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What rate did the new government's programs significantly increase? | <text>What rate did the new government's programs significantly increase?</text><reasoning>The revolutionary army established large-scale public works programs and successfully implemented an urban and rural literacy campaign, which helped dramatically increase the literacy rate. In addition to a nationalization progra... |
Somali food contains influences from what region? | <text>Somali food contains influences from what region?</text><reasoning>The textile-making communities in Somalia are a continuation of an ancient textile industry, as is the culture of wood carving, pottery and monumental architecture that dominates Somali interiors and landscapes. The cultural diffusion of Somali co... |
Along with textiles, wood carving and pottery, what ancient cultural activity still dominates Somalia today? | <text>Along with textiles, wood carving and pottery, what ancient cultural activity still dominates Somalia today?</text><reasoning>The textile-making communities in Somalia are a continuation of an ancient textile industry, as is the culture of wood carving, pottery and monumental architecture that dominates Somali in... |
Who called Somalia a "Nation of Bards"? | <text>Who called Somalia a "Nation of Bards"?</text><reasoning>The textile-making communities in Somalia are a continuation of an ancient textile industry, as is the culture of wood carving, pottery and monumental architecture that dominates Somali interiors and landscapes. The cultural diffusion of Somali commercial e... |
Of what nationality is the person who called Somalia a "Nation of Bards"? | <text>Of what nationality is the person who called Somalia a "Nation of Bards"?</text><reasoning>The textile-making communities in Somalia are a continuation of an ancient textile industry, as is the culture of wood carving, pottery and monumental architecture that dominates Somali interiors and landscapes. The cultura... |
What is the profession of the individual who referred to Somalia as a "Nation of Bards"? | <text>What is the profession of the individual who referred to Somalia as a "Nation of Bards"?</text><reasoning>The textile-making communities in Somalia are a continuation of an ancient textile industry, as is the culture of wood carving, pottery and monumental architecture that dominates Somali interiors and landscap... |
What was Djibouti called in 1958? | <text>What was Djibouti called in 1958?</text><reasoning>A referendum was held in neighboring Djibouti (then known as French Somaliland) in 1958, on the eve of Somalia's independence in 1960, to decide whether or not to join the Somali Republic or to remain with France. The referendum turned out in favour of a continue... |
In what year did Somalia become independent? | <text>In what year did Somalia become independent?</text><reasoning>A referendum was held in neighboring Djibouti (then known as French Somaliland) in 1958, on the eve of Somalia's independence in 1960, to decide whether or not to join the Somali Republic or to remain with France. The referendum turned out in favour of... |
What was Mahmoud Harbi's title? | <text>What was Mahmoud Harbi's title?</text><reasoning>A referendum was held in neighboring Djibouti (then known as French Somaliland) in 1958, on the eve of Somalia's independence in 1960, to decide whether or not to join the Somali Republic or to remain with France. The referendum turned out in favour of a continued ... |
When did Djibouti achieve independence? | <text>When did Djibouti achieve independence?</text><reasoning>A referendum was held in neighboring Djibouti (then known as French Somaliland) in 1958, on the eve of Somalia's independence in 1960, to decide whether or not to join the Somali Republic or to remain with France. The referendum turned out in favour of a co... |
Who was the first president of Djibouti? | <text>Who was the first president of Djibouti?</text><reasoning>A referendum was held in neighboring Djibouti (then known as French Somaliland) in 1958, on the eve of Somalia's independence in 1960, to decide whether or not to join the Somali Republic or to remain with France. The referendum turned out in favour of a c... |
When did Richards publish his mtDNA research? | <text>When did Richards publish his mtDNA research?</text><reasoning>According to mtDNA studies by Holden (2005) and Richards et al. (2006), a significant proportion of the maternal lineages of Somalis consists of the M1 haplogroup. This mitochondrial clade is common among Ethiopians and North Africans, particularly Eg... |
Along with Egyptians, Algerians and Somalis, what people commonly possess the M1 haplogroup? | <text>Along with Egyptians, Algerians and Somalis, what people commonly possess the M1 haplogroup?</text><reasoning>According to mtDNA studies by Holden (2005) and Richards et al. (2006), a significant proportion of the maternal lineages of Somalis consists of the M1 haplogroup. This mitochondrial clade is common among... |
