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What were taalo used for? | <text>What were taalo used for?</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. There are also example... |
What were ancient Somali houses made out of? | <text>What were ancient Somali houses made out of?</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... |
Ancient Somali houses were similar to houses in what country? | <text>Ancient Somali houses were similar to houses in what country?</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 A... |
What is a notable stone wall built in ancient Somalia? | <text>What is a notable stone wall built in ancient Somalia?</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 ... |
What is another term for xalwo? | <text>What is another term for xalwo?</text><reasoning>Xalwo (halva) is a popular confection eaten during festive occasions, such as Eid celebrations or wedding receptions. It is made from sugar, corn starch, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and ghee. Peanuts are also sometimes added to enhance texture and flavor. After ... |
Along with wedding receptions, when is xalwo often consumed? | <text>Along with wedding receptions, when is xalwo often consumed?</text><reasoning>Xalwo (halva) is a popular confection eaten during festive occasions, such as Eid celebrations or wedding receptions. It is made from sugar, corn starch, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and ghee. Peanuts are also sometimes added to enhan... |
What do the Somalis call frankincense? | <text>What do the Somalis call frankincense?</text><reasoning>Xalwo (halva) is a popular confection eaten during festive occasions, such as Eid celebrations or wedding receptions. It is made from sugar, corn starch, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and ghee. Peanuts are also sometimes added to enhance texture and flavor.... |
What is the English word for cunnsi? | <text>What is the English word for cunnsi?</text><reasoning>Xalwo (halva) is a popular confection eaten during festive occasions, such as Eid celebrations or wedding receptions. It is made from sugar, corn starch, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and ghee. Peanuts are also sometimes added to enhance texture and flavor. A... |
What do the Somalis call incense burners? | <text>What do the Somalis call incense burners?</text><reasoning>Xalwo (halva) is a popular confection eaten during festive occasions, such as Eid celebrations or wedding receptions. It is made from sugar, corn starch, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and ghee. Peanuts are also sometimes added to enhance texture and flav... |
In the Xeer system, what are judges called? | <text>In the Xeer system, what are judges called?</text><reasoning>The Xeer legal system also requires a certain amount of specialization of different functions within the legal framework. Thus, one can find odayal (judges), xeer boggeyaal (jurists), guurtiyaal (detectives), garxajiyaal (attorneys), murkhaatiyal (witne... |
What does xeer boggeyaal mean in English? | <text>What does xeer boggeyaal mean in English?</text><reasoning>The Xeer legal system also requires a certain amount of specialization of different functions within the legal framework. Thus, one can find odayal (judges), xeer boggeyaal (jurists), guurtiyaal (detectives), garxajiyaal (attorneys), murkhaatiyal (witness... |
What does the Xeer system call attorneys? | <text>What does the Xeer system call attorneys?</text><reasoning>The Xeer legal system also requires a certain amount of specialization of different functions within the legal framework. Thus, one can find odayal (judges), xeer boggeyaal (jurists), guurtiyaal (detectives), garxajiyaal (attorneys), murkhaatiyal (witness... |
By what term are witnesses known in the Xeer system? | <text>By what term are witnesses known in the Xeer system?</text><reasoning>The Xeer legal system also requires a certain amount of specialization of different functions within the legal framework. Thus, one can find odayal (judges), xeer boggeyaal (jurists), guurtiyaal (detectives), garxajiyaal (attorneys), murkhaatiy... |
What does the Xeer system call cops? | <text>What does the Xeer system call cops?</text><reasoning>The Xeer legal system also requires a certain amount of specialization of different functions within the legal framework. Thus, one can find odayal (judges), xeer boggeyaal (jurists), guurtiyaal (detectives), garxajiyaal (attorneys), murkhaatiyal (witnesses) a... |
What is the academic study of the Somali people called? | <text>What is the academic study of the Somali people called?</text><reasoning>The scholarly term for research concerning Somalis and Greater Somalia is known as Somali Studies. It consists of several disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, linguistics, historiography and archaeology. The field draws from old Soma... |
Along with sociology, linguistics, historiography and archaeology, what field is part of Somali Studies? | <text>Along with sociology, linguistics, historiography and archaeology, what field is part of Somali Studies?</text><reasoning>The scholarly term for research concerning Somalis and Greater Somalia is known as Somali Studies. It consists of several disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, linguistics, historiograp... |
