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56cedecdaab44d1400b88b8e | Where was the relay scheduled to take place? | Ningbo | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nThe Ningbo Organizing Committee of the Beijing Olympic torch relay announced that the relay, scheduled to take place in Ningbo during national morning, would be suspended for the duration of the mourning period. The route of the torch through the country was scaled down, and there was a ... |
56d62e501c85041400946f94 | What was suspended during the period of mourning? | Beijing Olympic torch relay | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nThe Ningbo Organizing Committee of the Beijing Olympic torch relay announced that the relay, scheduled to take place in Ningbo during national morning, would be suspended for the duration of the mourning period. The route of the torch through the country was scaled down, and there was a ... |
56d62e501c85041400946f95 | Where was the torch relay supposed to take place? | in Ningbo | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nThe Ningbo Organizing Committee of the Beijing Olympic torch relay announced that the relay, scheduled to take place in Ningbo during national morning, would be suspended for the duration of the mourning period. The route of the torch through the country was scaled down, and there was a ... |
56d62e501c85041400946f96 | What part of the relay did they change? | The route | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nThe Ningbo Organizing Committee of the Beijing Olympic torch relay announced that the relay, scheduled to take place in Ningbo during national morning, would be suspended for the duration of the mourning period. The route of the torch through the country was scaled down, and there was a ... |
56d62e501c85041400946f97 | Where was there a minute of silence during the relay? | Ruijin, Jiangxi | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nThe Ningbo Organizing Committee of the Beijing Olympic torch relay announced that the relay, scheduled to take place in Ningbo during national morning, would be suspended for the duration of the mourning period. The route of the torch through the country was scaled down, and there was a ... |
56cedf2faab44d1400b88b9d | What colors did many websites convert their home pages to? | black and white | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nMany websites converted their home page to black and white; Sina.com and Sohu, major internet portals, limited their homepages to news items and removed all advertisements. Chinese video sharing websites Youku and Tudou displayed a black background and placed multiple videos showing eart... |
56d62ff91c85041400946fbb | What did internet portals remove from their home pages? | all advertisements | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nMany websites converted their home page to black and white; Sina.com and Sohu, major internet portals, limited their homepages to news items and removed all advertisements. Chinese video sharing websites Youku and Tudou displayed a black background and placed multiple videos showing eart... |
56d62ff91c85041400946fbc | Many of what shut down completely? | various gaming sites | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nMany websites converted their home page to black and white; Sina.com and Sohu, major internet portals, limited their homepages to news items and removed all advertisements. Chinese video sharing websites Youku and Tudou displayed a black background and placed multiple videos showing eart... |
56d62ff91c85041400946fbd | What did the crowds in Tiananmen Square do after the moment of silence? | burst out cheering | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nMany websites converted their home page to black and white; Sina.com and Sohu, major internet portals, limited their homepages to news items and removed all advertisements. Chinese video sharing websites Youku and Tudou displayed a black background and placed multiple videos showing eart... |
56d62ff91c85041400946fbe | What business closed in Macau? | Casinos | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nMany websites converted their home page to black and white; Sina.com and Sohu, major internet portals, limited their homepages to news items and removed all advertisements. Chinese video sharing websites Youku and Tudou displayed a black background and placed multiple videos showing eart... |
56cee003aab44d1400b88bb1 | Who was the principal of Sangzao Middle School? | Ye Zhiping | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nYe Zhiping, the principal of Sangzao Middle School in Sangzao, one of the largest in An County, has been credited with proactive action that spared the lives of all 2,323 pupils in attendance when the earthquake happened. During a three-year period that ended in 2007, he oversaw a major ... |
56cee003aab44d1400b88bb2 | What was the principal credited with? | proactive action that spared the lives of all 2,323 pupils in attendance when the earthquake happened | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nYe Zhiping, the principal of Sangzao Middle School in Sangzao, one of the largest in An County, has been credited with proactive action that spared the lives of all 2,323 pupils in attendance when the earthquake happened. During a three-year period that ended in 2007, he oversaw a major ... |
