History of Ukraine

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When did Ukraine gain independence from the Soviet Union?
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Ukraine gained independence from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991.
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What was the Chernobyl disaster, and when did it happen?
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The Chernobyl disaster was a nuclear power plant accident that occurred on April 26, 1986.
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Who was the first President of independent Ukraine?
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Leonid Kravchuk was the first President of independent Ukraine.
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What was the Orange Revolution?
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The Orange Revolution was a series of protests and political events that took place in Ukraine in 2004, following a disputed presidential election.
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What ancient civilization once inhabited the area of present-day Ukraine?
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The Scythians were an ancient civilization that once inhabited the area of present-day Ukraine.
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What was the capital of the Kievan Rus, the medieval state in Eastern Europe?
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The capital of the Kievan Rus was Kyiv.
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Which war in the mid-20th century greatly affected Ukraine?
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World War II greatly affected Ukraine.
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What significant political change happened in Ukraine in 2014?
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In 2014, the Euromaidan protests led to the resignation of President Yanukovych and significant political changes.
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What was the Holodomor?
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The Holodomor was a man-made famine in Soviet Ukraine from 1932 to 1933, causing millions of deaths.
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What ancient trade route passed through Ukraine?
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The ancient trade route known as the Silk Road passed through Ukraine.
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What was the Treaty of Pereyaslav?
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The Treaty of Pereyaslav was an agreement in 1654 between the Cossacks of Ukraine and Russia.
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Which European empire ruled parts of Western Ukraine before WWI?
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The Austro-Hungarian Empire ruled parts of Western Ukraine before WWI.
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What contentious region did Russia annex from Ukraine in 2014?
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Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014.
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Who was the leader of the Ukrainian national movement from the early 20th century?
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Symon Petliura was a leader of the Ukrainian national movement from the early 20th century.
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What is the Verkhovna Rada?
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The Verkhovna Rada is the name of Ukraine's parliament.
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