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56e7860900c9c71400d77234 | What is the estimated population of Nanjing during that time? | more than 1.4 million residents | [
"Nanjing\n\nDuring the period of North–South division, Nanjing remained the capital of the Southern dynasties for more than two and a half centuries. During this time, Nanjing was the international hub of East Asia. Based on historical documents, the city had 280,000 registered households. Assuming an average Nanji... |
56e7860900c9c71400d77235 | Where did the information on registered households during that period originate? | historical documents | [
"Nanjing\n\nDuring the period of North–South division, Nanjing remained the capital of the Southern dynasties for more than two and a half centuries. During this time, Nanjing was the international hub of East Asia. Based on historical documents, the city had 280,000 registered households. Assuming an average Nanji... |
56e786c937bdd419002c40ab | What has survived in Nanjing's suburbs? | A number of sculptural ensembles | [
"Nanjing\n\nA number of sculptural ensembles of that era, erected at the tombs of royals and other dignitaries, have survived (in various degrees of preservation) in Nanjing's northeastern and eastern suburbs, primarily in Qixia and Jiangning District. Possibly the best preserved of them is the ensemble of the Tomb... |
56e786c937bdd419002c40ac | In what district are these sculptural pieces located? | Qixia and Jiangning District | [
"Nanjing\n\nA number of sculptural ensembles of that era, erected at the tombs of royals and other dignitaries, have survived (in various degrees of preservation) in Nanjing's northeastern and eastern suburbs, primarily in Qixia and Jiangning District. Possibly the best preserved of them is the ensemble of the Tomb... |
56e786c937bdd419002c40ad | Which piece is the best, in terms of preservation condition? | the ensemble of the Tomb of Xiao Xiu | [
"Nanjing\n\nA number of sculptural ensembles of that era, erected at the tombs of royals and other dignitaries, have survived (in various degrees of preservation) in Nanjing's northeastern and eastern suburbs, primarily in Qixia and Jiangning District. Possibly the best preserved of them is the ensemble of the Tomb... |
56e786c937bdd419002c40ae | Who was Xiao Xiu? | a brother of Emperor Wu of Liang | [
"Nanjing\n\nA number of sculptural ensembles of that era, erected at the tombs of royals and other dignitaries, have survived (in various degrees of preservation) in Nanjing's northeastern and eastern suburbs, primarily in Qixia and Jiangning District. Possibly the best preserved of them is the ensemble of the Tomb... |
56e786c937bdd419002c40af | When did Xiao Xiu live? | 475–518 | [
"Nanjing\n\nA number of sculptural ensembles of that era, erected at the tombs of royals and other dignitaries, have survived (in various degrees of preservation) in Nanjing's northeastern and eastern suburbs, primarily in Qixia and Jiangning District. Possibly the best preserved of them is the ensemble of the Tomb... |
56e787d900c9c71400d77252 | When was Nanjing made a capital again? | during the Southern Tang (937–976) | [
"Nanjing\n\nThe city of Nanjing was razed after the Sui dynasty took over it. It renamed Shengzhou (昇州) in Tang dynasty and resuscitated during the late Tang. It was chosen as the capital and called Jinling (金陵) during the Southern Tang (937–976), a state that succeeded Wu state. It renamed Jiangning (江寧) in Northe... |
56e787d900c9c71400d77253 | During what dynasty did Nanjing become a thriving textile city? | the Song dynasty | [
"Nanjing\n\nThe city of Nanjing was razed after the Sui dynasty took over it. It renamed Shengzhou (昇州) in Tang dynasty and resuscitated during the late Tang. It was chosen as the capital and called Jinling (金陵) during the Southern Tang (937–976), a state that succeeded Wu state. It renamed Jiangning (江寧) in Northe... |
56e787d900c9c71400d77254 | What was the name of the short-lived puppet court created by the Jurchens? | The court of Da Chu | [
"Nanjing\n\nThe city of Nanjing was razed after the Sui dynasty took over it. It renamed Shengzhou (昇州) in Tang dynasty and resuscitated during the late Tang. It was chosen as the capital and called Jinling (金陵) during the Southern Tang (937–976), a state that succeeded Wu state. It renamed Jiangning (江寧) in Northe... |
56e787d900c9c71400d77255 | Who defeated the court of Song? | the Mongol empire | [
