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572822d04b864d1900164537	How was Syria's economy fairing under the arrangement?	worsening	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOpposition to the union mounted among some of Syria's key elements, namely the socioeconomic, political, and military elites. In response to Syria's worsening economy, which Nasser attributed to its control by the bourgeoisie, in July 1961, Nasser decreed socialist measures that nationalized ...
572822d04b864d1900164538	How did Nasser respond to economic problems in Syria?	nationalized wide-ranging sectors of the Syrian economy	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOpposition to the union mounted among some of Syria's key elements, namely the socioeconomic, political, and military elites. In response to Syria's worsening economy, which Nasser attributed to its control by the bourgeoisie, in July 1961, Nasser decreed socialist measures that nationalized ...
572822d04b864d1900164539	What did Nasser do to Sarraj to try and help the political situation?	dismissed	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOpposition to the union mounted among some of Syria's key elements, namely the socioeconomic, political, and military elites. In response to Syria's worsening economy, which Nasser attributed to its control by the bourgeoisie, in July 1961, Nasser decreed socialist measures that nationalized ...
572822d04b864d190016453a	What industry did Nassir nationalize in 1960?	press	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOpposition to the union mounted among some of Syria's key elements, namely the socioeconomic, political, and military elites. In response to Syria's worsening economy, which Nasser attributed to its control by the bourgeoisie, in July 1961, Nasser decreed socialist measures that nationalized ...
572823e42ca10214002d9ebc	What Syrian anti-Nasser group lauched a coup?	secessionist army units	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 28 September 1961, secessionist army units launched a coup in Damascus, declaring Syria's secession from the UAR. In response, pro-union army units in northern Syria revolted and pro-Nasser protests occurred in major Syrian cities. Nasser sent Egyptian special forces to Latakia to bolster ...
572823e42ca10214002d9ebd	In what year did Syria leave the UAR?	1961	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 28 September 1961, secessionist army units launched a coup in Damascus, declaring Syria's secession from the UAR. In response, pro-union army units in northern Syria revolted and pro-Nasser protests occurred in major Syrian cities. Nasser sent Egyptian special forces to Latakia to bolster ...
572823e42ca10214002d9ebe	Where did Nasser send Egyptian special forces?	Latakia	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 28 September 1961, secessionist army units launched a coup in Damascus, declaring Syria's secession from the UAR. In response, pro-union army units in northern Syria revolted and pro-Nasser protests occurred in major Syrian cities. Nasser sent Egyptian special forces to Latakia to bolster ...
572823e42ca10214002d9ebf	What happened to Nasser after the breakup of the UAR?	nervous breakdown	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 28 September 1961, secessionist army units launched a coup in Damascus, declaring Syria's secession from the UAR. In response, pro-union army units in northern Syria revolted and pro-Nasser protests occurred in major Syrian cities. Nasser sent Egyptian special forces to Latakia to bolster ...
572823e42ca10214002d9ec0	How was Nasser's health after the breakup of the UAR?	his health began to deteriorate	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 28 September 1961, secessionist army units launched a coup in Damascus, declaring Syria's secession from the UAR. In response, pro-union army units in northern Syria revolted and pro-Nasser protests occurred in major Syrian cities. Nasser sent Egyptian special forces to Latakia to bolster ...
572824982ca10214002d9ee0	What country experienced a coup in 1962?	North Yemen	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser's regional position changed unexpectedly when Yemeni officers led by Nasser supporter Abdullah al-Sallal overthrew Imam Badr of North Yemen on 27 September 1962. Al-Badr and his tribal partisans began receiving increasing support from Saudi Arabia to help reinstate the kingdom, while N...
572824982ca10214002d9ee1	What country agreed to help suppress the Yemeni rebellion?	Saudi Arabia	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser's regional position changed unexpectedly when Yemeni officers led by Nasser supporter Abdullah al-Sallal overthrew Imam Badr of North Yemen on 27 September 1962. Al-Badr and his tribal partisans began receiving increasing support from Saudi Arabia to help reinstate the kingdom, while N...
572824982ca10214002d9ee2	Which side of the civil war did Nasser side with?	the new government	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser's regional position changed unexpectedly when Yemeni officers led by Nasser supporter Abdullah al-Sallal overthrew Imam Badr of North Yemen on 27 September 1962. Al-Badr and his tribal partisans began receiving increasing support from Saudi Arabia to help reinstate the kingdom, while N...