56cee003aab44d1400b88bb3 | How many students attended the school? | 2,323 | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nYe Zhiping, the principal of Sangzao Middle School in Sangzao, one of the largest in An County, has been credited with proactive action that spared the lives of all 2,323 pupils in attendance when the earthquake happened. During a three-year period that ended in 2007, he oversaw a major ... |
56cee003aab44d1400b88bb5 | How much money was used to strengthen the construction of the school? | 400,000 yuan | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nYe Zhiping, the principal of Sangzao Middle School in Sangzao, one of the largest in An County, has been credited with proactive action that spared the lives of all 2,323 pupils in attendance when the earthquake happened. During a three-year period that ended in 2007, he oversaw a major ... |
56d64f7c1c85041400947095 | What school principal strengthened his school? | Ye Zhiping | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nYe Zhiping, the principal of Sangzao Middle School in Sangzao, one of the largest in An County, has been credited with proactive action that spared the lives of all 2,323 pupils in attendance when the earthquake happened. During a three-year period that ended in 2007, he oversaw a major ... |
56d64f7c1c85041400947097 | Where is the Sangzao Middle School? | Sangzao | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nYe Zhiping, the principal of Sangzao Middle School in Sangzao, one of the largest in An County, has been credited with proactive action that spared the lives of all 2,323 pupils in attendance when the earthquake happened. During a three-year period that ended in 2007, he oversaw a major ... |
56d64f7c1c85041400947098 | The Sangzao school is one of the biggest in what county? | An County | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nYe Zhiping, the principal of Sangzao Middle School in Sangzao, one of the largest in An County, has been credited with proactive action that spared the lives of all 2,323 pupils in attendance when the earthquake happened. During a three-year period that ended in 2007, he oversaw a major ... |
56d64f7c1c85041400947099 | How many years was Ye Zhiping involved in the school overhaul? | three-year period | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nYe Zhiping, the principal of Sangzao Middle School in Sangzao, one of the largest in An County, has been credited with proactive action that spared the lives of all 2,323 pupils in attendance when the earthquake happened. During a three-year period that ended in 2007, he oversaw a major ... |
56cee069aab44d1400b88bbc | Why were the schools inspected? | to gain first-hand material of construction quality | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nHowever, Reuters reported in June that, to date, Chinese prosecutors have joined an official inquiry into ten collapsed schools during May's devastating earthquake to gain first-hand material of construction quality at the collapsed schools, launch preliminary inquiries and prepare for p... |
56cee069aab44d1400b88bbd | What was to be carried out at schools after the quake? | safety checks | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nHowever, Reuters reported in June that, to date, Chinese prosecutors have joined an official inquiry into ten collapsed schools during May's devastating earthquake to gain first-hand material of construction quality at the collapsed schools, launch preliminary inquiries and prepare for p... |
56d658061c850414009470a7 | Who has joined an official inquiry into the school scandal? | Chinese prosecutors | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nHowever, Reuters reported in June that, to date, Chinese prosecutors have joined an official inquiry into ten collapsed schools during May's devastating earthquake to gain first-hand material of construction quality at the collapsed schools, launch preliminary inquiries and prepare for p... |
56d658061c850414009470a8 | What investigation are the prosecutors pursuing? | professional crime | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nHowever, Reuters reported in June that, to date, Chinese prosecutors have joined an official inquiry into ten collapsed schools during May's devastating earthquake to gain first-hand material of construction quality at the collapsed schools, launch preliminary inquiries and prepare for p... |
56d658061c850414009470a9 | Where are the Chinese going to perform safety checks? | schools across China | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nHowever, Reuters reported in June that, to date, Chinese prosecutors have joined an official inquiry into ten collapsed schools during May's devastating earthquake to gain first-hand material of construction quality at the collapsed schools, launch preliminary inquiries and prepare for p... |
56d658061c850414009470aa | What group reported that Chinese prosecutors were involved in investigating the schoolhouse collapses? | Reuters | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nHowever, Reuters reported in June that, to date, Chinese prosecutors have joined an official inquiry into ten collapsed schools during May's devastating earthquake to gain first-hand material of construction quality at the collapsed schools, launch preliminary inquiries and prepare for p... |