"Nanjing\n\nThe city of Nanjing was razed after the Sui dynasty took over it. It renamed Shengzhou (昇州) in Tang dynasty and resuscitated during the late Tang. It was chosen as the capital and called Jinling (金陵) during the Southern Tang (937–976), a state that succeeded Wu state. It renamed Jiangning (江寧) in Northe... |
56e788b100c9c71400d7725b | Who was the first emperor of the Ming dynasty? | Zhu Yuanzhang | [
"Nanjing\n\nThe first emperor of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang (the Hongwu Emperor), who overthrew the Yuan dynasty, renamed the city Yingtian, rebuilt it, and made it the dynastic capital in 1368. He constructed a 48 km (30 mi) long city wall around Yingtian, as well as a new Ming Palace complex, and government ... |
56e788b100c9c71400d7725c | Who did Zhu Yuanzhang defeat? | the Yuan dynasty | [
"Nanjing\n\nThe first emperor of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang (the Hongwu Emperor), who overthrew the Yuan dynasty, renamed the city Yingtian, rebuilt it, and made it the dynastic capital in 1368. He constructed a 48 km (30 mi) long city wall around Yingtian, as well as a new Ming Palace complex, and government ... |
56e788b100c9c71400d7725d | What did Zhu Yuanzhang build around the city of Nanjing? | long city wall | [
"Nanjing\n\nThe first emperor of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang (the Hongwu Emperor), who overthrew the Yuan dynasty, renamed the city Yingtian, rebuilt it, and made it the dynastic capital in 1368. He constructed a 48 km (30 mi) long city wall around Yingtian, as well as a new Ming Palace complex, and government ... |
56e788b200c9c71400d7725e | How long did it take to finish the wall? | 21 years | [
"Nanjing\n\nThe first emperor of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang (the Hongwu Emperor), who overthrew the Yuan dynasty, renamed the city Yingtian, rebuilt it, and made it the dynastic capital in 1368. He constructed a 48 km (30 mi) long city wall around Yingtian, as well as a new Ming Palace complex, and government ... |
56e788b200c9c71400d7725f | How many workers worked on the wall? | 200,000 | [
"Nanjing\n\nThe first emperor of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang (the Hongwu Emperor), who overthrew the Yuan dynasty, renamed the city Yingtian, rebuilt it, and made it the dynastic capital in 1368. He constructed a 48 km (30 mi) long city wall around Yingtian, as well as a new Ming Palace complex, and government ... |
56e7894300c9c71400d77265 | When was Nanjing considered to be the biggest city in the world? | from 1358 to 1425 | [
"Nanjing\n\nIt is believed that Nanjing was the largest city in the world from 1358 to 1425 with a population of 487,000 in 1400. Nanjing remained the capital of the Ming Empire until 1421, when the third emperor of the Ming dynasty, the Yongle Emperor, relocated the capital to Beijing."
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56e7894300c9c71400d77266 | What was the number of people in Nanjing in 1400? | 487,000 | [
"Nanjing\n\nIt is believed that Nanjing was the largest city in the world from 1358 to 1425 with a population of 487,000 in 1400. Nanjing remained the capital of the Ming Empire until 1421, when the third emperor of the Ming dynasty, the Yongle Emperor, relocated the capital to Beijing."
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56e7894300c9c71400d77267 | When did Nanjing cease to be the capital? | 1421 | [
"Nanjing\n\nIt is believed that Nanjing was the largest city in the world from 1358 to 1425 with a population of 487,000 in 1400. Nanjing remained the capital of the Ming Empire until 1421, when the third emperor of the Ming dynasty, the Yongle Emperor, relocated the capital to Beijing."
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56e7894300c9c71400d77268 | Where was the capital moved to? | Beijing | [
"Nanjing\n\nIt is believed that Nanjing was the largest city in the world from 1358 to 1425 with a population of 487,000 in 1400. Nanjing remained the capital of the Ming Empire until 1421, when the third emperor of the Ming dynasty, the Yongle Emperor, relocated the capital to Beijing."
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56e7894300c9c71400d77269 | Who was the third emperor of the Ming dynasty? | the Yongle Emperor | [
"Nanjing\n\nIt is believed that Nanjing was the largest city in the world from 1358 to 1425 with a population of 487,000 in 1400. Nanjing remained the capital of the Ming Empire until 1421, when the third emperor of the Ming dynasty, the Yongle Emperor, relocated the capital to Beijing."