572824982ca10214002d9ee3	In what year did Egypt leave Yemen's civil war?	1967	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser's regional position changed unexpectedly when Yemeni officers led by Nasser supporter Abdullah al-Sallal overthrew Imam Badr of North Yemen on 27 September 1962. Al-Badr and his tribal partisans began receiving increasing support from Saudi Arabia to help reinstate the kingdom, while N...
572824982ca10214002d9ee4	How did Nasser characterize Egypt's involvement in Yemen's civil war?	miscalculation	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser's regional position changed unexpectedly when Yemeni officers led by Nasser supporter Abdullah al-Sallal overthrew Imam Badr of North Yemen on 27 September 1962. Al-Badr and his tribal partisans began receiving increasing support from Saudi Arabia to help reinstate the kingdom, while N...
5728253d3acd2414000df599	What groups completed a coup in Iraq?	Ba'athist–Nasserist alliance	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 8 February 1963, a military coup in Iraq led by a Ba'athist–Nasserist alliance toppled Qasim, who was subsequently shot dead. Abdel Salam Aref, a Nasserist, was chosen to be the new president. A similar alliance toppled the Syrian government on 8 March. On 14 March, the new Iraqi and Syria...
5728253d3acd2414000df59a	Who became the new Iraqi president after the coup?	Abdel Salam Aref	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 8 February 1963, a military coup in Iraq led by a Ba'athist–Nasserist alliance toppled Qasim, who was subsequently shot dead. Abdel Salam Aref, a Nasserist, was chosen to be the new president. A similar alliance toppled the Syrian government on 8 March. On 14 March, the new Iraqi and Syria...
5728253d3acd2414000df59b	What caused the agreement to fail?	Syria's Ba'athists purged Nasser's supporters	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 8 February 1963, a military coup in Iraq led by a Ba'athist–Nasserist alliance toppled Qasim, who was subsequently shot dead. Abdel Salam Aref, a Nasserist, was chosen to be the new president. A similar alliance toppled the Syrian government on 8 March. On 14 March, the new Iraqi and Syria...
5728253d3acd2414000df59c	How did Nasser describe the Ba'athists?	fascists	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 8 February 1963, a military coup in Iraq led by a Ba'athist–Nasserist alliance toppled Qasim, who was subsequently shot dead. Abdel Salam Aref, a Nasserist, was chosen to be the new president. A similar alliance toppled the Syrian government on 8 March. On 14 March, the new Iraqi and Syria...
572825df2ca10214002d9f08	What river did the Israelis want to divert?	Jordan River	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn January 1964, Nasser called for an Arab League summit in Cairo to establish a unified Arab response against Israel's plans to divert the Jordan River's waters for economic purposes, which Syria and Jordan deemed an act of war. Nasser blamed Arab divisions for what he deemed \"the disastrou...
572825df2ca10214002d9f09	How did Syria and Jordan see Israel's plans?	act of war	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn January 1964, Nasser called for an Arab League summit in Cairo to establish a unified Arab response against Israel's plans to divert the Jordan River's waters for economic purposes, which Syria and Jordan deemed an act of war. Nasser blamed Arab divisions for what he deemed \"the disastrou...
572825df2ca10214002d9f0a	What leader did Nasser bond with durin gthe negotiations?	King Hussein	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn January 1964, Nasser called for an Arab League summit in Cairo to establish a unified Arab response against Israel's plans to divert the Jordan River's waters for economic purposes, which Syria and Jordan deemed an act of war. Nasser blamed Arab divisions for what he deemed \"the disastrou...
572825df2ca10214002d9f0b	What organization was formed as a result of the talks?	Palestine Liberation Organization	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn January 1964, Nasser called for an Arab League summit in Cairo to establish a unified Arab response against Israel's plans to divert the Jordan River's waters for economic purposes, which Syria and Jordan deemed an act of war. Nasser blamed Arab divisions for what he deemed \"the disastrou...
572825df2ca10214002d9f0c	Who was set to lead the PLO?	Ahmad Shukeiri	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn January 1964, Nasser called for an Arab League summit in Cairo to establish a unified Arab response against Israel's plans to divert the Jordan River's waters for economic purposes, which Syria and Jordan deemed an act of war. Nasser blamed Arab divisions for what he deemed \"the disastrou...
572826482ca10214002d9f26	In what year was the Non-Aligned Movment formed?	1961	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nAfter years of foreign policy coordination and developing ties, Nasser, President Sukarno of Indonesia, President Tito of Yugoslavia, and Prime Minister Nehru of India founded the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 1961. Its declared purpose was to solidify international non-alignment and promote ...
