Russian Revolution and Stalin Quiz

What was Stalin's original name before he changed it to Stalin?

• Ioseb Dzhugashvili

• Vladimir Lenin

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Leon Trotsky

In which year did Stalin become the general secretary of the Communist party?

• 1912

• 1917

• 1922

• 1927

Who criticized Stalin in his Testament and wanted him to be removed from his position?

• Vladimir Lenin

• Leon Trotsky

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Joseph Stalin

How did Stalin rule the Soviet Union?

• Through democracy and freedom

• By using fear and violence

• By promoting equality and justice

• By implementing economic reforms

What was the propaganda campaign around Stalin's image?

• Portraying him as a ruthless dictator

• Depicting him as a weak leader

• Presenting him as the 'father of the nation'

• Showing him as an enemy of the Soviet Union

What was Stalin's policy towards agriculture?

• Promoting private farms and individual ownership

• Encouraging peasants to work on collective farms

• Supporting wealthy peasants and kulaks

• Allowing peasants to sell crops at any price

What happened to the kulaks during Stalin's rule?

• They were given more privileges and rights

• They were praised for their contributions

• They were deported to Siberia and had their possessions taken away

• They were given control over the collective farms

How many people died during the massive famine in the Soviet Union?

• 1 to 2 million

• 3 to 5 million

• 7 to 10 million

• More than 15 million

What was the main focus of Stalin's Five-Year Plans?

• Improving healthcare and education

• Developing agriculture and rural areas

• Building industrial cities and infrastructure

• Promoting international relations and diplomacy

What was the purpose of the Gulags under Stalin's rule?

• To provide education and vocational training

• To rehabilitate criminals and promote social integration

• To create a network of forced labor camps for economic development

• To establish a system of political prisons for dissenters