Along with chronicles and records, what indigenous sources are used in Somali Studies? | <text>Along with chronicles and records, what indigenous sources are used in Somali Studies?</text><reasoning>The scholarly term for research concerning Somalis and Greater Somalia is known as Somali Studies. It consists of several disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, linguistics, historiography and archaeology... |
What is the name of the annual gathering of Somali Studies scholars? | <text>What is the name of the annual gathering of Somali Studies scholars?</text><reasoning>The scholarly term for research concerning Somalis and Greater Somalia is known as Somali Studies. It consists of several disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, linguistics, historiography and archaeology. The field draws ... |
When did the International Congress of Somali Studies begin? | <text>When did the International Congress of Somali Studies begin?</text><reasoning>The scholarly term for research concerning Somalis and Greater Somalia is known as Somali Studies. It consists of several disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, linguistics, historiography and archaeology. The field draws from old... |
In what century did the Middle Ages begin? | <text>In what century did the Middle Ages begin?</text><reasoning>In European history, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted from the 5th to the 15th century. It began with the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and merged into the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery. The Middle Ages is the middle period of the ... |
What century saw the end of the Middle Ages? | <text>What century saw the end of the Middle Ages?</text><reasoning>In European history, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted from the 5th to the 15th century. It began with the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and merged into the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery. The Middle Ages is the middle period of th... |
What event marked the beginning of the Middle Ages? | <text>What event marked the beginning of the Middle Ages?</text><reasoning>In European history, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted from the 5th to the 15th century. It began with the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and merged into the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery. The Middle Ages is the middle perio... |
Along with the Renaissance, what era occurred at the end of the Middle Ages? | <text>Along with the Renaissance, what era occurred at the end of the Middle Ages?</text><reasoning>In European history, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted from the 5th to the 15th century. It began with the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and merged into the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery. The Middle... |
What is the first period of the three that Western history is traditionally divided into? | <text>What is the first period of the three that Western history is traditionally divided into?</text><reasoning>In European history, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted from the 5th to the 15th century. It began with the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and merged into the Renaissance and the Age of Discover... |
Along with Somalo-Islamic architecture, what influences modern Somali architecture? | <text>Along with Somalo-Islamic architecture, what influences modern Somali architecture?</text><reasoning>Somali architecture is a rich and diverse tradition of engineering and designing. It involves multiple different construction types, such as stone cities, castles, citadels, fortresses, mosques, mausoleums, towers... |
Along with the early modern and ancient, during what period did Somali architecture exist? | <text>Along with the early modern and ancient, during what period did Somali architecture exist?</text><reasoning>Somali architecture is a rich and diverse tradition of engineering and designing. It involves multiple different construction types, such as stone cities, castles, citadels, fortresses, mosques, mausoleums,... |
What material was used to make Somali cities? | <text>What material was used to make Somali cities?</text><reasoning>Somali architecture is a rich and diverse tradition of engineering and designing. It involves multiple different construction types, such as stone cities, castles, citadels, fortresses, mosques, mausoleums, towers, tombs, tumuli, cairns, megaliths, me... |
In what decade were the first Somali feature films made? | <text>In what decade were the first Somali feature films made?</text><reasoning>Growing out of the Somali people's rich storytelling tradition, the first few feature-length Somali films and cinematic festivals emerged in the early 1960s, immediately after independence. Following the creation of the Somali Film Agency (... |
In what year was the SFA founded? | <text>In what year was the SFA founded?</text><reasoning>Growing out of the Somali people's rich storytelling tradition, the first few feature-length Somali films and cinematic festivals emerged in the early 1960s, immediately after independence. Following the creation of the Somali Film Agency (SFA) regulatory body in... |
Who was the representative of the Somali Film Agency in Rome? | <text>Who was the representative of the Somali Film Agency in Rome?</text><reasoning>Growing out of the Somali people's rich storytelling tradition, the first few feature-length Somali films and cinematic festivals emerged in the early 1960s, immediately after independence. Following the creation of the Somali Film Age... |
