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When were the Benedictine monks required to maintain a charity school? | <text>When were the Benedictine monks required to maintain a charity school?</text><reasoning>Westminster School and Westminster Abbey Choir School are also in the precincts of the abbey. It was natural for the learned and literate monks to be entrusted with education, and Benedictine monks were required by the Pope to... |
The choirboys of the abbey are trained where? | <text>The choirboys of the abbey are trained where?</text><reasoning>Westminster School and Westminster Abbey Choir School are also in the precincts of the abbey. It was natural for the learned and literate monks to be entrusted with education, and Benedictine monks were required by the Pope to maintain a charity schoo... |
What was the abbey to Norman kings? | <text>What was the abbey to Norman kings?</text><reasoning>The abbey became the coronation site of Norman kings. None were buried there until Henry III, intensely devoted to the cult of the Confessor, rebuilt the abbey in Anglo-French Gothic style as a shrine to venerate King Edward the Confessor and as a suitably rega... |
What architect continued work on the abbey? | <text>What architect continued work on the abbey?</text><reasoning>The abbey became the coronation site of Norman kings. None were buried there until Henry III, intensely devoted to the cult of the Confessor, rebuilt the abbey in Anglo-French Gothic style as a shrine to venerate King Edward the Confessor and as a suita... |
Who was reigning when Henry Yevele finished his work on the abbey? | <text>Who was reigning when Henry Yevele finished his work on the abbey?</text><reasoning>The abbey became the coronation site of Norman kings. None were buried there until Henry III, intensely devoted to the cult of the Confessor, rebuilt the abbey in Anglo-French Gothic style as a shrine to venerate King Edward the C... |
What kind of pavement was commissioned for in front of the High Altar? | <text>What kind of pavement was commissioned for in front of the High Altar?</text><reasoning>The abbey became the coronation site of Norman kings. None were buried there until Henry III, intensely devoted to the cult of the Confessor, rebuilt the abbey in Anglo-French Gothic style as a shrine to venerate King Edward t... |
What played a large role in King Edward the Confessor's canonisation? | <text>What played a large role in King Edward the Confessor's canonisation?</text><reasoning>The abbey became the coronation site of Norman kings. None were buried there until Henry III, intensely devoted to the cult of the Confessor, rebuilt the abbey in Anglo-French Gothic style as a shrine to venerate King Edward th... |
What architectural design was St Peter's abbey considered? | <text>What architectural design was St Peter's abbey considered?</text><reasoning>Between 1042 and 1052 King Edward the Confessor began rebuilding St Peter's Abbey to provide himself with a royal burial church. It was the first church in England built in the Romanesque style. The building was not completed until around... |
What year was the building finished? | <text>What year was the building finished?</text><reasoning>Between 1042 and 1052 King Edward the Confessor began rebuilding St Peter's Abbey to provide himself with a royal burial church. It was the first church in England built in the Romanesque style. The building was not completed until around 1090 but was consecra... |
What was the date of the Abbey's coronation? | <text>What was the date of the Abbey's coronation?</text><reasoning>Between 1042 and 1052 King Edward the Confessor began rebuilding St Peter's Abbey to provide himself with a royal burial church. It was the first church in England built in the Romanesque style. The building was not completed until around 1090 but was ... |
Who was the first recorded coronation at the Abbey? | <text>Who was the first recorded coronation at the Abbey?</text><reasoning>Between 1042 and 1052 King Edward the Confessor began rebuilding St Peter's Abbey to provide himself with a royal burial church. It was the first church in England built in the Romanesque style. The building was not completed until around 1090 b... |
What King restored the Abbey in the years 1042 and 1052? | <text>What King restored the Abbey in the years 1042 and 1052?</text><reasoning>Between 1042 and 1052 King Edward the Confessor began rebuilding St Peter's Abbey to provide himself with a royal burial church. It was the first church in England built in the Romanesque style. The building was not completed until around 1... |
