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In 2014, how many Somalis resided in Norway? | <text>In 2014, how many Somalis resided in Norway?</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 B... |
How many Somalis lived in Finland as of 2014? | <text>How many Somalis lived in Finland as of 2014?</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 ... |
What is a notable game that is played in Somalia? | <text>What is a notable game that is played in Somalia?</text><reasoning>All of these traditions, including festivals, martial arts, dress, literature, sport and games such as Shax, have immensely contributed to the enrichment of Somali heritage.</reasoning><output>Shax</output> |
Along with sport, games, literature, dress and festivals, what is a notable Somali cultural tradition? | <text>Along with sport, games, literature, dress and festivals, what is a notable Somali cultural tradition?</text><reasoning>All of these traditions, including festivals, martial arts, dress, literature, sport and games such as Shax, have immensely contributed to the enrichment of Somali heritage.</reasoning><output>m... |
Civilizations from what geographic part of Africa influenced Somali culture? | <text>Civilizations from what geographic part of Africa influenced Somali culture?</text><reasoning>The culture of Somalia is an amalgamation of traditions developed independently and through interaction with neighbouring and far away civilizations, such as other parts of Northeast Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, India ... |
Civilizations from what geographic part of Asia influenced Somali culture? | <text>Civilizations from what geographic part of Asia influenced Somali culture?</text><reasoning>The culture of Somalia is an amalgamation of traditions developed independently and through interaction with neighbouring and far away civilizations, such as other parts of Northeast Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, India an... |
What Asian country notable influenced Somali culture? | <text>What Asian country notable influenced Somali culture?</text><reasoning>The culture of Somalia is an amalgamation of traditions developed independently and through interaction with neighbouring and far away civilizations, such as other parts of Northeast Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, India and Southeast Asia.</re... |
Along with Northeast Africa, Southeast Asia and India, what locale had a significant influence on Somali culture? | <text>Along with Northeast Africa, Southeast Asia and India, what locale had a significant influence on Somali culture?</text><reasoning>The culture of Somalia is an amalgamation of traditions developed independently and through interaction with neighbouring and far away civilizations, such as other parts of Northeast ... |
When did Hodgson publish his DNA study? | <text>When did Hodgson publish his DNA study?</text><reasoning>According to an autosomal DNA study by Hodgson et al. (2014), the Afro-Asiatic languages were likely spread across Africa and the Near East by an ancestral population(s) carrying a newly identified non-African genetic component, which the researchers dub th... |
According to Hodgson, what ancestral people spread the Afro-Asiatic languages? | <text>According to Hodgson, what ancestral people spread the Afro-Asiatic languages?</text><reasoning>According to an autosomal DNA study by Hodgson et al. (2014), the Afro-Asiatic languages were likely spread across Africa and the Near East by an ancestral population(s) carrying a newly identified non-African genetic ... |
According to Hodgson, what people is mostly descended from Ethio-Somalis? | <text>According to Hodgson, what people is mostly descended from Ethio-Somalis?</text><reasoning>According to an autosomal DNA study by Hodgson et al. (2014), the Afro-Asiatic languages were likely spread across Africa and the Near East by an ancestral population(s) carrying a newly identified non-African genetic compo... |
According to Hodgson, how long ago did the Ethio-Somalis diverge from other non-African ancestries? | <text>According to Hodgson, how long ago did the Ethio-Somalis diverge from other non-African ancestries?</text><reasoning>According to an autosomal DNA study by Hodgson et al. (2014), the Afro-Asiatic languages were likely spread across Africa and the Near East by an ancestral population(s) carrying a newly identified... |
According to Hodgson, where did the Ethio-Somalis originate? | <text>According to Hodgson, where did the Ethio-Somalis originate?</text><reasoning>According to an autosomal DNA study by Hodgson et al. (2014), the Afro-Asiatic languages were likely spread across Africa and the Near East by an ancestral population(s) carrying a newly identified non-African genetic component, which t... |
