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5726deca5951b619008f80bf | What surrounds the mid-evil inner city | Surrounding the medieval core there is a ring of late 19th- and early 20th-century neighbourhoods, with newer neighbourhoods positioned farther out | [
"Utrecht\n\nAnother landmark is the old centre and the canal structure in the inner city. The Oudegracht is a curved canal, partly following the ancient main branch of the Rhine. It is lined with the unique wharf-basement structures that create a two-level street along the canals. The inner city has largely retaine... |
5726deca5951b619008f80c0 | What part of the city remains open | The eastern part of Utrecht remains fairly open | [
"Utrecht\n\nAnother landmark is the old centre and the canal structure in the inner city. The Oudegracht is a curved canal, partly following the ancient main branch of the Rhine. It is lined with the unique wharf-basement structures that create a two-level street along the canals. The inner city has largely retaine... |
5726e0f3dd62a815002e93a6 | What is the main railway station | Utrecht Centraal is the main railway station of Utrecht | [
"Utrecht\n\nUtrecht Centraal is the main railway station of Utrecht. There are regular intercity services to all major Dutch cities; direct services to Schiphol Airport. Utrecht Centraal is a station on the night service, providing 7 days a week an all night service to (among others) Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam and... |
5726e0f3dd62a815002e93a7 | Does the rail station provide 24 hour service | Utrecht Centraal is a station on the night service, providing 7 days a week an all night service | [
"Utrecht\n\nUtrecht Centraal is the main railway station of Utrecht. There are regular intercity services to all major Dutch cities; direct services to Schiphol Airport. Utrecht Centraal is a station on the night service, providing 7 days a week an all night service to (among others) Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam and... |
5726e0f3dd62a815002e93a8 | Are there rail services to Germany | International InterCityExpress (ICE) services to Germany (and further) through Arnhem call at Utrecht Centraal | [
"Utrecht\n\nUtrecht Centraal is the main railway station of Utrecht. There are regular intercity services to all major Dutch cities; direct services to Schiphol Airport. Utrecht Centraal is a station on the night service, providing 7 days a week an all night service to (among others) Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam and... |
5726e0f3dd62a815002e93a9 | where to regular local trains provide service | local trains to all areas surrounding Utrecht also depart from Utrecht Centraal; and service several smaller stations | [
"Utrecht\n\nUtrecht Centraal is the main railway station of Utrecht. There are regular intercity services to all major Dutch cities; direct services to Schiphol Airport. Utrecht Centraal is a station on the night service, providing 7 days a week an all night service to (among others) Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam and... |
5726e1ce708984140094d4a1 | Where is the bus station located | The main local and regional bus station of Utrecht is located adjacent to Utrecht Centraal railway station, at the East and West entrances | [
"Utrecht\n\nThe main local and regional bus station of Utrecht is located adjacent to Utrecht Centraal railway station, at the East and West entrances. Due to large scale renovation and construction works at the railway station, the station's bus stops are changing frequently. As a general rule, westbound buses dep... |
5726e1ce708984140094d4a2 | renovations are causing what changes | large scale renovation and construction works at the railway station, the station's bus stops are changing frequently | [
"Utrecht\n\nThe main local and regional bus station of Utrecht is located adjacent to Utrecht Centraal railway station, at the East and West entrances. Due to large scale renovation and construction works at the railway station, the station's bus stops are changing frequently. As a general rule, westbound buses dep... |
5726e1ce708984140094d4a3 | what is qbuzz | Local buses in Utrecht are operated by Qbuzz – its services include a high-frequency service to the Uithof university district | [
"Utrecht\n\nThe main local and regional bus station of Utrecht is located adjacent to Utrecht Centraal railway station, at the East and West entrances. Due to large scale renovation and construction works at the railway station, the station's bus stops are changing frequently. As a general rule, westbound buses dep... |
5726e1ce708984140094d4a4 | What is one of Europes cleanest | The local bus fleet is one of Europe's cleanest, using only buses compliant with the Euro-VI standard as well as electric buses for inner city transport | [
"Utrecht\n\nThe main local and regional bus station of Utrecht is located adjacent to Utrecht Centraal railway station, at the East and West entrances. Due to large scale renovation and construction works at the railway station, the station's bus stops are changing frequently. As a general rule, westbound buses dep... |
5726e2d35951b619008f816b | What does Utrecht provide for cyclist | Utrecht has an extensive network of cycle paths, making cycling safe and popular. 33% of journeys within the city are by bicycle | [
"Utrecht\n\nLike most Dutch cities, Utrecht has an extensive network of cycle paths, making cycling safe and popular. 33% of journeys within the city are by bicycle, more than any other mode of transport. (Cars, for example, account for 30% of trips). Bicycles are used by young and old people, and by individuals an... |
5726e2d35951b619008f816c | What is a barrow bikes use | There are also barrow bikes, for carrying shopping or small children | [