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56e78a5637bdd419002c40e5 | What is the name of the famous mausoleum in Nanjing? | Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum | [
"Nanjing\n\nBesides the city wall, other famous Ming-era structures in the city included the famous Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum and Porcelain Tower, although the latter was destroyed by the Taipings in the 19th century either in order to prevent a hostile faction from using it to observe and shell the city or from supe... |
56e78a5637bdd419002c40e6 | Who decimated the Porcelain Tower? | the Taipings | [
"Nanjing\n\nBesides the city wall, other famous Ming-era structures in the city included the famous Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum and Porcelain Tower, although the latter was destroyed by the Taipings in the 19th century either in order to prevent a hostile faction from using it to observe and shell the city or from supe... |
56e78a5637bdd419002c40e7 | When was the Porcelain Tower destroyed? | in the 19th century | [
"Nanjing\n\nBesides the city wall, other famous Ming-era structures in the city included the famous Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum and Porcelain Tower, although the latter was destroyed by the Taipings in the 19th century either in order to prevent a hostile faction from using it to observe and shell the city or from supe... |
56e78a5637bdd419002c40e8 | One possibility the Tower was destroyed was to prevent it's use by a hostile enemy. What is the other possibility? | superstitious fear of its geomantic properties | [
"Nanjing\n\nBesides the city wall, other famous Ming-era structures in the city included the famous Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum and Porcelain Tower, although the latter was destroyed by the Taipings in the 19th century either in order to prevent a hostile faction from using it to observe and shell the city or from supe... |
56e78af900c9c71400d77279 | How far from Nanjing is the Yangshan Quarry? | 15–20 km (9–12 mi) east of the walled city | [
"Nanjing\n\nA monument to the huge human cost of some of the gigantic construction projects of the early Ming dynasty is the Yangshan Quarry (located some 15–20 km (9–12 mi) east of the walled city and Ming Xiaoling mausoleum), where a gigantic stele, cut on the orders of the Yongle Emperor, lies abandoned, just as... |
56e78af900c9c71400d7727a | What large item is abandoned at the Quarry? | a gigantic stele | [
"Nanjing\n\nA monument to the huge human cost of some of the gigantic construction projects of the early Ming dynasty is the Yangshan Quarry (located some 15–20 km (9–12 mi) east of the walled city and Ming Xiaoling mausoleum), where a gigantic stele, cut on the orders of the Yongle Emperor, lies abandoned, just as... |
56e78af900c9c71400d7727b | How long ago was the stele abandoned? | 600 years ago | [
"Nanjing\n\nA monument to the huge human cost of some of the gigantic construction projects of the early Ming dynasty is the Yangshan Quarry (located some 15–20 km (9–12 mi) east of the walled city and Ming Xiaoling mausoleum), where a gigantic stele, cut on the orders of the Yongle Emperor, lies abandoned, just as... |
56e78af900c9c71400d7727c | Why was the stele abandoned? | it was impossible to move or complete it | [
"Nanjing\n\nA monument to the huge human cost of some of the gigantic construction projects of the early Ming dynasty is the Yangshan Quarry (located some 15–20 km (9–12 mi) east of the walled city and Ming Xiaoling mausoleum), where a gigantic stele, cut on the orders of the Yongle Emperor, lies abandoned, just as... |
56e78af900c9c71400d7727d | Who ordered the creation of the stele? | the Yongle Emperor | [
"Nanjing\n\nA monument to the huge human cost of some of the gigantic construction projects of the early Ming dynasty is the Yangshan Quarry (located some 15–20 km (9–12 mi) east of the walled city and Ming Xiaoling mausoleum), where a gigantic stele, cut on the orders of the Yongle Emperor, lies abandoned, just as... |
56e78bb537bdd419002c4108 | What Admiral called Nanjing his home? | admiral Zheng He | [
"Nanjing\n\nAs the center of the empire, early-Ming Nanjing had worldwide connections. It was home of the admiral Zheng He, who went to sail the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and it was visited by foreign dignitaries, such as a king from Borneo (Boni 渤泥), who died during his visit to China in 1408. The Tomb of the Kin... |
56e78bb537bdd419002c4109 | What visiting king died in China in 1408? | (Boni 渤泥) | [
"Nanjing\n\nAs the center of the empire, early-Ming Nanjing had worldwide connections. It was home of the admiral Zheng He, who went to sail the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and it was visited by foreign dignitaries, such as a king from Borneo (Boni 渤泥), who died during his visit to China in 1408. The Tomb of the Kin... |
56e78bb537bdd419002c410a | What country did this visiting king come from? | Borneo | [
"Nanjing\n\nAs the center of the empire, early-Ming Nanjing had worldwide connections. It was home of the admiral Zheng He, who went to sail the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and it was visited by foreign dignitaries, such as a king from Borneo (Boni 渤泥), who died during his visit to China in 1408. The Tomb of the Kin... |
56e78bb537bdd419002c410b | What stele is at Boni's tomb? | a tortoise stele | [
