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5727f0053acd2414000df036 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 1937, Nasser applied to the Royal Military Academy for army officer training, but his police record of anti-government protest initially blocked his entry. Disappointed, he enrolled in the law school at King Fuad University, but quit after one semester to reapply to the Military Academy. From his readings, Nasser, w... | Where did Nasser attend law school? | {
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206
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"text": [
"King Fuad University"
]
} |
5727f0053acd2414000df037 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 1937, Nasser applied to the Royal Military Academy for army officer training, but his police record of anti-government protest initially blocked his entry. Disappointed, he enrolled in the law school at King Fuad University, but quit after one semester to reapply to the Military Academy. From his readings, Nasser, w... | How long did Nasser attend law school? | {
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243
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"text": [
"one semester"
]
} |
5727f0cd3acd2414000df047 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Convinced that he needed a wasta, or an influential intermediary to promote his application above the others, Nasser managed to secure a meeting with Under-Secretary of War Ibrahim Khairy Pasha, the person responsible for the academy's selection board, and requested his help. Khairy Pasha agreed and sponsored Nasser's ... | What's another term for influential intermediary? | {
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27
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"text": [
"wasta"
]
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5727f0cd3acd2414000df048 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Convinced that he needed a wasta, or an influential intermediary to promote his application above the others, Nasser managed to secure a meeting with Under-Secretary of War Ibrahim Khairy Pasha, the person responsible for the academy's selection board, and requested his help. Khairy Pasha agreed and sponsored Nasser's ... | Who sponsored Nasser's second application to the Military Academy? | {
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277
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"text": [
"Khairy Pasha"
]
} |
5727f0cd3acd2414000df049 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Convinced that he needed a wasta, or an influential intermediary to promote his application above the others, Nasser managed to secure a meeting with Under-Secretary of War Ibrahim Khairy Pasha, the person responsible for the academy's selection board, and requested his help. Khairy Pasha agreed and sponsored Nasser's ... | What allies did Nasser meet at the Academy? | {
"answer_start": [
770
],
"text": [
"Sadat and Amer"
]
} |
5727f0cd3acd2414000df04a | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Convinced that he needed a wasta, or an influential intermediary to promote his application above the others, Nasser managed to secure a meeting with Under-Secretary of War Ibrahim Khairy Pasha, the person responsible for the academy's selection board, and requested his help. Khairy Pasha agreed and sponsored Nasser's ... | What were the students dissatisfied by in Egypt? | {
"answer_start": [
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"text": [
"widespread corruption"
]
} |
5727f0cd3acd2414000df04b | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Convinced that he needed a wasta, or an influential intermediary to promote his application above the others, Nasser managed to secure a meeting with Under-Secretary of War Ibrahim Khairy Pasha, the person responsible for the academy's selection board, and requested his help. Khairy Pasha agreed and sponsored Nasser's ... | What Egyptian institution did Nasser and his friends want to end? | {
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"text": [
"monarchy"
]
} |
5727f19a3acd2414000df06d | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 1941, Nasser was posted to Khartoum, Sudan, which was part of Egypt at the time. Nasser returned to Sudan in September 1942 after a brief stay in Egypt, then secured a position as an instructor in the Cairo Royal Military Academy in May 1943. In 1942, the British Ambassador Miles Lampson marched into King Farouk's p... | In what year was Nasser posted to Sudan? | {
"answer_start": [
3
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"text": [
"1941"
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5727f19a3acd2414000df06e | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 1941, Nasser was posted to Khartoum, Sudan, which was part of Egypt at the time. Nasser returned to Sudan in September 1942 after a brief stay in Egypt, then secured a position as an instructor in the Cairo Royal Military Academy in May 1943. In 1942, the British Ambassador Miles Lampson marched into King Farouk's p... | Whas was Nasser's position at the military academy in 1943? | {
"answer_start": [
186
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"text": [
"instructor"
]
} |
5727f19a3acd2414000df06f | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 1941, Nasser was posted to Khartoum, Sudan, which was part of Egypt at the time. Nasser returned to Sudan in September 1942 after a brief stay in Egypt, then secured a position as an instructor in the Cairo Royal Military Academy in May 1943. In 1942, the British Ambassador Miles Lampson marched into King Farouk's p... | Who ordered the King to dismiss the Prime Minister? | {
"answer_start": [
259
],
"text": [
"British Ambassador Miles Lampson"
]
} |
5727f19a3acd2414000df070 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 1941, Nasser was posted to Khartoum, Sudan, which was part of Egypt at the time. Nasser returned to Sudan in September 1942 after a brief stay in Egypt, then secured a position as an instructor in the Cairo Royal Military Academy in May 1943. In 1942, the British Ambassador Miles Lampson marched into King Farouk's p... | What political group was Nasser associated with? | {
"answer_start": [
751
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"text": [
"nationalist"
]
} |