Along with Northern and Maay, what is the third main group of Somali dialects? | <text>Along with Northern and Maay, what is the third main group of Somali dialects?</text><reasoning>Somali dialects are divided into three main groups: Northern, Benaadir and Maay. Northern Somali (or Northern-Central Somali) forms the basis for Standard Somali. Benaadir (also known as Coastal Somali) is spoken on th... |
What dialect is Standard Somali based on? | <text>What dialect is Standard Somali based on?</text><reasoning>Somali dialects are divided into three main groups: Northern, Benaadir and Maay. Northern Somali (or Northern-Central Somali) forms the basis for Standard Somali. Benaadir (also known as Coastal Somali) is spoken on the Benadir coast from Adale to south o... |
What is another name for Benaadir? | <text>What is another name for Benaadir?</text><reasoning>Somali dialects are divided into three main groups: Northern, Benaadir and Maay. Northern Somali (or Northern-Central Somali) forms the basis for Standard Somali. Benaadir (also known as Coastal Somali) is spoken on the Benadir coast from Adale to south of Merca... |
What dialect is spoken on Mogadishu? | <text>What dialect is spoken on Mogadishu?</text><reasoning>Somali dialects are divided into three main groups: Northern, Benaadir and Maay. Northern Somali (or Northern-Central Somali) forms the basis for Standard Somali. Benaadir (also known as Coastal Somali) is spoken on the Benadir coast from Adale to south of Mer... |
In what geographic part of Somalia do the Rahanweyn live? | <text>In what geographic part of Somalia do the Rahanweyn live?</text><reasoning>Somali dialects are divided into three main groups: Northern, Benaadir and Maay. Northern Somali (or Northern-Central Somali) forms the basis for Standard Somali. Benaadir (also known as Coastal Somali) is spoken on the Benadir coast from ... |
Near what city in Sudan do many Somalis reside? | <text>Near what city in Sudan do many Somalis reside?</text><reasoning>Besides their traditional areas of inhabitation in Greater Somalia, a Somali community mainly consisting of entrepreneurs, academics, and students also exists in Egypt. In addition, there is an historical Somali community in the general Sudan area. ... |
In what geographical portion of Sudan do some Somalis live? | <text>In what geographical portion of Sudan do some Somalis live?</text><reasoning>Besides their traditional areas of inhabitation in Greater Somalia, a Somali community mainly consisting of entrepreneurs, academics, and students also exists in Egypt. In addition, there is an historical Somali community in the general ... |
Along with businesspeople, what sort of Somalis live in Sudan? | <text>Along with businesspeople, what sort of Somalis live in Sudan?</text><reasoning>Besides their traditional areas of inhabitation in Greater Somalia, a Somali community mainly consisting of entrepreneurs, academics, and students also exists in Egypt. In addition, there is an historical Somali community in the gener... |
In what Somali enclave in Kenya have Somalis invested over $1.5 billion? | <text>In what Somali enclave in Kenya have Somalis invested over $1.5 billion?</text><reasoning>Besides their traditional areas of inhabitation in Greater Somalia, a Somali community mainly consisting of entrepreneurs, academics, and students also exists in Egypt. In addition, there is an historical Somali community in... |
In what province of South Africa do Somalis congregate? | <text>In what province of South Africa do Somalis congregate?</text><reasoning>Besides their traditional areas of inhabitation in Greater Somalia, a Somali community mainly consisting of entrepreneurs, academics, and students also exists in Egypt. In addition, there is an historical Somali community in the general Suda... |
What scale is used by most Somali songs? | <text>What scale is used by most Somali songs?</text><reasoning>Somalis have a rich musical heritage centered on traditional Somali folklore. Most Somali songs are pentatonic. That is, they only use five pitches per octave in contrast to a heptatonic (seven note) scale, such as the major scale. At first listen, Somali ... |
How many notes are in a hepatonic scale? | <text>How many notes are in a hepatonic scale?</text><reasoning>Somalis have a rich musical heritage centered on traditional Somali folklore. Most Somali songs are pentatonic. That is, they only use five pitches per octave in contrast to a heptatonic (seven note) scale, such as the major scale. At first listen, Somali ... |
What is an exaple of a hepatonic scale? | <text>What is an exaple of a hepatonic scale?</text><reasoning>Somalis have a rich musical heritage centered on traditional Somali folklore. Most Somali songs are pentatonic. That is, they only use five pitches per octave in contrast to a heptatonic (seven note) scale, such as the major scale. At first listen, Somali m... |