572826482ca10214002d9f27	Who was named leader of the NAM in 1964?	Nasser	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nAfter years of foreign policy coordination and developing ties, Nasser, President Sukarno of Indonesia, President Tito of Yugoslavia, and Prime Minister Nehru of India founded the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 1961. Its declared purpose was to solidify international non-alignment and promote ...
572826482ca10214002d9f28	What global conflict was the NAM made to counter?	Cold War	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nAfter years of foreign policy coordination and developing ties, Nasser, President Sukarno of Indonesia, President Tito of Yugoslavia, and Prime Minister Nehru of India founded the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 1961. Its declared purpose was to solidify international non-alignment and promote ...
572826daff5b5019007d9e14	What continent did Nasser help to attain political stability?	African	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser played a significant part in the strengthening of African solidarity in the late 1950s and early 1960s, although his continental leadership role had increasingly passed to Algeria since 1962. During this period, Nasser made Egypt a refuge for anti-colonial leaders from several African ...
572826daff5b5019007d9e15	Who did Nasser give asylum to?	anti-colonial leaders from several African countries	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser played a significant part in the strengthening of African solidarity in the late 1950s and early 1960s, although his continental leadership role had increasingly passed to Algeria since 1962. During this period, Nasser made Egypt a refuge for anti-colonial leaders from several African ...
572826daff5b5019007d9e16	What type of programming was broadcast from Cairo?	anti-colonial propaganda	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser played a significant part in the strengthening of African solidarity in the late 1950s and early 1960s, although his continental leadership role had increasingly passed to Algeria since 1962. During this period, Nasser made Egypt a refuge for anti-colonial leaders from several African ...
572826daff5b5019007d9e17	What African group did Nasser help to form?	Organisation of African Unity	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser played a significant part in the strengthening of African solidarity in the late 1950s and early 1960s, although his continental leadership role had increasingly passed to Algeria since 1962. During this period, Nasser made Egypt a refuge for anti-colonial leaders from several African ...
572826daff5b5019007d9e18	What year was the OAU formed?	1963	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser played a significant part in the strengthening of African solidarity in the late 1950s and early 1960s, although his continental leadership role had increasingly passed to Algeria since 1962. During this period, Nasser made Egypt a refuge for anti-colonial leaders from several African ...
572827734b864d19001645ea	What country did Nasser want to be the leader of the Arab world?	Egypt	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn 1961, Nasser sought to firmly establish Egypt as the leader of the Arab world and to promote a second revolution in Egypt with the purpose of merging Islamic and socialist thinking. To achieve this, he initiated several reforms to modernize al-Azhar, which serves as the de facto leading au...
572827734b864d19001645eb	What two disparate ideologies was Nasser trying to unite?	Islamic and socialist	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn 1961, Nasser sought to firmly establish Egypt as the leader of the Arab world and to promote a second revolution in Egypt with the purpose of merging Islamic and socialist thinking. To achieve this, he initiated several reforms to modernize al-Azhar, which serves as the de facto leading au...
572827734b864d19001645ec	What religious group did Nasser endeavor to reform?	al-Azhar	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn 1961, Nasser sought to firmly establish Egypt as the leader of the Arab world and to promote a second revolution in Egypt with the purpose of merging Islamic and socialist thinking. To achieve this, he initiated several reforms to modernize al-Azhar, which serves as the de facto leading au...
572827734b864d19001645ed	What religious group was Nasser seeking to marginalize?	Muslim Brotherhood	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn 1961, Nasser sought to firmly establish Egypt as the leader of the Arab world and to promote a second revolution in Egypt with the purpose of merging Islamic and socialist thinking. To achieve this, he initiated several reforms to modernize al-Azhar, which serves as the de facto leading au...
57282841ff5b5019007d9e44	What military entity did Nasser create in 1961?	Presidential Council	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nFollowing Syria's secession, Nasser grew concerned with Amer's inability to train and modernize the army, and with the state within a state Amer had created in the military command and intelligence apparatus. In late 1961, Nasser established the Presidential Council and decreed it the authori...
57282841ff5b5019007d9e45	As opposed to personal loyalty, what basis should military promotions be given, according to Nasser?	merit	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nFollowing Syria's secession, Nasser grew concerned with Amer's inability to train and modernize the army, and with the state within a state Amer had created in the military command and intelligence apparatus. In late 1961, Nasser established the Presidential Council and decreed it the authori...
