arrows, Zelda and Sheik restore Link's... | [
{
"answer": "Wolf Link Amiibo figurine",
"question": "What special item is included with certain versions of Twilight Princess HD?"
},
{
"answer": "Link and Toon Link",
"question": "Which two Amiibo figures reload Link's stock of arrows?"
},
{
"answer": "Zelda and Sheik",
"question":... |
457 | A CD containing 20 musical selections from the game was available as a GameStop preorder bonus in the United States; it is included in all bundles in Japan, Europe, and Australia.[citation needed] | [
{
"answer": "GameStop",
"question": "What company included the soundtrack as a reward for ordering the game prior to release?"
},
{
"answer": "20",
"question": "How many tracks were recorded on the preorder CD?"
},
{
"answer": "Japan, Europe, and Australia",
"question": "In what area... |
458 | Twilight Princess was released to universal critical acclaim and commercial success. It received perfect scores from major publications such as 1UP.com, Computer and Video Games, Electronic Gaming Monthly, Game Informer, GamesRadar, and GameSpy. On the review aggregators GameRankings and Metacritic, Twilight Princess h... | [
{
"answer": "perfect",
"question": "What kind of scores did Twilight Princess receive from many video game review sources?"
},
{
"answer": "GameRankings and Metacritic",
"question": "Which sites gave the Wii copy of Twilight Princess scores of 95% and 95?"
},
{
"answer": "GameTrailers",
... |
460 | Twilight Princess received the awards for Best Artistic Design, Best Original Score, and Best Use of Sound from IGN for its GameCube version. Both IGN and Nintendo Power gave Twilight Princess the awards for Best Graphics and Best Story. Twilight Princess received Game of the Year awards from GameTrailers, 1UP.com, Ele... | [
{
"answer": "GameCube",
"question": "The version of Twilight Princess fo which console won three IGN awards?"
},
{
"answer": "16th",
"question": "What was Twilight Princess's rank among all Nintendo games according to Nintendo Magazine?"
},
{
"answer": "4th",
"question": "Where did T... |
461 | In the PAL region, which covers most of Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, Twilight Princess is the best-selling entry in the Zelda series. During its first week, the game was sold with three of every four Wii purchases. The game had sold 5.82 million copies on the Wii as of March 31, 2011[update], and 1.32 million on ... | [
{
"answer": "PAL",
"question": "What is the name of the area which includes most countries not located in North, Central or South America?"
},
{
"answer": "5.82 million",
"question": "How many units of the Wii version of Twilight Princess had been purchased by the end of March 2011?"
},
{
... |
462 | A Japan-exclusive manga series based on Twilight Princess, penned and illustrated by Akira Himekawa, was first released on February 8, 2016. The series is available solely via publisher Shogakukan's MangaOne mobile application. While the manga adaptation began almost ten years after the initial release of the game on w... | [
{
"answer": "Akira Himekawa",
"question": "Who wrote and provided art for a Twilight Princess comic book series?"
},
{
"answer": "Japan",
"question": "The Twilight Princess manga was only available in what country?"
},
{
"answer": "Shogakukan",
"question": "Who published the Twilight... |
463 | Spectre (2015) is the twenty-fourth James Bond film produced by Eon Productions. It features Daniel Craig in his fourth performance as James Bond, and Christoph Waltz as Ernst Stavro Blofeld, with the film marking the character's re-introduction into the series. It was directed by Sam Mendes as his second James Bond fi... | [
{
"answer": "Eon Productions",
"question": "Which company made Spectre?"
},
{
"answer": "Daniel Craig",
"question": "Who is the star of Spectre?"
},
{
"answer": "James Bond",
"question": "What role does Daniel Craig play in Spectre?"
},
{
"answer": "Skyfall",
"question": ... |
464 | The story sees Bond pitted against the global criminal organisation Spectre, marking the group's first appearance in an Eon Productions film since 1971's Diamonds Are Forever,[N 2] and tying Craig's series of films together with an overarching storyline. Several recurring James Bond characters, including M, Q and Eve M... | [
{
"answer": "Spectre",
"question": "What group is the enemy of the protagonist?"
},
{
"answer": "Diamonds Are Forever",
"question": "Which movie was Spectre originally featured in?"
},
{
"answer": "M, Q and Eve Moneypenny",
"question": "Which three personalities from previous films a... |
465 | Spectre was released on 26 October 2015 in the United Kingdom on the same night as the world premiere at the Royal Albert Hall in London, followed by a worldwide release. It was released in the United States on 6 November 2015. It became the second James Bond film to be screened in IMAX venues after Skyfall, although i... | [
{
"answer": "26 October 2015",
"question": "On what date was Spectre first shown in the UK?"
},
{
"answer": "Royal Albert Hall in London",
"question": "Where was the first screening of Spectre?"
},
{
"answer": "6 November 2015",
"question": "What was the US release date for Spectre?"... |
466 | Following Garreth Mallory's promotion to M, on a mission in Mexico City unofficially ordered by a posthumous message from the previous M, 007 James Bond kills three men plotting a terrorist bombing during the Day of the Dead and gives chase to Marco Sciarra, an assassin who survived the attack. In the ensuing struggle,... | [
{
"answer": "Day of the Dead",
"question": "On what holiday do insurgents plan to detonate a bomb?"
},
{
"answer": "M",
"question": "Who removed James Bond from active service?"
},
{
"answer": "C",
"question": "Who is M's rival?"
},
{
"answer": "Nine Eyes",
"question": "W... |
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