"Utrecht\n\nLike most Dutch cities, Utrecht has an extensive network of cycle paths, making cycling safe and popular. 33% of journeys within the city are by bicycle, more than any other mode of transport. (Cars, for example, account for 30% of trips). Bicycles are used by young and old people, and by individuals an... |
5726e2d35951b619008f816d | utrecht built the worlds largest what ? | in 2014 to build the world's largest bicycle parking station, near the Central Railway Station | [
"Utrecht\n\nLike most Dutch cities, Utrecht has an extensive network of cycle paths, making cycling safe and popular. 33% of journeys within the city are by bicycle, more than any other mode of transport. (Cars, for example, account for 30% of trips). Bicycles are used by young and old people, and by individuals an... |
5726e3a8f1498d1400e8eeec | Is Utrecht connected to the Dutch road system | well-connected to the Dutch road network. Two of the most important major roads serve the city of Utrecht: | [
"Utrecht\n\nUtrecht is well-connected to the Dutch road network. Two of the most important major roads serve the city of Utrecht: the A12 and A2 motorways connect Amsterdam, Arnhem, The Hague and Maastricht, as well as Belgium and Germany. Other major motorways in the area are the Almere–Breda A27 and the Utrecht–G... |
5726e3a8f1498d1400e8eeed | What countries do the A12 and A2 connect | A12 and A2 motorways connect Amsterdam, Arnhem, The Hague and Maastricht, as well as Belgium and Germany | [
"Utrecht\n\nUtrecht is well-connected to the Dutch road network. Two of the most important major roads serve the city of Utrecht: the A12 and A2 motorways connect Amsterdam, Arnhem, The Hague and Maastricht, as well as Belgium and Germany. Other major motorways in the area are the Almere–Breda A27 and the Utrecht–G... |
5726e3a8f1498d1400e8eeee | What does traffic elevate | increasing traffic and the ancient city plan, traffic congestion is a common phenomenon in and around Utrecht, causing elevated levels of air pollutants | [
"Utrecht\n\nUtrecht is well-connected to the Dutch road network. Two of the most important major roads serve the city of Utrecht: the A12 and A2 motorways connect Amsterdam, Arnhem, The Hague and Maastricht, as well as Belgium and Germany. Other major motorways in the area are the Almere–Breda A27 and the Utrecht–G... |
5726e490dd62a815002e941e | What does Utrecht's economy depend on | The economy of Utrecht depends for a large part on the several large institutions located in the city | [
"Utrecht\n\nProduction industry constitutes a small part of the economy of Utrecht. The economy of Utrecht depends for a large part on the several large institutions located in the city. It is the centre of the Dutch railroad network and the location of the head office of Nederlandse Spoorwegen. ProRail is headquar... |
5726e490dd62a815002e941f | what is centered in Utrecht | It is the centre of the Dutch railroad network and the location of the head office of Nederlandse Spoorwegen | [
"Utrecht\n\nProduction industry constitutes a small part of the economy of Utrecht. The economy of Utrecht depends for a large part on the several large institutions located in the city. It is the centre of the Dutch railroad network and the location of the head office of Nederlandse Spoorwegen. ProRail is headquar... |
5726e490dd62a815002e9420 | What bank is head quartered in Utrecht | Rabobank, a large bank, has its headquarters in Utrecht. | [
"Utrecht\n\nProduction industry constitutes a small part of the economy of Utrecht. The economy of Utrecht depends for a large part on the several large institutions located in the city. It is the centre of the Dutch railroad network and the location of the head office of Nederlandse Spoorwegen. ProRail is headquar... |
5726e581f1498d1400e8ef28 | What is the name of the large shopping center | Hoog Catharijne | [
"Utrecht\n\nA large indoor shopping centre Hoog Catharijne (nl) is located between Utrecht Centraal railway station and the city centre. The corridors are treated as public places like streets, and the route between the station and the city centre is open all night. In 20 years from 2004, parts of Hoog Catharijne w... |
5726e581f1498d1400e8ef29 | how are the shopping center corridors treated | The corridors are treated as public places like streets, and the route between the station and the city centre is open all night | [
"Utrecht\n\nA large indoor shopping centre Hoog Catharijne (nl) is located between Utrecht Centraal railway station and the city centre. The corridors are treated as public places like streets, and the route between the station and the city centre is open all night. In 20 years from 2004, parts of Hoog Catharijne w... |
5726e581f1498d1400e8ef2a | What is being recreated | Parts of the city's network of canals, which were filled to create the shopping center and central station area, will be recreated | [
"Utrecht\n\nA large indoor shopping centre Hoog Catharijne (nl) is located between Utrecht Centraal railway station and the city centre. The corridors are treated as public places like streets, and the route between the station and the city centre is open all night. In 20 years from 2004, parts of Hoog Catharijne w... |
5726e581f1498d1400e8ef2b | what is located on the west side of the rail station | The Jaarbeurs, one of the largest convention centres in the Netherlands, is located at the west side of the central railway station | [
"Utrecht\n\nA large indoor shopping centre Hoog Catharijne (nl) is located between Utrecht Centraal railway station and the city centre. The corridors are treated as public places like streets, and the route between the station and the city centre is open all night. In 20 years from 2004, parts of Hoog Catharijne w... |
5726e671708984140094d545 | What is the largest University in the city | The most prominent of these is Utrecht University (est. 1636), the largest university of the Netherlands with 30,449 students | [