57282841ff5b5019007d9e46	Why did Nasser abandon the Presidential Council?	Amer's allies in the officers corps threatened to mobilize against him	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nFollowing Syria's secession, Nasser grew concerned with Amer's inability to train and modernize the army, and with the state within a state Amer had created in the military command and intelligence apparatus. In late 1961, Nasser established the Presidential Council and decreed it the authori...
57282841ff5b5019007d9e47	What leader was sidelined by the Presidential Council?	Amer	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nFollowing Syria's secession, Nasser grew concerned with Amer's inability to train and modernize the army, and with the state within a state Amer had created in the military command and intelligence apparatus. In late 1961, Nasser established the Presidential Council and decreed it the authori...
57282841ff5b5019007d9e48	What was the Presidential Council meant to do?	approve all senior military appointments	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nFollowing Syria's secession, Nasser grew concerned with Amer's inability to train and modernize the army, and with the state within a state Amer had created in the military command and intelligence apparatus. In late 1961, Nasser established the Presidential Council and decreed it the authori...
572829183acd2414000df5e1	From whom did Nasser want to seize control of Egypt's military?	Amer	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn early 1962 Nasser again attempted to wrest control of the military command from Amer. Amer responded by directly confronting Nasser for the first time and secretly rallying his loyalist officers. Nasser ultimately backed down, wary of a possible violent confrontation between the military a...
572829183acd2414000df5e2	Who blinked in the confrontation between Nasser and Amer?	Nasser	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn early 1962 Nasser again attempted to wrest control of the military command from Amer. Amer responded by directly confronting Nasser for the first time and secretly rallying his loyalist officers. Nasser ultimately backed down, wary of a possible violent confrontation between the military a...
572829183acd2414000df5e3	How did Amer respond to Nasser's attempts to marginalize him?	directly confronting Nasser	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn early 1962 Nasser again attempted to wrest control of the military command from Amer. Amer responded by directly confronting Nasser for the first time and secretly rallying his loyalist officers. Nasser ultimately backed down, wary of a possible violent confrontation between the military a...
572829183acd2414000df5e4	How did Nasser deal with the stress of the UAR's collapse and Amer's intransigence?	painkillers	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn early 1962 Nasser again attempted to wrest control of the military command from Amer. Amer responded by directly confronting Nasser for the first time and secretly rallying his loyalist officers. Nasser ultimately backed down, wary of a possible violent confrontation between the military a...
572829183acd2414000df5e5	From what chronic illness was Nasser suffering?	diabetes	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn early 1962 Nasser again attempted to wrest control of the military command from Amer. Amer responded by directly confronting Nasser for the first time and secretly rallying his loyalist officers. Nasser ultimately backed down, wary of a possible violent confrontation between the military a...
57282a8cff5b5019007d9e5e	What political ideology did Nasser wholeheartedly back in 1961?	socialism	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn October 1961, Nasser embarked on a major nationalization program for Egypt, believing the total adoption of socialism was the answer to his country's problems and would have prevented Syria's secession. In order to organize and solidify his popular base with Egypt's citizens and counter th...
57282a8cff5b5019007d9e5f	What was the document Nasser backed to push his socialist reforms?	National Charter	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn October 1961, Nasser embarked on a major nationalization program for Egypt, believing the total adoption of socialism was the answer to his country's problems and would have prevented Syria's secession. In order to organize and solidify his popular base with Egypt's citizens and counter th...
57282a8cff5b5019007d9e60	What infrastructure project was part of the National Charter?	widening the Suez Canal	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn October 1961, Nasser embarked on a major nationalization program for Egypt, believing the total adoption of socialism was the answer to his country's problems and would have prevented Syria's secession. In order to organize and solidify his popular base with Egypt's citizens and counter th...
57282a8cff5b5019007d9e61	What year was the National Charter released?	1962	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn October 1961, Nasser embarked on a major nationalization program for Egypt, believing the total adoption of socialism was the answer to his country's problems and would have prevented Syria's secession. In order to organize and solidify his popular base with Egypt's citizens and counter th...
57282a8cff5b5019007d9e62	What type of health care program was put forth in the National Charter?	universal	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn October 1961, Nasser embarked on a major nationalization program for Egypt, believing the total adoption of socialism was the answer to his country's problems and would have prevented Syria's secession. In order to organize and solidify his popular base with Egypt's citizens and counter th...