What are riwaaydo? | <text>What are riwaaydo?</text><reasoning>Growing out of the Somali people's rich storytelling tradition, the first few feature-length Somali films and cinematic festivals emerged in the early 1960s, immediately after independence. Following the creation of the Somali Film Agency (SFA) regulatory body in 1975, the loca... |
What was the name of Said Salah Ahmed's first feature? | <text>What was the name of Said Salah Ahmed's first feature?</text><reasoning>Growing out of the Somali people's rich storytelling tradition, the first few feature-length Somali films and cinematic festivals emerged in the early 1960s, immediately after independence. Following the creation of the Somali Film Agency (SF... |
During what period was the Muslim faith introduced to Somalia? | <text>During what period was the Muslim faith introduced to Somalia?</text><reasoning>The peaceful introduction of Islam in the early medieval era of Somalia's history brought Islamic architectural influences from Arabia and Persia. This had the effect of stimulating a shift in construction from drystone and other rela... |
Along with Arabian influences, where did architectural influences come from in the medieval period? | <text>Along with Arabian influences, where did architectural influences come from in the medieval period?</text><reasoning>The peaceful introduction of Islam in the early medieval era of Somalia's history brought Islamic architectural influences from Arabia and Persia. This had the effect of stimulating a shift in cons... |
In the medieval period, what buildings were notably built atop older ruins? | <text>In the medieval period, what buildings were notably built atop older ruins?</text><reasoning>The peaceful introduction of Islam in the early medieval era of Somalia's history brought Islamic architectural influences from Arabia and Persia. This had the effect of stimulating a shift in construction from drystone a... |
Along with sundried bricks and coral stone, what construction material was widely used after the introduction of Islam? | <text>Along with sundried bricks and coral stone, what construction material was widely used after the introduction of Islam?</text><reasoning>The peaceful introduction of Islam in the early medieval era of Somalia's history brought Islamic architectural influences from Arabia and Persia. This had the effect of stimula... |
Before Islam was introduced, what was a common building material in Somalia? | <text>Before Islam was introduced, what was a common building material in Somalia?</text><reasoning>The peaceful introduction of Islam in the early medieval era of Somalia's history brought Islamic architectural influences from Arabia and Persia. This had the effect of stimulating a shift in construction from drystone ... |
When did the Black Death end? | <text>When did the Black Death end?</text><reasoning>The Late Middle Ages was marked by difficulties and calamities including famine, plague, and war, which significantly diminished the population of Europe; between 1347 and 1350, the Black Death killed about a third of Europeans. Controversy, heresy, and schism within... |
In what period of the Middle Ages did the Black Death occur? | <text>In what period of the Middle Ages did the Black Death occur?</text><reasoning>The Late Middle Ages was marked by difficulties and calamities including famine, plague, and war, which significantly diminished the population of Europe; between 1347 and 1350, the Black Death killed about a third of Europeans. Controv... |
What portion of the European population died in the Black Death? | <text>What portion of the European population died in the Black Death?</text><reasoning>The Late Middle Ages was marked by difficulties and calamities including famine, plague, and war, which significantly diminished the population of Europe; between 1347 and 1350, the Black Death killed about a third of Europeans. Con... |
What era occurred after the Late Middle Ages? | <text>What era occurred after the Late Middle Ages?</text><reasoning>The Late Middle Ages was marked by difficulties and calamities including famine, plague, and war, which significantly diminished the population of Europe; between 1347 and 1350, the Black Death killed about a third of Europeans. Controversy, heresy, a... |
Along with controversy and schism, what upset the peace of the Church during the Late Middle Ages? | <text>Along with controversy and schism, what upset the peace of the Church during the Late Middle Ages?</text><reasoning>The Late Middle Ages was marked by difficulties and calamities including famine, plague, and war, which significantly diminished the population of Europe; between 1347 and 1350, the Black Death kill... |
When did Somalis begin to render their language using the Latin alphabet? | <text>When did Somalis begin to render their language using the Latin alphabet?</text><reasoning>Somali scholars have for centuries produced many notable examples of Islamic literature ranging from poetry to Hadith. With the adoption of the Latin alphabet in 1972 to transcribe the Somali language, numerous contemporary... |
Who is the most well-known modern Somali writer? | <text>Who is the most well-known modern Somali writer?</text><reasoning>Somali scholars have for centuries produced many notable examples of Islamic literature ranging from poetry to Hadith. With the adoption of the Latin alphabet in 1972 to transcribe the Somali language, numerous contemporary Somali authors have also... |