56cee0eeaab44d1400b88bc3 | What was given in exchange of signing the document? | money | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nThe New York Times reported that \"government officials in Beijing and Sichuan have said they are investigating the collapses. In an acknowledgment of the weakness of building codes in the countryside, the National Development and Reform Commission said on May 27 that it had drafted an a... |
56cee0eeaab44d1400b88bc5 | What other methods were used to break up protests? | riot police | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nThe New York Times reported that \"government officials in Beijing and Sichuan have said they are investigating the collapses. In an acknowledgment of the weakness of building codes in the countryside, the National Development and Reform Commission said on May 27 that it had drafted an a... |
56d65a4b1c850414009470af | Who did the New York Times report was investigating the school collapses? | government officials | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nThe New York Times reported that \"government officials in Beijing and Sichuan have said they are investigating the collapses. In an acknowledgment of the weakness of building codes in the countryside, the National Development and Reform Commission said on May 27 that it had drafted an a... |
56d65a4b1c850414009470b0 | What are officials seeking to do about protesting parents? | limit protests | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nThe New York Times reported that \"government officials in Beijing and Sichuan have said they are investigating the collapses. In an acknowledgment of the weakness of building codes in the countryside, the National Development and Reform Commission said on May 27 that it had drafted an a... |
56d65a4b1c850414009470b1 | What are officials offering parents in exchange of protests? | money | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nThe New York Times reported that \"government officials in Beijing and Sichuan have said they are investigating the collapses. In an acknowledgment of the weakness of building codes in the countryside, the National Development and Reform Commission said on May 27 that it had drafted an a... |
56d65a4b1c850414009470b2 | What has happened to some who refuse to agree to not protest? | were threatened | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nThe New York Times reported that \"government officials in Beijing and Sichuan have said they are investigating the collapses. In an acknowledgment of the weakness of building codes in the countryside, the National Development and Reform Commission said on May 27 that it had drafted an a... |
56d65a4b1c850414009470b3 | What did officials order Chinese news media to stop reporting? | on school collapses | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nThe New York Times reported that \"government officials in Beijing and Sichuan have said they are investigating the collapses. In an acknowledgment of the weakness of building codes in the countryside, the National Development and Reform Commission said on May 27 that it had drafted an a... |
56cee14aaab44d1400b88bcb | Who was a Sichuan school teacher? | Liu Shaokun | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nBesides parents, Liu Shaokun (εη»ε€), a Sichuan school teacher, was detained on June 25, 2008 for \"disseminating rumors and destroying social order\" about the Sichuan earthquake. Liuβs family was later told that he was being investigated on suspicion of the crime of inciting subversion. ... |
56cee14aaab44d1400b88bcd | What was Liu's family told? | that he was being investigated on suspicion of the crime of inciting subversion | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nBesides parents, Liu Shaokun (εη»ε€), a Sichuan school teacher, was detained on June 25, 2008 for \"disseminating rumors and destroying social order\" about the Sichuan earthquake. Liuβs family was later told that he was being investigated on suspicion of the crime of inciting subversion. ... |
56d65c671c850414009470b9 | What was Liu Shaokun's profession? | Sichuan school teacher | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nBesides parents, Liu Shaokun (εη»ε€), a Sichuan school teacher, was detained on June 25, 2008 for \"disseminating rumors and destroying social order\" about the Sichuan earthquake. Liuβs family was later told that he was being investigated on suspicion of the crime of inciting subversion. ... |
56d65c671c850414009470ba | Why was he investigated? | crime of inciting subversion | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nBesides parents, Liu Shaokun (εη»ε€), a Sichuan school teacher, was detained on June 25, 2008 for \"disseminating rumors and destroying social order\" about the Sichuan earthquake. Liuβs family was later told that he was being investigated on suspicion of the crime of inciting subversion. ... |
56d65c671c850414009470bb | What did Liu Shankun do with the pictures he took of collapsed schools? | put them online | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nBesides parents, Liu Shaokun (εη»ε€), a Sichuan school teacher, was detained on June 25, 2008 for \"disseminating rumors and destroying social order\" about the Sichuan earthquake. Liuβs family was later told that he was being investigated on suspicion of the crime of inciting subversion. ... |
56d65c671c850414009470bc | Where did he call the schoolhouses shoddy? | in a media interview | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nBesides parents, Liu Shaokun (εη»ε€), a Sichuan school teacher, was detained on June 25, 2008 for \"disseminating rumors and destroying social order\" about the Sichuan earthquake. Liuβs family was later told that he was being investigated on suspicion of the crime of inciting subversion. ... |
