The end of the Cold War

Multiple Choice

What were some of the main challenges faced by the Soviet Union in the 1980s?

• Economic struggles and an unpopular war in Afghanistan

• Rapid technological advancement

• Peaceful relations with all neighboring countries

• A surplus of resources

Multiple Select

Which of the following were outcomes of the policies introduced by Gorbachev in the Soviet Union?

• Increased freedom of speech

• Suppression of ethnic minorities

• Greater economic freedom

• Granting independence to Baltic States

Open Ended

How did Gorbachev's policies of glasnost and perestroika impact the Soviet Union and its people?

Open Ended

Why was the fall of the Berlin Wall significant for Eastern Europe?