In what year did Nuruddin Farah win the Neustadt International Prize for Literature? | <text>In what year did Nuruddin Farah win the Neustadt International Prize for Literature?</text><reasoning>Somali scholars have for centuries produced many notable examples of Islamic literature ranging from poetry to Hadith. With the adoption of the Latin alphabet in 1972 to transcribe the Somali language, numerous c... |
Who wrote Ignorance is the enemy of love? | <text>Who wrote Ignorance is the enemy of love?</text><reasoning>Somali scholars have for centuries produced many notable examples of Islamic literature ranging from poetry to Hadith. With the adoption of the Latin alphabet in 1972 to transcribe the Somali language, numerous contemporary Somali authors have also releas... |
Who won the 2010 Betty Trask Prize? | <text>Who won the 2010 Betty Trask Prize?</text><reasoning>Somali scholars have for centuries produced many notable examples of Islamic literature ranging from poetry to Hadith. With the adoption of the Latin alphabet in 1972 to transcribe the Somali language, numerous contemporary Somali authors have also released nov... |
What is the regular garment of Somali women? | <text>What is the regular garment of Somali women?</text><reasoning>During regular, day-to-day activities, Somali women usually wear the guntiino, a long stretch of cloth tied over the shoulder and draped around the waist. It is usually made out of alandi, which is a textile common in the Horn region and some parts of ... |
What is the guntiino normally made from? | <text>What is the guntiino normally made from?</text><reasoning>During regular, day-to-day activities, Somali women usually wear the guntiino, a long stretch of cloth tied over the shoulder and draped around the waist. It is usually made out of alandi, which is a textile common in the Horn region and some parts of Nort... |
What is the usual formal attire for Somali women? | <text>What is the usual formal attire for Somali women?</text><reasoning>During regular, day-to-day activities, Somali women usually wear the guntiino, a long stretch of cloth tied over the shoulder and draped around the waist. It is usually made out of alandi, which is a textile common in the Horn region and some part... |
Along with silk, saree fabric or chiffon, what might the dirac be made out of? | <text>Along with silk, saree fabric or chiffon, what might the dirac be made out of?</text><reasoning>During regular, day-to-day activities, Somali women usually wear the guntiino, a long stretch of cloth tied over the shoulder and draped around the waist. It is usually made out of alandi, which is a textile common in ... |
What is the underskirt of the dirac called? | <text>What is the underskirt of the dirac called?</text><reasoning>During regular, day-to-day activities, Somali women usually wear the guntiino, a long stretch of cloth tied over the shoulder and draped around the waist. It is usually made out of alandi, which is a textile common in the Horn region and some parts of N... |
Along with the movement of peoples, invasion and depopulation, what event started in Late Antiquity and continued into the Middle Ages? | <text>Along with the movement of peoples, invasion and depopulation, what event started in Late Antiquity and continued into the Middle Ages?</text><reasoning>Depopulation, deurbanisation, invasion, and movement of peoples, which had begun in Late Antiquity, continued in the Early Middle Ages. The barbarian invaders, i... |
In what state did barbarian invaders establish kingdoms? | <text>In what state did barbarian invaders establish kingdoms?</text><reasoning>Depopulation, deurbanisation, invasion, and movement of peoples, which had begun in Late Antiquity, continued in the Early Middle Ages. The barbarian invaders, including various Germanic peoples, formed new kingdoms in what remained of the ... |
What empire was North Africa previously a part of? | <text>What empire was North Africa previously a part of?</text><reasoning>Depopulation, deurbanisation, invasion, and movement of peoples, which had begun in Late Antiquity, continued in the Early Middle Ages. The barbarian invaders, including various Germanic peoples, formed new kingdoms in what remained of the Wester... |
In what century did the Caliphate conquer North Africa? | <text>In what century did the Caliphate conquer North Africa?</text><reasoning>Depopulation, deurbanisation, invasion, and movement of peoples, which had begun in Late Antiquity, continued in the Early Middle Ages. The barbarian invaders, including various Germanic peoples, formed new kingdoms in what remained of the W... |
In what year did Italians discover the Code of Justinian? | <text>In what year did Italians discover the Code of Justinian?</text><reasoning>Depopulation, deurbanisation, invasion, and movement of peoples, which had begun in Late Antiquity, continued in the Early Middle Ages. The barbarian invaders, including various Germanic peoples, formed new kingdoms in what remained of the... |
People of what ethnicity settled in the Balkan Peninsula? | <text>People of what ethnicity settled in the Balkan Peninsula?</text><reasoning>The invasions brought new ethnic groups to Europe, although some regions received a larger influx of new peoples than others. In Gaul for instance, the invaders settled much more extensively in the north-east than in the south-west. Slavic... |