Who rebuilt the abbey for a burial church? | <text>Who rebuilt the abbey for a burial church?</text><reasoning>Between 1042 and 1052 King Edward the Confessor began rebuilding St Peter's Abbey to provide himself with a royal burial church. It was the first church in England built in the Romanesque style. The building was not completed until around 1090 but was co... |
What style was the church rebuilt in? | <text>What style was the church rebuilt in?</text><reasoning>Between 1042 and 1052 King Edward the Confessor began rebuilding St Peter's Abbey to provide himself with a royal burial church. It was the first church in England built in the Romanesque style. The building was not completed until around 1090 but was consecr... |
When was the building consecrated? | <text>When was the building consecrated?</text><reasoning>Between 1042 and 1052 King Edward the Confessor began rebuilding St Peter's Abbey to provide himself with a royal burial church. It was the first church in England built in the Romanesque style. The building was not completed until around 1090 but was consecrate... |
When did King Edward the Confessor die? | <text>When did King Edward the Confessor die?</text><reasoning>Between 1042 and 1052 King Edward the Confessor began rebuilding St Peter's Abbey to provide himself with a royal burial church. It was the first church in England built in the Romanesque style. The building was not completed until around 1090 but was conse... |
Who was the first documented coronation? | <text>Who was the first documented coronation?</text><reasoning>Between 1042 and 1052 King Edward the Confessor began rebuilding St Peter's Abbey to provide himself with a royal burial church. It was the first church in England built in the Romanesque style. The building was not completed until around 1090 but was cons... |
What part of the organ is not connected or playable? | <text>What part of the organ is not connected or playable?</text><reasoning>In 1982 and 1987, Harrison and Harrison enlarged the organ under the direction of the then abbey organist Simon Preston to include an additional Lower Choir Organ and a Bombarde Organ: the current instrument now has five manuals and 109 speakin... |
Who built the organ? | <text>Who built the organ?</text><reasoning>The organ was built by Harrison & Harrison in 1937, then with four manuals and 84 speaking stops, and was used for the first time at the coronation of King George VI. Some pipework from the previous Hill organ of 1848 was revoiced and incorporated in the new scheme. The two o... |
When was the organ built? | <text>When was the organ built?</text><reasoning>The organ was built by Harrison & Harrison in 1937, then with four manuals and 84 speaking stops, and was used for the first time at the coronation of King George VI. Some pipework from the previous Hill organ of 1848 was revoiced and incorporated in the new scheme. The ... |
When was the organ first used? | <text>When was the organ first used?</text><reasoning>The organ was built by Harrison & Harrison in 1937, then with four manuals and 84 speaking stops, and was used for the first time at the coronation of King George VI. Some pipework from the previous Hill organ of 1848 was revoiced and incorporated in the new scheme.... |
What was included in the new organ from the previous Hill organ of 1848? | <text>What was included in the new organ from the previous Hill organ of 1848?</text><reasoning>The organ was built by Harrison & Harrison in 1937, then with four manuals and 84 speaking stops, and was used for the first time at the coronation of King George VI. Some pipework from the previous Hill organ of 1848 was re... |
Who designed the two organ cases? | <text>Who designed the two organ cases?</text><reasoning>The organ was built by Harrison & Harrison in 1937, then with four manuals and 84 speaking stops, and was used for the first time at the coronation of King George VI. Some pipework from the previous Hill organ of 1848 was revoiced and incorporated in the new sche... |
Oliver Cromwell began buring national figures in the abbey starting with whom? | <text>Oliver Cromwell began buring national figures in the abbey starting with whom?</text><reasoning>Subsequently, it became one of Britain's most significant honours to be buried or commemorated in the abbey. The practice of burying national figures in the abbey began under Oliver Cromwell with the burial of Admiral ... |
Who was buried in the abbey on 4 April 1727? | <text>Who was buried in the abbey on 4 April 1727?</text><reasoning>Subsequently, it became one of Britain's most significant honours to be buried or commemorated in the abbey. The practice of burying national figures in the abbey began under Oliver Cromwell with the burial of Admiral Robert Blake in 1657. The practice... |
