What Do You Know About The Siege Of Leningrad?
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What is the current name of Leningrad?
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Freiburg
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Hamburg
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St Petersburg
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Berlin
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Siege of Leningrad was a prolonged military blockade undertaken mainly by the German Army Group North against Leningrad in the Eastern Front theatre of World War II. What else do you know about it? Take this quiz, its fun.
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Who initiated the siege?
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Major Ken Bambissa
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Nathaniel Finnish
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Adolf Hitler
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None of the above
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A. Adolf HitlerExplanation
Adolf Hitler initiated the siege.Rate this question:
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When did the siege start?
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1939
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1940
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1941
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1942
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A. 1941Explanation
The siege mentioned in the question started in 1941.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is also known as siege of Leningrad?
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Leningrad Blockade
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Leningrad war
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The Blockade
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The Leningrad
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A. Leningrad BlockadeExplanation
The correct answer is "Leningrad Blockade" because during World War II, the city of Leningrad (now known as Saint Petersburg) was besieged by German and Finnish forces for 872 days from 1941 to 1944. The blockade resulted in severe starvation and death for many residents of the city. It is widely known as the Leningrad Blockade and is considered one of the most devastating sieges in history.Rate this question:
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Leningrad Front was initially known as Leningrad Military District.
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Yes
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No
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Maybe
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I don't know
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A. YesExplanation
The statement is true. The Leningrad Front was indeed initially known as the Leningrad Military District. This indicates that the Leningrad Front was originally established as a military administrative unit responsible for the defense of the Leningrad region during the war. The term "front" is used to refer to a geographic area where military operations are conducted. Therefore, it is accurate to say that the Leningrad Front was initially known as the Leningrad Military District.Rate this question:
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Leningrad was the political capital of Russia?
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Yes
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No
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Not Sure
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I don't know
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A. YesExplanation
Leningrad, now known as Saint Petersburg, was indeed the political capital of Russia for many years. It served as the capital from 1712 to 1918, during the reign of the Russian Empire. The city was the center of political power, housing the imperial government and serving as the residence of the Russian monarchs. However, in 1918, the capital was moved back to Moscow. Therefore, the statement "Leningrad was the political capital of Russia" is correct.Rate this question:
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Which of the following helped during the defence against siege?
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Andrei Zhdanov
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Kliment Voroshilov
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Aleksei Kuznetsov
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All of the above
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A. All of the aboveExplanation
All of the individuals mentioned, Andrei Zhdanov, Kliment Voroshilov, and Aleksei Kuznetsov, played a role in the defence against the siege. Since the answer states "All of the above," it implies that each of these individuals provided assistance during the siege defense. However, without additional context or information about the specific siege being referred to, it is difficult to provide a more detailed explanation.Rate this question:
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Who lead the defence of Leningrad?
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Marshal Kliment Voroshilov
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Marshal Climent Voroshilov
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Marshal Kliment Vroshilov
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None of the above
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A. Marshal Kliment VoroshilovExplanation
Marshal Kliment Voroshilov led the defence of Leningrad.Rate this question:
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When was the siege first lifted?
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1941
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1942
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1943
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1944
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A. 1944Explanation
The siege was first lifted in 1944.Rate this question:
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After siege of Leningrad where was next according to Adolf Hitler plans?
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Moscow
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Russia
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Donetsk Basin
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Georgia
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A. Donetsk BasinExplanation
According to Adolf Hitler's plans, after the siege of Leningrad, the next target was the Donetsk Basin. This region, located in eastern Ukraine, was rich in coal and steel industries, making it strategically important for Hitler's war efforts. By capturing the Donetsk Basin, Hitler aimed to secure vital resources and weaken the Soviet Union's industrial capabilities.Rate this question:
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