In what geographic region did most of the invaders settle in Gaul? | <text>In what geographic region did most of the invaders settle in Gaul?</text><reasoning>The invasions brought new ethnic groups to Europe, although some regions received a larger influx of new peoples than others. In Gaul for instance, the invaders settled much more extensively in the north-east than in the south-wes... |
What is the collective name for languages derived from Latin? | <text>What is the collective name for languages derived from Latin?</text><reasoning>The invasions brought new ethnic groups to Europe, although some regions received a larger influx of new peoples than others. In Gaul for instance, the invaders settled much more extensively in the north-east than in the south-west. Sl... |
What language was spoken in the Byzantine Empire? | <text>What language was spoken in the Byzantine Empire?</text><reasoning>The invasions brought new ethnic groups to Europe, although some regions received a larger influx of new peoples than others. In Gaul for instance, the invaders settled much more extensively in the north-east than in the south-west. Slavic peoples... |
What languages were spoken by the Slavs? | <text>What languages were spoken by the Slavs?</text><reasoning>The invasions brought new ethnic groups to Europe, although some regions received a larger influx of new peoples than others. In Gaul for instance, the invaders settled much more extensively in the north-east than in the south-west. Slavic peoples settled ... |
What year marked the beginning of the High Middle Ages? | <text>What year marked the beginning of the High Middle Ages?</text><reasoning>During the High Middle Ages, which began after 1000, the population of Europe increased greatly as technological and agricultural innovations allowed trade to flourish and the Medieval Warm Period climate change allowed crop yields to increa... |
What event led to larger crop yields in the High Middle Ages? | <text>What event led to larger crop yields in the High Middle Ages?</text><reasoning>During the High Middle Ages, which began after 1000, the population of Europe increased greatly as technological and agricultural innovations allowed trade to flourish and the Medieval Warm Period climate change allowed crop yields to ... |
What was the name of the economic system that organized peasants into villages owing labor and rent to nobles? | <text>What was the name of the economic system that organized peasants into villages owing labor and rent to nobles?</text><reasoning>During the High Middle Ages, which began after 1000, the population of Europe increased greatly as technological and agricultural innovations allowed trade to flourish and the Medieval W... |
What was the name of the political system that gave rents to knights in return for military service? | <text>What was the name of the political system that gave rents to knights in return for military service?</text><reasoning>During the High Middle Ages, which began after 1000, the population of Europe increased greatly as technological and agricultural innovations allowed trade to flourish and the Medieval Warm Period... |
In what year did the Crusades begin? | <text>In what year did the Crusades begin?</text><reasoning>During the High Middle Ages, which began after 1000, the population of Europe increased greatly as technological and agricultural innovations allowed trade to flourish and the Medieval Warm Period climate change allowed crop yields to increase. Manorialism, th... |
Who was the last Western Roman Emperor? | <text>Who was the last Western Roman Emperor?</text><reasoning>By the end of the 5th century the western section of the empire was divided into smaller political units, ruled by the tribes that had invaded in the early part of the century. The deposition of the last emperor of the west, Romulus Augustus, in 476 has tra... |
When did the reign of the last Western Roman Emperor end? | <text>When did the reign of the last Western Roman Emperor end?</text><reasoning>By the end of the 5th century the western section of the empire was divided into smaller political units, ruled by the tribes that had invaded in the early part of the century. The deposition of the last emperor of the west, Romulus August... |
What is another name for the Eastern Roman Empire? | <text>What is another name for the Eastern Roman Empire?</text><reasoning>By the end of the 5th century the western section of the empire was divided into smaller political units, ruled by the tribes that had invaded in the early part of the century. The deposition of the last emperor of the west, Romulus Augustus, in ... |
What Eastern Roman Emperor reconquered Italy? | <text>What Eastern Roman Emperor reconquered Italy?</text><reasoning>By the end of the 5th century the western section of the empire was divided into smaller political units, ruled by the tribes that had invaded in the early part of the century. The deposition of the last emperor of the west, Romulus Augustus, in 476 h... |
Along with Naples, what city still traded African goods in the 7th century? | <text>Along with Naples, what city still traded African goods in the 7th century?</text><reasoning>The migrations and invasions of the 4th and 5th centuries disrupted trade networks around the Mediterranean. African goods stopped being imported into Europe, first disappearing from the interior and by the 7th century fo... |