56d65c671c850414009470bd | What was his assigned punishment ? | one year of re-education | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nBesides parents, Liu Shaokun (εη»ε€), a Sichuan school teacher, was detained on June 25, 2008 for \"disseminating rumors and destroying social order\" about the Sichuan earthquake. Liuβs family was later told that he was being investigated on suspicion of the crime of inciting subversion. ... |
56cee1e4aab44d1400b88be0 | When did the sentencing occur? | in 2007 | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nIn January 2010, Hong Kong-based English newspaper The Standard reported that writer Tan Zuoren attempted to document shoddy construction that may have led to massive casualties in schools, was sentenced to in prison ostensibly for his writing an article in 2007 in support of the pro-dem... |
56cee1e4aab44d1400b88be1 | When was the article published about the case? | January 2010 | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nIn January 2010, Hong Kong-based English newspaper The Standard reported that writer Tan Zuoren attempted to document shoddy construction that may have led to massive casualties in schools, was sentenced to in prison ostensibly for his writing an article in 2007 in support of the pro-dem... |
56d65f691c850414009470cf | What did he think that the poor construction led to? | massive casualties | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nIn January 2010, Hong Kong-based English newspaper The Standard reported that writer Tan Zuoren attempted to document shoddy construction that may have led to massive casualties in schools, was sentenced to in prison ostensibly for his writing an article in 2007 in support of the pro-dem... |
56cee23caab44d1400b88be6 | What did UNICEF report? | that China formally requested the support of the international community | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nBecause of the magnitude of the quake, and the media attention on China, foreign nations and organizations immediately responded to the disaster by offering condolences and assistance. On May 14, UNICEF reported that China formally requested the support of the international community to ... |
56d660e91c850414009470d3 | What did foreign nations offer China because of the severity of the quake? | condolences and assistance | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nBecause of the magnitude of the quake, and the media attention on China, foreign nations and organizations immediately responded to the disaster by offering condolences and assistance. On May 14, UNICEF reported that China formally requested the support of the international community to ... |
56d660e91c850414009470d4 | When did China formally ask for help from the international community? | May 14 | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nBecause of the magnitude of the quake, and the media attention on China, foreign nations and organizations immediately responded to the disaster by offering condolences and assistance. On May 14, UNICEF reported that China formally requested the support of the international community to ... |
56d660e91c850414009470d5 | What organization reported that China asked for help? | UNICEF | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nBecause of the magnitude of the quake, and the media attention on China, foreign nations and organizations immediately responded to the disaster by offering condolences and assistance. On May 14, UNICEF reported that China formally requested the support of the international community to ... |
56d660e91c850414009470d6 | Why did the world community notice the need for help? | magnitude of the quake | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nBecause of the magnitude of the quake, and the media attention on China, foreign nations and organizations immediately responded to the disaster by offering condolences and assistance. On May 14, UNICEF reported that China formally requested the support of the international community to ... |
56cee294aab44d1400b88bec | How much did Yao Ming donate? | $214,000 and $71,000 | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nBy May 14, the Ministry of Civil Affairs stated that 10.7 billion yuan (approximately US$1.5 billion) had been donated by the Chinese public. Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, one of the country's most popular sports icons, gave $214,000 and $71,000 to the Red Cross Society of China. The ... |
56cee294aab44d1400b88bed | How much did the Red Cross collect in donations? | $26 million | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nBy May 14, the Ministry of Civil Affairs stated that 10.7 billion yuan (approximately US$1.5 billion) had been donated by the Chinese public. Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, one of the country's most popular sports icons, gave $214,000 and $71,000 to the Red Cross Society of China. The ... |
56d6622d1c850414009470db | How much money had been donated by May 14? | 10.7 billion yuan | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nBy May 14, the Ministry of Civil Affairs stated that 10.7 billion yuan (approximately US$1.5 billion) had been donated by the Chinese public. Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, one of the country's most popular sports icons, gave $214,000 and $71,000 to the Red Cross Society of China. The ... |