"Utrecht\n\nUtrecht hosts several large institutions of higher education. The most prominent of these is Utrecht University (est. 1636), the largest university of the Netherlands with 30,449 students (as of 2012). The university is partially based in the inner city as well as in the Uithof campus area, to the east ... |
5726e671708984140094d546 | what is shanghai jiaotong rated | According to Shanghai Jiaotong University's university ranking in 2014 it is the 57th best university in the world | [
"Utrecht\n\nUtrecht hosts several large institutions of higher education. The most prominent of these is Utrecht University (est. 1636), the largest university of the Netherlands with 30,449 students (as of 2012). The university is partially based in the inner city as well as in the Uithof campus area, to the east ... |
5726e671708984140094d547 | What smaller university is in Utrecht | Utrecht also houses the much smaller University of Humanistic Studies, which houses about 400 students. | [
"Utrecht\n\nUtrecht hosts several large institutions of higher education. The most prominent of these is Utrecht University (est. 1636), the largest university of the Netherlands with 30,449 students (as of 2012). The university is partially based in the inner city as well as in the Uithof campus area, to the east ... |
5726e77d5951b619008f81f5 | Cultural life in Utrecht is second to | Utrecht city has an active cultural life, and in the Netherlands is second only to Amsterdam | [
"Utrecht\n\nUtrecht city has an active cultural life, and in the Netherlands is second only to Amsterdam. There are several theatres and theatre companies. The 1941 main city theatre was built by Dudok. Besides theatres there is a large number of cinemas including three arthouse cinemas. Utrecht is host to the inte... |
5726e77d5951b619008f81f6 | What music festival does Utrecht host | Utrecht is host to the international Early Music Festival (Festival Oude Muziek, for music before 1800) and the Netherlands Film Festival | [
"Utrecht\n\nUtrecht city has an active cultural life, and in the Netherlands is second only to Amsterdam. There are several theatres and theatre companies. The 1941 main city theatre was built by Dudok. Besides theatres there is a large number of cinemas including three arthouse cinemas. Utrecht is host to the inte... |
5726e77d5951b619008f81f7 | What is the name of the music hall | The city has an important classical music hall Vredenburg | [
"Utrecht\n\nUtrecht city has an active cultural life, and in the Netherlands is second only to Amsterdam. There are several theatres and theatre companies. The 1941 main city theatre was built by Dudok. Besides theatres there is a large number of cinemas including three arthouse cinemas. Utrecht is host to the inte... |
5726e77d5951b619008f81f8 | Where are music students educated | Young musicians are educated in the conservatory, a department of the Utrecht School of the Arts | [
"Utrecht\n\nUtrecht city has an active cultural life, and in the Netherlands is second only to Amsterdam. There are several theatres and theatre companies. The 1941 main city theatre was built by Dudok. Besides theatres there is a large number of cinemas including three arthouse cinemas. Utrecht is host to the inte... |
5726e8a9dd62a815002e94ae | Where are young artist trained | Training of artists is done at the Utrecht School of the Arts | [
"Utrecht\n\nThere are many art galleries in Utrecht. There are also several foundations to support art and artists. Training of artists is done at the Utrecht School of the Arts. The Centraal Museum has many exhibitions on the arts, including a permanent exhibition on the works of Utrecht resident illustrator Dick ... |
5726e8a9dd62a815002e94af | Is street art legal | Although street art is illegal in Utrecht | [
"Utrecht\n\nThere are many art galleries in Utrecht. There are also several foundations to support art and artists. Training of artists is done at the Utrecht School of the Arts. The Centraal Museum has many exhibitions on the arts, including a permanent exhibition on the works of Utrecht resident illustrator Dick ... |
5726e8a9dd62a815002e94b0 | What is considered landmark Architecture | 1924 Rietveld Schröder House, which is listed on UNESCO's world heritage sites | [
"Utrecht\n\nThere are many art galleries in Utrecht. There are also several foundations to support art and artists. Training of artists is done at the Utrecht School of the Arts. The Centraal Museum has many exhibitions on the arts, including a permanent exhibition on the works of Utrecht resident illustrator Dick ... |
5726e95b708984140094d597 | What does the city host on Sundays | To promote culture Utrecht city organizes cultural Sundays | [
"Utrecht\n\nTo promote culture Utrecht city organizes cultural Sundays. During a thematic Sunday several organisations create a program, which is open to everyone without, or with a very much reduced, admission fee. There are also initiatives for amateur artists. The city subsidises an organisation for amateur educ... |
5726e95b708984140094d598 | What happens on Cultural Sunday | thematic Sunday several organisations create a program, which is open to everyone without, or with a very much reduced, admission fee | [
"Utrecht\n\nTo promote culture Utrecht city organizes cultural Sundays. During a thematic Sunday several organisations create a program, which is open to everyone without, or with a very much reduced, admission fee. There are also initiatives for amateur artists. The city subsidises an organisation for amateur educ... |
5726e95b708984140094d599 | What does the city subsidise | an organisation for amateur education in arts aimed at all inhabitants (Utrechts Centrum voor de Kunsten | [
"Utrecht\n\nTo promote culture Utrecht city organizes cultural Sundays. During a thematic Sunday several organisations create a program, which is open to everyone without, or with a very much reduced, admission fee. There are also initiatives for amateur artists. The city subsidises an organisation for amateur educ... |