Along with Arabia and Ethiopia, what land has songs that sound similar to those of Somalia? | <text>Along with Arabia and Ethiopia, what land has songs that sound similar to those of Somalia?</text><reasoning>Somalis have a rich musical heritage centered on traditional Somali folklore. Most Somali songs are pentatonic. That is, they only use five pitches per octave in contrast to a heptatonic (seven note) scale... |
What does midho mean in English? | <text>What does midho mean in English?</text><reasoning>Somalis have a rich musical heritage centered on traditional Somali folklore. Most Somali songs are pentatonic. That is, they only use five pitches per octave in contrast to a heptatonic (seven note) scale, such as the major scale. At first listen, Somali music mi... |
What is a koofiyad? | <text>What is a koofiyad?</text><reasoning>When not dressed in Westernized clothing such as jeans and t-shirts, Somali men typically wear the macawis, which is a sarong-like garment worn around the waist. On their heads, they often wrap a colorful turban or wear the koofiyad, an embroidered fez.</reasoning><output>an e... |
What do Somali men wear when they aren't wearing Western clothing? | <text>What do Somali men wear when they aren't wearing Western clothing?</text><reasoning>When not dressed in Westernized clothing such as jeans and t-shirts, Somali men typically wear the macawis, which is a sarong-like garment worn around the waist. On their heads, they often wrap a colorful turban or wear the koofiy... |
Where is the macawis worn? | <text>Where is the macawis worn?</text><reasoning>When not dressed in Westernized clothing such as jeans and t-shirts, Somali men typically wear the macawis, which is a sarong-like garment worn around the waist. On their heads, they often wrap a colorful turban or wear the koofiyad, an embroidered fez.</reasoning><outp... |
What piece of clothing is the macawis similar to? | <text>What piece of clothing is the macawis similar to?</text><reasoning>When not dressed in Westernized clothing such as jeans and t-shirts, Somali men typically wear the macawis, which is a sarong-like garment worn around the waist. On their heads, they often wrap a colorful turban or wear the koofiyad, an embroidere... |
Aside from the koofiyad, what do Somali men wear on their head? | <text>Aside from the koofiyad, what do Somali men wear on their head?</text><reasoning>When not dressed in Westernized clothing such as jeans and t-shirts, Somali men typically wear the macawis, which is a sarong-like garment worn around the waist. On their heads, they often wrap a colorful turban or wear the koofiyad,... |
What is the jellabiya? | <text>What is the jellabiya?</text><reasoning>Due to Somalia's proximity to and close ties with the Arabian Peninsula, many Somali men also wear the jellabiya (jellabiyad or qamiis in Somali), a long white garment common in the Arab world.</reasoning><output>a long white garment</output> |
Along with jellabiyad, what is the jellabiya called in Somali? | <text>Along with jellabiyad, what is the jellabiya called in Somali?</text><reasoning>Due to Somalia's proximity to and close ties with the Arabian Peninsula, many Somali men also wear the jellabiya (jellabiyad or qamiis in Somali), a long white garment common in the Arab world.</reasoning><output>qamiis</output> |
In what region do men commonly wear the jellabiya? | <text>In what region do men commonly wear the jellabiya?</text><reasoning>Due to Somalia's proximity to and close ties with the Arabian Peninsula, many Somali men also wear the jellabiya (jellabiyad or qamiis in Somali), a long white garment common in the Arab world.</reasoning><output>the Arab world</output> |
What is the jewelry worn by Somali women commonly made from? | <text>What is the jewelry worn by Somali women commonly made from?</text><reasoning>Additionally, Somali women have a long tradition of wearing gold jewelry, particularly bangles. During weddings, the bride is frequently adorned in gold. Many Somali women by tradition also wear gold necklaces and anklets.</reasoning><o... |
Along with anklets, what pieces of jewelry are traditionally worn by Somali women? | <text>Along with anklets, what pieces of jewelry are traditionally worn by Somali women?</text><reasoning>Additionally, Somali women have a long tradition of wearing gold jewelry, particularly bangles. During weddings, the bride is frequently adorned in gold. Many Somali women by tradition also wear gold necklaces and ... |
