LucaSailor/old huggingface dataset:
Title: Muammar_Gaddafi
Topic: History

In 1979, the U.S. placed Libya on its list of "State Sponsors of Terrorism", while at the end of the year a demonstration torched the U.S. embassy in Tripoli in solidarity with the perpetrators of the Iran hostage crisis. The following year, Libyan fighters began intercepting U.S. fighter jets flying over the Mediterranean, signalling the collapse of relations between the two countries. Libyan relations with Lebanon and Shi'ite communities across the world also deteriorated due to the August 1978 disappearance of imam Musa al-Sadr when visiting Libya; the Lebanese accused Gaddafi of having him killed or imprisoned, a charge he denied. Relations with Syria improved, as Gaddafi and Syrian President Hafez al-Assad shared an enmity with Israel and Egypt's Sadat. In 1980, they proposed a political union, with Libya paying off Syria's £1 billion debt to the Soviet Union; although pressures led Assad to pull out, they remained allies. Another key ally was Uganda, and in 1979, Gaddafi sent 2,500 troops into Uganda to defend the regime of President Idi Amin from Tanzanian invaders. The mission failed; 400 Libyans were killed and they were forced to retreat. Gaddafi later came to regret his alliance with Amin, openly criticising him.

Q1: What list did the United States add Libya to in 1979?
A1: State Sponsors of Terrorism
Q2: In what Libyan city was the United States embassy burned in 1979?
A2: Tripoli
Q3: What event prompted the burning of the US embassy in Libya?
A3: Iran hostage crisis
Q4: How much money did Syria owe to the Soviets as of 1980?
A4: £1 billion
Q5: What country's military was attacking Uganda in 1979?
A5: Tanzanian
Title: Muammar_Gaddafi
Topic: History

In 1979, the committees began the redistribution of land in the Jefara plain, continuing through 1981. In May 1980, measures to redistribute and equalize wealth were implemented; anyone with over 1000 dinar in his bank account saw that extra money expropriated. The following year, the GPC announced that the government would take control of all import, export and distribution functions, with state supermarkets replacing privately owned businesses; this led to a decline in the availability of consumer goods and the development of a thriving black market.

Q1: Where did land redistribution begin in 1979?
A1: Jefara plain
Q2: When did the Jefara plain land redistribution end?
A2: 1981
Q3: What was the maximum amount of money a person could have in their bank account without having it expropriated in 1980?
A3: 1000 dinar
Q4: As a result of the 1981 laws putting the government in control of commerce, what began to thrive?
A4: black market
Q5: What took the place of private businesses in 1981?
A5: state supermarkets
Title: Mexico_City
Topic: Geography and places

In 1980 half of all the industrial jobs in Mexico were located in Mexico City. Under relentless growth, the Mexico City government could barely keep up with services. Villagers from the countryside who continued to pour into the city to escape poverty only compounded the city's problems. With no housing available, they took over lands surrounding the city, creating huge shantytowns that extended for many miles. This caused serious air pollution in Mexico City and water pollution problems, as well as subsidence due to overextraction of groundwater. Air and water pollution has been contained and improved in several areas due to government programs, the renovation of vehicles and the modernization of public transportation.

Q1: How many of the industrial jobs in the county were based in Mexico City in the late 20th century?
A1: half
Q2: What did the countryside workers make to live in? 
A2: shantytowns
Q3: What did the shantytowns create?
A3: serious air pollution
Title: Tibet
Topic: Geography and places

In 1980, General Secretary and reformist Hu Yaobang visited Tibet and ushered in a period of social, political, and economic liberalization. At the end of the decade, however, analogously to the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, monks in the Drepung and Sera monasteries started protesting for independence, and so the government halted reforms and started an anti-separatist campaign. Human rights organisations have been critical of the Beijing and Lhasa governments' approach to human rights in the region when cracking down on separatist convulsions that have occurred around monasteries and cities, most recently in the 2008 Tibetan unrest.

Q1: When did Hu Yaobang visit Tibet?
A1: 1980
Q2: When did monks in the Drepung and Sera monasteries start protesting for independence?
A2: 1989
Q3: What did the government do when it halted reforms?
A3: started an anti-separatist campaign
Q4: When was the most recent Tibetan unrest?
A4: 2008
Q5: For what have the Beijing and Lhasa goverments been criticized?
A5: human rights
Title: British_Empire
Topic: History

In 1980, Rhodesia, Britain's last African colony, became the independent nation of Zimbabwe. The New Hebrides achieved independence (as Vanuatu) in 1980, with Belize following suit in 1981. The passage of the British Nationality Act 1981, which reclassified the remaining Crown colonies as "British Dependent Territories" (renamed British Overseas Territories in 2002) meant that, aside from a scattering of islands and outposts the process of decolonisation that had begun after the Second World War was largely complete. In 1982, Britain's resolve in defending its remaining overseas territories was tested when Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, acting on a long-standing claim that dated back to the Spanish Empire. Britain's ultimately successful military response to retake the islands during the ensuing Falklands War was viewed by many to have contributed to reversing the downward trend in Britain's status as a world power. The same year, the Canadian government severed its last legal link with Britain by patriating the Canadian constitution from Britain. The 1982 Canada Act passed by the British parliament ended the need for British involvement in changes to the Canadian constitution. Similarly, the Constitution Act 1986 reformed the constitution of New Zealand to sever its constitutional link with Britain, and the Australia Act 1986 severed the constitutional link between Britain and the Australian states. In 1984, Brunei, Britain's last remaining Asian protectorate, gained its independence.