5726e95b708984140094d59a | What type of coupon does the city provide the poor | The city council provides coupons for discounts to inhabitants who receive welfare to be used with many of the initiatives. | [
"Utrecht\n\nTo promote culture Utrecht city organizes cultural Sundays. During a thematic Sunday several organisations create a program, which is open to everyone without, or with a very much reduced, admission fee. There are also initiatives for amateur artists. The city subsidises an organisation for amateur educ... |
5726ea77f1498d1400e8efc4 | What football team is Utrecht home to | Utrecht is home to the premier league (professional) football club FC Utrecht | [
"Utrecht\n\nUtrecht is home to the premier league (professional) football club FC Utrecht, which plays in Stadium Nieuw Galgenwaard. It is also the home of Kampong, the largest (amateur) sportsclub in the Netherlands (4,500 members), SV Kampong. Kampong features fieldhockey, soccer, cricket, tennis, squash and jeu ... |
5726ea77f1498d1400e8efc5 | What Utrecht waterways host to | Utrecht's waterways are used by several rowing clubs | [
"Utrecht\n\nUtrecht is home to the premier league (professional) football club FC Utrecht, which plays in Stadium Nieuw Galgenwaard. It is also the home of Kampong, the largest (amateur) sportsclub in the Netherlands (4,500 members), SV Kampong. Kampong features fieldhockey, soccer, cricket, tennis, squash and jeu ... |
5726ea77f1498d1400e8efc6 | What is kampong | Kampong, the largest (amateur) sportsclub in the Netherlands (4,500 members) | [
"Utrecht\n\nUtrecht is home to the premier league (professional) football club FC Utrecht, which plays in Stadium Nieuw Galgenwaard. It is also the home of Kampong, the largest (amateur) sportsclub in the Netherlands (4,500 members), SV Kampong. Kampong features fieldhockey, soccer, cricket, tennis, squash and jeu ... |
5726ea77f1498d1400e8efc7 | What sports does Kampong support | Kampong features fieldhockey, soccer, cricket, tennis, squash and jeu de boules. | [
"Utrecht\n\nUtrecht is home to the premier league (professional) football club FC Utrecht, which plays in Stadium Nieuw Galgenwaard. It is also the home of Kampong, the largest (amateur) sportsclub in the Netherlands (4,500 members), SV Kampong. Kampong features fieldhockey, soccer, cricket, tennis, squash and jeu ... |
5726d013dd62a815002e910c | The agreement between the Nazis and the Soviets split what countries up? | Romania, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Finland | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nThe stated clauses of the Nazi-Soviet non-aggression pact were a guarantee of non-belligerence by each party towards the other, and a written commitment that neither party would ally itself to, or aid, an enemy of the other party. In addition to stipulations of non-aggression, th... |
5726d013dd62a815002e910d | Who invaded Poland after the Nazi’s? | Soviet | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nThe stated clauses of the Nazi-Soviet non-aggression pact were a guarantee of non-belligerence by each party towards the other, and a written commitment that neither party would ally itself to, or aid, an enemy of the other party. In addition to stipulations of non-aggression, th... |
5726d013dd62a815002e910e | Which countries were taken over by the Soviets? | Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and parts of Romania | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nThe stated clauses of the Nazi-Soviet non-aggression pact were a guarantee of non-belligerence by each party towards the other, and a written commitment that neither party would ally itself to, or aid, an enemy of the other party. In addition to stipulations of non-aggression, th... |
5726d013dd62a815002e910f | Who broke the agreement with the invasion of Bukovina? | Stalin | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nThe stated clauses of the Nazi-Soviet non-aggression pact were a guarantee of non-belligerence by each party towards the other, and a written commitment that neither party would ally itself to, or aid, an enemy of the other party. In addition to stipulations of non-aggression, th... |
5726d013dd62a815002e9110 | Salla is located in what country? | Finland | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nThe stated clauses of the Nazi-Soviet non-aggression pact were a guarantee of non-belligerence by each party towards the other, and a written commitment that neither party would ally itself to, or aid, an enemy of the other party. In addition to stipulations of non-aggression, th... |
5726d0795951b619008f7ed5 | The regions of Białystok, Galicia and Przemyśl were returned to what country after world war II? | Polish state | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nOf the territories of Poland annexed by the Soviet Union between 1939 and 1940, the region around Białystok and a minor part of Galicia east of the San river around Przemyśl were returned to the Polish state at the end of World War II. Of all other territories annexed by the USSR... |
5726d0795951b619008f7ed6 | What regions remained part of the Soviet Union? | (Karelia, Petsamo), Estonia (Ingrian area and Petseri County) and Latvia (Abrene) remained part of the Russian Federation | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nOf the territories of Poland annexed by the Soviet Union between 1939 and 1940, the region around Białystok and a minor part of Galicia east of the San river around Przemyśl were returned to the Polish state at the end of World War II. Of all other territories annexed by the USSR... |
5726d0795951b619008f7ed7 | After World War II, what regions remain part of Ukraine? | Northern Bukovina, Southern Bessarabia and Hertza | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nOf the territories of Poland annexed by the Soviet Union between 1939 and 1940, the region around Białystok and a minor part of Galicia east of the San river around Przemyśl were returned to the Polish state at the end of World War II. Of all other territories annexed by the USSR... |