5727f19a3acd2414000df071 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 1941, Nasser was posted to Khartoum, Sudan, which was part of Egypt at the time. Nasser returned to Sudan in September 1942 after a brief stay in Egypt, then secured a position as an instructor in the Cairo Royal Military Academy in May 1943. In 1942, the British Ambassador Miles Lampson marched into King Farouk's p... | Who was Nasser's contact in the armed forces, giving Nasser dossiers? | {
"answer_start": [
879
],
"text": [
"Amer"
]
} |
5727f23f2ca10214002d9a18 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In May 1948, following the British withdrawal, King Farouk sent the Egyptian army into Palestine, with Nasser serving in the 6th Infantry Battalion. During the war, he wrote of the Egyptian army's unpreparedness, saying "our soldiers were dashed against fortifications". Nasser was deputy commander of the Egyptian force... | Where was the Egyptian army sent in 1948? | {
"answer_start": [
87
],
"text": [
"Palestine"
]
} |
5727f23f2ca10214002d9a19 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In May 1948, following the British withdrawal, King Farouk sent the Egyptian army into Palestine, with Nasser serving in the 6th Infantry Battalion. During the war, he wrote of the Egyptian army's unpreparedness, saying "our soldiers were dashed against fortifications". Nasser was deputy commander of the Egyptian force... | In what unit did Nasser serve? | {
"answer_start": [
125
],
"text": [
"6th Infantry Battalion"
]
} |
5727f23f2ca10214002d9a1a | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In May 1948, following the British withdrawal, King Farouk sent the Egyptian army into Palestine, with Nasser serving in the 6th Infantry Battalion. During the war, he wrote of the Egyptian army's unpreparedness, saying "our soldiers were dashed against fortifications". Nasser was deputy commander of the Egyptian force... | How badly was Nasser wounded? | {
"answer_start": [
373
],
"text": [
"lightly"
]
} |
5727f23f2ca10214002d9a1b | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In May 1948, following the British withdrawal, King Farouk sent the Egyptian army into Palestine, with Nasser serving in the 6th Infantry Battalion. During the war, he wrote of the Egyptian army's unpreparedness, saying "our soldiers were dashed against fortifications". Nasser was deputy commander of the Egyptian force... | What army surrounded Nasser's brigade? | {
"answer_start": [
451
],
"text": [
"Israeli"
]
} |
5727f23f2ca10214002d9a1c | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In May 1948, following the British withdrawal, King Farouk sent the Egyptian army into Palestine, with Nasser serving in the 6th Infantry Battalion. During the war, he wrote of the Egyptian army's unpreparedness, saying "our soldiers were dashed against fortifications". Nasser was deputy commander of the Egyptian force... | What territory was given to Israel? | {
"answer_start": [
633
],
"text": [
"Faluja"
]
} |
5727f2e03acd2414000df091 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum hosted a public celebration for the officers' return despite reservations from the royal government, which had been pressured by the British to prevent the reception. The apparent difference in attitude between the government and the general public increased Nasser's determination to top... | What Egyptian singer performed at the return of Nasser's brigade? | {
"answer_start": [
20
],
"text": [
"Umm Kulthum"
]
} |
5727f2e03acd2414000df092 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum hosted a public celebration for the officers' return despite reservations from the royal government, which had been pressured by the British to prevent the reception. The apparent difference in attitude between the government and the general public increased Nasser's determination to top... | What book did Nasser start writing? | {
"answer_start": [
470
],
"text": [
"Philosophy of the Revolution"
]
} |
5727f2e03acd2414000df093 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum hosted a public celebration for the officers' return despite reservations from the royal government, which had been pressured by the British to prevent the reception. The apparent difference in attitude between the government and the general public increased Nasser's determination to top... | What group opposed the celebration of Nasser's brigade's return? | {
"answer_start": [
115
],
"text": [
"royal government"
]
} |
5727f2e03acd2414000df094 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum hosted a public celebration for the officers' return despite reservations from the royal government, which had been pressured by the British to prevent the reception. The apparent difference in attitude between the government and the general public increased Nasser's determination to top... | Who has pressured the government to cancel the reception? | {
"answer_start": [
165
],
"text": [
"British"
]
} |
5727f2e03acd2414000df095 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum hosted a public celebration for the officers' return despite reservations from the royal government, which had been pressured by the British to prevent the reception. The apparent difference in attitude between the government and the general public increased Nasser's determination to top... | What was Nasser increasingly convinced he should topple? | {
"answer_start": [
328
],
"text": [
"monarchy"
]
} |
5727f4172ca10214002d9a22 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | After the war, Nasser returned to his role as an instructor at the Royal Military Academy. He sent emissaries to forge an alliance with the Muslim Brotherhood in October 1948, but soon concluded that the religious agenda of the Brotherhood was not compatible with his nationalism. From then on, Nasser prevented the Brot... | What did Nasser do after the war ended? | {
"answer_start": [
49
],
"text": [
"instructor at the Royal Military Academy"
]
} |
5727f4172ca10214002d9a23 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | After the war, Nasser returned to his role as an instructor at the Royal Military Academy. He sent emissaries to forge an alliance with the Muslim Brotherhood in October 1948, but soon concluded that the religious agenda of the Brotherhood was not compatible with his nationalism. From then on, Nasser prevented the Brot... | What group did Nasser try to allign himself with? | {
"answer_start": [
140
],
"text": [
"Muslim Brotherhood"
]
} |