"Nanjing\n\nAs the center of the empire, early-Ming Nanjing had worldwide connections. It was home of the admiral Zheng He, who went to sail the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and it was visited by foreign dignitaries, such as a king from Borneo (Boni 渤泥), who died during his visit to China in 1408. The Tomb of the Kin... |
56e78cab00c9c71400d77293 | When did Beijing lose to Li Zicheng's rebel forces and the Manchu-led Qing dynasty? | 1644 | [
"Nanjing\n\nOver two centuries after the removal of the capital to Beijing, Nanjing was destined to become the capital of a Ming emperor one more time. After the fall of Beijing to Li Zicheng's rebel forces and then to the Manchu-led Qing dynasty in the spring of 1644, the Ming prince Zhu Yousong was enthroned in N... |
56e78cab00c9c71400d77294 | What Ming prince was enthroned in Nanjing? | Zhu Yousong | [
"Nanjing\n\nOver two centuries after the removal of the capital to Beijing, Nanjing was destined to become the capital of a Ming emperor one more time. After the fall of Beijing to Li Zicheng's rebel forces and then to the Manchu-led Qing dynasty in the spring of 1644, the Ming prince Zhu Yousong was enthroned in N... |
56e78cab00c9c71400d77295 | When was Zhu Yousong enthroned? | in June 1644 | [
"Nanjing\n\nOver two centuries after the removal of the capital to Beijing, Nanjing was destined to become the capital of a Ming emperor one more time. After the fall of Beijing to Li Zicheng's rebel forces and then to the Manchu-led Qing dynasty in the spring of 1644, the Ming prince Zhu Yousong was enthroned in N... |
56e78cab00c9c71400d77296 | What was Zhu Yousong's title? | the Hongguang Emperor | [
"Nanjing\n\nOver two centuries after the removal of the capital to Beijing, Nanjing was destined to become the capital of a Ming emperor one more time. After the fall of Beijing to Li Zicheng's rebel forces and then to the Manchu-led Qing dynasty in the spring of 1644, the Ming prince Zhu Yousong was enthroned in N... |
56e78cab00c9c71400d77297 | The Hongguang Emperor's reign was thought of as the first reign of what dynasty? | the so-called Southern Ming dynasty | [
"Nanjing\n\nOver two centuries after the removal of the capital to Beijing, Nanjing was destined to become the capital of a Ming emperor one more time. After the fall of Beijing to Li Zicheng's rebel forces and then to the Manchu-led Qing dynasty in the spring of 1644, the Ming prince Zhu Yousong was enthroned in N... |
56e78da500c9c71400d772a5 | When did the Hongguang Emperor leave Nanjing, having been defeated? | late May 1645 | [
"Nanjing\n\nZhu Yousong, however, fared a lot worse than his ancestor Zhu Yuanzhang three centuries earlier. Beset by factional conflicts, his regime could not offer effective resistance to Qing forces, when the Qing army, led by the Manchu prince Dodo approached Jiangnan the next spring. Days after Yangzhou fell t... |
56e78da500c9c71400d772a7 | Who surrendered Nanjing to invaders on June 6? | Zhao the Earl of Xincheng | [
"Nanjing\n\nZhu Yousong, however, fared a lot worse than his ancestor Zhu Yuanzhang three centuries earlier. Beset by factional conflicts, his regime could not offer effective resistance to Qing forces, when the Qing army, led by the Manchu prince Dodo approached Jiangnan the next spring. Days after Yangzhou fell t... |
56e78da500c9c71400d772a8 | What did the Manchu's make all the men in the city do? | shave their heads | [
"Nanjing\n\nZhu Yousong, however, fared a lot worse than his ancestor Zhu Yuanzhang three centuries earlier. Beset by factional conflicts, his regime could not offer effective resistance to Qing forces, when the Qing army, led by the Manchu prince Dodo approached Jiangnan the next spring. Days after Yangzhou fell t... |
56e78ed237bdd419002c412f | When was the Qing dynasty in power? | 1644–1911 | [
"Nanjing\n\nUnder the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), the Nanjing area was known as Jiangning (江寧) and served as the seat of government for the Viceroy of Liangjiang. It had been visited by the Kangxi and Qianlong emperors a number of times on their tours of the southern provinces. Nanjing was invaded by British troops d... |
56e78ed237bdd419002c4130 | What was Nanjing called during the Qing dynasty? | Jiangning | [
"Nanjing\n\nUnder the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), the Nanjing area was known as Jiangning (江寧) and served as the seat of government for the Viceroy of Liangjiang. It had been visited by the Kangxi and Qianlong emperors a number of times on their tours of the southern provinces. Nanjing was invaded by British troops d... |
56e78ed237bdd419002c4132 | What emperors visited Nanjing more than once? | the Kangxi and Qianlong emperors | [
"Nanjing\n\nUnder the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), the Nanjing area was known as Jiangning (江寧) and served as the seat of government for the Viceroy of Liangjiang. It had been visited by the Kangxi and Qianlong emperors a number of times on their tours of the southern provinces. Nanjing was invaded by British troops d... |
56e78ed237bdd419002c4133 | What year did the First Opium War end? | 1842 | [
"Nanjing\n\nUnder the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), the Nanjing area was known as Jiangning (江寧) and served as the seat of government for the Viceroy of Liangjiang. It had been visited by the Kangxi and Qianlong emperors a number of times on their tours of the southern provinces. Nanjing was invaded by British troops d... |
56e78fe637bdd419002c4143 | Who lived in buildings that would later come to be known as the Presidential Palace? | the Qing viceroy and the Taiping king | [