Who was buried in the abbey on 26 April 1882? | <text>Who was buried in the abbey on 26 April 1882?</text><reasoning>Subsequently, it became one of Britain's most significant honours to be buried or commemorated in the abbey. The practice of burying national figures in the abbey began under Oliver Cromwell with the burial of Admiral Robert Blake in 1657. The practic... |
Who was buried in the abbey on 3 August 1833? | <text>Who was buried in the abbey on 3 August 1833?</text><reasoning>Subsequently, it became one of Britain's most significant honours to be buried or commemorated in the abbey. The practice of burying national figures in the abbey began under Oliver Cromwell with the burial of Admiral Robert Blake in 1657. The practic... |
How many lay vicars are there? | <text>How many lay vicars are there?</text><reasoning>In addition to the Dean and canons, there are at present two full-time minor canons, one is precentor, and the other is sacrist. The office of Priest Vicar was created in the 1970s for those who assist the minor canons. Together with the clergy and Receiver General ... |
How many choristers are there at the abbey? | <text>How many choristers are there at the abbey?</text><reasoning>In addition to the Dean and canons, there are at present two full-time minor canons, one is precentor, and the other is sacrist. The office of Priest Vicar was created in the 1970s for those who assist the minor canons. Together with the clergy and Rece... |
When was the office of Priest Vicar created? | <text>When was the office of Priest Vicar created?</text><reasoning>In addition to the Dean and canons, there are at present two full-time minor canons, one is precentor, and the other is sacrist. The office of Priest Vicar was created in the 1970s for those who assist the minor canons. Together with the clergy and Rec... |
What Admiral called Nanjing his home? | <text>What Admiral called Nanjing his home?</text><reasoning>As the center of the empire, early-Ming Nanjing had worldwide connections. It was home of the admiral Zheng He, who went to sail the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and it was visited by foreign dignitaries, such as a king from Borneo (Boni 渤泥), who died during hi... |
What visiting king died in China in 1408? | <text>What visiting king died in China in 1408?</text><reasoning>As the center of the empire, early-Ming Nanjing had worldwide connections. It was home of the admiral Zheng He, who went to sail the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and it was visited by foreign dignitaries, such as a king from Borneo (Boni 渤泥), who died durin... |
What country did this visiting king come from? | <text>What country did this visiting king come from?</text><reasoning>As the center of the empire, early-Ming Nanjing had worldwide connections. It was home of the admiral Zheng He, who went to sail the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and it was visited by foreign dignitaries, such as a king from Borneo (Boni 渤泥), who died ... |
What stele is at Boni's tomb? | <text>What stele is at Boni's tomb?</text><reasoning>As the center of the empire, early-Ming Nanjing had worldwide connections. It was home of the admiral Zheng He, who went to sail the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and it was visited by foreign dignitaries, such as a king from Borneo (Boni 渤泥), who died during his visit ... |
Who was the first emperor of the Ming dynasty? | <text>Who was the first emperor of the Ming dynasty?</text><reasoning>The first emperor of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang (the Hongwu Emperor), who overthrew the Yuan dynasty, renamed the city Yingtian, rebuilt it, and made it the dynastic capital in 1368. He constructed a 48 km (30 mi) long city wall around Yingtian,... |
Who did Zhu Yuanzhang defeat? | <text>Who did Zhu Yuanzhang defeat?</text><reasoning>The first emperor of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang (the Hongwu Emperor), who overthrew the Yuan dynasty, renamed the city Yingtian, rebuilt it, and made it the dynastic capital in 1368. He constructed a 48 km (30 mi) long city wall around Yingtian, as well as a new... |
What did Zhu Yuanzhang build around the city of Nanjing? | <text>What did Zhu Yuanzhang build around the city of Nanjing?</text><reasoning>The first emperor of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang (the Hongwu Emperor), who overthrew the Yuan dynasty, renamed the city Yingtian, rebuilt it, and made it the dynastic capital in 1368. He constructed a 48 km (30 mi) long city wall around... |
How long did it take to finish the wall? | <text>How long did it take to finish the wall?</text><reasoning>The first emperor of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang (the Hongwu Emperor), who overthrew the Yuan dynasty, renamed the city Yingtian, rebuilt it, and made it the dynastic capital in 1368. He constructed a 48 km (30 mi) long city wall around Yingtian, as we... |