What type of jewelry do Somali women wear at their weddings? | <text>What type of jewelry do Somali women wear at their weddings?</text><reasoning>Additionally, Somali women have a long tradition of wearing gold jewelry, particularly bangles. During weddings, the bride is frequently adorned in gold. Many Somali women by tradition also wear gold necklaces and anklets.</reasoning><o... |
What is the most frequently used writing script for the Somali language? | <text>What is the most frequently used writing script for the Somali language?</text><reasoning>A number of writing systems have been used over the years for transcribing the language. Of these, the Somali alphabet is the most widely used, and has been the official writing script in Somalia since the government of form... |
Who introduced the Somali alphabet? | <text>Who introduced the Somali alphabet?</text><reasoning>A number of writing systems have been used over the years for transcribing the language. Of these, the Somali alphabet is the most widely used, and has been the official writing script in Somalia since the government of former President of Somalia Mohamed Siad ... |
In what month and year was the Somali alphabet introduced? | <text>In what month and year was the Somali alphabet introduced?</text><reasoning>A number of writing systems have been used over the years for transcribing the language. Of these, the Somali alphabet is the most widely used, and has been the official writing script in Somalia since the government of former President o... |
Who created the Somali alphabet? | <text>Who created the Somali alphabet?</text><reasoning>A number of writing systems have been used over the years for transcribing the language. Of these, the Somali alphabet is the most widely used, and has been the official writing script in Somalia since the government of former President of Somalia Mohamed Siad Bar... |
Who invented the Osmanya script? | <text>Who invented the Osmanya script?</text><reasoning>A number of writing systems have been used over the years for transcribing the language. Of these, the Somali alphabet is the most widely used, and has been the official writing script in Somalia since the government of former President of Somalia Mohamed Siad Bar... |
Who came in fourth in the 2013 Open World Taekwondo Challenge Cup? | <text>Who came in fourth in the 2013 Open World Taekwondo Challenge Cup?</text><reasoning>In the martial arts, Faisal Jeylani Aweys and Mohamed Deq Abdulle also took home a silver medal and fourth place, respectively, at the 2013 Open World Taekwondo Challenge Cup in Tongeren. The Somali National Olympic committee has ... |
What medal did Faisal Jeylani Aweys win in the 2013 Open World Taekwondo Challenge Cup? | <text>What medal did Faisal Jeylani Aweys win in the 2013 Open World Taekwondo Challenge Cup?</text><reasoning>In the martial arts, Faisal Jeylani Aweys and Mohamed Deq Abdulle also took home a silver medal and fourth place, respectively, at the 2013 Open World Taekwondo Challenge Cup in Tongeren. The Somali National O... |
Where did the 2013 Open World Taekwondo Challenge Cup take place? | <text>Where did the 2013 Open World Taekwondo Challenge Cup take place?</text><reasoning>In the martial arts, Faisal Jeylani Aweys and Mohamed Deq Abdulle also took home a silver medal and fourth place, respectively, at the 2013 Open World Taekwondo Challenge Cup in Tongeren. The Somali National Olympic committee has d... |
Along with Thai Boxing, in what has Mohamed Jama won a European title? | <text>Along with Thai Boxing, in what has Mohamed Jama won a European title?</text><reasoning>In the martial arts, Faisal Jeylani Aweys and Mohamed Deq Abdulle also took home a silver medal and fourth place, respectively, at the 2013 Open World Taekwondo Challenge Cup in Tongeren. The Somali National Olympic committee ... |
On what date was Abdirashid Ali Shermarke assassinated? | <text>On what date was Abdirashid Ali Shermarke assassinated?</text><reasoning>On 15 October 1969, while paying a visit to the northern town of Las Anod, Somalia's then President Abdirashid Ali Shermarke was shot dead by one of his own bodyguards. His assassination was quickly followed by a military coup d'état on 21 O... |
Who assassinated Abdirashid Ali Shermarke? | <text>Who assassinated Abdirashid Ali Shermarke?</text><reasoning>On 15 October 1969, while paying a visit to the northern town of Las Anod, Somalia's then President Abdirashid Ali Shermarke was shot dead by one of his own bodyguards. His assassination was quickly followed by a military coup d'état on 21 October 1969 (... |
On what day, the day after the funeral of Abdirashid Ali Shermarke, did a coup occur? | <text>On what day, the day after the funeral of Abdirashid Ali Shermarke, did a coup occur?</text><reasoning>On 15 October 1969, while paying a visit to the northern town of Las Anod, Somalia's then President Abdirashid Ali Shermarke was shot dead by one of his own bodyguards. His assassination was quickly followed by ... |