On what continent is the M1 haplogroup believed to have originated? | <text>On what continent is the M1 haplogroup believed to have originated?</text><reasoning>According to mtDNA studies by Holden (2005) and Richards et al. (2006), a significant proportion of the maternal lineages of Somalis consists of the M1 haplogroup. This mitochondrial clade is common among Ethiopians and North Afr... |
Who authored an mtDNA study in 2005? | <text>Who authored an mtDNA study in 2005?</text><reasoning>According to mtDNA studies by Holden (2005) and Richards et al. (2006), a significant proportion of the maternal lineages of Somalis consists of the M1 haplogroup. This mitochondrial clade is common among Ethiopians and North Africans, particularly Egyptians a... |
What family of languages is the M1 haplogroup associated with? | <text>What family of languages is the M1 haplogroup associated with?</text><reasoning>According to mtDNA studies by Holden (2005) and Richards et al. (2006), a significant proportion of the maternal lineages of Somalis consists of the M1 haplogroup. This mitochondrial clade is common among Ethiopians and North Africans... |
If a tree starts forming heartwood right away, will its sapwood layer be thin or thick? | <text>If a tree starts forming heartwood right away, will its sapwood layer be thin or thick?</text><reasoning>The term heartwood derives solely from its position and not from any vital importance to the tree. This is evidenced by the fact that a tree can thrive with its heart completely decayed. Some species begin to ... |
What property of heartwood that has nothing to do with how important it is to trees got it its name? | <text>What property of heartwood that has nothing to do with how important it is to trees got it its name?</text><reasoning>The term heartwood derives solely from its position and not from any vital importance to the tree. This is evidenced by the fact that a tree can thrive with its heart completely decayed. Some spec... |
Does a beech tree usually have thin or thick sapwood? | <text>Does a beech tree usually have thin or thick sapwood?</text><reasoning>The term heartwood derives solely from its position and not from any vital importance to the tree. This is evidenced by the fact that a tree can thrive with its heart completely decayed. Some species begin to form heartwood very early in life,... |
Does a sassafras tree typically have a thin or thick sapwood layer? | <text>Does a sassafras tree typically have a thin or thick sapwood layer?</text><reasoning>The term heartwood derives solely from its position and not from any vital importance to the tree. This is evidenced by the fact that a tree can thrive with its heart completely decayed. Some species begin to form heartwood very ... |
Would a thin or a thick sapwood layer be found in a pine tree? | <text>Would a thin or a thick sapwood layer be found in a pine tree?</text><reasoning>The term heartwood derives solely from its position and not from any vital importance to the tree. This is evidenced by the fact that a tree can thrive with its heart completely decayed. Some species begin to form heartwood very early... |
What states supported the Dervish State? | <text>What states supported the Dervish State?</text><reasoning>In the late 19th century, after the Berlin conference had ended, European empires sailed with their armies to the Horn of Africa. The imperial clouds wavering over Somalia alarmed the Dervish leader Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, who gathered Somali soldiers fr... |
In what year did the British defeat the Dervishes? | <text>In what year did the British defeat the Dervishes?</text><reasoning>In the late 19th century, after the Berlin conference had ended, European empires sailed with their armies to the Horn of Africa. The imperial clouds wavering over Somalia alarmed the Dervish leader Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, who gathered Somali s... |
What was the capital of the Dervish State? | <text>What was the capital of the Dervish State?</text><reasoning>In the late 19th century, after the Berlin conference had ended, European empires sailed with their armies to the Horn of Africa. The imperial clouds wavering over Somalia alarmed the Dervish leader Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, who gathered Somali soldiers ... |
In what year did Fascist Italy achieve full control of Somalia? | <text>In what year did Fascist Italy achieve full control of Somalia?</text><reasoning>In the late 19th century, after the Berlin conference had ended, European empires sailed with their armies to the Horn of Africa. The imperial clouds wavering over Somalia alarmed the Dervish leader Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, who gath... |