57282b433acd2414000df605	What percentage of business did the Egyptian government own in 1962?	51	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser also attempted to maintain oversight of the country's civil service to prevent it from inflating and consequently becoming a burden to the state. New laws provided workers with a minimum wage, profit shares, free education, free health care, reduced working hours, and encouragement to ...
57282b433acd2414000df606	What was the new name for the National Union?	Arab Socialist Union	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser also attempted to maintain oversight of the country's civil service to prevent it from inflating and consequently becoming a burden to the state. New laws provided workers with a minimum wage, profit shares, free education, free health care, reduced working hours, and encouragement to ...
57282b433acd2414000df607	What was the expression of Nasser's reforms on the street?	repression	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser also attempted to maintain oversight of the country's civil service to prevent it from inflating and consequently becoming a burden to the state. New laws provided workers with a minimum wage, profit shares, free education, free health care, reduced working hours, and encouragement to ...
57282b433acd2414000df608	What group was targeted with imprisonment?	Islamists	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser also attempted to maintain oversight of the country's civil service to prevent it from inflating and consequently becoming a burden to the state. New laws provided workers with a minimum wage, profit shares, free education, free health care, reduced working hours, and encouragement to ...
57282b433acd2414000df609	How did two of Nasser's top aids respond to the new measures?	submit their resignations in protest	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser also attempted to maintain oversight of the country's civil service to prevent it from inflating and consequently becoming a burden to the state. New laws provided workers with a minimum wage, profit shares, free education, free health care, reduced working hours, and encouragement to ...
57282c383acd2414000df633	What was Nasser's political opposition like in the 1965 election?	He was the only candidate	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nDuring the presidential referendum in Egypt, Nasser was re-elected to a second term as UAR president and took his oath on 25 March 1965. He was the only candidate for the position, with virtually all of his political opponents forbidden by law from running for office, and his fellow party mem...
57282c383acd2414000df634	The leader of what organization was imprisoned by Nasser?	Muslim Brotherhood	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nDuring the presidential referendum in Egypt, Nasser was re-elected to a second term as UAR president and took his oath on 25 March 1965. He was the only candidate for the position, with virtually all of his political opponents forbidden by law from running for office, and his fellow party mem...
57282c383acd2414000df635	What was Qutb's sentence?	executed	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nDuring the presidential referendum in Egypt, Nasser was re-elected to a second term as UAR president and took his oath on 25 March 1965. He was the only candidate for the position, with virtually all of his political opponents forbidden by law from running for office, and his fellow party mem...
57282c383acd2414000df636	What economic element did Nasser try to encourage with bank loans?	private sector	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nDuring the presidential referendum in Egypt, Nasser was re-elected to a second term as UAR president and took his oath on 25 March 1965. He was the only candidate for the position, with virtually all of his political opponents forbidden by law from running for office, and his fellow party mem...
57282c383acd2414000df637	How did Egypt's economy do during the 1960s?	from sluggishness to the verge of collapse	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nDuring the presidential referendum in Egypt, Nasser was re-elected to a second term as UAR president and took his oath on 25 March 1965. He was the only candidate for the position, with virtually all of his political opponents forbidden by law from running for office, and his fellow party mem...
57282d253acd2414000df659	What country warned Nasser that Israel wanted to attack Syria?	Soviet Union	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn mid May 1967, the Soviet Union issued warnings to Nasser of an impending Israeli attack on Syria, although Chief of Staff Mohamed Fawzi considered the warnings to be \"baseless\". According to Kandil, without Nasser's authorization, Amer used the Soviet warnings as a pretext to dispatch tr...
57282d253acd2414000df65a	What did Amer do without Nasser's approval?	dispatch troops to Sinai	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn mid May 1967, the Soviet Union issued warnings to Nasser of an impending Israeli attack on Syria, although Chief of Staff Mohamed Fawzi considered the warnings to be \"baseless\". According to Kandil, without Nasser's authorization, Amer used the Soviet warnings as a pretext to dispatch tr...
57282d253acd2414000df65b	What nations were trying to drag Egypt into a war, according to King Hussein?	Israeli-American	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn mid May 1967, the Soviet Union issued warnings to Nasser of an impending Israeli attack on Syria, although Chief of Staff Mohamed Fawzi considered the warnings to be \"baseless\". According to Kandil, without Nasser's authorization, Amer used the Soviet warnings as a pretext to dispatch tr...