Who was the commander of the army when the coup occurred? | <text>Who was the commander of the army when the coup occurred?</text><reasoning>On 15 October 1969, while paying a visit to the northern town of Las Anod, Somalia's then President Abdirashid Ali Shermarke was shot dead by one of his own bodyguards. His assassination was quickly followed by a military coup d'état on 21... |
What was Mohamed Siad Barre's rank? | <text>What was Mohamed Siad Barre's rank?</text><reasoning>On 15 October 1969, while paying a visit to the northern town of Las Anod, Somalia's then President Abdirashid Ali Shermarke was shot dead by one of his own bodyguards. His assassination was quickly followed by a military coup d'état on 21 October 1969 (the day... |
What is the Somali system of customary law? | <text>What is the Somali system of customary law?</text><reasoning>Somalis for centuries have practiced a form of customary law, which they call Xeer. Xeer is a polycentric legal system where there is no monopolistic agent that determines what the law should be or how it should be interpreted.</reasoning><output>Xeer</... |
What do Somali women wear on their feet during Eid? | <text>What do Somali women wear on their feet during Eid?</text><reasoning>Additionally, henna is an important part of Somali culture. It is worn by Somali women on their hands, arms, feet and neck during weddings, Eid, Ramadan, and other festive occasions. Somali henna designs are similar to those in the Arabian penin... |
Along with triangular shapes, what are common henna designs in Somalia? | <text>Along with triangular shapes, what are common henna designs in Somalia?</text><reasoning>Additionally, henna is an important part of Somali culture. It is worn by Somali women on their hands, arms, feet and neck during weddings, Eid, Ramadan, and other festive occasions. Somali henna designs are similar to those ... |
What do Somali women traditionally put around their eyes? | <text>What do Somali women traditionally put around their eyes?</text><reasoning>Additionally, henna is an important part of Somali culture. It is worn by Somali women on their hands, arms, feet and neck during weddings, Eid, Ramadan, and other festive occasions. Somali henna designs are similar to those in the Arabian... |
From what ancient region did kuul application come? | <text>From what ancient region did kuul application come?</text><reasoning>Additionally, henna is an important part of Somali culture. It is worn by Somali women on their hands, arms, feet and neck during weddings, Eid, Ramadan, and other festive occasions. Somali henna designs are similar to those in the Arabian penin... |
What activity is often held before Somali weddings? | <text>What activity is often held before Somali weddings?</text><reasoning>Additionally, henna is an important part of Somali culture. It is worn by Somali women on their hands, arms, feet and neck during weddings, Eid, Ramadan, and other festive occasions. Somali henna designs are similar to those in the Arabian penin... |
What is the name of the headscarf worn by married women? | <text>What is the name of the headscarf worn by married women?</text><reasoning>Married women tend to sport headscarves referred to as shaash. They also often cover their upper body with a shawl, which is known as garbasaar. Unmarried or young women, however, do not always cover their heads. Traditional Arabian garb, s... |
What is the name of the shawl that married women wear on their upper bodies? | <text>What is the name of the shawl that married women wear on their upper bodies?</text><reasoning>Married women tend to sport headscarves referred to as shaash. They also often cover their upper body with a shawl, which is known as garbasaar. Unmarried or young women, however, do not always cover their heads. Traditi... |
Along with abaya, what is a traditional Arab garment sometimes worn by Somali women? | <text>Along with abaya, what is a traditional Arab garment sometimes worn by Somali women?</text><reasoning>Married women tend to sport headscarves referred to as shaash. They also often cover their upper body with a shawl, which is known as garbasaar. Unmarried or young women, however, do not always cover their heads.... |
In what century did the Roman Empire achieve its greatest extent? | <text>In what century did the Roman Empire achieve its greatest extent?</text><reasoning>The Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent during the 2nd century AD; the following two centuries witnessed the slow decline of Roman control over its outlying territories. Economic issues, including inflation, and ex... |