In what year did the Italian occupation of Somalia end? | <text>In what year did the Italian occupation of Somalia end?</text><reasoning>In the late 19th century, after the Berlin conference had ended, European empires sailed with their armies to the Horn of Africa. The imperial clouds wavering over Somalia alarmed the Dervish leader Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, who gathered Som... |
What country is Cedar Rapids located in? | <text>What country is Cedar Rapids located in?</text><reasoning>In the United States, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Columbus, San Diego, Seattle, Washington, D.C., Houston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Portland, Denver, Nashville, Green Bay, Lewiston, Portland, Maine and Cedar Rapids have the largest Somali populations.</reasoning... |
Along with Minneapolis, London and Birmingham, what city contains a notable population of Somalis? | <text>Along with Minneapolis, London and Birmingham, what city contains a notable population of Somalis?</text><reasoning>In the Somali diaspora, multiple Islamic fundraising events are held every year in cities like Birmingham, London, Toronto and Minneapolis, where Somali scholars and professionals give lectures and ... |
What is the name of the mosque under construction in Minneapolis? | <text>What is the name of the mosque under construction in Minneapolis?</text><reasoning>In the Somali diaspora, multiple Islamic fundraising events are held every year in cities like Birmingham, London, Toronto and Minneapolis, where Somali scholars and professionals give lectures and answer questions from the audienc... |
Along with floods, what natural disaster often spurs Islamic fundraising? | <text>Along with floods, what natural disaster often spurs Islamic fundraising?</text><reasoning>In the Somali diaspora, multiple Islamic fundraising events are held every year in cities like Birmingham, London, Toronto and Minneapolis, where Somali scholars and professionals give lectures and answer questions from the... |
Along with universities, the construction of what educational buildings are sometimes the focus of Islamic fundraising? | <text>Along with universities, the construction of what educational buildings are sometimes the focus of Islamic fundraising?</text><reasoning>In the Somali diaspora, multiple Islamic fundraising events are held every year in cities like Birmingham, London, Toronto and Minneapolis, where Somali scholars and professiona... |
What law gave Somali husbands and wives equal rights over personal property? | <text>What law gave Somali husbands and wives equal rights over personal property?</text><reasoning>In 1975, the most prominent government reforms regarding family law in a Muslim country were set in motion in the Somali Democratic Republic, which put women and men, including husbands and wives, on complete equal footi... |
What was the official name of the country in which the 1975 Somali Family Law was passed? | <text>What was the official name of the country in which the 1975 Somali Family Law was passed?</text><reasoning>In 1975, the most prominent government reforms regarding family law in a Muslim country were set in motion in the Somali Democratic Republic, which put women and men, including husbands and wives, on complet... |
In addition to giving spouses equal rights over their personal property during marriage, what did the Somali Family Law give them? | <text>In addition to giving spouses equal rights over their personal property during marriage, what did the Somali Family Law give them?</text><reasoning>In 1975, the most prominent government reforms regarding family law in a Muslim country were set in motion in the Somali Democratic Republic, which put women and men,... |
What term is used in North America for wood used in construction? | <text>What term is used in North America for wood used in construction?</text><reasoning>Wood to be used for construction work is commonly known as lumber in North America. Elsewhere, lumber usually refers to felled trees, and the word for sawn planks ready for use is timber. In Medieval Europe oak was the wood of choi... |
Outside of North America, if someone said "lumber," to what would they be referring? | <text>Outside of North America, if someone said "lumber," to what would they be referring?</text><reasoning>Wood to be used for construction work is commonly known as lumber in North America. Elsewhere, lumber usually refers to felled trees, and the word for sawn planks ready for use is timber. In Medieval Europe oak w... |
What do people outside of North America call the sawn boards used for building? | <text>What do people outside of North America call the sawn boards used for building?</text><reasoning>Wood to be used for construction work is commonly known as lumber in North America. Elsewhere, lumber usually refers to felled trees, and the word for sawn planks ready for use is timber. In Medieval Europe oak was th... |