"Nanjing\n\nBoth the Qing viceroy and the Taiping king resided in buildings that would later be known as the Presidential Palace. When Qing forces led by Zeng Guofan retook the city in 1864, a massive slaughter occurred in the city with over 100,000 estimated to have committed suicide or fought to the death. Since ... |
56e78fe637bdd419002c4144 | When did Qing troops regain Nanjing? | 1864 | [
"Nanjing\n\nBoth the Qing viceroy and the Taiping king resided in buildings that would later be known as the Presidential Palace. When Qing forces led by Zeng Guofan retook the city in 1864, a massive slaughter occurred in the city with over 100,000 estimated to have committed suicide or fought to the death. Since ... |
56e78fe637bdd419002c4145 | How many people died during the Qing troops retaking of Nanjing? | over 100,000 | [
"Nanjing\n\nBoth the Qing viceroy and the Taiping king resided in buildings that would later be known as the Presidential Palace. When Qing forces led by Zeng Guofan retook the city in 1864, a massive slaughter occurred in the city with over 100,000 estimated to have committed suicide or fought to the death. Since ... |
56e78fe637bdd419002c4146 | Qing troops allowed no rebels who spoke what dialect to surrender? | Taiping | [
"Nanjing\n\nBoth the Qing viceroy and the Taiping king resided in buildings that would later be known as the Presidential Palace. When Qing forces led by Zeng Guofan retook the city in 1864, a massive slaughter occurred in the city with over 100,000 estimated to have committed suicide or fought to the death. Since ... |
56e78fe637bdd419002c4147 | Who was the leader of the Qing troops? | Zeng Guofan | [
"Nanjing\n\nBoth the Qing viceroy and the Taiping king resided in buildings that would later be known as the Presidential Palace. When Qing forces led by Zeng Guofan retook the city in 1864, a massive slaughter occurred in the city with over 100,000 estimated to have committed suicide or fought to the death. Since ... |
56e7909700c9c71400d772e1 | When was the Republic of China founded? | January 1912 | [
"Nanjing\n\nThe Xinhai Revolution led to the founding of the Republic of China in January 1912 with Sun Yat-sen as the first provisional president and Nanking was selected as its new capital. However, the Qing Empire controlled large regions to the north, so revolutionaries asked Yuan Shikai to replace Sun as presi... |
56e7909700c9c71400d772e2 | Who was the first president of the Republic of China? | Sun Yat-sen | [
"Nanjing\n\nThe Xinhai Revolution led to the founding of the Republic of China in January 1912 with Sun Yat-sen as the first provisional president and Nanking was selected as its new capital. However, the Qing Empire controlled large regions to the north, so revolutionaries asked Yuan Shikai to replace Sun as presi... |
56e7909700c9c71400d772e4 | Who moved the capital from Nanjing to Beijing? | Yuan Shikai | [
"Nanjing\n\nThe Xinhai Revolution led to the founding of the Republic of China in January 1912 with Sun Yat-sen as the first provisional president and Nanking was selected as its new capital. However, the Qing Empire controlled large regions to the north, so revolutionaries asked Yuan Shikai to replace Sun as presi... |
56e791fe37bdd419002c4167 | When was Nanjing re-established as the capital of the Republic of China? | 1927 | [
"Nanjing\n\nIn 1927, the Kuomintang (KMT; Nationalist Party) under Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek again established Nanjing as the capital of the Republic of China, and this became internationally recognized once KMT forces took Beijing in 1928. The following decade is known as the Nanking decade."
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56e791fe37bdd419002c4168 | What party established Nanjing as the capital of the Republic of China? | the Kuomintang (KMT; Nationalist Party) | [
"Nanjing\n\nIn 1927, the Kuomintang (KMT; Nationalist Party) under Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek again established Nanjing as the capital of the Republic of China, and this became internationally recognized once KMT forces took Beijing in 1928. The following decade is known as the Nanking decade."
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56e791fe37bdd419002c4169 | Who was the leader of the Kuomintang (KMT; Nationalist Party)? | Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek | [
"Nanjing\n\nIn 1927, the Kuomintang (KMT; Nationalist Party) under Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek again established Nanjing as the capital of the Republic of China, and this became internationally recognized once KMT forces took Beijing in 1928. The following decade is known as the Nanking decade."
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56e791fe37bdd419002c416a | What are the 1930's known as, in China? | the Nanking decade | [
"Nanjing\n\nIn 1927, the Kuomintang (KMT; Nationalist Party) under Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek again established Nanjing as the capital of the Republic of China, and this became internationally recognized once KMT forces took Beijing in 1928. The following decade is known as the Nanking decade."
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56e791fe37bdd419002c416b | When did the Kuomintang (KMT; Nationalist Party) defeat and take over Beijing? | 1928 | [
"Nanjing\n\nIn 1927, the Kuomintang (KMT; Nationalist Party) under Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek again established Nanjing as the capital of the Republic of China, and this became internationally recognized once KMT forces took Beijing in 1928. The following decade is known as the Nanking decade."