How many workers worked on the wall? | <text>How many workers worked on the wall?</text><reasoning>The first emperor of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang (the Hongwu Emperor), who overthrew the Yuan dynasty, renamed the city Yingtian, rebuilt it, and made it the dynastic capital in 1368. He constructed a 48 km (30 mi) long city wall around Yingtian, as well a... |
In what century was the term matter defined excluding energy phenomena like light and sound? | <text>In what century was the term matter defined excluding energy phenomena like light and sound?</text><reasoning>Before the 20th century, the term matter included ordinary matter composed of atoms and excluded other energy phenomena such as light or sound. This concept of matter may be generalized from atoms to incl... |
What term is used for the substance that composes all observable physical objects? | <text>What term is used for the substance that composes all observable physical objects?</text><reasoning>Before the 20th century, the term matter included ordinary matter composed of atoms and excluded other energy phenomena such as light or sound. This concept of matter may be generalized from atoms to include any ob... |
The mass of an object can come from the motion of its constituents or what other source? | <text>The mass of an object can come from the motion of its constituents or what other source?</text><reasoning>Before the 20th century, the term matter included ordinary matter composed of atoms and excluded other energy phenomena such as light or sound. This concept of matter may be generalized from atoms to include ... |
What term is used to describe the type of definition that matter would have if all scientists could agree on its definition? | <text>What term is used to describe the type of definition that matter would have if all scientists could agree on its definition?</text><reasoning>Before the 20th century, the term matter included ordinary matter composed of atoms and excluded other energy phenomena such as light or sound. This concept of matter may b... |
Prior to the 20th century, the definition of matter included any object that had mass even when it was in what state? | <text>Prior to the 20th century, the definition of matter included any object that had mass even when it was in what state?</text><reasoning>Before the 20th century, the term matter included ordinary matter composed of atoms and excluded other energy phenomena such as light or sound. This concept of matter may be gener... |
What kind of particles make up every object in the world that can be touched? | <text>What kind of particles make up every object in the world that can be touched?</text><reasoning>All the objects from everyday life that we can bump into, touch or squeeze are composed of atoms. This atomic matter is in turn made up of interacting subatomic particles—usually a nucleus of protons and neutrons, and a... |
The smaller particles that make up atoms, like protons and neutrons, are what kind of particles? | <text>The smaller particles that make up atoms, like protons and neutrons, are what kind of particles?</text><reasoning>All the objects from everyday life that we can bump into, touch or squeeze are composed of atoms. This atomic matter is in turn made up of interacting subatomic particles—usually a nucleus of protons ... |
What subatomic particle has no volume or rest mass? | <text>What subatomic particle has no volume or rest mass?</text><reasoning>All the objects from everyday life that we can bump into, touch or squeeze are composed of atoms. This atomic matter is in turn made up of interacting subatomic particles—usually a nucleus of protons and neutrons, and a cloud of orbiting electro... |
What kind of particles are quarks and leptons? | <text>What kind of particles are quarks and leptons?</text><reasoning>All the objects from everyday life that we can bump into, touch or squeeze are composed of atoms. This atomic matter is in turn made up of interacting subatomic particles—usually a nucleus of protons and neutrons, and a cloud of orbiting electrons. ... |
Despite not having size or volume themselves, quarks and leptons contribute to what measure of composite particles in matter? | <text>Despite not having size or volume themselves, quarks and leptons contribute to what measure of composite particles in matter?</text><reasoning>All the objects from everyday life that we can bump into, touch or squeeze are composed of atoms. This atomic matter is in turn made up of interacting subatomic particles—... |