Q1: When was Canada given full control of its constitution?
A1: 1982
Q2: When did Rhodesia become Zimbabwe?
A2: 1980
Q3: What were the remaining British territories called in 1981?
A3: British Dependent Territories
Q4: What were the remaining British territories called in 2002?
A4: British Overseas Territories
Q5: Which 1980s war victory helped Britain seem more like a world power again?
A5: Falklands War
Title: Avicenna
Topic: Language and literature

In 1980, the Soviet Union, which then ruled his birthplace Bukhara, celebrated the thousandth anniversary of Avicenna's birth by circulating various commemorative stamps with artistic illustrations, and by erecting a bust of Avicenna based on anthropological research by Soviet scholars.[citation needed] Near his birthplace in Qishlak Afshona, some 25 km (16 mi) north of Bukhara, a training college for medical staff has been named for him.[year needed] On the grounds is a museum dedicated to his life, times and work.[citation needed]

Q1: What superpower in 1980 created a stamp in honor of Avicenna?
A1: the Soviet Union
Q2: What was Avicenna's birthplace?
A2: Bukhara
Q3: A medical staff training college named in his honor is how many miles away from his birthplace?
A3: 16
Q4: In 1980, how many years had it been since Avicenna's birth?
A4: thousand
Q5: Besides stamps, what did the Soviet Union also create in Avicenna's honor?
A5: a bust
Title: FC_Barcelona
Topic: Sports and recreation

In 1980, when the stadium was in need of redesign to meet UEFA criteria, the club raised money by offering supporters the opportunity to inscribe their name on the bricks for a small fee. The idea was popular with supporters, and thousands of people paid the fee. Later this became the centre of controversy when media in Madrid picked up reports that one of the stones was inscribed with the name of long-time Real Madrid chairman and Franco supporter Santiago Bernabéu. In preparation for the 1992 Summer Olympics two tiers of seating were installed above the previous roofline. It has a current capacity of 99,354 making it the largest stadium in Europe.

Q1: Why did the stadium need to be redesigned in 1980?
A1: meet UEFA criteria
Q2: What were people allowed to do to bricks for a fee to support the stadium redesign?
A2: inscribe their name
Q3: How did supporters of the team view the inscriptions on bricks idea?
A3: popular
Q4: What name inscription was a center of controversy?
A4: Santiago Bernabéu
Q5: What is the capacity of the Barcelona stadium?
A5: 99,354
Title: Neolithic
Topic: History

In 1981 a team of researchers from the Maison de l'Orient et de la Méditerranée, including Jacques Cauvin and Oliver Aurenche divided Near East neolithic chronology into ten periods (0 to 9) based on social, economic and cultural characteristics. In 2002 Danielle Stordeur and Frédéric Abbès advanced this system with a division into five periods. Natufian (1) between 12,000 and 10,200 BC, Khiamian (2) between 10,200-8,800 BC, PPNA: Sultanian (Jericho), Mureybetian, early PPNB (PPNB ancien) (3) between 8,800-7,600 BC, middle PPNB (PPNB moyen) 7,600-6,900 BC, late PPNB (PPNB récent) (4) between 7,500 and 7,000 BC and a PPNB (sometimes called PPNC) transitional stage (PPNB final) (5) where Halaf and dark faced burnished ware begin to emerge between 6,900-6,400 BC. They also advanced the idea of a transitional stage between the PPNA and PPNB between 8,800 and 8,600 BC at sites like Jerf el Ahmar and Tell Aswad.

Q1: What are the names of two researchers who divided neolithic chronology into ten periods?
A1: Jacques Cauvin and Oliver Aurenche
Q2: What traits did researchers use to divide the ten periods?
A2: social, economic and cultural characteristics
Q3: When was the original division of 10 advanced to a division of 5?
A3: 2002
Q4: What are the names of two researchers who divided neolithic chronology into five periods?
A4: Danielle Stordeur and Frédéric Abbès
Title: The_Times
Topic: History

In 1981, The Times and The Sunday Times were bought from Thomson by Rupert Murdoch's News International. The acquisition followed three weeks of intensive bargaining with the unions by company negotiators, John Collier and Bill O'Neill.

Q1: What corporation bought The Times in 1981?
A1: News International
Q2: Who owned the major corporation that bought The Times in 1981?
A2: Rupert Murdoch
Q3: During the acquisition of The Times in 1981, John Collier and Bill O'Neill were part of what group that did three weeks of intensive bargaining?
A3: the unions
Title: Chicago_Cubs
Topic: Sports and recreation

In 1981, after 6 decades under the Wrigley family, the Cubs were purchased by Tribune Company for $20,500,000. Tribune, owners of the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, WGN Television, WGN Radio and many other media outlets, controlled the club until December 2007, when Sam Zell completed his purchase of the entire Tribune organization and announced his intention to sell the baseball team. After a nearly two-year process which involved potential buyers such as Mark Cuban and a group led by Hank Aaron, a family trust of TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts won the bidding process as the 2009 season came to a close. Ultimately, the sale was unanimously approved by MLB owners and the Ricketts family took control on October 27, 2009.