57282d253acd2414000df65c	What territory was King Hussein afraid Israel would obtain?	West Bank	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn mid May 1967, the Soviet Union issued warnings to Nasser of an impending Israeli attack on Syria, although Chief of Staff Mohamed Fawzi considered the warnings to be \"baseless\". According to Kandil, without Nasser's authorization, Amer used the Soviet warnings as a pretext to dispatch tr...
57282d253acd2414000df65d	Who did Nasser think would prevent Israel from launching an offensive?	US	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn mid May 1967, the Soviet Union issued warnings to Nasser of an impending Israeli attack on Syria, although Chief of Staff Mohamed Fawzi considered the warnings to be \"baseless\". According to Kandil, without Nasser's authorization, Amer used the Soviet warnings as a pretext to dispatch tr...
57282dda4b864d1900164660	What thoroughfare did Amir want Nasser to block?	Straits of Tiran	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 21 May, Amer asked Nasser to order the Straits of Tiran blockaded, a move Nasser believed Israel would use as a casus belli. Amer reassured him that the army was prepared for confrontation, but Nasser doubted Amer's assessment of the military's readiness. According to Nasser's vice preside...
57282dda4b864d1900164661	Who was Nassir's vice president?	Zakaria Mohieddin	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 21 May, Amer asked Nasser to order the Straits of Tiran blockaded, a move Nasser believed Israel would use as a casus belli. Amer reassured him that the army was prepared for confrontation, but Nasser doubted Amer's assessment of the military's readiness. According to Nasser's vice preside...
57282dda4b864d1900164662	How would Nassir deal with an Israeli invasion, if it happened?	diplomacy towards a ceasefire	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 21 May, Amer asked Nasser to order the Straits of Tiran blockaded, a move Nasser believed Israel would use as a casus belli. Amer reassured him that the army was prepared for confrontation, but Nasser doubted Amer's assessment of the military's readiness. According to Nasser's vice preside...
57282dda4b864d1900164663	What country joined Egypt and Syria against Israel?	Jordan	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 21 May, Amer asked Nasser to order the Straits of Tiran blockaded, a move Nasser believed Israel would use as a casus belli. Amer reassured him that the army was prepared for confrontation, but Nasser doubted Amer's assessment of the military's readiness. According to Nasser's vice preside...
57282e774b864d190016467a	What defeat opened Nasser's eyes to the desperation of Egypt's situation?	Sharm el-Sheikh	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nAccording to Sadat, it was only when the Israelis cut off the Egyptian garrison at Sharm el-Sheikh that Nasser became aware of the situation's gravity. After hearing of the attack, he rushed to army headquarters to inquire about the military situation. The simmering conflict between Nasser an...
57282e774b864d190016467b	What two Egyptian leaders personal conflicts played a large part in Egypt's poor showing in the war?	Nasser–Amer	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nAccording to Sadat, it was only when the Israelis cut off the Egyptian garrison at Sharm el-Sheikh that Nasser became aware of the situation's gravity. After hearing of the attack, he rushed to army headquarters to inquire about the military situation. The simmering conflict between Nasser an...
57282e774b864d190016467c	What did Nasser dismiss during the war?	rational analysis	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nAccording to Sadat, it was only when the Israelis cut off the Egyptian garrison at Sharm el-Sheikh that Nasser became aware of the situation's gravity. After hearing of the attack, he rushed to army headquarters to inquire about the military situation. The simmering conflict between Nasser an...
57282f18ff5b5019007d9eaa	What propaganda were Arab media broadcasting at the beginning of the war?	imminent Arab victory	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nDuring the first four days of the war, the general population of the Arab world believed Arab radio station fabrications of imminent Arab victory. On 9 June, Nasser appeared on television to inform Egypt's citizens of their country's defeat. He announced his resignation on television later th...
57282f18ff5b5019007d9eab	What day did Nasser announce Egypt's defeat?	9 June	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nDuring the first four days of the war, the general population of the Arab world believed Arab radio station fabrications of imminent Arab victory. On 9 June, Nasser appeared on television to inform Egypt's citizens of their country's defeat. He announced his resignation on television later th...
57282f18ff5b5019007d9eac	What did Nasser do about his position as President?	announced his resignation	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nDuring the first four days of the war, the general population of the Arab world believed Arab radio station fabrications of imminent Arab victory. On 9 June, Nasser appeared on television to inform Egypt's citizens of their country's defeat. He announced his resignation on television later th...
