TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you're given an open-domain question. Your task is to provide an answer to the given question. There is only one unique answer for each question. Your answer should be short, and refer to an entity, date, number, etc. Do not put your answer in the context of a sentence.
PROBLEM: Who is the weeping prophet in the bible?

SOLUTION: Jeremiah

PROBLEM: Who does stefan end up with vampire diaries?

SOLUTION: Caroline Forbes

PROBLEM: During which time period did the largest number of former colonies become independent states?

SOLUTION:
second half of the 20th century