Q1: What company purchased the  Cubs in 1981?
A1: Tribune Company
Q2: How much did Tribune Company purchase the Cubs for?
A2: $20,500,000
Q3: How long were the Cubs ran under the Wrigley family?
A3: 6 decades
Title: Philadelphia
Topic: History

In 1981, large sections of the SEPTA Regional Rail service to the far suburbs of Philadelphia were discontinued due to lack of funding. Several projects have been proposed to extend rail service back to these areas, but lack of funding has again been the chief obstacle to implementation. These projects include the proposed Schuylkill Valley Metro to Wyomissing, PA, and extension of the Media/Elwyn line back to Wawa, PA. SEPTA's Airport Regional Rail Line Regional Rail offers direct service to the Philadelphia International Airport.

Q1: When did SEPTA service get cut?
A1: 1981
Q2: Why did SEPTA rail service get cut?
A2: lack of funding
Q3: Has service ever been restored?
A3: but lack of funding has again been the chief obstacle to implementation
Q4: Name a proposed project to repalce it?
A4: Schuylkill Valley Metro to Wyomissing, PA, and extension of the Media/Elwyn line back to Wawa, PA. SEPTA's Airport Regional Rail Line Regional Rail
Title: High-definition_television
Topic: Engineering and technology

In 1981, the MUSE system was demonstrated for the first time in the United States, using the same 5:3 aspect ratio as the Japanese system. Upon visiting a demonstration of MUSE in Washington, US President Ronald Reagan was impressed and officially declared it "a matter of national interest" to introduce HDTV to the US.

Q1: When was the MUSE system demonstrated in the US first?
A1: 1981
Q2: What aspect ratio did the MUSE system use when demonstrated in 1981?
A2: 5:3
Q3: Which president declared it "a matter of national interest" to introduce HDTV to the US?
A3: President Ronald Reagan
Q4: Which system was demonstrated in the US for the first time in 1981?
A4: MUSE
Q5: Which system was demonstrated in Washington to President Ronald Reagan?
A5: MUSE
Title: Muammar_Gaddafi
Topic: History

In 1981, the new US President Ronald Reagan pursued a hard line approach to Libya, erroneously considering it a puppet regime of the Soviet Union. In turn, Gaddafi played up his commercial relationship with the Soviets, visiting Moscow again in April 1981 and 1985, and threatening to join the Warsaw Pact. The Soviets were nevertheless cautious of Gaddafi, seeing him as an unpredictable extremist. Beginning military exercises in the Gulf of Sirte – an area of sea that Libya claimed as a part of its territorial waters – in August 1981 the U.S. shot down two Libyan Su-22 planes monitoring them. Closing down Libya's embassy in Washington, D.C., Reagan advised U.S. companies operating in the country to reduce the number of American personnel stationed there. In March 1982, the U.S. implemented an embargo of Libyan oil, and in January 1986 ordered all U.S. companies to cease operating in the country, although several hundred workers remained. Diplomatic relations also broke down with the U.K., after Libyan diplomats were accused in the shooting death of Yvonne Fletcher, a British policewoman stationed outside their London embassy, in April 1984. In Spring 1986, the U.S. Navy again began performing exercises in the Gulf of Sirte; the Libyan military retaliated, but failed as the U.S. sank several Libyan ships.

Q1: In what years did Gaddafi visit the Soviet Union?
A1: 1981 and 1985
Q2: What did Reagan wrongly believe Libya to be?
A2: a puppet regime of the Soviet Union
Q3: As a result of American hostility, what military alliance did Libya say it would join?
A3: Warsaw Pact
Q4: What Libyan aircraft were shot down by the United States in 1981?
A4: Su-22
Q5: What was the occupation of Yvonne Fletcher?
A5: policewoman
Title: Westminster_Abbey
Topic: Art and architecture

In 1982 and 1987, Harrison and Harrison enlarged the organ under the direction of the then abbey organist Simon Preston to include an additional Lower Choir Organ and a Bombarde Organ: the current instrument now has five manuals and 109 speaking stops. In 2006, the console of the organ was refurbished by Harrison and Harrison, and space was prepared for two additional 16 ft stops on the Lower Choir Organ and the Bombarde Organ. One part of the instrument, the Celestial Organ, is currently not connected or playable.

Q1: What part of the organ is not connected or playable?
A1: the Celestial Organ
Title: Macintosh
Topic: Engineering and technology

In 1982, Regis McKenna was brought in to shape the marketing and launch of the Macintosh. Later the Regis McKenna team grew to include Jane Anderson, Katie Cadigan and Andy Cunningham, who eventually led the Apple account for the agency. Cunningham and Anderson were the primary authors of the Macintosh launch plan. The launch of the Macintosh pioneered many different tactics that are used today in launching technology products, including the "multiple exclusive," event marketing (credited to John Sculley, who brought the concept over from Pepsi), creating a mystique around a product and giving an inside look into a product's creation.

Q1: Who was brought in to shape the marketing of Macintosh in 1982?
A1: Regis McKenna
Q2: What role did Andy Cunningham and Jane Anderson have in the Macintosh launch plan?
A2: primary authors
Q3: Who introduced the "multiple exclusive" event marketing concept to Apple?
A3: John Sculley
Q4: Which company first used the "multiple exclusive" event marketing concept?
A4: Pepsi
Q5: What did the "multiple exclusive" event marketing concept create around a product?
A5: a mystique
Title: Zinc
Topic: Unknown

In 1982, the US Mint began minting pennies coated in copper but made primarily of zinc. With the new zinc pennies, there is the potential for zinc toxicosis, which can be fatal. One reported case of chronic ingestion of 425 pennies (over 1 kg of zinc) resulted in death due to gastrointestinal bacterial and fungal sepsis, whereas another patient, who ingested 12 grams of zinc, only showed lethargy and ataxia (gross lack of coordination of muscle movements). Several other cases have been reported of humans suffering zinc intoxication by the ingestion of zinc coins.