56d6622d1c850414009470dc | What group donated the 10.7 yuan? | the Chinese public | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nBy May 14, the Ministry of Civil Affairs stated that 10.7 billion yuan (approximately US$1.5 billion) had been donated by the Chinese public. Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, one of the country's most popular sports icons, gave $214,000 and $71,000 to the Red Cross Society of China. The ... |
56d6622d1c850414009470dd | What famous basketball player made two large donations to the crisis? | Yao Ming | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nBy May 14, the Ministry of Civil Affairs stated that 10.7 billion yuan (approximately US$1.5 billion) had been donated by the Chinese public. Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, one of the country's most popular sports icons, gave $214,000 and $71,000 to the Red Cross Society of China. The ... |
56d6622d1c850414009470de | How much has the Red Cross Society collected? | 26 million | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nBy May 14, the Ministry of Civil Affairs stated that 10.7 billion yuan (approximately US$1.5 billion) had been donated by the Chinese public. Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, one of the country's most popular sports icons, gave $214,000 and $71,000 to the Red Cross Society of China. The ... |
56d614dd1c85041400946f06 | What did Francis Marcus say of the Chinese relief effort? | swift and very efficient | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nFrancis Marcus of the International Federation of the Red Cross praised the Chinese rescue effort as \"swift and very efficient\" in Beijing on Tuesday. But he added the scale of the disaster was such that \"we can't expect that the government can do everything and handle every aspect of... |
56d614dd1c85041400946f07 | What uncharacteristic attitude did China display? | openness | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nFrancis Marcus of the International Federation of the Red Cross praised the Chinese rescue effort as \"swift and very efficient\" in Beijing on Tuesday. But he added the scale of the disaster was such that \"we can't expect that the government can do everything and handle every aspect of... |
56d614dd1c85041400946f08 | What kind of attitude did Burma display in response to a cyclone a few days earlier? | secretive | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nFrancis Marcus of the International Federation of the Red Cross praised the Chinese rescue effort as \"swift and very efficient\" in Beijing on Tuesday. But he added the scale of the disaster was such that \"we can't expect that the government can do everything and handle every aspect of... |
56d614dd1c85041400946f09 | How long before the quake did Cyclone Nargis strike Burma? | 10 days | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nFrancis Marcus of the International Federation of the Red Cross praised the Chinese rescue effort as \"swift and very efficient\" in Beijing on Tuesday. But he added the scale of the disaster was such that \"we can't expect that the government can do everything and handle every aspect of... |
56d614dd1c85041400946f0a | What organization did Francis Marcus represent? | International Federation of the Red Cross | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nFrancis Marcus of the International Federation of the Red Cross praised the Chinese rescue effort as \"swift and very efficient\" in Beijing on Tuesday. But he added the scale of the disaster was such that \"we can't expect that the government can do everything and handle every aspect of... |
56d646091c8504140094705d | What did stations replace programming with? | live earthquake footage | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nAll Mainland Chinese television stations (along with some stations in Hong Kong and expatriate communities) cancelled all regularly-scheduled programming, displayed their logo in grayscale, and replaced their cancelled programmes with live earthquake footage from CCTV-1 for multiple days... |
56d646091c8504140094705e | What was the source of the live feeds? | CCTV-1 | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nAll Mainland Chinese television stations (along with some stations in Hong Kong and expatriate communities) cancelled all regularly-scheduled programming, displayed their logo in grayscale, and replaced their cancelled programmes with live earthquake footage from CCTV-1 for multiple days... |
56d646091c8504140094705f | What about pay TV channels? | programmes suspended | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nAll Mainland Chinese television stations (along with some stations in Hong Kong and expatriate communities) cancelled all regularly-scheduled programming, displayed their logo in grayscale, and replaced their cancelled programmes with live earthquake footage from CCTV-1 for multiple days... |
56d6488e1c8504140094706f | What government blocked aid after Cyclone Nargis? | Myanmar | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nAlthough the Chinese government was initially praised for its response to the quake (especially in comparison to Myanmar's ruling military junta's blockade of aid during Cyclone Nargis), it then saw an erosion in confidence over the school construction scandal."