Who cast the two service bells? | <text>Who cast the two service bells?</text><reasoning>In addition there are two service bells, cast by Robert Mot, in 1585 and 1598 respectively, a Sanctus bell cast in 1738 by Richard Phelps and Thomas Lester and two unused bells—one cast about 1320, by the successor to R de Wymbish, and a second cast in 1742, by Tho... |
When were the two service bells cast? | <text>When were the two service bells cast?</text><reasoning>In addition there are two service bells, cast by Robert Mot, in 1585 and 1598 respectively, a Sanctus bell cast in 1738 by Richard Phelps and Thomas Lester and two unused bells—one cast about 1320, by the successor to R de Wymbish, and a second cast in 1742, ... |
When was the Sanctus bell cast? | <text>When was the Sanctus bell cast?</text><reasoning>In addition there are two service bells, cast by Robert Mot, in 1585 and 1598 respectively, a Sanctus bell cast in 1738 by Richard Phelps and Thomas Lester and two unused bells—one cast about 1320, by the successor to R de Wymbish, and a second cast in 1742, by Tho... |
Who cast the Sanctus bell? | <text>Who cast the Sanctus bell?</text><reasoning>In addition there are two service bells, cast by Robert Mot, in 1585 and 1598 respectively, a Sanctus bell cast in 1738 by Richard Phelps and Thomas Lester and two unused bells—one cast about 1320, by the successor to R de Wymbish, and a second cast in 1742, by Thomas L... |
Where is the "dish bell" kept? | <text>Where is the "dish bell" kept?</text><reasoning>In addition there are two service bells, cast by Robert Mot, in 1585 and 1598 respectively, a Sanctus bell cast in 1738 by Richard Phelps and Thomas Lester and two unused bells—one cast about 1320, by the successor to R de Wymbish, and a second cast in 1742, by Thom... |
What style is the octagonal chapter house? | <text>What style is the octagonal chapter house?</text><reasoning>Inner and outer vestibules lead to the octagonal chapter house, which is of exceptional architectural purity. It is built in a Geometrical Gothic style with an octagonal crypt below. A pier of eight shafts carries the vaulted ceiling. To the sides are bl... |
There is an octagonal what below the chapter house? | <text>There is an octagonal what below the chapter house?</text><reasoning>Inner and outer vestibules lead to the octagonal chapter house, which is of exceptional architectural purity. It is built in a Geometrical Gothic style with an octagonal crypt below. A pier of eight shafts carries the vaulted ceiling. To the sid... |
What kind of ceiling is in the chapter house? | <text>What kind of ceiling is in the chapter house?</text><reasoning>Inner and outer vestibules lead to the octagonal chapter house, which is of exceptional architectural purity. It is built in a Geometrical Gothic style with an octagonal crypt below. A pier of eight shafts carries the vaulted ceiling. To the sides are... |
What kind of windows are in the chapter house? | <text>What kind of windows are in the chapter house?</text><reasoning>Inner and outer vestibules lead to the octagonal chapter house, which is of exceptional architectural purity. It is built in a Geometrical Gothic style with an octagonal crypt below. A pier of eight shafts carries the vaulted ceiling. To the sides ar... |
The architecture of the chapter house is contemporary with what? | <text>The architecture of the chapter house is contemporary with what?</text><reasoning>Inner and outer vestibules lead to the octagonal chapter house, which is of exceptional architectural purity. It is built in a Geometrical Gothic style with an octagonal crypt below. A pier of eight shafts carries the vaulted ceilin... |
When were the bells overhauled? | <text>When were the bells overhauled?</text><reasoning>The bells at the abbey were overhauled in 1971. The ring is now made up of ten bells, hung for change ringing, cast in 1971, by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, tuned to the notes: F#, E, D, C#, B, A, G, F#, E and D. The Tenor bell in D (588.5 Hz) has a weight of 30 c... |
When were the ten bells cast? | <text>When were the ten bells cast?</text><reasoning>The bells at the abbey were overhauled in 1971. The ring is now made up of ten bells, hung for change ringing, cast in 1971, by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, tuned to the notes: F#, E, D, C#, B, A, G, F#, E and D. The Tenor bell in D (588.5 Hz) has a weight of 30 cwt... |
Who cast the abbey bells? | <text>Who cast the abbey bells?</text><reasoning>The bells at the abbey were overhauled in 1971. The ring is now made up of ten bells, hung for change ringing, cast in 1971, by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, tuned to the notes: F#, E, D, C#, B, A, G, F#, E and D. The Tenor bell in D (588.5 Hz) has a weight of 30 cwt, 1 ... |