Q1: What coin, as of 1982, is now primarily made of zinc?
A1: pennies
Q2: What is a concern with the new zinc pennies?
A2: zinc toxicosis
Q3: Ingesting zinc can cause lack of muscle movement and coordination called what?
A3: ataxia
Q4: Why have people reported zinc intoxication?
A4: ingestion of zinc coins
Title: Queen_(band)
Topic: Music

In 1982, the band released the album Hot Space, a departure from their trademark seventies sound, this time being a mixture of rock, pop rock, dance, funk, and R&B. Most of the album was recorded in Munich during the most turbulent period in the band's history, and Taylor and May lamented the new sound, with both being very critical of the influence Mercury's personal manager Paul Prenter had on the singer. May was also scathing of Prenter, who was Mercury's manager from the early 1980s to 1984, for being dismissive of the importance of radio stations, such as the US networks, and their vital connection between the artist and the community, and for denying them access to Mercury. The band stopped touring North America after their Hot Space Tour, as their success there had waned, although they would perform on American television for the only time during the eighth season premiere of Saturday Night Live. Queen left Elektra Records, their label in the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, and signed onto EMI/Capitol Records.

Q1: What album did Queen release in 1982? 
A1: Hot Space
Q2: Where did Queen record their 1982 album? 
A2: Munich
Q3: What was the name of Freddie Mercury's personal manager?
A3: Paul Prenter
Q4: Queen left what label before signing with EMI?
A4: Elektra Records
Q5: On which season of Saturday Night Live did Queen perform?
A5: the eighth season
Title: Military_history_of_the_United_States
Topic: History

In 1983 fighting between Palestinian refugees and Lebanese factions reignited that nation's long-running civil war. A UN agreement brought an international force of peacekeepers to occupy Beirut and guarantee security. US Marines landed in August 1982 along with Italian and French forces. On October 23, 1983, a suicide bomber driving a truck filled with 6 tons of TNT crashed through a fence and destroyed the Marine barracks, killing 241 Marines; seconds later, a second bomber leveled a French barracks, killing 58. Subsequently the US Navy engaged in bombing of militia positions inside Lebanon. While US President Ronald Reagan was initially defiant, political pressure at home eventually forced the withdrawal of the Marines in February 1984.

Q1: When did fighting between Palestinians and the Lebanese begin?
A1: 1983
Q2: When did US marines land in Lebanon?
A2: 1982
Q3: When did a suicide bomber successfully attack the marine barracks in Lebanon?
A3: October 23, 1983
Q4: How many marines were killed in the attack?
A4: 241
Q5: When did President Reagan withdraw marines from Lebanon?
A5: February 1984
Title: Bern
Topic: Geography and places

In 1983 the historic old town in the centre of Bern became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bern is ranked among the world’s top ten cities for the best quality of life (2010).

Q1: Where is the UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A1: centre of Bern
Q2: Where does Bern rank for top cities for the best quality of life?
A2: top ten
Q3: When did the centre of Bern become the UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A3: 1983
Title: General_Electric
Topic: Engineering and technology

In 1983, New York State Attorney General Robert Abrams filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York to compel GE to pay for the cleanup of what was claimed to be more than 100,000 tons of chemicals dumped from their plant in Waterford, New York. In 1999, the company agreed to pay a $250 million settlement in connection with claims it polluted the Housatonic River (Pittsfield, Massachusetts) and other sites with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and other hazardous substances.

Q1: Which New York State Attorney General filed suit in US District Court to force GE to pay for the cleanup of chemicals dumped by their plant in Waterford, NY?
A1: Robert Abrams
Q2: How much did GE agree to pay in claims for the pollution it caused in the Housatonic River and other sites?
A2: $250 million
Q3: How many tons of PCBs were claimed to have been dumped by GE's Waterford Plant in the 1983 lawsuit?
A3: more than 100,000
Q4: In which year was a settlement reached regarding GE's pollution of the Housatonic River?
A4: 1999
Q5: What was the location of the pollution caused by GE in the Housatonic River?
A5: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Title: Antarctica
Topic: Natural sciences

In 1983, the Antarctic Treaty Parties began negotiations on a convention to regulate mining in Antarctica. A coalition of international organizations launched a public pressure campaign to prevent any minerals development in the region, led largely by Greenpeace International, which established its own scientific station—World Park Base—in the Ross Sea region and conducted annual expeditions to document environmental effects of humans on Antarctica. In 1988, the Convention on the Regulation of Antarctic Mineral Resources (CRAMRA) was adopted. The following year, however, Australia and France announced that they would not ratify the convention, rendering it dead for all intents and purposes. They proposed instead that a comprehensive regime to protect the Antarctic environment be negotiated in its place. The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (the "Madrid Protocol") was negotiated as other countries followed suit and on 14 January 1998 it entered into force. The Madrid Protocol bans all mining in Antarctica, designating Antarctica a "natural reserve devoted to peace and science".