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56d6488e1c85041400947070 | Over what scandal did the Chinese government lose in public opinion? | school construction scandal | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nAlthough the Chinese government was initially praised for its response to the quake (especially in comparison to Myanmar's ruling military junta's blockade of aid during Cyclone Nargis), it then saw an erosion in confidence over the school construction scandal."
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56d6488e1c85041400947071 | What was the Chinese government first praised for? | response to the quake | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nAlthough the Chinese government was initially praised for its response to the quake (especially in comparison to Myanmar's ruling military junta's blockade of aid during Cyclone Nargis), it then saw an erosion in confidence over the school construction scandal."
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56d64c331c85041400947080 | What did parents accuse builders of doing? | cutting corners | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nOn May 29, 2008, government officials began inspecting the ruins of thousands of schools that collapsed, searching for clues about why they crumbled. Thousands of parents around the province have accused local officials and builders of cutting corners in school construction, citing that ... |
56d64c331c85041400947081 | As of July 17, 2008 what did parents complain of not receiving? | any reports | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nOn May 29, 2008, government officials began inspecting the ruins of thousands of schools that collapsed, searching for clues about why they crumbled. Thousands of parents around the province have accused local officials and builders of cutting corners in school construction, citing that ... |
56d64c331c85041400947083 | What kind of stories were being censored in the media? | poorly built schools | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nOn May 29, 2008, government officials began inspecting the ruins of thousands of schools that collapsed, searching for clues about why they crumbled. Thousands of parents around the province have accused local officials and builders of cutting corners in school construction, citing that ... |
56d650911c8504140094709f | Who has ignored the school issue? | state-controlled media | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nThe AP reported that \"The state-controlled media has largely ignored the issue, apparently under the propaganda bureau's instructions. Parents and volunteers who have questioned authorities have been detained and threatened.\""
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56d650911c850414009470a0 | Who gave instructions to ignore the school issue? | propaganda bureau | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nThe AP reported that \"The state-controlled media has largely ignored the issue, apparently under the propaganda bureau's instructions. Parents and volunteers who have questioned authorities have been detained and threatened.\""
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56d650911c850414009470a2 | What media source has reported this happening? | The AP | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nThe AP reported that \"The state-controlled media has largely ignored the issue, apparently under the propaganda bureau's instructions. Parents and volunteers who have questioned authorities have been detained and threatened.\""
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56d65e391c850414009470c4 | Why are the buildings so shoddily built? | builders cut corners | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nOn May 15, 2008 Geoffery York of the Globeandmail.com reported that the shoddily constructed buildings are commonly called \"tofu buildings\" because builders cut corners by replacing steel rods with thin iron wires for concrete re-inforcement; using inferior grade cement, if any at all;... |
56d65e391c850414009470c6 | What did builder's use in place of steel rods as re-inforcement? | thin iron wires | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nOn May 15, 2008 Geoffery York of the Globeandmail.com reported that the shoddily constructed buildings are commonly called \"tofu buildings\" because builders cut corners by replacing steel rods with thin iron wires for concrete re-inforcement; using inferior grade cement, if any at all;... |
56d65e391c850414009470c7 | Who was supposed to inspect building to see if they met national standards? | supervising agencies | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nOn May 15, 2008 Geoffery York of the Globeandmail.com reported that the shoddily constructed buildings are commonly called \"tofu buildings\" because builders cut corners by replacing steel rods with thin iron wires for concrete re-inforcement; using inferior grade cement, if any at all;... |
56d66c621c8504140094710b | Who has not been brought to justice? | corrupt government officials | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nHowever questions still remain, as some of the corrupt government officials have still not been brought to justice, while the many families who lost their only child, are still seeking compensation and justice to what had happened. According to the Times, many parents were warned by the ... |