What event led to African goods no longer being traded in Western Europe by the end of the 7th century? | <text>What event led to African goods no longer being traded in Western Europe by the end of the 7th century?</text><reasoning>The migrations and invasions of the 4th and 5th centuries disrupted trade networks around the Mediterranean. African goods stopped being imported into Europe, first disappearing from the interi... |
What non-local goods have archaeologists typically found in Britain of this era? | <text>What non-local goods have archaeologists typically found in Britain of this era?</text><reasoning>The migrations and invasions of the 4th and 5th centuries disrupted trade networks around the Mediterranean. African goods stopped being imported into Europe, first disappearing from the interior and by the 7th centu... |
About how many people lived in Rome at the end of the 500s? | <text>About how many people lived in Rome at the end of the 500s?</text><reasoning>Roman city life and culture changed greatly in the early Middle Ages. Although Italian cities remained inhabited, they contracted significantly in size. Rome, for instance, shrank from a population of hundreds of thousands to around 30,0... |
What new use was found for Roman temples? | <text>What new use was found for Roman temples?</text><reasoning>Roman city life and culture changed greatly in the early Middle Ages. Although Italian cities remained inhabited, they contracted significantly in size. Rome, for instance, shrank from a population of hundreds of thousands to around 30,000 by the end of t... |
What group was notably persecuted after the Roman Empire converted to Christianity? | <text>What group was notably persecuted after the Roman Empire converted to Christianity?</text><reasoning>Roman city life and culture changed greatly in the early Middle Ages. Although Italian cities remained inhabited, they contracted significantly in size. Rome, for instance, shrank from a population of hundreds of ... |
Along with the Six Ages, what other scheme did writers in the Middle Ages use to divide history? | <text>Along with the Six Ages, what other scheme did writers in the Middle Ages use to divide history?</text><reasoning>Medieval writers divided history into periods such as the "Six Ages" or the "Four Empires", and considered their time to be the last before the end of the world. When referring to their own times, the... |
What writer referred to the Christian period as new? | <text>What writer referred to the Christian period as new?</text><reasoning>Medieval writers divided history into periods such as the "Six Ages" or the "Four Empires", and considered their time to be the last before the end of the world. When referring to their own times, they spoke of them as being "modern". In the 13... |
Who wrote the History of the Florentine People? | <text>Who wrote the History of the Florentine People?</text><reasoning>Medieval writers divided history into periods such as the "Six Ages" or the "Four Empires", and considered their time to be the last before the end of the world. When referring to their own times, they spoke of them as being "modern". In the 1330s, ... |
When was the History of the Florentine People published? | <text>When was the History of the Florentine People published?</text><reasoning>Medieval writers divided history into periods such as the "Six Ages" or the "Four Empires", and considered their time to be the last before the end of the world. When referring to their own times, they spoke of them as being "modern". In th... |
Who first divided history into the ancient, medieval and modern periods? | <text>Who first divided history into the ancient, medieval and modern periods?</text><reasoning>Medieval writers divided history into periods such as the "Six Ages" or the "Four Empires", and considered their time to be the last before the end of the world. When referring to their own times, they spoke of them as being... |
What is the one culinary tradition that is present among all Somali regional cuisines? | <text>What is the one culinary tradition that is present among all Somali regional cuisines?</text><reasoning>Somali cuisine varies from region to region and consists of a fusion of diverse culinary influences. It is the product of Somalia's rich tradition of trade and commerce. Despite the variety, there remains one t... |
What type of meat is never present in halal dishes? | <text>What type of meat is never present in halal dishes?</text><reasoning>Somali cuisine varies from region to region and consists of a fusion of diverse culinary influences. It is the product of Somalia's rich tradition of trade and commerce. Despite the variety, there remains one thing that unites the various region... |
What beverage is not halal? | <text>What beverage is not halal?</text><reasoning>Somali cuisine varies from region to region and consists of a fusion of diverse culinary influences. It is the product of Somalia's rich tradition of trade and commerce. Despite the variety, there remains one thing that unites the various regional cuisines: all food is... |
Along with alcohol, what liquid is never present in halal food? | <text>Along with alcohol, what liquid is never present in halal food?</text><reasoning>Somali cuisine varies from region to region and consists of a fusion of diverse culinary influences. It is the product of Somalia's rich tradition of trade and commerce. Despite the variety, there remains one thing that unites the va... |