Q1: When did negotiations start to regulate mining in Antarctica?
A1: 1983
Q2: What group led the fight to prevent mineral development in Antarctica?
A2: Greenpeace International,
Q3: When was the treaty to regulate mining agreed upon?
A3: 1988
Q4: Which two countries refused to ratify the treaty to regulate mineral use in Antarctica?
A4: Australia and France
Q5: What was the alternate treaty offered by Australia and France?
A5: Madrid Protocol
Title: Freemasonry
Topic: Unknown

In 1983, the Church issued a new code of canon law. Unlike its predecessor, the 1983 Code of Canon Law did not explicitly name Masonic orders among the secret societies it condemns. It states: "A person who joins an association which plots against the Church is to be punished with a just penalty; one who promotes or takes office in such an association is to be punished with an interdict." This named omission of Masonic orders caused both Catholics and Freemasons to believe that the ban on Catholics becoming Freemasons may have been lifted, especially after the perceived liberalisation of Vatican II. However, the matter was clarified when Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (later Pope Benedict XVI), as the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, issued a Declaration on Masonic Associations, which states: "... the Church's negative judgment in regard to Masonic association remains unchanged since their principles have always been considered irreconcilable with the doctrine of the Church and therefore membership in them remains forbidden. The faithful who enroll in Masonic associations are in a state of grave sin and may not receive Holy Communion." For its part, Freemasonry has never objected to Catholics joining their fraternity. Those Grand Lodges in amity with UGLE deny the Church's claims. The UGLE now states that "Freemasonry does not seek to replace a Mason's religion or provide a substitute for it."

Q1: In what year was a new code to the Canon Law issued by the church?
A1: 1983
Q2: Who clarified the new code of Canon law of 1983?
A2: Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger
Q3: Do Freemasons allow Catholics into their fraternity?
A3: Freemasonry has never objected to Catholics joining their fraternity
Title: High-definition_television
Topic: Engineering and technology

In 1983, the International Telecommunication Union's radio telecommunications sector (ITU-R) set up a working party (IWP11/6) with the aim of setting a single international HDTV standard. One of the thornier issues concerned a suitable frame/field refresh rate, the world already having split into two camps, 25/50 Hz and 30/60 Hz, largely due to the differences in mains frequency. The IWP11/6 working party considered many views and throughout the 1980s served to encourage development in a number of video digital processing areas, not least conversion between the two main frame/field rates using motion vectors, which led to further developments in other areas. While a comprehensive HDTV standard was not in the end established, agreement on the aspect ratio was achieved.

Q1: When did ITU-R start trying to work towards setting a single international HDTV standard?
A1: 1983
Q2: What did ITU-R start trying to do in 1983?
A2: setting a single international HDTV standard
Q3: What was one of the issues with setting a single HDTV standard?
A3: a suitable frame/field refresh rate
Q4: What was used as a conversion between the two main frame/field rates?
A4: motion vectors
Q5: How many frame/field rates were primarily being used in 1983?
A5: two
Title: Chicago_Cubs
Topic: Sports and recreation

In 1984, each league had two divisions, East and West. The divisional winners met in a best-of-5 series to advance to the World Series, in a "2–3" format, first two games were played at the home of the team who did not have home field advantage. Then the last three games were played at the home of the team, with home field advantage. Thus the first two games were played at Wrigley Field and the next three at the home of their opponents, San Diego. A common and unfounded myth is that since Wrigley Field did not have lights at that time the National League decided to give the home field advantage to the winner of the NL West. In fact, home field advantage had rotated between the winners of the East and West since 1969 when the league expanded. In even numbered years, the NL West had home field advantage. In odd numbered years, the NL East had home field advantage. Since the NL East winners had had home field advantage in 1983, the NL West winners were entitled to it.

Q1: In what year did the league have two divisions? 
A1: 1984
Q2: The division winners met in what kind of series to advance to the World Series?
A2: best-of-5 series
Q3: Where were the first two games of the 1984 division winners held?
A3: Wrigley Field
Title: Friedrich_Hayek
Topic: Social sciences and society

In 1984, he was appointed a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour by Queen Elizabeth II on the advice of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for his "services to the study of economics". He was the first recipient of the Hanns Martin Schleyer Prize in 1984. He also received the US Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1991 from President George H. W. Bush. In 2011, his article "The Use of Knowledge in Society" was selected as one of the top 20 articles published in The American Economic Review during its first 100 years.

Q1: Hayek became a member of which group in 1984?
A1: Order of the Companions of Honour
Q2: For what reason was Hayek inducted into the order?
A2: services to the study of economics
Q3: What award was Hayek the first to receive?
A3: Hanns Martin Schleyer Prize
Q4: Who awarded Hayek the Medal of Freedom?
A4: President George H. W. Bush
Q5: Which of Hayek's articles received recognition in 2011?
A5: The Use of Knowledge in Society
Title: Friedrich_Hayek
Topic: Social sciences and society

In 1984, he was appointed as a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH) by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom on the advice of the British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for his "services to the study of economics". Hayek had hoped to receive a baronetcy, and after he was awarded the CH he sent a letter to his friends requesting that he be called the English version of Friedrich (Frederick) from now on. After his 20 min audience with the Queen, he was "absolutely besotted" with her according to his daughter-in-law, Esca Hayek. Hayek said a year later that he was "amazed by her. That ease and skill, as if she'd known me all my life." The audience with the Queen was followed by a dinner with family and friends at the Institute of Economic Affairs. When, later that evening, Hayek was dropped off at the Reform Club, he commented: "I've just had the happiest day of my life."