5727f4172ca10214002d9a24 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | After the war, Nasser returned to his role as an instructor at the Royal Military Academy. He sent emissaries to forge an alliance with the Muslim Brotherhood in October 1948, but soon concluded that the religious agenda of the Brotherhood was not compatible with his nationalism. From then on, Nasser prevented the Brot... | What was the reason Nasser rejected the Muslim Brotherhood? | {
"answer_start": [
204
],
"text": [
"religious agenda"
]
} |
5727f4172ca10214002d9a25 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | After the war, Nasser returned to his role as an instructor at the Royal Military Academy. He sent emissaries to forge an alliance with the Muslim Brotherhood in October 1948, but soon concluded that the religious agenda of the Brotherhood was not compatible with his nationalism. From then on, Nasser prevented the Brot... | How did Nasser view the terms of the armisitce with Israel? | {
"answer_start": [
582
],
"text": [
"humiliating"
]
} |
5727f4172ca10214002d9a26 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | After the war, Nasser returned to his role as an instructor at the Royal Military Academy. He sent emissaries to forge an alliance with the Muslim Brotherhood in October 1948, but soon concluded that the religious agenda of the Brotherhood was not compatible with his nationalism. From then on, Nasser prevented the Brot... | What region did the Israelis occupy during the talks? | {
"answer_start": [
660
],
"text": [
"Eilat"
]
} |
5727f4fb2ca10214002d9a3c | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser's return to Egypt coincided with Husni al-Za'im's Syrian coup d'état. Its success and evident popular support among the Syrian people encouraged Nasser's revolutionary pursuits. Soon after his return, he was summoned and interrogated by Prime Minister Ibrahim Abdel Hadi regarding suspicions that he was forming a... | What people had a coup around the time Nasser returned to Egypt? | {
"answer_start": [
57
],
"text": [
"Syrian"
]
} |
5727f4fb2ca10214002d9a3d | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser's return to Egypt coincided with Husni al-Za'im's Syrian coup d'état. Its success and evident popular support among the Syrian people encouraged Nasser's revolutionary pursuits. Soon after his return, he was summoned and interrogated by Prime Minister Ibrahim Abdel Hadi regarding suspicions that he was forming a... | Who questioned Nasser? | {
"answer_start": [
244
],
"text": [
"Prime Minister Ibrahim Abdel"
]
} |
5727f4fb2ca10214002d9a3e | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser's return to Egypt coincided with Husni al-Za'im's Syrian coup d'état. Its success and evident popular support among the Syrian people encouraged Nasser's revolutionary pursuits. Soon after his return, he was summoned and interrogated by Prime Minister Ibrahim Abdel Hadi regarding suspicions that he was forming a... | What was Nasser's reaction to the questions he was asked? | {
"answer_start": [
398
],
"text": [
"convincingly denied the allegations"
]
} |
5727f4fb2ca10214002d9a3f | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser's return to Egypt coincided with Husni al-Za'im's Syrian coup d'état. Its success and evident popular support among the Syrian people encouraged Nasser's revolutionary pursuits. Soon after his return, he was summoned and interrogated by Prime Minister Ibrahim Abdel Hadi regarding suspicions that he was forming a... | What did the interrogation provoke Nasser to do? | {
"answer_start": [
661
],
"text": [
"speed up his group's activities"
]
} |
5727f5c13acd2414000df0cd | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In the 1950 parliamentary elections, the Wafd Party of el-Nahhas gained a victory—mostly due to the absence of the Muslim Brotherhood, which boycotted the elections—and was perceived as a threat by the Free Officers as the Wafd had campaigned on demands similar to their own. Accusations of corruption against Wafd polit... | What group boycotted the 1950 elections? | {
"answer_start": [
115
],
"text": [
"Muslim Brotherhood"
]
} |
5727f5c13acd2414000df0ce | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In the 1950 parliamentary elections, the Wafd Party of el-Nahhas gained a victory—mostly due to the absence of the Muslim Brotherhood, which boycotted the elections—and was perceived as a threat by the Free Officers as the Wafd had campaigned on demands similar to their own. Accusations of corruption against Wafd polit... | What party advanced in the 1950 elections? | {
"answer_start": [
41
],
"text": [
"Wafd"
]
} |
5727f5c13acd2414000df0cf | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In the 1950 parliamentary elections, the Wafd Party of el-Nahhas gained a victory—mostly due to the absence of the Muslim Brotherhood, which boycotted the elections—and was perceived as a threat by the Free Officers as the Wafd had campaigned on demands similar to their own. Accusations of corruption against Wafd polit... | What were Wafd members accused of? | {
"answer_start": [
291
],
"text": [
"corruption"
]
} |
5727f5c13acd2414000df0d0 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In the 1950 parliamentary elections, the Wafd Party of el-Nahhas gained a victory—mostly due to the absence of the Muslim Brotherhood, which boycotted the elections—and was perceived as a threat by the Free Officers as the Wafd had campaigned on demands similar to their own. Accusations of corruption against Wafd polit... | What group became prominent in Egyptian politics? | {
"answer_start": [
430
],
"text": [
"Free Officers"
]
} |
5727f5c13acd2414000df0d1 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In the 1950 parliamentary elections, the Wafd Party of el-Nahhas gained a victory—mostly due to the absence of the Muslim Brotherhood, which boycotted the elections—and was perceived as a threat by the Free Officers as the Wafd had campaigned on demands similar to their own. Accusations of corruption against Wafd polit... | How long did Nasser swell the ranks of his Free Officers? | {
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751
],
"text": [
"nearly two years"
]
} |
5727f67d3acd2414000df0ef | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 11 October 1951, the Wafd government abrogated the 1936 Anglo-Egyptian Treaty, which had given the British control over the Suez Canal until 1956. The popularity of this move, as well as that of government-sponsored guerrilla attacks against the British, put pressure on Nasser to act. According to Sadat, Nasser deci... | What treaty did the Wafd government abrogate? | {