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56e792e237bdd419002c417f | When did Japan invade Manchuria? | 1931 | [
"Nanjing\n\nIn 1937, the Empire of Japan started a full-scale invasion of China after invading Manchuria in 1931, beginning the Second Sino-Japanese War (often considered a theatre of World War II). Their troops occupied Nanjing in December and carried out the systematic and brutal Nanking Massacre (the \"Rape of N... |
56e792e237bdd419002c4180 | When did Japan invade all of China? | 1937 | [
"Nanjing\n\nIn 1937, the Empire of Japan started a full-scale invasion of China after invading Manchuria in 1931, beginning the Second Sino-Japanese War (often considered a theatre of World War II). Their troops occupied Nanjing in December and carried out the systematic and brutal Nanking Massacre (the \"Rape of N... |
56e792e237bdd419002c4181 | Who killed innocent civilians in the Nanking Massacre? | the Imperial Japanese Army | [
"Nanjing\n\nIn 1937, the Empire of Japan started a full-scale invasion of China after invading Manchuria in 1931, beginning the Second Sino-Japanese War (often considered a theatre of World War II). Their troops occupied Nanjing in December and carried out the systematic and brutal Nanking Massacre (the \"Rape of N... |
56e792e237bdd419002c4182 | How many died in the Nanking Massacre? | between 300,000 and 350,000 | [
"Nanjing\n\nIn 1937, the Empire of Japan started a full-scale invasion of China after invading Manchuria in 1931, beginning the Second Sino-Japanese War (often considered a theatre of World War II). Their troops occupied Nanjing in December and carried out the systematic and brutal Nanking Massacre (the \"Rape of N... |
56e792e237bdd419002c4183 | When was the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall built? | 1985 | [
"Nanjing\n\nIn 1937, the Empire of Japan started a full-scale invasion of China after invading Manchuria in 1931, beginning the Second Sino-Japanese War (often considered a theatre of World War II). Their troops occupied Nanjing in December and carried out the systematic and brutal Nanking Massacre (the \"Rape of N... |
56e797ad00c9c71400d77329 | When was the National Government of China moved to Chungking? | A few days before the fall of the city | [
"Nanjing\n\nA few days before the fall of the city, the National Government of China was relocated to the southwestern city Chungking (Chongqing) and resumed Chinese resistance. In 1940, a Japanese-collaborationist government known as the \"Nanjing Regime\" or \"Reorganized National Government of China\" led by Wan... |
56e797ad00c9c71400d7732a | When was the Nanjing Regime established? | 1940 | [
"Nanjing\n\nA few days before the fall of the city, the National Government of China was relocated to the southwestern city Chungking (Chongqing) and resumed Chinese resistance. In 1940, a Japanese-collaborationist government known as the \"Nanjing Regime\" or \"Reorganized National Government of China\" led by Wan... |
56e797ad00c9c71400d7732b | Who was the leader of the Nanjing Regime? | Wang Jingwei | [
"Nanjing\n\nA few days before the fall of the city, the National Government of China was relocated to the southwestern city Chungking (Chongqing) and resumed Chinese resistance. In 1940, a Japanese-collaborationist government known as the \"Nanjing Regime\" or \"Reorganized National Government of China\" led by Wan... |
56e797ad00c9c71400d7732c | When did the KMT move back to Nanjing? | 1946 | [
"Nanjing\n\nA few days before the fall of the city, the National Government of China was relocated to the southwestern city Chungking (Chongqing) and resumed Chinese resistance. In 1940, a Japanese-collaborationist government known as the \"Nanjing Regime\" or \"Reorganized National Government of China\" led by Wan... |
56e797ad00c9c71400d7732d | What was another name for the Nanjing Regime? | "Reorganized National Government of China" | [
"Nanjing\n\nA few days before the fall of the city, the National Government of China was relocated to the southwestern city Chungking (Chongqing) and resumed Chinese resistance. In 1940, a Japanese-collaborationist government known as the \"Nanjing Regime\" or \"Reorganized National Government of China\" led by Wan... |
56e7989c37bdd419002c41d3 | When did the Communist troops cross the Yangtze River? | 21 April | [
"Nanjing\n\nOn 21 April, Communist forces crossed the Yangtze River. On April 23, 1949, the Communist People's Liberation Army (PLA) captured Nanjing. The KMT government retreated to Canton (Guangzhou) until October 15, Chongqing until November 25, and then Chengdu before retreating to Taiwan on December 10. By lat... |
56e7989c37bdd419002c41d4 | When was Nanjing conquered by the Communist People's Liberation Army (PLA)? | April 23, 1949 | [
"Nanjing\n\nOn 21 April, Communist forces crossed the Yangtze River. On April 23, 1949, the Communist People's Liberation Army (PLA) captured Nanjing. The KMT government retreated to Canton (Guangzhou) until October 15, Chongqing until November 25, and then Chengdu before retreating to Taiwan on December 10. By lat... |
56e7989c37bdd419002c41d5 | Where did the KMT government stay until October 15? | Canton (Guangzhou) | [
"Nanjing\n\nOn 21 April, Communist forces crossed the Yangtze River. On April 23, 1949, the Communist People's Liberation Army (PLA) captured Nanjing. The KMT government retreated to Canton (Guangzhou) until October 15, Chongqing until November 25, and then Chengdu before retreating to Taiwan on December 10. By lat... |
56e7989c37bdd419002c41d6 | When did the KMT government head to Taiwan? | December 10 | [
"Nanjing\n\nOn 21 April, Communist forces crossed the Yangtze River. On April 23, 1949, the Communist People's Liberation Army (PLA) captured Nanjing. The KMT government retreated to Canton (Guangzhou) until October 15, Chongqing until November 25, and then Chengdu before retreating to Taiwan on December 10. By lat... |