5726d0bef1498d1400e8ec1a | Lenin acknowledged the independence of which countries? | Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nThe outcome of the First World War was disastrous for both the German Reich and the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic. During the war, the Bolsheviks struggled for survival, and Vladimir Lenin recognised the independence of Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Polan... |
5726d0bef1498d1400e8ec1b | What agreement gave Germany many regions of Russia in the first world war? | Treaty of Brest-Litovsk | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nThe outcome of the First World War was disastrous for both the German Reich and the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic. During the war, the Bolsheviks struggled for survival, and Vladimir Lenin recognised the independence of Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Polan... |
5726d0bef1498d1400e8ec1c | When did the russian civil war take place? | 1917–22 | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nThe outcome of the First World War was disastrous for both the German Reich and the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic. During the war, the Bolsheviks struggled for survival, and Vladimir Lenin recognised the independence of Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Polan... |
5726d14f5951b619008f7eef | Who was to blame for communism and capitalism? | ethnic Jews | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nAt the beginning of the 1930s, the Nazi Party's rise to power increased tensions between Germany and the Soviet Union along with other countries with ethnic Slavs, who were considered \"Untermenschen\" (inferior) according to Nazi racial ideology. Moreover, the anti-Semitic Nazis... |
5726d14f5951b619008f7ef0 | What reduced Germany’s need for Soviet goods? | Treaty of Versailles | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nAt the beginning of the 1930s, the Nazi Party's rise to power increased tensions between Germany and the Soviet Union along with other countries with ethnic Slavs, who were considered \"Untermenschen\" (inferior) according to Nazi racial ideology. Moreover, the anti-Semitic Nazis... |
5726d14f5951b619008f7ef1 | Which political group created problems between the Soviet and German governments? | Nazi Party | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nAt the beginning of the 1930s, the Nazi Party's rise to power increased tensions between Germany and the Soviet Union along with other countries with ethnic Slavs, who were considered \"Untermenschen\" (inferior) according to Nazi racial ideology. Moreover, the anti-Semitic Nazis... |
5726d198dd62a815002e9144 | What countries prevented the Soviets from joining the Munich Conference? | UK and France | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nHitler's fierce anti-Soviet rhetoric was one of the reasons why the UK and France decided that Soviet participation in the 1938 Munich Conference regarding Czechoslovakia would be both dangerous and useless. The Munich Agreement that followed marked a partial German annexation of... |
5726d198dd62a815002e9145 | Who was the English politician who appeased Germany with the take over of Czechoslovakia | Chamberlain | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nHitler's fierce anti-Soviet rhetoric was one of the reasons why the UK and France decided that Soviet participation in the 1938 Munich Conference regarding Czechoslovakia would be both dangerous and useless. The Munich Agreement that followed marked a partial German annexation of... |
5726d198dd62a815002e9146 | The soviets suspected that Nazi-Soviet conflicts would result in what? | put an end to both the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nHitler's fierce anti-Soviet rhetoric was one of the reasons why the UK and France decided that Soviet participation in the 1938 Munich Conference regarding Czechoslovakia would be both dangerous and useless. The Munich Agreement that followed marked a partial German annexation of... |
5726d25e5951b619008f7f11 | During conflict, what would prevent transport of materials? | British blockade | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nFor Germany, because an autarkic economic approach or an alliance with Britain were impossible, closer relations with the Soviet Union to obtain raw materials became necessary, if not just for economic reasons alone. Moreover, an expected British blockade in the event of war woul... |
5726d25e5951b619008f7f12 | Between german and the soviet union which country needed military machinery? | military machinery | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nFor Germany, because an autarkic economic approach or an alliance with Britain were impossible, closer relations with the Soviet Union to obtain raw materials became necessary, if not just for economic reasons alone. Moreover, an expected British blockade in the event of war woul... |
5726d25e5951b619008f7f13 | Who believed they needed a supply line from the Soviet Union to sustain another war? | Germany | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nFor Germany, because an autarkic economic approach or an alliance with Britain were impossible, closer relations with the Soviet Union to obtain raw materials became necessary, if not just for economic reasons alone. Moreover, an expected British blockade in the event of war woul... |
5726d2bedd62a815002e9162 | Why did the Soviet government fear the governments of France and Britain? | capitalist encirclements | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nThe Soviet Union, which feared Western powers and the possibility of \"capitalist encirclements\", had little faith either that war could be avoided, or faith in the Polish army, and wanted nothing less than an ironclad military alliance with France and Britain that would provide... |