"answer_start": [
59
],
"text": [
"Anglo-Egyptian Treaty"
]
} |
5727f67d3acd2414000df0f0 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 11 October 1951, the Wafd government abrogated the 1936 Anglo-Egyptian Treaty, which had given the British control over the Suez Canal until 1956. The popularity of this move, as well as that of government-sponsored guerrilla attacks against the British, put pressure on Nasser to act. According to Sadat, Nasser deci... | Who did Nasser's group try to assassinate? | {
"answer_start": [
450
],
"text": [
"Hussein Sirri Amer"
]
} |
5727f67d3acd2414000df0f1 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 11 October 1951, the Wafd government abrogated the 1936 Anglo-Egyptian Treaty, which had given the British control over the Suez Canal until 1956. The popularity of this move, as well as that of government-sponsored guerrilla attacks against the British, put pressure on Nasser to act. According to Sadat, Nasser deci... | Who helped Nasser with the assassination attempt? | {
"answer_start": [
396
],
"text": [
"Hassan Ibrahim"
]
} |
5727f67d3acd2414000df0f2 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 11 October 1951, the Wafd government abrogated the 1936 Anglo-Egyptian Treaty, which had given the British control over the Suez Canal until 1956. The popularity of this move, as well as that of government-sponsored guerrilla attacks against the British, put pressure on Nasser to act. According to Sadat, Nasser deci... | What was general Amer's political affiliation? | {
"answer_start": [
433
],
"text": [
"royalist"
]
} |
5727f67d3acd2414000df0f3 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 11 October 1951, the Wafd government abrogated the 1936 Anglo-Egyptian Treaty, which had given the British control over the Suez Canal until 1956. The popularity of this move, as well as that of government-sponsored guerrilla attacks against the British, put pressure on Nasser to act. According to Sadat, Nasser deci... | Who was wounded in the assassination attempt? | {
"answer_start": [
608
],
"text": [
"an innocent female passerby"
]
} |
5727f767ff5b5019007d996a | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Sirri Amer was close to King Farouk, and was nominated for the presidency of the Officer's Club—normally a ceremonial office—with the king's backing. Nasser was determined to establish the independence of the army from the monarchy, and with Amer as the intercessor, resolved to field a nominee for the Free Officers. Th... | Who was nominated to the presidency of the Officer's Club? | {
"answer_start": [
0
],
"text": [
"Sirri Amer"
]
} |
5727f767ff5b5019007d996b | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Sirri Amer was close to King Farouk, and was nominated for the presidency of the Officer's Club—normally a ceremonial office—with the king's backing. Nasser was determined to establish the independence of the army from the monarchy, and with Amer as the intercessor, resolved to field a nominee for the Free Officers. Th... | Who was Nassir's choice to represent the Free Officers? | {
"answer_start": [
332
],
"text": [
"Muhammad Naguib"
]
} |
5727f767ff5b5019007d996c | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Sirri Amer was close to King Farouk, and was nominated for the presidency of the Officer's Club—normally a ceremonial office—with the king's backing. Nasser was determined to establish the independence of the army from the monarchy, and with Amer as the intercessor, resolved to field a nominee for the Free Officers. Th... | How many times was Naguib wounded? | {
"answer_start": [
462
],
"text": [
"three"
]
} |
5727f767ff5b5019007d996d | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Sirri Amer was close to King Farouk, and was nominated for the presidency of the Officer's Club—normally a ceremonial office—with the king's backing. Nasser was determined to establish the independence of the army from the monarchy, and with Amer as the intercessor, resolved to field a nominee for the Free Officers. Th... | What media outlet advanced the Free Officer's agenda? | {
"answer_start": [
601
],
"text": [
"al-Misri"
]
} |
5727f767ff5b5019007d996e | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Sirri Amer was close to King Farouk, and was nominated for the presidency of the Officer's Club—normally a ceremonial office—with the king's backing. Nasser was determined to establish the independence of the army from the monarchy, and with Amer as the intercessor, resolved to field a nominee for the Free Officers. Th... | In what war was Naguib wounded? | {
"answer_start": [
481
],
"text": [
"Palestine War"
]
} |
5727f8314b864d19001640d6 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 25 January 1952, a confrontation between British forces and police at Ismailia resulted in the deaths of 40 Egyptian policemen, provoking riots in Cairo the next day which left 76 people dead. Afterwards, Nasser published a simple six-point program in Rose al-Yūsuf to dismantle feudalism and British influence in Egy... | In what year did riots cause the political situation in Egypt to rapidly deteriorate? | {
"answer_start": [
14
],
"text": [
"1952"
]
} |
5727f8314b864d19001640d7 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 25 January 1952, a confrontation between British forces and police at Ismailia resulted in the deaths of 40 Egyptian policemen, provoking riots in Cairo the next day which left 76 people dead. Afterwards, Nasser published a simple six-point program in Rose al-Yūsuf to dismantle feudalism and British influence in Egy... | Where did British forces and Egyptian police clash? | {
"answer_start": [
73
],
"text": [
"Ismailia"
]
} |
5727f8314b864d19001640d8 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 25 January 1952, a confrontation between British forces and police at Ismailia resulted in the deaths of 40 Egyptian policemen, provoking riots in Cairo the next day which left 76 people dead. Afterwards, Nasser published a simple six-point program in Rose al-Yūsuf to dismantle feudalism and British influence in Egy... | How many people were killed in the Cairo riots? | {
"answer_start": [
180
],
"text": [
"76"
]
} |
5727f8314b864d19001640d9 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 25 January 1952, a confrontation between British forces and police at Ismailia resulted in the deaths of 40 Egyptian policemen, provoking riots in Cairo the next day which left 76 people dead. Afterwards, Nasser published a simple six-point program in Rose al-Yūsuf to dismantle feudalism and British influence in Egy... | Who did Nasser enlist to plan the Free Officer's coup? | {