Along with gardening, animal husbandry and child-care, what work did medieval peasant women do? | <text>Along with gardening, animal husbandry and child-care, what work did medieval peasant women do?</text><reasoning>Women in the Middle Ages were officially required to be subordinate to some male, whether their father, husband, or other kinsman. Widows, who were often allowed much control over their own lives, were... |
Along with spinning, what income-producing work did peasant women engage in? | <text>Along with spinning, what income-producing work did peasant women engage in?</text><reasoning>Women in the Middle Ages were officially required to be subordinate to some male, whether their father, husband, or other kinsman. Widows, who were often allowed much control over their own lives, were still restricted l... |
What did peasant women do when it was time for the harvest? | <text>What did peasant women do when it was time for the harvest?</text><reasoning>Women in the Middle Ages were officially required to be subordinate to some male, whether their father, husband, or other kinsman. Widows, who were often allowed much control over their own lives, were still restricted legally. Women's w... |
What role did women fill in the Church? | <text>What role did women fill in the Church?</text><reasoning>Women in the Middle Ages were officially required to be subordinate to some male, whether their father, husband, or other kinsman. Widows, who were often allowed much control over their own lives, were still restricted legally. Women's work generally consis... |
During what century did gold coinage cease? | <text>During what century did gold coinage cease?</text><reasoning>The various Germanic states in the west all had coinages that imitated existing Roman and Byzantine forms. Gold continued to be minted until the end of the 7th century, when it was replaced by silver coins. The basic Frankish silver coin was the denariu... |
Coinage from what metal replaced gold coinage? | <text>Coinage from what metal replaced gold coinage?</text><reasoning>The various Germanic states in the west all had coinages that imitated existing Roman and Byzantine forms. Gold continued to be minted until the end of the 7th century, when it was replaced by silver coins. The basic Frankish silver coin was the dena... |
What was the Anglo-Saxon silver coin called? | <text>What was the Anglo-Saxon silver coin called?</text><reasoning>The various Germanic states in the west all had coinages that imitated existing Roman and Byzantine forms. Gold continued to be minted until the end of the 7th century, when it was replaced by silver coins. The basic Frankish silver coin was the denari... |
What was another name for the denarius? | <text>What was another name for the denarius?</text><reasoning>The various Germanic states in the west all had coinages that imitated existing Roman and Byzantine forms. Gold continued to be minted until the end of the 7th century, when it was replaced by silver coins. The basic Frankish silver coin was the denarius or... |
In what part of Europe were gold coins still minted? | <text>In what part of Europe were gold coins still minted?</text><reasoning>The various Germanic states in the west all had coinages that imitated existing Roman and Byzantine forms. Gold continued to be minted until the end of the 7th century, when it was replaced by silver coins. The basic Frankish silver coin was th... |
What was the ethnicity of a leader who converted to Judaism in this era? | <text>What was the ethnicity of a leader who converted to Judaism in this era?</text><reasoning>Religious beliefs in the Eastern Empire and Persia were in flux during the late 6th and early 7th centuries. Judaism was an active proselytising faith, and at least one Arab political leader converted to it.[J] Christianity ... |
What was the dominant religion of Persia before Islam? | <text>What was the dominant religion of Persia before Islam?</text><reasoning>Religious beliefs in the Eastern Empire and Persia were in flux during the late 6th and early 7th centuries. Judaism was an active proselytising faith, and at least one Arab political leader converted to it.[J] Christianity had active mission... |
In what yer did Muhammad die? | <text>In what yer did Muhammad die?</text><reasoning>Religious beliefs in the Eastern Empire and Persia were in flux during the late 6th and early 7th centuries. Judaism was an active proselytising faith, and at least one Arab political leader converted to it.[J] Christianity had active missions competing with the Pers... |
In what period did Islamic armies conquer Syria? | <text>In what period did Islamic armies conquer Syria?</text><reasoning>Religious beliefs in the Eastern Empire and Persia were in flux during the late 6th and early 7th centuries. Judaism was an active proselytising faith, and at least one Arab political leader converted to it.[J] Christianity had active missions comp... |
In what century did Muslims conquer North Africa? | <text>In what century did Muslims conquer North Africa?</text><reasoning>Religious beliefs in the Eastern Empire and Persia were in flux during the late 6th and early 7th centuries. Judaism was an active proselytising faith, and at least one Arab political leader converted to it.[J] Christianity had active missions com... |
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