What was the preferred wood for construction in Medieval Europe? | <text>What was the preferred wood for construction in Medieval Europe?</text><reasoning>Wood to be used for construction work is commonly known as lumber in North America. Elsewhere, lumber usually refers to felled trees, and the word for sawn planks ready for use is timber. In Medieval Europe oak was the wood of choic... |
For modern solid wood doors, what wood is often used in addition to small-knotted pine or poplar? | <text>For modern solid wood doors, what wood is often used in addition to small-knotted pine or poplar?</text><reasoning>Wood to be used for construction work is commonly known as lumber in North America. Elsewhere, lumber usually refers to felled trees, and the word for sawn planks ready for use is timber. In Medieval... |
What is a basic social unit of Somali society? | <text>What is a basic social unit of Somali society?</text><reasoning>The clan groupings of the Somali people are important social units, and clan membership plays a central part in Somali culture and politics. Clans are patrilineal and are often divided into sub-clans, sometimes with many sub-divisions. The tombs of t... |
In what geographical portion of Somalia is the tomb of the founder of the Dir clan located? | <text>In what geographical portion of Somalia is the tomb of the founder of the Dir clan located?</text><reasoning>The clan groupings of the Somali people are important social units, and clan membership plays a central part in Somali culture and politics. Clans are patrilineal and are often divided into sub-clans, some... |
Of what clan is the Abgaal a sub-clan? | <text>Of what clan is the Abgaal a sub-clan?</text><reasoning>The clan groupings of the Somali people are important social units, and clan membership plays a central part in Somali culture and politics. Clans are patrilineal and are often divided into sub-clans, sometimes with many sub-divisions. The tombs of the found... |
How many main components make up wood, not counting water? | <text>How many main components make up wood, not counting water?</text><reasoning>Aside from water, wood has three main components. Cellulose, a crystalline polymer derived from glucose, constitutes about 41–43%. Next in abundance is hemicellulose, which is around 20% in deciduous trees but near 30% in conifers. It is ... |
What's the name for the crystalline polymer derived from glucose? | <text>What's the name for the crystalline polymer derived from glucose?</text><reasoning>Aside from water, wood has three main components. Cellulose, a crystalline polymer derived from glucose, constitutes about 41–43%. Next in abundance is hemicellulose, which is around 20% in deciduous trees but near 30% in conifers.... |
After cellulose, what component is most plentiful in wood? | <text>After cellulose, what component is most plentiful in wood?</text><reasoning>Aside from water, wood has three main components. Cellulose, a crystalline polymer derived from glucose, constitutes about 41–43%. Next in abundance is hemicellulose, which is around 20% in deciduous trees but near 30% in conifers. It is ... |
What kind of trees have about 30% hemicellulose? | <text>What kind of trees have about 30% hemicellulose?</text><reasoning>Aside from water, wood has three main components. Cellulose, a crystalline polymer derived from glucose, constitutes about 41–43%. Next in abundance is hemicellulose, which is around 20% in deciduous trees but near 30% in conifers. It is mainly fiv... |
Which of the three main components of wood is used to manufacture paper? | <text>Which of the three main components of wood is used to manufacture paper?</text><reasoning>Aside from water, wood has three main components. Cellulose, a crystalline polymer derived from glucose, constitutes about 41–43%. Next in abundance is hemicellulose, which is around 20% in deciduous trees but near 30% in co... |
What is another name for a Qur'anic school? | <text>What is another name for a Qur'anic school?</text><reasoning>Qur'anic schools (also known as dugsi) remain the basic system of traditional religious instruction in Somalia. They provide Islamic education for children, thereby filling a clear religious and social role in the country. Known as the most stable local... |
What percentage of students at Qur'anic schools are female? | <text>What percentage of students at Qur'anic schools are female?</text><reasoning>Qur'anic schools (also known as dugsi) remain the basic system of traditional religious instruction in Somalia. They provide Islamic education for children, thereby filling a clear religious and social role in the country. Known as the m... |
What government body regulates Qur'anic education? | <text>What government body regulates Qur'anic education?</text><reasoning>Qur'anic schools (also known as dugsi) remain the basic system of traditional religious instruction in Somalia. They provide Islamic education for children, thereby filling a clear religious and social role in the country. Known as the most stabl... |