5726d2bedd62a815002e9163 | Why did western power believe that the soviet government wouldn’t partake in another world war? | Great Purge | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nThe Soviet Union, which feared Western powers and the possibility of \"capitalist encirclements\", had little faith either that war could be avoided, or faith in the Polish army, and wanted nothing less than an ironclad military alliance with France and Britain that would provide... |
5726d2bedd62a815002e9164 | What country was at war with Japan in China prior to World War II? | Soviet Union | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nThe Soviet Union, which feared Western powers and the possibility of \"capitalist encirclements\", had little faith either that war could be avoided, or faith in the Polish army, and wanted nothing less than an ironclad military alliance with France and Britain that would provide... |
5726d2bedd62a815002e9165 | Who was afraid of a pact between Germany and the Soviet governments? | France | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nThe Soviet Union, which feared Western powers and the possibility of \"capitalist encirclements\", had little faith either that war could be avoided, or faith in the Polish army, and wanted nothing less than an ironclad military alliance with France and Britain that would provide... |
5726d3275951b619008f7f1f | Who predicted soviet aggression in the Baltic region? | Britain | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nBy the end of May, drafts were formally presented. In mid-June, the main Tripartite negotiations started. The discussion was focused on potential guarantees to central and east European countries should a German aggression arise. The USSR proposed to consider that a political tur... |
5726d3275951b619008f7f20 | What month did the Tripartite discussions begin between Britain, USSR and France? | mid-June | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nBy the end of May, drafts were formally presented. In mid-June, the main Tripartite negotiations started. The discussion was focused on potential guarantees to central and east European countries should a German aggression arise. The USSR proposed to consider that a political tur... |
5726d3275951b619008f7f21 | Which country is blamed for the Tripartite discussion to stagnate and fail? | the Soviets | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nBy the end of May, drafts were formally presented. In mid-June, the main Tripartite negotiations started. The discussion was focused on potential guarantees to central and east European countries should a German aggression arise. The USSR proposed to consider that a political tur... |
5726d35edd62a815002e917c | Which Soviet Foreign Minister lost his job because of his favorable attitude towards the west? | Maxim Litvinov | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nFrom April–July, Soviet and German officials made statements regarding the potential for the beginning of political negotiations, while no actual negotiations took place during that time period. The ensuing discussion of a potential political deal between Germany and the Soviet U... |
5726d35edd62a815002e917d | Which two countries positioned themselves to broker a deal returning to a pre-1930’s treaty with each other? | Soviet and German | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nFrom April–July, Soviet and German officials made statements regarding the potential for the beginning of political negotiations, while no actual negotiations took place during that time period. The ensuing discussion of a potential political deal between Germany and the Soviet U... |
5726d35edd62a815002e917e | Which two countries positioned themselves to broker an new trade agreement? | Germany and the Soviet Union | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nFrom April–July, Soviet and German officials made statements regarding the potential for the beginning of political negotiations, while no actual negotiations took place during that time period. The ensuing discussion of a potential political deal between Germany and the Soviet U... |
5726d39add62a815002e9194 | Why did Poland deny the proposal of the Soviet Union protecting them from a German Attack? | once the Red Army entered their territories, it might never leave. | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nAt the same time, British, French, and Soviet negotiators scheduled three-party talks on military matters to occur in Moscow in August 1939, aiming to define what the agreement would specify should be the reaction of the three powers to a German attack. The tripartite military ta... |
5726d39add62a815002e9195 | In what city did the tripartite military talks occur during the month of August? | Moscow | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nAt the same time, British, French, and Soviet negotiators scheduled three-party talks on military matters to occur in Moscow in August 1939, aiming to define what the agreement would specify should be the reaction of the three powers to a German attack. The tripartite military ta... |
5726d39add62a815002e9196 | Who did not want their country protected by the Soviet military? | Poland | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nAt the same time, British, French, and Soviet negotiators scheduled three-party talks on military matters to occur in Moscow in August 1939, aiming to define what the agreement would specify should be the reaction of the three powers to a German attack. The tripartite military ta... |