In what century did the revival of Persia occur under the Sassanids? | <text>In what century did the revival of Persia occur under the Sassanids?</text><reasoning>The Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent during the 2nd century AD; the following two centuries witnessed the slow decline of Roman control over its outlying territories. Economic issues, including inflation, and... |
How much did the size of the Roman army increase in the 3rd century? | <text>How much did the size of the Roman army increase in the 3rd century?</text><reasoning>The Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent during the 2nd century AD; the following two centuries witnessed the slow decline of Roman control over its outlying territories. Economic issues, including inflation, and... |
What did the need for increased revenue to pay for the Roman army lead to an increase in? | <text>What did the need for increased revenue to pay for the Roman army lead to an increase in?</text><reasoning>The Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent during the 2nd century AD; the following two centuries witnessed the slow decline of Roman control over its outlying territories. Economic issues, inc... |
What is another term for the Roman landowning class? | <text>What is another term for the Roman landowning class?</text><reasoning>The Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent during the 2nd century AD; the following two centuries witnessed the slow decline of Roman control over its outlying territories. Economic issues, including inflation, and external pressu... |
In what year was the Somali flag invented? | <text>In what year was the Somali flag invented?</text><reasoning>The Somali flag is an ethnic flag conceived to represent ethnic Somalis. It was created in 1954 by the Somali scholar Mohammed Awale Liban, after he had been selected by the labour trade union of the Trust Territory of Somalia to come up with a design. U... |
Who devised the Somali flag? | <text>Who devised the Somali flag?</text><reasoning>The Somali flag is an ethnic flag conceived to represent ethnic Somalis. It was created in 1954 by the Somali scholar Mohammed Awale Liban, after he had been selected by the labour trade union of the Trust Territory of Somalia to come up with a design. Upon independen... |
What was Mohammed Awale Liban by profession? | <text>What was Mohammed Awale Liban by profession?</text><reasoning>The Somali flag is an ethnic flag conceived to represent ethnic Somalis. It was created in 1954 by the Somali scholar Mohammed Awale Liban, after he had been selected by the labour trade union of the Trust Territory of Somalia to come up with a design.... |
What is the star at the center of the Somali flag called? | <text>What is the star at the center of the Somali flag called?</text><reasoning>The Somali flag is an ethnic flag conceived to represent ethnic Somalis. It was created in 1954 by the Somali scholar Mohammed Awale Liban, after he had been selected by the labour trade union of the Trust Territory of Somalia to come up w... |
How many points does the Star of Unity have? | <text>How many points does the Star of Unity have?</text><reasoning>The Somali flag is an ethnic flag conceived to represent ethnic Somalis. It was created in 1954 by the Somali scholar Mohammed Awale Liban, after he had been selected by the labour trade union of the Trust Territory of Somalia to come up with a design.... |
What sport do Somalis most enjoy? | <text>What sport do Somalis most enjoy?</text><reasoning>Football is the most popular sport amongst Somalis. Important competitions are the Somalia League and Somalia Cup. The multi-ethnic Ocean Stars, Somalia's national team, first participated at the Olympic Games in 1972 and has sent athletes to compete in most Summ... |
What is the name of the Somali national football team? | <text>What is the name of the Somali national football team?</text><reasoning>Football is the most popular sport amongst Somalis. Important competitions are the Somalia League and Somalia Cup. The multi-ethnic Ocean Stars, Somalia's national team, first participated at the Olympic Games in 1972 and has sent athletes to... |
In what year did the Ocean Stars first compete in the Olympics? | <text>In what year did the Ocean Stars first compete in the Olympics?</text><reasoning>Football is the most popular sport amongst Somalis. Important competitions are the Somalia League and Somalia Cup. The multi-ethnic Ocean Stars, Somalia's national team, first participated at the Olympic Games in 1972 and has sent at... |
Along with Liban Abdi, Ayub Daud and Abdisalam Ibrahim, who is a notable Somali football player? | <text>Along with Liban Abdi, Ayub Daud and Abdisalam Ibrahim, who is a notable Somali football player?</text><reasoning>Football is the most popular sport amongst Somalis. Important competitions are the Somalia League and Somalia Cup. The multi-ethnic Ocean Stars, Somalia's national team, first participated at the Olym... |