Q1: What group was Hayek inducted into by the Queen of England?
A1: Order of the Companions of Honour
Q2: Who suggest Hayek for the honor of joining the Order?
A2: Margaret Thatcher
Q3: In 1984, what was Margaret Thatcher's position within the British government?
A3: Prime Minister
Q4: How did Hayek wish to be referred to after his 1984 award?
A4: Frederick
Q5: At the end of the same day Hayek met with the Queen of England, what did he say?
A5: "I've just had the happiest day of my life."
Title: Madonna_(entertainer)
Topic: Music

In 1985, Madonna commented that the first song to ever make a strong impression on her was "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" by Nancy Sinatra; she said it summed up her own "take-charge attitude". As a young woman, she attempted to broaden her taste in literature, art, and music, and during this time became interested in classical music. She noted that her favorite style was baroque, and loved Mozart and Chopin because she liked their "feminine quality". Madonna's major influences include Karen Carpenter, The Supremes and Led Zeppelin, as well as dancers Martha Graham and Rudolf Nureyev. She also grew up listening to David Bowie, whose show was the first rock concert she ever attended.

Q1: Which song made a strong impression on Madonna?
A1: These Boots Are Made for Walkin
Q2: Who sang the song these boots are made for walking?
A2: Nancy Sinatra;
Q3: Whose favorite style is baroque?
A3: Madonna
Q4: Who grew up listening to David Bowie?
A4: Madonna
Q5: Name one of Madonna's major influence?
A5: Karen Carpenter
Title: Arnold_Schwarzenegger
Topic: Media and drama

In 1985, Schwarzenegger appeared in "Stop the Madness", an anti-drug music video sponsored by the Reagan administration. He first came to wide public notice as a Republican during the 1988 presidential election, accompanying then-Vice President George H.W. Bush at a campaign rally.

Q1: What was the title of the anti-drug music video Schwarzenegger appeared in under the Reagan administration's sponsorship?
A1: "Stop the Madness"
Q2: In what presidential election year did Schwarzenegger make a name for himself as a prominent Republican?
A2: 1988
Q3: Which candidate did Schwarzenegger appear with at a presidential campaign rally?
A3: George H.W. Bush
Title: Steven_Spielberg
Topic: Media and drama

In 1985, Spielberg released The Color Purple, an adaptation of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, about a generation of empowered African-American women during depression-era America. Starring Whoopi Goldberg and future talk-show superstar Oprah Winfrey, the film was a box office smash and critics hailed Spielberg's successful foray into the dramatic genre. Roger Ebert proclaimed it the best film of the year and later entered it into his Great Films archive. The film received eleven Academy Award nominations, including two for Goldberg and Winfrey. However, much to the surprise of many, Spielberg did not get a Best Director nomination.

Q1: Who wrote 'The Color Purple'?
A1: Alice Walker
Q2: What was 'The Color Purple' about?
A2: a generation of empowered African-American women during depression-era America
Q3: Who starred in 'The Color Purple'?
A3: Whoopi Goldberg and future talk-show superstar Oprah Winfrey
Q4: What did Ebert think of 'The Color Purple'?
A4: proclaimed it the best film of the year and later entered it into his Great Films archive
Q5: How many Oscar nominations did 'The Color Purple' get?
A5: eleven
Title: Macintosh
Topic: Engineering and technology

In 1985, the combination of the Mac, Apple's LaserWriter printer, and Mac-specific software like Boston Software's MacPublisher and Aldus PageMaker enabled users to design, preview, and print page layouts complete with text and graphics—an activity to become known as desktop publishing. Initially, desktop publishing was unique to the Macintosh, but eventually became available for other platforms. Later, applications such as Macromedia FreeHand, QuarkXPress, and Adobe's Photoshop and Illustrator strengthened the Mac's position as a graphics computer and helped to expand the emerging desktop publishing market.

Q1: When was the activity of desktop publishing first used?
A1: 1985
Q2: What company was desktop publishing unique to at it's beginning?
A2: Macintosh
Q3: What three things were combined to develop desktop publishing?
A3: Mac, Apple's LaserWriter printer, and Mac-specific software like Boston Software's MacPublisher
Q4: What did desktop publishing enable users to do?
A4: design, preview, and print page layouts complete with text and graphics
Q5: What applications strengthened Mac's position as a graphics computer?
A5: Macromedia FreeHand, QuarkXPress, and Adobe's Photoshop and Illustrator
Title: Sony_Music_Entertainment
Topic: Music

In 1986, CBS sold its music publishing arm, CBS Songs, to Stephen Swid, Martin Bandier, and Charles Koppelman for $125 million making it the foundation of their SBK Entertainment.

Q1: In what year did CBS sell CBS Songs?
A1: 1986
Q2: How much was the sale of CBS Songs?
A2: $125 million
Q3: Who were the 3 people who bought CBS Songs?
A3: Stephen Swid, Martin Bandier, and Charles Koppelman
Title: Dell
Topic: History

In 1986, Michael Dell brought in Lee Walker, a 51-year-old venture capitalist, as president and chief operating officer, to serve as Michael's mentor and implement Michael's ideas for growing the company. Walker was also instrumental in recruiting members to the board of directors when the company went public in 1988. Walker retired in 1990 due to health, and Michael Dell hired Morton Meyerson, former CEO and president of Electronic Data Systems to transform the company from a fast-growing medium-sized firm into a billion-dollar enterprise.