57282f18ff5b5019007d9ead	Who rejected Nasser's offer to become the new president?	Zakaria Mohieddin	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nDuring the first four days of the war, the general population of the Arab world believed Arab radio station fabrications of imminent Arab victory. On 9 June, Nasser appeared on television to inform Egypt's citizens of their country's defeat. He announced his resignation on television later th...
57282f18ff5b5019007d9eae	What did Nasser do after mass demonstrations?	retracted his decision	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nDuring the first four days of the war, the general population of the Arab world believed Arab radio station fabrications of imminent Arab victory. On 9 June, Nasser appeared on television to inform Egypt's citizens of their country's defeat. He announced his resignation on television later th...
57282fa44b864d1900164694	Who did Nasser appoint as the new head of Egypt's armed forces?	Mohamed Fawzi	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 11 July, Nasser replaced Amer with Mohamed Fawzi as general commander, over the protestations of Amer's loyalists in the military, 600 of whom marched on army headquarters and demanded Amer's reinstatement. After Nasser sacked thirty of the loyalists in response, Amer and his allies devise...
57282fa44b864d1900164695	How did Amer react to being confronted about planning a coup?	suicide	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 11 July, Nasser replaced Amer with Mohamed Fawzi as general commander, over the protestations of Amer's loyalists in the military, 600 of whom marched on army headquarters and demanded Amer's reinstatement. After Nasser sacked thirty of the loyalists in response, Amer and his allies devise...
57282fa44b864d1900164696	How did Nasser try to deal with the military following the coup attempt?	depoliticizing the armed forces	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 11 July, Nasser replaced Amer with Mohamed Fawzi as general commander, over the protestations of Amer's loyalists in the military, 600 of whom marched on army headquarters and demanded Amer's reinstatement. After Nasser sacked thirty of the loyalists in response, Amer and his allies devise...
57282fa44b864d1900164697	What loyalists did Nasser target?	figures loyal to Amer	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 11 July, Nasser replaced Amer with Mohamed Fawzi as general commander, over the protestations of Amer's loyalists in the military, 600 of whom marched on army headquarters and demanded Amer's reinstatement. After Nasser sacked thirty of the loyalists in response, Amer and his allies devise...
572830693acd2414000df69d	Where was the Arab League summit held?	Khartoum	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nAt the 29 August Arab League summit in Khartoum, Nasser's usual commanding position had receded as the attending heads of state expected Saudi King Faisal to lead. A ceasefire in the Yemen War was declared and the summit concluded with the Khartoum Resolution. The Soviet Union soon resupplied...
572830693acd2414000df69e	What leader assumed a more prominent position due to Nasser's difficulites?	King Faisal	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nAt the 29 August Arab League summit in Khartoum, Nasser's usual commanding position had receded as the attending heads of state expected Saudi King Faisal to lead. A ceasefire in the Yemen War was declared and the summit concluded with the Khartoum Resolution. The Soviet Union soon resupplied...
572830693acd2414000df69f	What agreement ended the Yemeni civil war?	Khartoum Resolution	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nAt the 29 August Arab League summit in Khartoum, Nasser's usual commanding position had receded as the attending heads of state expected Saudi King Faisal to lead. A ceasefire in the Yemen War was declared and the summit concluded with the Khartoum Resolution. The Soviet Union soon resupplied...
572830693acd2414000df6a0	What nation granted military aid to Egypt?	Soviet Union	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nAt the 29 August Arab League summit in Khartoum, Nasser's usual commanding position had receded as the attending heads of state expected Saudi King Faisal to lead. A ceasefire in the Yemen War was declared and the summit concluded with the Khartoum Resolution. The Soviet Union soon resupplied...
572830693acd2414000df6a1	What document called for Israel to abandon land it obtained during the war?	UN Resolution 242	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nAt the 29 August Arab League summit in Khartoum, Nasser's usual commanding position had receded as the attending heads of state expected Saudi King Faisal to lead. A ceasefire in the Yemen War was declared and the summit concluded with the Khartoum Resolution. The Soviet Union soon resupplied...
57283117ff5b5019007d9ebe	What new positions did Nasser give himself ?	prime minister and supreme commander of the armed forces	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser appointed himself the additional roles of prime minister and supreme commander of the armed forces on 19 June 1967. Angry at the military court's perceived leniency with air force officers charged with negligence during the 1967 war, workers and students launched protests calling for m...