What practice is often used to bind different clans together? | <text>What practice is often used to bind different clans together?</text><reasoning>Somali society is traditionally ethnically endogamous. So to extend ties of alliance, marriage is often to another ethnic Somali from a different clan. Thus, for example, a recent study observed that in 89 marriages contracted by men o... |
According to a recent study, how many men of the Dhulbahante clan married women from the Hawiye clan? | <text>According to a recent study, how many men of the Dhulbahante clan married women from the Hawiye clan?</text><reasoning>Somali society is traditionally ethnically endogamous. So to extend ties of alliance, marriage is often to another ethnic Somali from a different clan. Thus, for example, a recent study observed ... |
According to a recent study, how many Dhulbahante men married women of a different Dhulbahante sub-clan? | <text>According to a recent study, how many Dhulbahante men married women of a different Dhulbahante sub-clan?</text><reasoning>Somali society is traditionally ethnically endogamous. So to extend ties of alliance, marriage is often to another ethnic Somali from a different clan. Thus, for example, a recent study observ... |
To what clan family do the Ogaden belong? | <text>To what clan family do the Ogaden belong?</text><reasoning>Somali society is traditionally ethnically endogamous. So to extend ties of alliance, marriage is often to another ethnic Somali from a different clan. Thus, for example, a recent study observed that in 89 marriages contracted by men of the Dhulbahante cl... |
What percentage of Dhulbahante men married women of the Majerteen or Ogaden? | <text>What percentage of Dhulbahante men married women of the Majerteen or Ogaden?</text><reasoning>Somali society is traditionally ethnically endogamous. So to extend ties of alliance, marriage is often to another ethnic Somali from a different clan. Thus, for example, a recent study observed that in 89 marriages cont... |
Along with the Hargesian culture, what culture was present in Somalia in the Stone age? | <text>Along with the Hargesian culture, what culture was present in Somalia in the Stone age?</text><reasoning>Inscriptions have been found beneath many of the rock paintings, but archaeologists have so far been unable to decipher this form of ancient writing. During the Stone age, the Doian culture and the Hargeisan c... |
What undeciphered writings were found alongside the rock paintings? | <text>What undeciphered writings were found alongside the rock paintings?</text><reasoning>Inscriptions have been found beneath many of the rock paintings, but archaeologists have so far been unable to decipher this form of ancient writing. During the Stone age, the Doian culture and the Hargeisan culture flourished he... |
During what period did the Doian culture thrive? | <text>During what period did the Doian culture thrive?</text><reasoning>Inscriptions have been found beneath many of the rock paintings, but archaeologists have so far been unable to decipher this form of ancient writing. During the Stone age, the Doian culture and the Hargeisan culture flourished here with their respe... |
What is the biggest ethnic group in Somalia? | <text>What is the biggest ethnic group in Somalia?</text><reasoning>Somalis constitute the largest ethnic group in Somalia, at approximately 85% of the nation's inhabitants. They are traditionally nomads, but since the late 20th century, many have moved to urban areas. While most Somalis can be found in Somalia proper,... |
What percentage of Somalians are ethnic Somalis? | <text>What percentage of Somalians are ethnic Somalis?</text><reasoning>Somalis constitute the largest ethnic group in Somalia, at approximately 85% of the nation's inhabitants. They are traditionally nomads, but since the late 20th century, many have moved to urban areas. While most Somalis can be found in Somalia pro... |
During what century did the nomad lifestyle decline among Somalis? | <text>During what century did the nomad lifestyle decline among Somalis?</text><reasoning>Somalis constitute the largest ethnic group in Somalia, at approximately 85% of the nation's inhabitants. They are traditionally nomads, but since the late 20th century, many have moved to urban areas. While most Somalis can be fo... |
Why do many Somalis live in South Asia and Europe? | <text>Why do many Somalis live in South Asia and Europe?</text><reasoning>Somalis constitute the largest ethnic group in Somalia, at approximately 85% of the nation's inhabitants. They are traditionally nomads, but since the late 20th century, many have moved to urban areas. While most Somalis can be found in Somalia p... |
Along with Djibouti and Ethiopia, in what African country outside Somalia can Somalis be found? | <text>Along with Djibouti and Ethiopia, in what African country outside Somalia can Somalis be found?</text><reasoning>Somalis constitute the largest ethnic group in Somalia, at approximately 85% of the nation's inhabitants. They are traditionally nomads, but since the late 20th century, many have moved to urban areas.... |