56d66c621c8504140094710c | Who is still looking for compensation and justice? | many families | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nHowever questions still remain, as some of the corrupt government officials have still not been brought to justice, while the many families who lost their only child, are still seeking compensation and justice to what had happened. According to the Times, many parents were warned by the ... |
56d66c621c8504140094710d | What has the government threatened people with to keep them from protesting? | threat of arrest | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nHowever questions still remain, as some of the corrupt government officials have still not been brought to justice, while the many families who lost their only child, are still seeking compensation and justice to what had happened. According to the Times, many parents were warned by the ... |
56d66c621c8504140094710e | What media reported the threat of arrest? | the Times | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nHowever questions still remain, as some of the corrupt government officials have still not been brought to justice, while the many families who lost their only child, are still seeking compensation and justice to what had happened. According to the Times, many parents were warned by the ... |
56d66c621c8504140094710f | What did many families lose in the earthquake? | their only child | [
"2008_Sichuan_earthquake\n\nHowever questions still remain, as some of the corrupt government officials have still not been brought to justice, while the many families who lost their only child, are still seeking compensation and justice to what had happened. According to the Times, many parents were warned by the ... |
56ce304daab44d1400b8850e | What city in the United States has the highest population? | New York | [
"New_York_City\n\nNew Yorkβoften called New York City or the City of New York to distinguish it from the State of New York, of which it is a partβis the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area, the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States and one of... |
56ce304daab44d1400b8850f | In what city is the United Nations based? | New York | [
"New_York_City\n\nNew Yorkβoften called New York City or the City of New York to distinguish it from the State of New York, of which it is a partβis the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area, the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States and one of... |
56ce304daab44d1400b88510 | What city has been called the cultural capital of the world? | New York | [
"New_York_City\n\nNew Yorkβoften called New York City or the City of New York to distinguish it from the State of New York, of which it is a partβis the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area, the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States and one of... |
56ce304daab44d1400b88511 | What American city welcomes the largest number of legal immigrants? | New York | [
"New_York_City\n\nNew Yorkβoften called New York City or the City of New York to distinguish it from the State of New York, of which it is a partβis the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area, the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States and one of... |
56cf5d41aab44d1400b89130 | The major gateway for immigration has been which US city? | New York City | [
"New_York_City\n\nNew Yorkβoften called New York City or the City of New York to distinguish it from the State of New York, of which it is a partβis the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area, the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States and one of... |
56cf5d41aab44d1400b89131 | The most populated city in the United States is which city? | New York City | [
"New_York_City\n\nNew Yorkβoften called New York City or the City of New York to distinguish it from the State of New York, of which it is a partβis the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area, the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States and one of... |
56ce3124aab44d1400b8852a | How many boroughs comprise New York City? | five | [
"New_York_City\n\nSituated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a separate county of New York State. The five boroughs β Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island β were consolidated into a single city in 1898. With a census-estimat... |
56ce3124aab44d1400b8852b | In what year were the five boroughs combined into one city? | 1898 | [
"New_York_City\n\nSituated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a separate county of New York State. The five boroughs β Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island β were consolidated into a single city in 1898. With a census-estimat... |
56ce3124aab44d1400b8852c | In 2014, what did the census estimate the population of New York City to be? | 8,491,079 | [
"New_York_City\n\nSituated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a separate county of New York State. The five boroughs β Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island β were consolidated into a single city in 1898. With a census-estimat... |
56ce3124aab44d1400b8852d | What is the size of New York City in square miles? | 305 | [