56e7989c37bdd419002c41d7 | When was the People's Republic of China formed? | October 1949 | [
"Nanjing\n\nOn 21 April, Communist forces crossed the Yangtze River. On April 23, 1949, the Communist People's Liberation Army (PLA) captured Nanjing. The KMT government retreated to Canton (Guangzhou) until October 15, Chongqing until November 25, and then Chengdu before retreating to Taiwan on December 10. By lat... |
56e7997100c9c71400d7735b | How large is Nanjing, in miles? | 2,548 sq mi | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing, with a total land area of 6,598 square kilometres (2,548 sq mi), is situated in the heartland of drainage area of lower reaches of Yangtze River, and in Yangtze River Delta, one of the largest economic zones of China. The Yangtze River flows past the west side and then north side of Nanjing Cit... |
56e7997100c9c71400d7735c | Where does the Yangtze River flow in Nanjing? | past the west side and then north side | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing, with a total land area of 6,598 square kilometres (2,548 sq mi), is situated in the heartland of drainage area of lower reaches of Yangtze River, and in Yangtze River Delta, one of the largest economic zones of China. The Yangtze River flows past the west side and then north side of Nanjing Cit... |
56e7997100c9c71400d7735d | How far is Nanjing from Shanghai, in miles? | 190 mi | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing, with a total land area of 6,598 square kilometres (2,548 sq mi), is situated in the heartland of drainage area of lower reaches of Yangtze River, and in Yangtze River Delta, one of the largest economic zones of China. The Yangtze River flows past the west side and then north side of Nanjing Cit... |
56e7997100c9c71400d7735e | How far is Nanjing from Beijing? | 750 mi | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing, with a total land area of 6,598 square kilometres (2,548 sq mi), is situated in the heartland of drainage area of lower reaches of Yangtze River, and in Yangtze River Delta, one of the largest economic zones of China. The Yangtze River flows past the west side and then north side of Nanjing Cit... |
56e7997100c9c71400d7735f | What is the name of the area of land around Nanjing? | Hsiajiang (下江, Downstream River) region | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing, with a total land area of 6,598 square kilometres (2,548 sq mi), is situated in the heartland of drainage area of lower reaches of Yangtze River, and in Yangtze River Delta, one of the largest economic zones of China. The Yangtze River flows past the west side and then north side of Nanjing Cit... |
56e79a5837bdd419002c4203 | What city is northeast of Nanjing? | Yangzhou | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing borders Yangzhou to the northeast, one town downstream when following the north bank of the Yangtze, Zhenjiang to the east, one town downstream when following the south bank of the Yangtze, and Changzhou to the southeast. On its western boundary is Anhui province, where Nanjing borders five pref... |
56e79a5837bdd419002c4204 | What is southeast of Nanjing? | Changzhou | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing borders Yangzhou to the northeast, one town downstream when following the north bank of the Yangtze, Zhenjiang to the east, one town downstream when following the south bank of the Yangtze, and Changzhou to the southeast. On its western boundary is Anhui province, where Nanjing borders five pref... |
56e79a5837bdd419002c4205 | What province is to the west of Nanjing? | Anhui province | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing borders Yangzhou to the northeast, one town downstream when following the north bank of the Yangtze, Zhenjiang to the east, one town downstream when following the south bank of the Yangtze, and Changzhou to the southeast. On its western boundary is Anhui province, where Nanjing borders five pref... |
56e79a5837bdd419002c4206 | How many prefecture-size cities are in the province of Anhui? | five | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing borders Yangzhou to the northeast, one town downstream when following the north bank of the Yangtze, Zhenjiang to the east, one town downstream when following the south bank of the Yangtze, and Changzhou to the southeast. On its western boundary is Anhui province, where Nanjing borders five pref... |
56e79a5837bdd419002c4207 | What city is on the border of Nanjing to the East? | Zhenjiang | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing borders Yangzhou to the northeast, one town downstream when following the north bank of the Yangtze, Zhenjiang to the east, one town downstream when following the south bank of the Yangtze, and Changzhou to the southeast. On its western boundary is Anhui province, where Nanjing borders five pref... |
56e79b2d00c9c71400d77383 | What is the east-west waterway near Nanjing? | Yangtze River | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing is the intersection of Yangtze River, an east-west water transport artery, and Nanjing–Beijing railway, a south-north land transport artery, hence the name “door of the east and west, throat of the south and north”. Furthermore, the west part of the Ningzhen range is in Nanjing; the Loong-like Z... |
56e79b2d00c9c71400d77384 | What is the railway that runs South to North called? | Nanjing–Beijing railway | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing is the intersection of Yangtze River, an east-west water transport artery, and Nanjing–Beijing railway, a south-north land transport artery, hence the name “door of the east and west, throat of the south and north”. Furthermore, the west part of the Ningzhen range is in Nanjing; the Loong-like Z... |