What led to an increase in the number of Somalis leaving the country? | <text>What led to an increase in the number of Somalis leaving the country?</text><reasoning>Civil strife in the early 1990s greatly increased the size of the Somali diaspora, as many of the best educated Somalis left for the Middle East, Europe and North America. In Canada, the cities of Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmo... |
Along with the Middle East and North America, to what continent did the Somali diaspora go in the 1990s? | <text>Along with the Middle East and North America, to what continent did the Somali diaspora go in the 1990s?</text><reasoning>Civil strife in the early 1990s greatly increased the size of the Somali diaspora, as many of the best educated Somalis left for the Middle East, Europe and North America. In Canada, the citie... |
Along with Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Winnipeg, Hamilton and Vancouver, what Canadian city has a significant Somali population? | <text>Along with Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Winnipeg, Hamilton and Vancouver, what Canadian city has a significant Somali population?</text><reasoning>Civil strife in the early 1990s greatly increased the size of the Somali diaspora, as many of the best educated Somalis left for the Middle East, Europe and No... |
As of 2006, where did Somalis rank in terms of population by ethnicity in Canada? | <text>As of 2006, where did Somalis rank in terms of population by ethnicity in Canada?</text><reasoning>Civil strife in the early 1990s greatly increased the size of the Somali diaspora, as many of the best educated Somalis left for the Middle East, Europe and North America. In Canada, the cities of Toronto, Ottawa, C... |
What language family does the Somali language belong to? | <text>What language family does the Somali language belong to?</text><reasoning>The Somali language is a member of the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic family. Its nearest relatives are the Afar and Saho languages. Somali is the best documented of the Cushitic languages, with academic studies of it dating from befor... |
What branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family does the Somali language belong to? | <text>What branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family does the Somali language belong to?</text><reasoning>The Somali language is a member of the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic family. Its nearest relatives are the Afar and Saho languages. Somali is the best documented of the Cushitic languages, with academic stud... |
Along with Saho, what language is closely related to Somali? | <text>Along with Saho, what language is closely related to Somali?</text><reasoning>The Somali language is a member of the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic family. Its nearest relatives are the Afar and Saho languages. Somali is the best documented of the Cushitic languages, with academic studies of it dating from b... |
Among the Cushitic languages, which is the most well-documented? | <text>Among the Cushitic languages, which is the most well-documented?</text><reasoning>The Somali language is a member of the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic family. Its nearest relatives are the Afar and Saho languages. Somali is the best documented of the Cushitic languages, with academic studies of it dating fr... |
Before what year did studies on the Somali language exist? | <text>Before what year did studies on the Somali language exist?</text><reasoning>The Somali language is a member of the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic family. Its nearest relatives are the Afar and Saho languages. Somali is the best documented of the Cushitic languages, with academic studies of it dating from bef... |
In what year did Sanchez publish his study on Somali ethnicity? | <text>In what year did Sanchez publish his study on Somali ethnicity?</text><reasoning>According to Y chromosome studies by Sanchez et al. (2005), Cruciani et al. (2004, 2007), the Somalis are paternally closely related to other Afro-Asiatic-speaking groups in Northeast Africa. Besides comprising the majority of the Y-... |
What language group speakers are ethnic Somalis closely related to? | <text>What language group speakers are ethnic Somalis closely related to?</text><reasoning>According to Y chromosome studies by Sanchez et al. (2005), Cruciani et al. (2004, 2007), the Somalis are paternally closely related to other Afro-Asiatic-speaking groups in Northeast Africa. Besides comprising the majority of th... |
What haplogroup is present in a significant number of Somalis? | <text>What haplogroup is present in a significant number of Somalis?</text><reasoning>According to Y chromosome studies by Sanchez et al. (2005), Cruciani et al. (2004, 2007), the Somalis are paternally closely related to other Afro-Asiatic-speaking groups in Northeast Africa. Besides comprising the majority of the Y-D... |