"New_York_City\n\nSituated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a separate county of New York State. The five boroughs β Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island β were consolidated into a single city in 1898. With a census-estimat... |
56ce3124aab44d1400b8852e | What is the population of New York's Combined Statistical Area? | 23.6 million | [
"New_York_City\n\nSituated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a separate county of New York State. The five boroughs β Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island β were consolidated into a single city in 1898. With a census-estimat... |
56cf9d81234ae51400d9be1b | How man boroughs does New York City contain? | five | [
"New_York_City\n\nSituated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a separate county of New York State. The five boroughs β Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island β were consolidated into a single city in 1898. With a census-estimat... |
56cf9d81234ae51400d9be1c | The five boroughs of New York City are named what? | Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island | [
"New_York_City\n\nSituated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a separate county of New York State. The five boroughs β Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island β were consolidated into a single city in 1898. With a census-estimat... |
56cf9d81234ae51400d9be1d | All five boroughs of New York City formed into one city on what date? | 1898 | [
"New_York_City\n\nSituated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a separate county of New York State. The five boroughs β Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island β were consolidated into a single city in 1898. With a census-estimat... |
56cf9d81234ae51400d9be1e | What is the population of New York City as of 2014? | 8,491,079 | [
"New_York_City\n\nSituated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a separate county of New York State. The five boroughs β Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island β were consolidated into a single city in 1898. With a census-estimat... |
56cf9d81234ae51400d9be1f | How many languages are spoken by the people of New York City? | 800 | [
"New_York_City\n\nSituated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a separate county of New York State. The five boroughs β Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island β were consolidated into a single city in 1898. With a census-estimat... |
56ce31baaab44d1400b8853a | What was the trading post that preceded New York City called? | New Amsterdam | [
"New_York_City\n\nNew York City traces its roots to its 1624 founding as a trading post by colonists of the Dutch Republic and was named New Amsterdam in 1626. The city and its surroundings came under English control in 1664. New York served as the capital of the United States from 1785 until 1790. It has been the ... |
56ce31baaab44d1400b8853b | What nation founded New Amsterdam? | the Dutch Republic | [
"New_York_City\n\nNew York City traces its roots to its 1624 founding as a trading post by colonists of the Dutch Republic and was named New Amsterdam in 1626. The city and its surroundings came under English control in 1664. New York served as the capital of the United States from 1785 until 1790. It has been the ... |
56ce31baaab44d1400b8853c | In what year did New York become the largest city in the United States? | 1790 | [
"New_York_City\n\nNew York City traces its roots to its 1624 founding as a trading post by colonists of the Dutch Republic and was named New Amsterdam in 1626. The city and its surroundings came under English control in 1664. New York served as the capital of the United States from 1785 until 1790. It has been the ... |
56ce31baaab44d1400b8853d | When did the English take over the area from the Dutch? | 1664 | [
"New_York_City\n\nNew York City traces its roots to its 1624 founding as a trading post by colonists of the Dutch Republic and was named New Amsterdam in 1626. The city and its surroundings came under English control in 1664. New York served as the capital of the United States from 1785 until 1790. It has been the ... |
56ce31baaab44d1400b8853e | In what year did New York cease the be the capital of the United States? | 1790 | [
"New_York_City\n\nNew York City traces its roots to its 1624 founding as a trading post by colonists of the Dutch Republic and was named New Amsterdam in 1626. The city and its surroundings came under English control in 1664. New York served as the capital of the United States from 1785 until 1790. It has been the ... |
56cf9df0234ae51400d9be25 | When was New York City established? | 1624 | [
"New_York_City\n\nNew York City traces its roots to its 1624 founding as a trading post by colonists of the Dutch Republic and was named New Amsterdam in 1626. The city and its surroundings came under English control in 1664. New York served as the capital of the United States from 1785 until 1790. It has been the ... |
56cf9df0234ae51400d9be26 | New Amsterdam became the title of New York City in what past date? | 1626 | [
"New_York_City\n\nNew York City traces its roots to its 1624 founding as a trading post by colonists of the Dutch Republic and was named New Amsterdam in 1626. The city and its surroundings came under English control in 1664. New York served as the capital of the United States from 1785 until 1790. It has been the ... |
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