"answer_start": [
468
],
"text": [
"Zakaria Mohieddin"
]
} |
5727f8314b864d19001640da | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 25 January 1952, a confrontation between British forces and police at Ismailia resulted in the deaths of 40 Egyptian policemen, provoking riots in Cairo the next day which left 76 people dead. Afterwards, Nasser published a simple six-point program in Rose al-Yūsuf to dismantle feudalism and British influence in Egy... | What did Nasser want to end in Egypt? | {
"answer_start": [
282
],
"text": [
"feudalism"
]
} |
5727f8df3acd2414000df11f | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The Free Officers' intention was not to install themselves in government, but to re-establish a parliamentary democracy. Nasser did not believe that a low-ranking officer like himself (a lieutenant colonel) would be accepted by the Egyptian people, and so selected General Naguib to be his "boss" and lead the coup in na... | What type of government did the Free Officer's want to establish? | {
"answer_start": [
96
],
"text": [
"parliamentary democracy"
]
} |
5727f8df3acd2414000df120 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The Free Officers' intention was not to install themselves in government, but to re-establish a parliamentary democracy. Nasser did not believe that a low-ranking officer like himself (a lieutenant colonel) would be accepted by the Egyptian people, and so selected General Naguib to be his "boss" and lead the coup in na... | Who did Nasser choose to lead his coup? | {
"answer_start": [
265
],
"text": [
"General Naguib"
]
} |
5727f8df3acd2414000df121 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The Free Officers' intention was not to install themselves in government, but to re-establish a parliamentary democracy. Nasser did not believe that a low-ranking officer like himself (a lieutenant colonel) would be accepted by the Egyptian people, and so selected General Naguib to be his "boss" and lead the coup in na... | What was teh fate of King Farouk after the coup? | {
"answer_start": [
982
],
"text": [
"exile"
]
} |
5727f8df3acd2414000df122 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The Free Officers' intention was not to install themselves in government, but to re-establish a parliamentary democracy. Nasser did not believe that a low-ranking officer like himself (a lieutenant colonel) would be accepted by the Egyptian people, and so selected General Naguib to be his "boss" and lead the coup in na... | What did Nasser wear during the coup? | {
"answer_start": [
636
],
"text": [
"civilian clothing"
]
} |
5727f8df3acd2414000df123 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The Free Officers' intention was not to install themselves in government, but to re-establish a parliamentary democracy. Nasser did not believe that a low-ranking officer like himself (a lieutenant colonel) would be accepted by the Egyptian people, and so selected General Naguib to be his "boss" and lead the coup in na... | What day did the revolution begin? | {
"answer_start": [
376
],
"text": [
"22 July"
]
} |
5727f9b1ff5b5019007d99aa | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 18 June 1953, the monarchy was abolished and the Republic of Egypt declared, with Naguib as its first president. According to Aburish, after assuming power, Nasser and the Free Officers expected to become the "guardians of the people's interests" against the monarchy and the pasha class while leaving the day-to-day ... | Who was the first president of the Republic of Egypt? | {
"answer_start": [
85
],
"text": [
"Naguib"
]
} |
5727f9b1ff5b5019007d99ab | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 18 June 1953, the monarchy was abolished and the Republic of Egypt declared, with Naguib as its first president. According to Aburish, after assuming power, Nasser and the Free Officers expected to become the "guardians of the people's interests" against the monarchy and the pasha class while leaving the day-to-day ... | Who did Nasser want to handle the day-to-day operations of the government? | {
"answer_start": [
343
],
"text": [
"civilians"
]
} |
5727f9b1ff5b5019007d99ac | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 18 June 1953, the monarchy was abolished and the Republic of Egypt declared, with Naguib as its first president. According to Aburish, after assuming power, Nasser and the Free Officers expected to become the "guardians of the people's interests" against the monarchy and the pasha class while leaving the day-to-day ... | Who did Nasser recruit to be Prime Minister? | {
"answer_start": [
387
],
"text": [
"Ali Maher"
]
} |
5727f9b1ff5b5019007d99ad | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 18 June 1953, the monarchy was abolished and the Republic of Egypt declared, with Naguib as its first president. According to Aburish, after assuming power, Nasser and the Free Officers expected to become the "guardians of the people's interests" against the monarchy and the pasha class while leaving the day-to-day ... | What new name did the Free Officers take? | {
"answer_start": [
523
],
"text": [
"Revolutionary Command Council"
]
} |
5727f9b1ff5b5019007d99ae | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 18 June 1953, the monarchy was abolished and the Republic of Egypt declared, with Naguib as its first president. According to Aburish, after assuming power, Nasser and the Free Officers expected to become the "guardians of the people's interests" against the monarchy and the pasha class while leaving the day-to-day ... | What law did Nasser view as the culmination of his revolutionary efforts? | {
"answer_start": [
976
],
"text": [
"Agrarian Reform Law"
]
} |
5727fb4eff5b5019007d99e2 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Preceding the reform law, in August 1952, communist-led riots broke out at textile factories in Kafr el-Dawwar, leading to a clash with the army that left nine people dead. While most of the RCC insisted on executing the riot's two ringleaders, Nasser opposed this. Nonetheless, the sentences were carried out. The Musli... | What group rioted at the textile factories? | {
"answer_start": [
42
],
"text": [
"communist"
]
} |