What are the effigies made of? | <text>What are the effigies made of?</text><reasoning>Later wax effigies include a likeness of Horatio, Viscount Nelson, wearing some of his own clothes and another of Prime Minister William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, modelled by the American-born sculptor Patience Wright.[citation needed] During recent conservation of Eli... |
What is the effigy of Viscount Nelson wearing? | <text>What is the effigy of Viscount Nelson wearing?</text><reasoning>Later wax effigies include a likeness of Horatio, Viscount Nelson, wearing some of his own clothes and another of Prime Minister William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, modelled by the American-born sculptor Patience Wright.[citation needed] During recent con... |
Henry III rebuilt the abbey in honour of whom? | <text>Henry III rebuilt the abbey in honour of whom?</text><reasoning>Henry III rebuilt the abbey in honour of a royal saint, Edward the Confessor, whose relics were placed in a shrine in the sanctuary. Henry III himself was interred nearby, as were many of the Plantagenet kings of England, their wives and other relati... |
When did George II of Great Britain die? | <text>When did George II of Great Britain die?</text><reasoning>Henry III rebuilt the abbey in honour of a royal saint, Edward the Confessor, whose relics were placed in a shrine in the sanctuary. Henry III himself was interred nearby, as were many of the Plantagenet kings of England, their wives and other relatives. U... |
Who was Edward the Confessor? | <text>Who was Edward the Confessor?</text><reasoning>Henry III rebuilt the abbey in honour of a royal saint, Edward the Confessor, whose relics were placed in a shrine in the sanctuary. Henry III himself was interred nearby, as were many of the Plantagenet kings of England, their wives and other relatives. Until the de... |
Where was Henry VI buried? | <text>Where was Henry VI buried?</text><reasoning>Henry III rebuilt the abbey in honour of a royal saint, Edward the Confessor, whose relics were placed in a shrine in the sanctuary. Henry III himself was interred nearby, as were many of the Plantagenet kings of England, their wives and other relatives. Until the death... |
Where was Richard III buried? | <text>Where was Richard III buried?</text><reasoning>Henry III rebuilt the abbey in honour of a royal saint, Edward the Confessor, whose relics were placed in a shrine in the sanctuary. Henry III himself was interred nearby, as were many of the Plantagenet kings of England, their wives and other relatives. Until the de... |
When did the Hongguang Emperor leave Nanjing, having been defeated? | <text>When did the Hongguang Emperor leave Nanjing, having been defeated?</text><reasoning>Zhu Yousong, however, fared a lot worse than his ancestor Zhu Yuanzhang three centuries earlier. Beset by factional conflicts, his regime could not offer effective resistance to Qing forces, when the Qing army, led by the Manchu ... |
Who surrendered Nanjing to invaders on June 6? | <text>Who surrendered Nanjing to invaders on June 6?</text><reasoning>Zhu Yousong, however, fared a lot worse than his ancestor Zhu Yuanzhang three centuries earlier. Beset by factional conflicts, his regime could not offer effective resistance to Qing forces, when the Qing army, led by the Manchu prince Dodo approache... |
What did the Manchu's make all the men in the city do? | <text>What did the Manchu's make all the men in the city do?</text><reasoning>Zhu Yousong, however, fared a lot worse than his ancestor Zhu Yuanzhang three centuries earlier. Beset by factional conflicts, his regime could not offer effective resistance to Qing forces, when the Qing army, led by the Manchu prince Dodo a... |
What was recently added to the museum exhibit? | <text>What was recently added to the museum exhibit?</text><reasoning>A recent addition to the exhibition is the late 13th-century Westminster Retable, England's oldest altarpiece, which was most probably designed for the high altar of the abbey. Although it has been damaged in past centuries, the panel has been expert... |
What is the Westminster Retable? | <text>What is the Westminster Retable?</text><reasoning>A recent addition to the exhibition is the late 13th-century Westminster Retable, England's oldest altarpiece, which was most probably designed for the high altar of the abbey. Although it has been damaged in past centuries, the panel has been expertly cleaned and... |
What was the altarpiece designed for? | <text>What was the altarpiece designed for?</text><reasoning>A recent addition to the exhibition is the late 13th-century Westminster Retable, England's oldest altarpiece, which was most probably designed for the high altar of the abbey. Although it has been damaged in past centuries, the panel has been expertly cleane... |
