TASK DEFINITION: Given a factoid/trivia type question, generate the topic of the question. The topic is the entity the question talks about.
PROBLEM: The Battle of Poltava in 1709 was a victory by Peter the Great over which state?

SOLUTION: battle of poltava

PROBLEM: Which brothers own the Daily Telegraph?

SOLUTION: the daily telegraph

PROBLEM: Arch enemey of Count Dracula, what is the name of the vampire hunter in Bram Stokers 1897 novel Dracula?

SOLUTION:
dracula