Based on the presence of the M78 subclade, where do some researchers think Somalis originated? | <text>Based on the presence of the M78 subclade, where do some researchers think Somalis originated?</text><reasoning>According to Y chromosome studies by Sanchez et al. (2005), Cruciani et al. (2004, 2007), the Somalis are paternally closely related to other Afro-Asiatic-speaking groups in Northeast Africa. Besides co... |
What percentage of Somali males had DNA containing the M78 subclade of E1b1b? | <text>What percentage of Somali males had DNA containing the M78 subclade of E1b1b?</text><reasoning>According to Y chromosome studies by Sanchez et al. (2005), Cruciani et al. (2004, 2007), the Somalis are paternally closely related to other Afro-Asiatic-speaking groups in Northeast Africa. Besides comprising the majo... |
What component of wood is degraded by bacteria that scientists are still trying to learn about? | <text>What component of wood is degraded by bacteria that scientists are still trying to learn about?</text><reasoning>Little is known about the bacteria that degrade cellulose. Symbiotic bacteria in Xylophaga may play a role in the degradation of sunken wood; while bacteria such as Alphaproteobacteria, Flavobacteria, ... |
What type of bacteria are present in Xylophaga? | <text>What type of bacteria are present in Xylophaga?</text><reasoning>Little is known about the bacteria that degrade cellulose. Symbiotic bacteria in Xylophaga may play a role in the degradation of sunken wood; while bacteria such as Alphaproteobacteria, Flavobacteria, Actinobacteria, Clostridia, and Bacteroidetes ha... |
What type of wood is it possible the bacteria in Xylophaga help break down? | <text>What type of wood is it possible the bacteria in Xylophaga help break down?</text><reasoning>Little is known about the bacteria that degrade cellulose. Symbiotic bacteria in Xylophaga may play a role in the degradation of sunken wood; while bacteria such as Alphaproteobacteria, Flavobacteria, Actinobacteria, Clos... |
How long was the wood submerged in water in the study that discovered the types of bacteria in it? | <text>How long was the wood submerged in water in the study that discovered the types of bacteria in it?</text><reasoning>Little is known about the bacteria that degrade cellulose. Symbiotic bacteria in Xylophaga may play a role in the degradation of sunken wood; while bacteria such as Alphaproteobacteria, Flavobacteri... |
What bacteria starting with the letter "F" were found in wood after it was underwater for more than a year? | <text>What bacteria starting with the letter "F" were found in wood after it was underwater for more than a year?</text><reasoning>Little is known about the bacteria that degrade cellulose. Symbiotic bacteria in Xylophaga may play a role in the degradation of sunken wood; while bacteria such as Alphaproteobacteria, Fla... |
In what Middle Eastern country is there a notable Somali population? | <text>In what Middle Eastern country is there a notable Somali population?</text><reasoning>There is a sizable Somali community in the United Arab Emirates. Somali-owned businesses line the streets of Deira, the Dubai city centre, with only Iranians exporting more products from the city at large. Internet cafés, hotels... |
What is another name for the city center of Dubai? | <text>What is another name for the city center of Dubai?</text><reasoning>There is a sizable Somali community in the United Arab Emirates. Somali-owned businesses line the streets of Deira, the Dubai city centre, with only Iranians exporting more products from the city at large. Internet cafés, hotels, coffee shops, re... |
People of what nationality export more products from Dubai than Somalis? | <text>People of what nationality export more products from Dubai than Somalis?</text><reasoning>There is a sizable Somali community in the United Arab Emirates. Somali-owned businesses line the streets of Deira, the Dubai city centre, with only Iranians exporting more products from the city at large. Internet cafés, ho... |
What is the name of an airline owned by Dubai-based Somalis? | <text>What is the name of an airline owned by Dubai-based Somalis?</text><reasoning>There is a sizable Somali community in the United Arab Emirates. Somali-owned businesses line the streets of Deira, the Dubai city centre, with only Iranians exporting more products from the city at large. Internet cafés, hotels, coffee... |
How many Dubai-based airlines are owned by Somalis? | <text>How many Dubai-based airlines are owned by Somalis?</text><reasoning>There is a sizable Somali community in the United Arab Emirates. Somali-owned businesses line the streets of Deira, the Dubai city centre, with only Iranians exporting more products from the city at large. Internet cafés, hotels, coffee shops, r... |
