Problem: (1) The 13th World Cup season began in Japan in December 1978 and ended in Austria in March 1979 .
(2) The 13th World Cup season began in December 1978 in Japan and concluded in March 1979 in Austria .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) Many of the cultures of the axial age were considered second generation societies because they were built on the societies that preceded them .
(2) Many of the cultures of the axial age were considered second-generation societies because they were built on the societies that preceded them .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) Various high-ranking positions were occupied at Yukos Oil Company and its subsidiary , the Menatep Group .
(2) Nevzlin occupied various high-ranking positions at Yukos Oil Company and its subsidiary , the Group Menatep .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) On May 14 , 1647 , he was selected as Archbishop of Messina and confirmed by Pope Innozenz X. on 16 September 1647 .
(2) On May 14 , 1647 , he was confirmed as Archbishop of Messina and elected on 16 September 1647 by Pope Innocence X .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
no