5727fb4eff5b5019007d99e3 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Preceding the reform law, in August 1952, communist-led riots broke out at textile factories in Kafr el-Dawwar, leading to a clash with the army that left nine people dead. While most of the RCC insisted on executing the riot's two ringleaders, Nasser opposed this. Nonetheless, the sentences were carried out. The Musli... | How many people died in the textile factory riots? | {
"answer_start": [
155
],
"text": [
"nine"
]
} |
5727fb4eff5b5019007d99e4 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Preceding the reform law, in August 1952, communist-led riots broke out at textile factories in Kafr el-Dawwar, leading to a clash with the army that left nine people dead. While most of the RCC insisted on executing the riot's two ringleaders, Nasser opposed this. Nonetheless, the sentences were carried out. The Musli... | What group supported the RCC? | {
"answer_start": [
315
],
"text": [
"Muslim Brotherhood"
]
} |
5727fb4eff5b5019007d99e5 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Preceding the reform law, in August 1952, communist-led riots broke out at textile factories in Kafr el-Dawwar, leading to a clash with the army that left nine people dead. While most of the RCC insisted on executing the riot's two ringleaders, Nasser opposed this. Nonetheless, the sentences were carried out. The Musli... | How many posts did the Muslim Brotherhood get in Naguib's cabinet? | {
"answer_start": [
537
],
"text": [
"two"
]
} |
5727fb4eff5b5019007d99e6 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Preceding the reform law, in August 1952, communist-led riots broke out at textile factories in Kafr el-Dawwar, leading to a clash with the army that left nine people dead. While most of the RCC insisted on executing the riot's two ringleaders, Nasser opposed this. Nonetheless, the sentences were carried out. The Musli... | What was Nasser's position on executing the rioter's leaders? | {
"answer_start": [
252
],
"text": [
"opposed"
]
} |
5727fbf84b864d1900164158 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In January 1953, Nasser overcame opposition from Naguib and banned all political parties, creating a one-party system under the Liberation Rally, a loosely structured movement whose chief task was to organize pro-RCC rallies and lectures, with Nasser its secretary-general. Despite the dissolution order, Nasser was the ... | What was Nasser's first title in the Liberation Rally? | {
"answer_start": [
255
],
"text": [
"secretary-general"
]
} |
5727fbf84b864d1900164159 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In January 1953, Nasser overcame opposition from Naguib and banned all political parties, creating a one-party system under the Liberation Rally, a loosely structured movement whose chief task was to organize pro-RCC rallies and lectures, with Nasser its secretary-general. Despite the dissolution order, Nasser was the ... | What did Nasser and naguib ban in 1953? | {
"answer_start": [
67
],
"text": [
"all political parties"
]
} |
5727fbf84b864d190016415a | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In January 1953, Nasser overcame opposition from Naguib and banned all political parties, creating a one-party system under the Liberation Rally, a loosely structured movement whose chief task was to organize pro-RCC rallies and lectures, with Nasser its secretary-general. Despite the dissolution order, Nasser was the ... | What was Nasser alone in supporting? | {
"answer_start": [
362
],
"text": [
"parliamentary elections"
]
} |
5727fbf84b864d190016415b | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In January 1953, Nasser overcame opposition from Naguib and banned all political parties, creating a one-party system under the Liberation Rally, a loosely structured movement whose chief task was to organize pro-RCC rallies and lectures, with Nasser its secretary-general. Despite the dissolution order, Nasser was the ... | What was Nasser negotiating in 1953? | {
"answer_start": [
570
],
"text": [
"British withdrawal from the Suez Canal"
]
} |
5727fcbaff5b5019007d9a2a | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 25 February 1954, Naguib announced his resignation after the RCC held an official meeting without his presence two days prior. On 26 February, Nasser accepted the resignation, put Naguib under house arrest, and the RCC proclaimed Nasser as both RCC chairman and prime minister. As Naguib intended, a mutiny immediatel... | Who resigned in 1954? | {
"answer_start": [
21
],
"text": [
"Naguib"
]
} |
5727fcbaff5b5019007d9a2b | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 25 February 1954, Naguib announced his resignation after the RCC held an official meeting without his presence two days prior. On 26 February, Nasser accepted the resignation, put Naguib under house arrest, and the RCC proclaimed Nasser as both RCC chairman and prime minister. As Naguib intended, a mutiny immediatel... | What two positions did Nasser assume? | {
"answer_start": [
248
],
"text": [
"RCC chairman and prime minister"
]
} |
5727fcbaff5b5019007d9a2c | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 25 February 1954, Naguib announced his resignation after the RCC held an official meeting without his presence two days prior. On 26 February, Nasser accepted the resignation, put Naguib under house arrest, and the RCC proclaimed Nasser as both RCC chairman and prime minister. As Naguib intended, a mutiny immediatel... | What group protested for Naguib's reinstatement? | {
"answer_start": [
734
],
"text": [
"Brotherhood"
]
} |
5727fcbaff5b5019007d9a2d | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 25 February 1954, Naguib announced his resignation after the RCC held an official meeting without his presence two days prior. On 26 February, Nasser accepted the resignation, put Naguib under house arrest, and the RCC proclaimed Nasser as both RCC chairman and prime minister. As Naguib intended, a mutiny immediatel... | What did the Muslim Brotherhood want to happen to Nasser? | {
"answer_start": [
787
],
"text": [
"imprisonment"
]
} |
5727fcbaff5b5019007d9a2e | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 25 February 1954, Naguib announced his resignation after the RCC held an official meeting without his presence two days prior. On 26 February, Nasser accepted the resignation, put Naguib under house arrest, and the RCC proclaimed Nasser as both RCC chairman and prime minister. As Naguib intended, a mutiny immediatel... | Who did Nasser promote to armed forces commander? | {