Q1: What year did Michael Dell bring in Lee Walker to the company?
A1: 1986
Q2: What did Lee Walker recruit members to Dell for?
A2: board of directors
Q3: What year did Walker retire?
A3: 1990
Q4: What was Morton Meyerson's position at his former company?
A4: CEO
Title: Nintendo_Entertainment_System
Topic: Video games

In 1986, Nintendo released the Famicom Disk System (FDS) in Japan, a type of floppy drive that uses a single-sided, proprietary 5 cm (2") disk and plugs into the cartridge port. It contains RAM for the game to load into and an extra single-cycle wavetable-lookup sound chip. The disks were originally obtained from kiosks in malls and other public places where buyers could select a title and have it written to the disk. This process would cost less than cartridges and users could take the disk back to a vending booth and have it rewritten with a new game. The disks were used both for storing the game and saving progress and total capacity was 128k (64k per side).

Q1: What year did Nintendo release the Famicom Disk System?
A1: 1986
Q2: Where could the disks for the game be obtained?
A2: kiosks in malls
Q3: How were the disks purchased?
A3: buyers could select a title and have it written to the disk
Q4: What were the storage disks used for?
A4: storing the game and saving progress
Q5: What was the total capacity of a disk?
A5: 128k
Title: LaserDisc
Topic: Engineering and technology

In 1986, a SCSI-equipped LaserDisc player attached to a BBC Master computer was used for the BBC Domesday Project. The player was referred as an LV-ROM (LaserVision Read Only Memory) as the discs contained the driving software as well as the video frames. The discs used the CAV format, and encoded data as a binary signal represented by the analog audio recording. These discs could contain in each CAV frame video/audio or video/binary data, but not both. "Data" frames would appear blank when played as video. It was typical for each disc to start with the disc catalog (a few blank frames) then the video introduction before the rest of the data. Because the format (based on the ADFS hard disc format) used a starting sector for each file, the data layout effectively skipped over any video frames. If all 54,000 frames are used for data storage an LV-ROM disc can contain 324 MB of data per side. The Domesday Project systems also included a genlock, allowing video frames, clips and audio to be mixed with graphics originated from the BBC Master; this was used to great effect for displaying high resolution photographs and maps, which could then be zoomed into.

Q1: In what year did the Doomsday project occur?
A1: 1986
Q2: Which equipment was used for the Doomsday Project?
A2: a SCSI-equipped LaserDisc player attached to a BBC Master computer
Q3: What does LV-ROM stand for?
A3: LaserVision Read Only Memory
Q4: The Doomsday Project discs used which formatting?
A4: CAV
Title: Turner_Classic_Movies
Topic: History

In 1986, eight years before the launch of Turner Classic Movies, Ted Turner acquired the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio for $1.5 billion. Concerns over Turner Entertainment's corporate debt load resulted in Turner selling the studio that October back to Kirk Kerkorian, from whom Turner had purchased the studio less than a year before. As part of the deal, Turner Entertainment retained ownership of MGM's library of films released up to May 9, 1986. Turner Broadcasting System was split into two companies; Turner Broadcasting System and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and reincorporated as MGM/UA Communications Co.

Q1: How much did Ted Turner pay for Metro-Goldwyn Mayer?
A1: $1.5 billion
Q2: In what year did Ted Turner buy Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer?
A2: 1986
Q3: Who did Ted Turner sell Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to?
A3: Kirk Kerkorian
Q4: Who did Ted Turner buy Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer from?
A4: Kirk Kerkorian
Q5: Up to what date of release did Turner retain ownership of the MGM film library?
A5: May 9, 1986
Title: Marshall_Islands
Topic: Geography and places

In 1986, the Compact of Free Association with the United States entered into force, granting the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) its sovereignty. The Compact provided for aid and U.S. defense of the islands in exchange for continued U.S. military use of the missile testing range at Kwajalein Atoll. The independence procedure was formally completed under international law in 1990, when the UN officially ended the Trusteeship status pursuant to Security Council Resolution 683.

Q1: What document granted sovereignty to the Marshall Islands?
A1: the Compact of Free Association
Q2: In what year did the Marshall Islands receive sovereignty?
A2: 1986
Q3: Where in the Marshall Islands does the United States have a missile testing range?
A3: Kwajalein Atoll
Q4: When did UN Trusteeship over the Marshall Islands end?
A4: 1990
Q5: What Security Council Resolution ended UN Trusteeship over the Marshalls?
A5: Security Council Resolution 683
Title: Macintosh
Topic: Engineering and technology

In 1987, Apple spun off its software business as Claris. It was given the code and rights to several applications, most notably MacWrite, MacPaint, and MacProject. In the late 1980s, Claris released a number of revamped software titles; the result was the "Pro" series, including MacDraw Pro, MacWrite Pro, and FileMaker Pro. To provide a complete office suite, Claris purchased the rights to the Informix Wingz spreadsheet program on the Mac, renaming it Claris Resolve, and added the new presentation software Claris Impact. By the early 1990s, Claris applications were shipping with the majority of consumer-level Macintoshes and were extremely popular. In 1991, Claris released ClarisWorks, which soon became their second best-selling application. When Claris was reincorporated back into Apple in 1998, ClarisWorks was renamed AppleWorks beginning with version 5.0.