Along with the Somalia Cup, what is an important Somali football competition? | <text>Along with the Somalia Cup, what is an important Somali football competition?</text><reasoning>Football is the most popular sport amongst Somalis. Important competitions are the Somalia League and Somalia Cup. The multi-ethnic Ocean Stars, Somalia's national team, first participated at the Olympic Games in 1972 a... |
In what century did the Xeer system begin? | <text>In what century did the Xeer system begin?</text><reasoning>The Xeer legal system is assumed to have developed exclusively in the Horn of Africa since approximately the 7th century. There is no evidence that it developed elsewhere or was greatly influenced by any foreign legal system. The fact that Somali legal t... |
In what region did the Xeer system develop? | <text>In what region did the Xeer system develop?</text><reasoning>The Xeer legal system is assumed to have developed exclusively in the Horn of Africa since approximately the 7th century. There is no evidence that it developed elsewhere or was greatly influenced by any foreign legal system. The fact that Somali legal ... |
What fact about Somali legal terms implies that Xeer developed locally? | <text>What fact about Somali legal terms implies that Xeer developed locally?</text><reasoning>The Xeer legal system is assumed to have developed exclusively in the Horn of Africa since approximately the 7th century. There is no evidence that it developed elsewhere or was greatly influenced by any foreign legal system.... |
What is a notable characteristic of Somali art? | <text>What is a notable characteristic of Somali art?</text><reasoning>Somali art is the artistic culture of the Somali people, both historic and contemporary. These include artistic traditions in pottery, music, architecture, wood carving and other genres. Somali art is characterized by its aniconism, partly as a resu... |
Along with wood carving, architecture and pottery, what is a notable Somali artistic tradition? | <text>Along with wood carving, architecture and pottery, what is a notable Somali artistic tradition?</text><reasoning>Somali art is the artistic culture of the Somali people, both historic and contemporary. These include artistic traditions in pottery, music, architecture, wood carving and other genres. Somali art is ... |
In what geographic region of Somalia are ancient rock paintings located? | <text>In what geographic region of Somalia are ancient rock paintings located?</text><reasoning>Somali art is the artistic culture of the Somali people, both historic and contemporary. These include artistic traditions in pottery, music, architecture, wood carving and other genres. Somali art is characterized by its an... |
What animals are depicted on the Mogadishan canopies? | <text>What animals are depicted on the Mogadishan canopies?</text><reasoning>Somali art is the artistic culture of the Somali people, both historic and contemporary. These include artistic traditions in pottery, music, architecture, wood carving and other genres. Somali art is characterized by its aniconism, partly as ... |
In what area of Somalia can one find the tombs decorated with plants? | <text>In what area of Somalia can one find the tombs decorated with plants?</text><reasoning>Somali art is the artistic culture of the Somali people, both historic and contemporary. These include artistic traditions in pottery, music, architecture, wood carving and other genres. Somali art is characterized by its anico... |
When did the 1981 FIBA African Championship take place? | <text>When did the 1981 FIBA African Championship take place?</text><reasoning>The FIBA Africa Championship 1981 was hosted by Somalia from 15–23 December 1981. The games were played in Mogadishu, and the Somali national team received the bronze prize. Abdi Bile won the 1500 m event at the World Championships in 1987, ... |
Who hosted the 1981 FIBA African Championship? | <text>Who hosted the 1981 FIBA African Championship?</text><reasoning>The FIBA Africa Championship 1981 was hosted by Somalia from 15–23 December 1981. The games were played in Mogadishu, and the Somali national team received the bronze prize. Abdi Bile won the 1500 m event at the World Championships in 1987, running t... |
In what city did the 1981 FIBA African Championship take place? | <text>In what city did the 1981 FIBA African Championship take place?</text><reasoning>The FIBA Africa Championship 1981 was hosted by Somalia from 15–23 December 1981. The games were played in Mogadishu, and the Somali national team received the bronze prize. Abdi Bile won the 1500 m event at the World Championships i... |