56e79b2d00c9c71400d77385 | What mountain is in the East are of Nanjing? | Zhong Mountain | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing is the intersection of Yangtze River, an east-west water transport artery, and Nanjing–Beijing railway, a south-north land transport artery, hence the name “door of the east and west, throat of the south and north”. Furthermore, the west part of the Ningzhen range is in Nanjing; the Loong-like Z... |
56e79b2d00c9c71400d77386 | What mountain lies in the west of Nanjing? | Stone Mountain | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing is the intersection of Yangtze River, an east-west water transport artery, and Nanjing–Beijing railway, a south-north land transport artery, hence the name “door of the east and west, throat of the south and north”. Furthermore, the west part of the Ningzhen range is in Nanjing; the Loong-like Z... |
56e79b2d00c9c71400d77387 | Stone Mountain is compared to what animal? | tiger | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing is the intersection of Yangtze River, an east-west water transport artery, and Nanjing–Beijing railway, a south-north land transport artery, hence the name “door of the east and west, throat of the south and north”. Furthermore, the west part of the Ningzhen range is in Nanjing; the Loong-like Z... |
56e79c1c00c9c71400d773a1 | What type of climate does Nanjing enjoy? | a humid subtropical climate | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) and is under the influence of the East Asian monsoon. The four seasons are distinct, with damp conditions seen throughout the year, very hot and muggy summers, cold, damp winters, and in between, spring and autumn are of reasonable length. Along with ... |
56e79c1c00c9c71400d773a2 | What monsoon affects Nanjing? | the East Asian monsoon | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) and is under the influence of the East Asian monsoon. The four seasons are distinct, with damp conditions seen throughout the year, very hot and muggy summers, cold, damp winters, and in between, spring and autumn are of reasonable length. Along with ... |
56e79c1c00c9c71400d773a3 | Nanjing is one of three "Furnacelike" cities. What are the other two cities? | Chongqing and Wuhan | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) and is under the influence of the East Asian monsoon. The four seasons are distinct, with damp conditions seen throughout the year, very hot and muggy summers, cold, damp winters, and in between, spring and autumn are of reasonable length. Along with ... |
56e79c1c00c9c71400d773a4 | How many days of rain does Nanjing get a year, on average? | 115 days | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) and is under the influence of the East Asian monsoon. The four seasons are distinct, with damp conditions seen throughout the year, very hot and muggy summers, cold, damp winters, and in between, spring and autumn are of reasonable length. Along with ... |
56e79c1c00c9c71400d773a5 | How many hours of bright sunshine does Nanjing get each year? | 1,983 hours | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) and is under the influence of the East Asian monsoon. The four seasons are distinct, with damp conditions seen throughout the year, very hot and muggy summers, cold, damp winters, and in between, spring and autumn are of reasonable length. Along with ... |
56e79d0e37bdd419002c4235 | How many types of minerals are found in Nanjing? | 40 | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing is endowed with rich natural resources, which include more than 40 kinds of minerals. Among them, iron and sulfur reserves make up 40 percent of those of Jiangsu province. Its reserves of strontium rank first in East Asia and the South East Asia region. Nanjing also possesses abundant water reso... |
56e79d0e37bdd419002c4236 | Which minerals comprise 40 percent of those in the province? | iron and sulfur | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing is endowed with rich natural resources, which include more than 40 kinds of minerals. Among them, iron and sulfur reserves make up 40 percent of those of Jiangsu province. Its reserves of strontium rank first in East Asia and the South East Asia region. Nanjing also possesses abundant water reso... |
56e79d0e37bdd419002c4237 | For what mineral reserve does Nanjing rank first in both East Asia and the South East Asia areas? | strontium | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing is endowed with rich natural resources, which include more than 40 kinds of minerals. Among them, iron and sulfur reserves make up 40 percent of those of Jiangsu province. Its reserves of strontium rank first in East Asia and the South East Asia region. Nanjing also possesses abundant water reso... |
56e79d0e37bdd419002c4238 | What are Nanjing's main water sources? | the Yangtze River and groundwater | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing is endowed with rich natural resources, which include more than 40 kinds of minerals. Among them, iron and sulfur reserves make up 40 percent of those of Jiangsu province. Its reserves of strontium rank first in East Asia and the South East Asia region. Nanjing also possesses abundant water reso... |
56e79d0e37bdd419002c4239 | What hot spring is in Jiangning? | Tangshan Hot Spring | [
"Nanjing\n\nNanjing is endowed with rich natural resources, which include more than 40 kinds of minerals. Among them, iron and sulfur reserves make up 40 percent of those of Jiangsu province. Its reserves of strontium rank first in East Asia and the South East Asia region. Nanjing also possesses abundant water reso... |
56e79e2e00c9c71400d773d3 | What lakes are in the middle of Nanjing? | Xuanwu Lake and Mochou Lake | [
"Nanjing\n\nSurrounded by the Yangtze River and mountains, Nanjing also enjoys beautiful natural scenery. Natural lakes such as Xuanwu Lake and Mochou Lake are located in the centre of the city and are easily accessible to the public, while hills like Purple Mountain are covered with evergreens and oaks and host va... |
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