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What was the name of vietnam before it was vietnam

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Answer: Annam

Explanation: "Annam", which originated as a Chinese name in the seventh century, was the common name of the country during the colonial period. Nationalist writer Phan Bội Châu revived the name "Vietnam" in the early 20th century.

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