What was damaged but cleaned and then conserved? | <text>What was damaged but cleaned and then conserved?</text><reasoning>A recent addition to the exhibition is the late 13th-century Westminster Retable, England's oldest altarpiece, which was most probably designed for the high altar of the abbey. Although it has been damaged in past centuries, the panel has been expe... |
What is located in the vaulted undercroft beneath the monks' dormitory? | <text>What is located in the vaulted undercroft beneath the monks' dormitory?</text><reasoning>The Westminster Abbey Museum is located in the 11th-century vaulted undercroft beneath the former monks' dormitory in Westminster Abbey. This is one of the oldest areas of the abbey, dating back almost to the foundation of th... |
The area the museum occupies dates back to when? | <text>The area the museum occupies dates back to when?</text><reasoning>The Westminster Abbey Museum is located in the 11th-century vaulted undercroft beneath the former monks' dormitory in Westminster Abbey. This is one of the oldest areas of the abbey, dating back almost to the foundation of the church by Edward the ... |
The vaulted undercroft beneath the monks' dormitory has been a museum since when? | <text>The vaulted undercroft beneath the monks' dormitory has been a museum since when?</text><reasoning>The Westminster Abbey Museum is located in the 11th-century vaulted undercroft beneath the former monks' dormitory in Westminster Abbey. This is one of the oldest areas of the abbey, dating back almost to the founda... |
What formed the undercroft of the monks' dormitory? | <text>What formed the undercroft of the monks' dormitory?</text><reasoning>The Pyx Chamber formed the undercroft of the monks' dormitory. It dates to the late 11th century and was used as a monastic and royal treasury. The outer walls and circular piers are of 11th-century date, several of the capitals were enriched in... |
When does the Pyx Chamber date to? | <text>When does the Pyx Chamber date to?</text><reasoning>The Pyx Chamber formed the undercroft of the monks' dormitory. It dates to the late 11th century and was used as a monastic and royal treasury. The outer walls and circular piers are of 11th-century date, several of the capitals were enriched in the 12th century... |
When were newly minted coins presented to ensure they met standards? | <text>When were newly minted coins presented to ensure they met standards?</text><reasoning>The Pyx Chamber formed the undercroft of the monks' dormitory. It dates to the late 11th century and was used as a monastic and royal treasury. The outer walls and circular piers are of 11th-century date, several of the capitals... |
What kind of tiled pavement is in the chapter house? | <text>What kind of tiled pavement is in the chapter house?</text><reasoning>The chapter house has an original mid-13th-century tiled pavement. A door within the vestibule dates from around 1050 and is believed to be the oldest in England.[citation needed] The exterior includes flying buttresses added in the 14th centur... |
A door in the vestible dates back to when? | <text>A door in the vestible dates back to when?</text><reasoning>The chapter house has an original mid-13th-century tiled pavement. A door within the vestibule dates from around 1050 and is believed to be the oldest in England.[citation needed] The exterior includes flying buttresses added in the 14th century and a le... |
When were the exterior flying buttresses added? | <text>When were the exterior flying buttresses added?</text><reasoning>The chapter house has an original mid-13th-century tiled pavement. A door within the vestibule dates from around 1050 and is believed to be the oldest in England.[citation needed] The exterior includes flying buttresses added in the 14th century and... |
Who else met in the chapter house? | <text>Who else met in the chapter house?</text><reasoning>The chapter house has an original mid-13th-century tiled pavement. A door within the vestibule dates from around 1050 and is believed to be the oldest in England.[citation needed] The exterior includes flying buttresses added in the 14th century and a leaded ten... |
What belonging to Henry V is in the museum? | <text>What belonging to Henry V is in the museum?</text><reasoning>The exhibits include a collection of royal and other funeral effigies (funeral saddle, helm and shield of Henry V), together with other treasures, including some panels of mediaeval glass, 12th-century sculpture fragments, Mary II's coronation chair and... |
What kind of panels are in the museum? | <text>What kind of panels are in the museum?</text><reasoning>The exhibits include a collection of royal and other funeral effigies (funeral saddle, helm and shield of Henry V), together with other treasures, including some panels of mediaeval glass, 12th-century sculpture fragments, Mary II's coronation chair and repl... |