57283117ff5b5019007d9ebf	When did students protest for political reforms?	1968	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser appointed himself the additional roles of prime minister and supreme commander of the armed forces on 19 June 1967. Angry at the military court's perceived leniency with air force officers charged with negligence during the 1967 war, workers and students launched protests calling for m...
57283117ff5b5019007d9ec0	What type of people were ousted from Nasser's cabinet?	Arab Socialist Union	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser appointed himself the additional roles of prime minister and supreme commander of the armed forces on 19 June 1967. Angry at the military court's perceived leniency with air force officers charged with negligence during the 1967 war, workers and students launched protests calling for m...
57283117ff5b5019007d9ec1	What type of spying did Nasser want to concentrate on?	external	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser appointed himself the additional roles of prime minister and supreme commander of the armed forces on 19 June 1967. Angry at the military court's perceived leniency with air force officers charged with negligence during the 1967 war, workers and students launched protests calling for m...
572831bc2ca10214002da054	What organization was to undergo a big overhaul?	ASU	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 30 March, Nasser proclaimed a manifesto stipulating the restoration of civil liberties, greater parliamentary independence from the executive, major structural changes to the ASU, and a campaign to rid the government of corrupt elements. A public referendum approved the proposed measures i...
572831bc2ca10214002da055	What trend was Nasser trying to cause?	liberalization	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 30 March, Nasser proclaimed a manifesto stipulating the restoration of civil liberties, greater parliamentary independence from the executive, major structural changes to the ASU, and a campaign to rid the government of corrupt elements. A public referendum approved the proposed measures i...
572831bc2ca10214002da056	How did Nasser's promises of increased freedoms turn out?	unfulfilled	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 30 March, Nasser proclaimed a manifesto stipulating the restoration of civil liberties, greater parliamentary independence from the executive, major structural changes to the ASU, and a campaign to rid the government of corrupt elements. A public referendum approved the proposed measures i...
572831bc2ca10214002da057	How did Nasser want to change the relationship between parliament and the executive?	independence	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 30 March, Nasser proclaimed a manifesto stipulating the restoration of civil liberties, greater parliamentary independence from the executive, major structural changes to the ASU, and a campaign to rid the government of corrupt elements. A public referendum approved the proposed measures i...
572832643acd2414000df6c3	What was the endeavor to reclaim territory from Israel called?	War of Attrition	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nMeanwhile, in January 1968, Nasser commenced the War of Attrition to reclaim territory captured by Israel, ordering attacks against Israeli positions east of the then-blockaded Suez Canal. In March, Nasser offered Yasser Arafat's Fatah movement arms and funds after their performance against I...
572832643acd2414000df6c4	In what year did the War of Attrition begin?	1968	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nMeanwhile, in January 1968, Nasser commenced the War of Attrition to reclaim territory captured by Israel, ordering attacks against Israeli positions east of the then-blockaded Suez Canal. In March, Nasser offered Yasser Arafat's Fatah movement arms and funds after their performance against I...
572832643acd2414000df6c5	Who led the Fatah movement?	Yasser Arafat	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nMeanwhile, in January 1968, Nasser commenced the War of Attrition to reclaim territory captured by Israel, ordering attacks against Israeli positions east of the then-blockaded Suez Canal. In March, Nasser offered Yasser Arafat's Fatah movement arms and funds after their performance against I...
572832643acd2414000df6c6	In what battle had the Fatah movement distinguished itself?	Battle of Karameh	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nMeanwhile, in January 1968, Nasser commenced the War of Attrition to reclaim territory captured by Israel, ordering attacks against Israeli positions east of the then-blockaded Suez Canal. In March, Nasser offered Yasser Arafat's Fatah movement arms and funds after their performance against I...
572832643acd2414000df6c7	To whom did Nasser give authority to deal with Israel?	Arafat	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nMeanwhile, in January 1968, Nasser commenced the War of Attrition to reclaim territory captured by Israel, ordering attacks against Israeli positions east of the then-blockaded Suez Canal. In March, Nasser offered Yasser Arafat's Fatah movement arms and funds after their performance against I...
572832e92ca10214002da07e	What did Nasser do to respond to Israeli attacks?	build a network of internal defenses	[ "Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIsrael retaliated against Egyptian shelling with commando raids, artillery shelling and air strikes. This resulted in an exodus of civilians from Egyptian cities along the Suez Canal's western bank. Nasser ceased all military activities and began a program to build a network of internal defen...

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