"answer_start": [
1033
],
"text": [
"Amer"
]
} |
5727fd81ff5b5019007d9a4e | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 5 March, Nasser's security coterie arrested thousands of participants in the uprising. As a ruse to rally opposition against a return to the pre-1952 order, the RCC decreed an end to restrictions on monarchy-era parties and the Free Officers' withdrawal from politics. The RCC succeeded in provoking the beneficiaries... | What group went on strike as a result of the turmoil? | {
"answer_start": [
431
],
"text": [
"transport workers"
]
} |
5727fd81ff5b5019007d9a4f | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 5 March, Nasser's security coterie arrested thousands of participants in the uprising. As a ruse to rally opposition against a return to the pre-1952 order, the RCC decreed an end to restrictions on monarchy-era parties and the Free Officers' withdrawal from politics. The RCC succeeded in provoking the beneficiaries... | What group claimed to be leaving the political scene? | {
"answer_start": [
231
],
"text": [
"Free Officers"
]
} |
5727fd81ff5b5019007d9a50 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 5 March, Nasser's security coterie arrested thousands of participants in the uprising. As a ruse to rally opposition against a return to the pre-1952 order, the RCC decreed an end to restrictions on monarchy-era parties and the Free Officers' withdrawal from politics. The RCC succeeded in provoking the beneficiaries... | Who was sent to Switzerland? | {
"answer_start": [
858
],
"text": [
"Mohieddin"
]
} |
5727fd81ff5b5019007d9a51 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 5 March, Nasser's security coterie arrested thousands of participants in the uprising. As a ruse to rally opposition against a return to the pre-1952 order, the RCC decreed an end to restrictions on monarchy-era parties and the Free Officers' withdrawal from politics. The RCC succeeded in provoking the beneficiaries... | What nation tried to mediate between Nasser and Naguib? | {
"answer_start": [
947
],
"text": [
"Saudi Arabia"
]
} |
5727fe34ff5b5019007d9a68 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The crowd roared in approval and Arab audiences were electrified. The assassination attempt backfired, quickly playing into Nasser's hands. Upon returning to Cairo, he ordered one of the largest political crackdowns in the modern history of Egypt, with the arrests of thousands of dissenters, mostly members of the Broth... | What event did Nasser exploit to his advantage? | {
"answer_start": [
70
],
"text": [
"assassination attempt"
]
} |
5727fe34ff5b5019007d9a69 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The crowd roared in approval and Arab audiences were electrified. The assassination attempt backfired, quickly playing into Nasser's hands. Upon returning to Cairo, he ordered one of the largest political crackdowns in the modern history of Egypt, with the arrests of thousands of dissenters, mostly members of the Broth... | To what group did many of the arrested dissenters belong? | {
"answer_start": [
315
],
"text": [
"Brotherhood"
]
} |
5727fe34ff5b5019007d9a6a | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The crowd roared in approval and Arab audiences were electrified. The assassination attempt backfired, quickly playing into Nasser's hands. Upon returning to Cairo, he ordered one of the largest political crackdowns in the modern history of Egypt, with the arrests of thousands of dissenters, mostly members of the Broth... | Who avoided a death sentence in favor of 15 years in jail? | {
"answer_start": [
497
],
"text": [
"Sayyid Qutb"
]
} |
5727fe34ff5b5019007d9a6b | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The crowd roared in approval and Arab audiences were electrified. The assassination attempt backfired, quickly playing into Nasser's hands. Upon returning to Cairo, he ordered one of the largest political crackdowns in the modern history of Egypt, with the arrests of thousands of dissenters, mostly members of the Broth... | Where did Naguib end up after the turmoil? | {
"answer_start": [
603
],
"text": [
"house arrest"
]
} |
5727fe34ff5b5019007d9a6c | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The crowd roared in approval and Arab audiences were electrified. The assassination attempt backfired, quickly playing into Nasser's hands. Upon returning to Cairo, he ordered one of the largest political crackdowns in the modern history of Egypt, with the arrests of thousands of dissenters, mostly members of the Broth... | Who assumed total control of Egypt? | {
"answer_start": [
723
],
"text": [
"Nasser"
]
} |
5727ff0d4b864d19001641b4 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser's street following was still too small to sustain his plans for reform and to secure him in office. To promote himself and the Liberation Rally, he gave speeches in a cross-country tour, and imposed controls over the country's press by decreeing that all publications had to be approved by the party to prevent "s... | What was too small to keep Nasser in power? | {
"answer_start": [
9
],
"text": [
"street following"
]
} |
5727ff0d4b864d19001641b5 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser's street following was still too small to sustain his plans for reform and to secure him in office. To promote himself and the Liberation Rally, he gave speeches in a cross-country tour, and imposed controls over the country's press by decreeing that all publications had to be approved by the party to prevent "s... | What institution did Nasser closely control to prevent sedition? | {
"answer_start": [
234
],
"text": [
"press"
]
} |
5727ff0d4b864d19001641b7 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser's street following was still too small to sustain his plans for reform and to secure him in office. To promote himself and the Liberation Rally, he gave speeches in a cross-country tour, and imposed controls over the country's press by decreeing that all publications had to be approved by the party to prevent "s... | What phrases did Nasser use in many of his speeches? | {
"answer_start": [
612
],
"text": [
"\"Arab homeland\" and \"Arab nation\""
]
} |
5727ff0d4b864d19001641b6 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser's street following was still too small to sustain his plans for reform and to secure him in office. To promote himself and the Liberation Rally, he gave speeches in a cross-country tour, and imposed controls over the country's press by decreeing that all publications had to be approved by the party to prevent "s... | Who were Umm Kulthum and Abdel Hafez? | {