When was Nanjing considered to be the biggest city in the world? | <text>When was Nanjing considered to be the biggest city in the world?</text><reasoning>It is believed that Nanjing was the largest city in the world from 1358 to 1425 with a population of 487,000 in 1400. Nanjing remained the capital of the Ming Empire until 1421, when the third emperor of the Ming dynasty, the Yongle... |
What was the number of people in Nanjing in 1400? | <text>What was the number of people in Nanjing in 1400?</text><reasoning>It is believed that Nanjing was the largest city in the world from 1358 to 1425 with a population of 487,000 in 1400. Nanjing remained the capital of the Ming Empire until 1421, when the third emperor of the Ming dynasty, the Yongle Emperor, reloc... |
When did Nanjing cease to be the capital? | <text>When did Nanjing cease to be the capital?</text><reasoning>It is believed that Nanjing was the largest city in the world from 1358 to 1425 with a population of 487,000 in 1400. Nanjing remained the capital of the Ming Empire until 1421, when the third emperor of the Ming dynasty, the Yongle Emperor, relocated the... |
Where was the capital moved to? | <text>Where was the capital moved to?</text><reasoning>It is believed that Nanjing was the largest city in the world from 1358 to 1425 with a population of 487,000 in 1400. Nanjing remained the capital of the Ming Empire until 1421, when the third emperor of the Ming dynasty, the Yongle Emperor, relocated the capital t... |
Who was the third emperor of the Ming dynasty? | <text>Who was the third emperor of the Ming dynasty?</text><reasoning>It is believed that Nanjing was the largest city in the world from 1358 to 1425 with a population of 487,000 in 1400. Nanjing remained the capital of the Ming Empire until 1421, when the third emperor of the Ming dynasty, the Yongle Emperor, relocate... |
How long was Nanjing the capital of the Southern dynasties? | <text>How long was Nanjing the capital of the Southern dynasties?</text><reasoning>During the period of North–South division, Nanjing remained the capital of the Southern dynasties for more than two and a half centuries. During this time, Nanjing was the international hub of East Asia. Based on historical documents, th... |
During the time of the North–South division, what city was the center of East Asia? | <text>During the time of the North–South division, what city was the center of East Asia?</text><reasoning>During the period of North–South division, Nanjing remained the capital of the Southern dynasties for more than two and a half centuries. During this time, Nanjing was the international hub of East Asia. Based on ... |
During the time of the North–South division, how many households were in Nanjing? | <text>During the time of the North–South division, how many households were in Nanjing?</text><reasoning>During the period of North–South division, Nanjing remained the capital of the Southern dynasties for more than two and a half centuries. During this time, Nanjing was the international hub of East Asia. Based on hi... |
What is the estimated population of Nanjing during that time? | <text>What is the estimated population of Nanjing during that time?</text><reasoning>During the period of North–South division, Nanjing remained the capital of the Southern dynasties for more than two and a half centuries. During this time, Nanjing was the international hub of East Asia. Based on historical documents, ... |
Where did the information on registered households during that period originate? | <text>Where did the information on registered households during that period originate?</text><reasoning>During the period of North–South division, Nanjing remained the capital of the Southern dynasties for more than two and a half centuries. During this time, Nanjing was the international hub of East Asia. Based on his... |
When did Nanjing become a state capital? | <text>When did Nanjing become a state capital?</text><reasoning>Nanjing first became a state capital in 229 AD, when the state of Eastern Wu founded by Sun Quan during the Three Kingdoms period relocated its capital to Jianye (建業), the city extended on the basis of Jinling Yi in 211 AD. Although conquered by the Wester... |
Who founded Eastern Wu? | <text>Who founded Eastern Wu?</text><reasoning>Nanjing first became a state capital in 229 AD, when the state of Eastern Wu founded by Sun Quan during the Three Kingdoms period relocated its capital to Jianye (建業), the city extended on the basis of Jinling Yi in 211 AD. Although conquered by the Western Jin dynasty in ... |
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