5726d6b55951b619008f7f8d | What was the German-Soviet dividing line in regards to annexing Poland? | Vistula river | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nOn August 19, the 1939 German–Soviet Commercial Agreement was finally signed. On 21 August, the Soviets suspended Tripartite military talks, citing other reasons. That same day, Stalin received assurance that Germany would approve secret protocols to the proposed non-aggression p... |
5726d6b55951b619008f7f8e | How many days after the German-Soviet agreement were the Tripartite discussions ceased? | 2 | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nOn August 19, the 1939 German–Soviet Commercial Agreement was finally signed. On 21 August, the Soviets suspended Tripartite military talks, citing other reasons. That same day, Stalin received assurance that Germany would approve secret protocols to the proposed non-aggression p... |
5726d6b55951b619008f7f8f | What other countries did the Soviet government agree to annex through the agreement with Germany? | Latvia, Estonia, Finland, and Bessarabia | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nOn August 19, the 1939 German–Soviet Commercial Agreement was finally signed. On 21 August, the Soviets suspended Tripartite military talks, citing other reasons. That same day, Stalin received assurance that Germany would approve secret protocols to the proposed non-aggression p... |
5726d6eaf1498d1400e8eca8 | Which Foreign Minister would agree to meet with Stalin on to sign a secret agreement? | Ribbentrop | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nOn 22 August, one day after the talks broke down with France and Britain, Moscow revealed that Ribbentrop would visit Stalin the next day. This happened while the Soviets were still negotiating with the British and French missions in Moscow. With the Western nations unwilling to ... |
5726d6eaf1498d1400e8eca9 | How long was the secret agreement between Germany and the Soviets? | 10-year | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nOn 22 August, one day after the talks broke down with France and Britain, Moscow revealed that Ribbentrop would visit Stalin the next day. This happened while the Soviets were still negotiating with the British and French missions in Moscow. With the Western nations unwilling to ... |
5726d6eaf1498d1400e8ecaa | Part of the secret agreement between the Germans and the Soviets included a neutral diplomatic approach when? | either went to war against a third power | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nOn 22 August, one day after the talks broke down with France and Britain, Moscow revealed that Ribbentrop would visit Stalin the next day. This happened while the Soviets were still negotiating with the British and French missions in Moscow. With the Western nations unwilling to ... |
5726d756f1498d1400e8ecb8 | What country held the city Vilnius prior to the inter-war period? | Lithuania | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nMost notably, there was also a secret protocol to the pact, revealed only after Germany's defeat in 1945, although hints about its provisions were leaked much earlier, e.g., to influence Lithuania. According to said protocol Romania, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Finland... |
5726d756f1498d1400e8ecb9 | What country would reclaim the city of Vilnius? | Lithuania | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nMost notably, there was also a secret protocol to the pact, revealed only after Germany's defeat in 1945, although hints about its provisions were leaked much earlier, e.g., to influence Lithuania. According to said protocol Romania, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Finland... |
5726d756f1498d1400e8ecba | What rivers would the soviet union claim as their own during the invasion of poland? | Pisa, Narev, Vistula and San rivers | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nMost notably, there was also a secret protocol to the pact, revealed only after Germany's defeat in 1945, although hints about its provisions were leaked much earlier, e.g., to influence Lithuania. According to said protocol Romania, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Finland... |
5726d756f1498d1400e8ecbb | Who would claim Lithuania under their political umbrella? | German | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nMost notably, there was also a secret protocol to the pact, revealed only after Germany's defeat in 1945, although hints about its provisions were leaked much earlier, e.g., to influence Lithuania. According to said protocol Romania, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Finland... |
5726d756f1498d1400e8ecbc | Bessarabia eventually became under the control of which country? | Soviet Union | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nMost notably, there was also a secret protocol to the pact, revealed only after Germany's defeat in 1945, although hints about its provisions were leaked much earlier, e.g., to influence Lithuania. According to said protocol Romania, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Finland... |
5726d7aaf1498d1400e8ecca | Which diplomat leaked information about the secret agreements? | Hans von Herwarth | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nOn 24 August, Pravda and Izvestia carried news of the non-secret portions of the Pact, complete with the now infamous front-page picture of Molotov signing the treaty, with a smiling Stalin looking on. The news was met with utter shock and surprise by government leaders and media... |
5726d7aaf1498d1400e8eccb | Which ally of Germany was most surprised by the signing of the agreement? | Japan | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nOn 24 August, Pravda and Izvestia carried news of the non-secret portions of the Pact, complete with the now infamous front-page picture of Molotov signing the treaty, with a smiling Stalin looking on. The news was met with utter shock and surprise by government leaders and media... |