Q1: In 1987, what did Apple spin off its software business as?
A1: Claris
Q2: Which series of applications was Claris responsible for inventing?
A2: "Pro" series
Q3: What did Claris rename the Informix Wingz spreadsheet program?
A3: Claris Resolve
Q4: What was ClarisWorks renamed beginning with version 5.0?
A4: AppleWorks
Q5: When was ClarisWorks reincorporated back into Apple?
A5: 1998
Title: Steven_Spielberg
Topic: Media and drama

In 1987, as China began opening to Western capital investment, Spielberg shot the first American film in Shanghai since the 1930s, an adaptation of J. G. Ballard's autobiographical novel Empire of the Sun, starring John Malkovich and a young Christian Bale. The film garnered much praise from critics and was nominated for several Oscars, but did not yield substantial box office revenues. Reviewer Andrew Sarris called it the best film of the year and later included it among the best films of the decade. Spielberg was also a co-producer of the 1987 film *batteries not included.

Q1: Until the 1980s, when had an American film last been shot in Shanghai?
A1: the 1930s
Q2: Who wrote 'Empire of the Sun'?
A2: J. G. Ballard
Q3: Who starred in 'Empire of the Sun'?
A3: John Malkovich and a young Christian Bale
Q4: Who thought 'Empire of the Sun' was the best film of the year?
A4: Andrew Sarris
Q5: What was Spielberg's role on 'Batteries Not Included'?
A5: co-producer
Title: Elizabeth_II
Topic: History

In 1987, in Canada, Elizabeth publicly supported politically divisive constitutional amendments, prompting criticism from opponents of the proposed changes, including Pierre Trudeau. The same year, the elected Fijian government was deposed in a military coup. Elizabeth, as monarch of Fiji, supported the attempts of the Governor-General, Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau, to assert executive power and negotiate a settlement. Coup leader Sitiveni Rabuka deposed Ganilau and declared Fiji a republic. By the start of 1991, republican feeling in Britain had risen because of press estimates of the Queen's private wealth—which were contradicted by the Palace—and reports of affairs and strained marriages among her extended family. The involvement of the younger royals in the charity game show It's a Royal Knockout was ridiculed and the Queen was the target of satire.

Q1: When did Elizabeth support constitutional amendments in Canada?
A1: 1987
Q2: What politician criticized the proposed changes?
A2: Pierre Trudeau
Q3: In 1987 what elected government was removed in a coup?
A3: Fijian government
Q4: What did coup leader Sitiveni Rabuka declare Fiji to be?
A4: republic
Q5: In 1991 what money issue of the Queen was a feature of public criticism?
A5: private wealth
Title: Canadian_Armed_Forces
Topic: Warfare

In 1987, occupations and units with the primary role of preparing for direct involvement in combat on the ground or at sea were still closed to women: infantry, armoured corps, field artillery, air-defence artillery, signals, field engineers, and naval operations. On 5 February 1987, the Minister of National Defence created an office to study the impact of employing men and women in combat units. These trials were called Combat-Related Employment of Women.

Q1: Name some of the jobs in the CAF off limits to women in the 1980s.
A1: infantry, armoured corps, field artillery, air-defence artillery
Q2: On what date was a study created to research the impart of women in direct involvement?
A2: 5 February 1987
Q3: Who created an office to study these effects?
A3: the Minister of National Defence
Q4: What was the study called?
A4: Combat-Related Employment of Women
Title: Imperial_College_London
Topic: History

In 1988 Imperial merged with St Mary's Hospital Medical School, becoming The Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine. In 1995 Imperial launched its own academic publishing house, Imperial College Press, in partnership with World Scientific. Imperial merged with the National Heart and Lung Institute in 1995 and the Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School, Royal Postgraduate Medical School (RPMS) and the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 1997. In the same year the Imperial College School of Medicine was formally established and all of the property of Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School, the National Heart and Lung Institute and the Royal Postgraduate Medical School were transferred to Imperial as the result of the Imperial College Act 1997. In 1998 the Sir Alexander Fleming Building was opened by Queen Elizabeth II to provide a headquarters for the College's medical and biomedical research.

Q1: In which year did Imperial merge with St Mary's Hospital Medical School?
A1: 1988
Q2: Which school resulted from Imperial's merger with St Mary's?
A2: The Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
Q3: Who did Imperial partner with to launch the Imperial College Press?
A3: World Scientific
Q4: What year was the Imperial College School of Medicine formally established?
A4: 1997
Q5: What is the name of the building that was opened by Queen Elizabeth II?
A5: Sir Alexander Fleming Building
Title: Macintosh
Topic: Engineering and technology

In 1988, Apple sued Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard on the grounds that they infringed Apple's copyrighted GUI, citing (among other things) the use of rectangular, overlapping, and resizable windows. After four years, the case was decided against Apple, as were later appeals. Apple's actions were criticized by some in the software community, including the Free Software Foundation (FSF), who felt Apple was trying to monopolize on GUIs in general, and boycotted GNU software for the Macintosh platform for seven years.

Q1: On what grounds did Apple sue Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard in 1988?
A1: they infringed Apple's copyrighted GUI
Q2: How was the lawsuit decided for Apple vs. Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard?
A2: against Apple
Q3: What did the FSF feel that Apple was trying to monopolize on?
A3: GUIs in general
Q4: How long did the FSF boycott GNU software for the Macintosh platform?
A4: seven years
Q5: What are some of the issues Apple cited in the lawsuit against Microsoft and HP?
A5: the use of rectangular, overlapping, and resizable windows