"answer_start": [
387
],
"text": [
"singers"
]
} |
5727ff0d4b864d19001641b8 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser's street following was still too small to sustain his plans for reform and to secure him in office. To promote himself and the Liberation Rally, he gave speeches in a cross-country tour, and imposed controls over the country's press by decreeing that all publications had to be approved by the party to prevent "s... | In what year did the RCC appoint Nasser as president? | {
"answer_start": [
785
],
"text": [
"1955"
]
} |
572800063acd2414000df1cf | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser made secret contacts with Israel in 1954–55, but determined that peace with Israel would be impossible, considering it an "expansionist state that viewed the Arabs with disdain". On 28 February 1955, Israeli troops attacked the Egyptian-held Gaza Strip with the stated aim of suppressing Palestinian fedayeen raid... | What country did Nasser make secret agreements with? | {
"answer_start": [
33
],
"text": [
"Israel"
]
} |
572800063acd2414000df1d0 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser made secret contacts with Israel in 1954–55, but determined that peace with Israel would be impossible, considering it an "expansionist state that viewed the Arabs with disdain". On 28 February 1955, Israeli troops attacked the Egyptian-held Gaza Strip with the stated aim of suppressing Palestinian fedayeen raid... | What territory did Israel attack in 1955? | {
"answer_start": [
249
],
"text": [
"Gaza Strip"
]
} |
572800063acd2414000df1d1 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser made secret contacts with Israel in 1954–55, but determined that peace with Israel would be impossible, considering it an "expansionist state that viewed the Arabs with disdain". On 28 February 1955, Israeli troops attacked the Egyptian-held Gaza Strip with the stated aim of suppressing Palestinian fedayeen raid... | What was Nasser's reaction to the attack? | {
"answer_start": [
400
],
"text": [
"did not retaliate militarily"
]
} |
572800063acd2414000df1d2 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser made secret contacts with Israel in 1954–55, but determined that peace with Israel would be impossible, considering it an "expansionist state that viewed the Arabs with disdain". On 28 February 1955, Israeli troops attacked the Egyptian-held Gaza Strip with the stated aim of suppressing Palestinian fedayeen raid... | How did the Egyptian people feel about Nasser's response to the attack? | {
"answer_start": [
549
],
"text": [
"a blow to his growing popularity"
]
} |
572800063acd2414000df1d3 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser made secret contacts with Israel in 1954–55, but determined that peace with Israel would be impossible, considering it an "expansionist state that viewed the Arabs with disdain". On 28 February 1955, Israeli troops attacked the Egyptian-held Gaza Strip with the stated aim of suppressing Palestinian fedayeen raid... | What did Nasser eventually do in the Straights of Titan? | {
"answer_start": [
633
],
"text": [
"blockade on Israeli shipping"
]
} |
572800c5ff5b5019007d9abc | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Simultaneous with Israel's February raid, the Baghdad Pact was formed between some regional allies of the UK. Nasser considered the Baghdad Pact a threat to his efforts to eliminate British military influence in the Middle East, and a mechanism to undermine the Arab League and "perpetuate [Arab] subservience to Zionism... | What agreement ran contrary to Nasser's efforts? | {
"answer_start": [
46
],
"text": [
"Baghdad Pact"
]
} |
572800c5ff5b5019007d9abd | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Simultaneous with Israel's February raid, the Baghdad Pact was formed between some regional allies of the UK. Nasser considered the Baghdad Pact a threat to his efforts to eliminate British military influence in the Middle East, and a mechanism to undermine the Arab League and "perpetuate [Arab] subservience to Zionism... | What did Nasser feel his military needed to oppose the West? | {
"answer_start": [
446
],
"text": [
"modern weaponry"
]
} |
572800c5ff5b5019007d9abe | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Simultaneous with Israel's February raid, the Baghdad Pact was formed between some regional allies of the UK. Nasser considered the Baghdad Pact a threat to his efforts to eliminate British military influence in the Middle East, and a mechanism to undermine the Arab League and "perpetuate [Arab] subservience to Zionism... | From what country did Nasser buy arms? | {
"answer_start": [
697
],
"text": [
"Czechoslovakia"
]
} |
572800c5ff5b5019007d9abf | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Simultaneous with Israel's February raid, the Baghdad Pact was formed between some regional allies of the UK. Nasser considered the Baghdad Pact a threat to his efforts to eliminate British military influence in the Middle East, and a mechanism to undermine the Arab League and "perpetuate [Arab] subservience to Zionism... | How much money did Nasser spend on weapons? | {
"answer_start": [
657
],
"text": [
"US$320,000,000"
]
} |
572800c5ff5b5019007d9ac0 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Simultaneous with Israel's February raid, the Baghdad Pact was formed between some regional allies of the UK. Nasser considered the Baghdad Pact a threat to his efforts to eliminate British military influence in the Middle East, and a mechanism to undermine the Arab League and "perpetuate [Arab] subservience to Zionism... | How did the military relationship between Egypt and Israel change? | {
"answer_start": [
831
],
"text": [
"equalized"
]
} |
572801f13acd2414000df205 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser mediated discussions between the pro-Western, pro-Soviet, and neutralist conference factions over the composition of the "Final Communique" addressing colonialism in Africa and Asia and the fostering of global peace amid the Cold War between the West and the Soviet Union. At Bandung Nasser sought a proclamation ... | What document was meant to resolve lingering issues of colonialism? | {
"answer_start": [
129
],
"text": [
"Final Communique"
]
} |
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