For what nation did Hussein Ahmed Salah compete? | <text>For what nation did Hussein Ahmed Salah compete?</text><reasoning>The FIBA Africa Championship 1981 was hosted by Somalia from 15–23 December 1981. The games were played in Mogadishu, and the Somali national team received the bronze prize. Abdi Bile won the 1500 m event at the World Championships in 1987, running... |
Who did Mohammed Ahmed compete for in the Olympics? | <text>Who did Mohammed Ahmed compete for in the Olympics?</text><reasoning>The FIBA Africa Championship 1981 was hosted by Somalia from 15–23 December 1981. The games were played in Mogadishu, and the Somali national team received the bronze prize. Abdi Bile won the 1500 m event at the World Championships in 1987, runn... |
What is the English word for qado? | <text>What is the English word for qado?</text><reasoning>Qado or lunch is often elaborate. Varieties of bariis (rice), the most popular probably being basmati, usually serve as the main dish. Spices like cumin, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and garden sage are used to aromatize these different rice delicacies. Somalis e... |
What is bariis in English? | <text>What is bariis in English?</text><reasoning>Qado or lunch is often elaborate. Varieties of bariis (rice), the most popular probably being basmati, usually serve as the main dish. Spices like cumin, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and garden sage are used to aromatize these different rice delicacies. Somalis eat dinne... |
What is the most popular variety of bariis? | <text>What is the most popular variety of bariis?</text><reasoning>Qado or lunch is often elaborate. Varieties of bariis (rice), the most popular probably being basmati, usually serve as the main dish. Spices like cumin, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and garden sage are used to aromatize these different rice delicacies. ... |
When is the latest a Somali might eat dinner during Ramadan? | <text>When is the latest a Somali might eat dinner during Ramadan?</text><reasoning>Qado or lunch is often elaborate. Varieties of bariis (rice), the most popular probably being basmati, usually serve as the main dish. Spices like cumin, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and garden sage are used to aromatize these different ... |
After what event during Ramadan is dinner served? | <text>After what event during Ramadan is dinner served?</text><reasoning>Qado or lunch is often elaborate. Varieties of bariis (rice), the most popular probably being basmati, usually serve as the main dish. Spices like cumin, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and garden sage are used to aromatize these different rice delica... |
Who defeated the Eastern Roman Empire near Adrianople in 551? | <text>Who defeated the Eastern Roman Empire near Adrianople in 551?</text><reasoning>In the Eastern Empire the slow infiltration of the Balkans by the Slavs added a further difficulty for Justinian's successors. It began gradually, but by the late 540s Slavic tribes were in Thrace and Illyrium, and had defeated an impe... |
What tribe received tribute from the Eastern Roman emperors in the 6th century? | <text>What tribe received tribute from the Eastern Roman emperors in the 6th century?</text><reasoning>In the Eastern Empire the slow infiltration of the Balkans by the Slavs added a further difficulty for Justinian's successors. It began gradually, but by the late 540s Slavic tribes were in Thrace and Illyrium, and ha... |
Near what river were the Avars originally based? | <text>Near what river were the Avars originally based?</text><reasoning>In the Eastern Empire the slow infiltration of the Balkans by the Slavs added a further difficulty for Justinian's successors. It began gradually, but by the late 540s Slavic tribes were in Thrace and Illyrium, and had defeated an imperial army nea... |
During the reign of what Emperor did the Persians occupy Egypt? | <text>During the reign of what Emperor did the Persians occupy Egypt?</text><reasoning>In the Eastern Empire the slow infiltration of the Balkans by the Slavs added a further difficulty for Justinian's successors. It began gradually, but by the late 540s Slavic tribes were in Thrace and Illyrium, and had defeated an im... |
What do Somalis call their ancient pyramids? | <text>What do Somalis call their ancient pyramids?</text><reasoning>In ancient Somalia, pyramidical structures known in Somali as taalo were a popular burial style, with hundreds of these dry stone monuments scattered around the country today. Houses were built of dressed stone similar to the ones in Ancient Egypt. The... |
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