Along with Saint Paul, what city constitutes the Twin Cities? | <text>Along with Saint Paul, what city constitutes the Twin Cities?</text><reasoning>An estimated 20,000 Somalis emigrated to the U.S. state of Minnesota some ten years ago and the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and Saint Paul) now have the highest population of Somalis in North America. The city of Minneapolis hosts hundred... |
About how many Somalis moved to Minnesota ten years ago? | <text>About how many Somalis moved to Minnesota ten years ago?</text><reasoning>An estimated 20,000 Somalis emigrated to the U.S. state of Minnesota some ten years ago and the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and Saint Paul) now have the highest population of Somalis in North America. The city of Minneapolis hosts hundreds of ... |
What area of Minneapolis contains a notable number of Somalis? | <text>What area of Minneapolis contains a notable number of Somalis?</text><reasoning>An estimated 20,000 Somalis emigrated to the U.S. state of Minnesota some ten years ago and the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and Saint Paul) now have the highest population of Somalis in North America. The city of Minneapolis hosts hundre... |
What is hawala? | <text>What is hawala?</text><reasoning>An estimated 20,000 Somalis emigrated to the U.S. state of Minnesota some ten years ago and the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and Saint Paul) now have the highest population of Somalis in North America. The city of Minneapolis hosts hundreds of Somali-owned and operated businesses offe... |
What sort of meat is sold in Somali businesses in Minneapolis? | <text>What sort of meat is sold in Somali businesses in Minneapolis?</text><reasoning>An estimated 20,000 Somalis emigrated to the U.S. state of Minnesota some ten years ago and the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and Saint Paul) now have the highest population of Somalis in North America. The city of Minneapolis hosts hundre... |
Other than Somali, what is an official language of Somalia? | <text>Other than Somali, what is an official language of Somalia?</text><reasoning>In addition to Somali, Arabic, which is also an Afro-Asiatic tongue, is an official national language in both Somalia and Djibouti. Many Somalis speak it due to centuries-old ties with the Arab world, the far-reaching influence of the Ar... |
To what language family does Arabic belong? | <text>To what language family does Arabic belong?</text><reasoning>In addition to Somali, Arabic, which is also an Afro-Asiatic tongue, is an official national language in both Somalia and Djibouti. Many Somalis speak it due to centuries-old ties with the Arab world, the far-reaching influence of the Arabic media, and ... |
In what neighboring country is Arabic also an official language? | <text>In what neighboring country is Arabic also an official language?</text><reasoning>In addition to Somali, Arabic, which is also an Afro-Asiatic tongue, is an official national language in both Somalia and Djibouti. Many Somalis speak it due to centuries-old ties with the Arab world, the far-reaching influence of t... |
What organization do both Djibouti and Somalia belong to? | <text>What organization do both Djibouti and Somalia belong to?</text><reasoning>In addition to Somali, Arabic, which is also an Afro-Asiatic tongue, is an official national language in both Somalia and Djibouti. Many Somalis speak it due to centuries-old ties with the Arab world, the far-reaching influence of the Arab... |
For how long has Somalia had connections to the Arab world? | <text>For how long has Somalia had connections to the Arab world?</text><reasoning>In addition to Somali, Arabic, which is also an Afro-Asiatic tongue, is an official national language in both Somalia and Djibouti. Many Somalis speak it due to centuries-old ties with the Arab world, the far-reaching influence of the Ar... |
About how many Somalis live in the UK? | <text>About how many Somalis live in the UK?</text><reasoning>While the distribution of Somalis per country in Europe is hard to measure because the Somali community on the continent has grown so quickly in recent years, an official 2010 estimate reported 108,000 Somalis living in the United Kingdom. Somalis in Britain... |
What percentage of Somalis living in Britain reside in London? | <text>What percentage of Somalis living in Britain reside in London?</text><reasoning>While the distribution of Somalis per country in Europe is hard to measure because the Somali community on the continent has grown so quickly in recent years, an official 2010 estimate reported 108,000 Somalis living in the United Kin... |
As of 2014, how many Somalis lived in Sweden? | <text>As of 2014, how many Somalis lived in Sweden?</text><reasoning>While the distribution of Somalis per country in Europe is hard to measure because the Somali community on the continent has grown so quickly in recent years, an official 2010 estimate reported 108,000 Somalis living in the United Kingdom. Somalis in ... |
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