5726d7aaf1498d1400e8eccc | How long had the tripartite discussions been taking place? | place for months | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nOn 24 August, Pravda and Izvestia carried news of the non-secret portions of the Pact, complete with the now infamous front-page picture of Molotov signing the treaty, with a smiling Stalin looking on. The news was met with utter shock and surprise by government leaders and media... |
5726d7e25951b619008f7fab | Who downplayed the contrast and recent past history between German and the Soviets? | Molotov | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nSoviet propaganda and representatives went to great lengths to minimize the importance of the fact that they had opposed and fought against the Nazis in various ways for a decade prior to signing the Pact. Upon signing the pact, Molotov tried to reassure the Germans of his good i... |
5726d7e25951b619008f7fac | How long did the anti-Nazi propaganda machine run before the pact-signing? | a decade | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nSoviet propaganda and representatives went to great lengths to minimize the importance of the fact that they had opposed and fought against the Nazis in various ways for a decade prior to signing the Pact. Upon signing the pact, Molotov tried to reassure the Germans of his good i... |
5726d7e25951b619008f7fad | A war with the USSR was considered certain according to whom? | Hitler | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nSoviet propaganda and representatives went to great lengths to minimize the importance of the fact that they had opposed and fought against the Nazis in various ways for a decade prior to signing the Pact. Upon signing the pact, Molotov tried to reassure the Germans of his good i... |
5726d819dd62a815002e923e | What was the response of Kliment Voroshilov in regards to further conversations with Britain and France? | no useful purpose | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nThe day after the Pact was signed, the French and British military negotiation delegation urgently requested a meeting with Soviet military negotiator Kliment Voroshilov. On August 25, Voroshilov told them \"[i]n view of the changed political situation, no useful purpose can be s... |
5726d819dd62a815002e923f | Who should accept the annexation of Poland? | Britain | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nThe day after the Pact was signed, the French and British military negotiation delegation urgently requested a meeting with Soviet military negotiator Kliment Voroshilov. On August 25, Voroshilov told them \"[i]n view of the changed political situation, no useful purpose can be s... |
5726d819dd62a815002e9240 | By accepting the deal with the USSR, Hitler admitted that it prevented what? | facing a two front war | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nThe day after the Pact was signed, the French and British military negotiation delegation urgently requested a meeting with Soviet military negotiator Kliment Voroshilov. On August 25, Voroshilov told them \"[i]n view of the changed political situation, no useful purpose can be s... |
5726d859dd62a815002e924e | How did the Russians communicate to the Germans in regards to bombing civilians trying to flee cities? | signals broadcast by the Soviet radio | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nOn 1 September, Germany invaded Poland from the west. Within the first few days of the invasion, Germany began conducting massacres of Polish and Jewish civilians and POWs. These executions took place in over 30 towns and villages in the first month of German occupation. The Luft... |
5726d859dd62a815002e924f | What day did German invade Poland? | 1 September | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nOn 1 September, Germany invaded Poland from the west. Within the first few days of the invasion, Germany began conducting massacres of Polish and Jewish civilians and POWs. These executions took place in over 30 towns and villages in the first month of German occupation. The Luft... |
5726d859dd62a815002e9250 | How long did the Germans massacre Polish and Jewish civilians? | month | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nOn 1 September, Germany invaded Poland from the west. Within the first few days of the invasion, Germany began conducting massacres of Polish and Jewish civilians and POWs. These executions took place in over 30 towns and villages in the first month of German occupation. The Luft... |
5726d883708984140094d343 | Why did Soviets create fake elections in Poland? | legitimization of Soviet annexation of eastern Poland | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nOn 21 September, the Soviets and Germans signed a formal agreement coordinating military movements in Poland, including the \"purging\" of saboteurs. A joint German–Soviet parade was held in Lvov and Brest-Litovsk, while the countries commanders met in the latter location. Stalin... |
5726d883708984140094d344 | Where did the Nazi and Russian leaders meet to discuss what to do with Poland? | Brest-Litovsk | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nOn 21 September, the Soviets and Germans signed a formal agreement coordinating military movements in Poland, including the \"purging\" of saboteurs. A joint German–Soviet parade was held in Lvov and Brest-Litovsk, while the countries commanders met in the latter location. Stalin... |
5726d883708984140094d345 | Where were cooperative military parades held? | Lvov and Brest-Litovsk | [
"Molotov%E2%80%93Ribbentrop_Pact\n\nOn 21 September, the Soviets and Germans signed a formal agreement coordinating military movements in Poland, including the \"purging\" of saboteurs. A joint German–Soviet parade was held in Lvov and Brest-Litovsk, while the countries commanders met in the latter location. Stalin... |
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