9.7 Fall of the Soviet Union

What economic system was primarily used in the Soviet Union before its collapse?

• Capitalist economy

• Feudal system

• Market economy

• Planned economy

What was the name of the reform that introduced limited free market elements into the Soviet economy?

• Perestroika

• Glasnost

• Solidarity

• New Deal

Which reform allowed more openness and freedom of speech in the Soviet Union?

• Glasnost

• New Economic Policy

• Perestroika

• Open Door Policy

Which country did the Soviet Union turn to for grain during a severe economic crisis?

• China

• United States

• Canada

• Germany

What was a major consequence of the ethnic tensions flaring up in the Soviet Union?

• Increased tourism

• Violent conflicts

• Technological innovation

• Economic prosperity

In what year did the Berlin Wall fall, symbolizing changes in Soviet influence?

• 1979

• 1986

• 1991

• 1989

What was the primary reason for the economic stagnation in the Soviet Union during the 1970s and 80s?

• Lack of natural resources

• External trade sanctions

• Overproduction of goods

• Inefficient bureaucracy

Which Soviet leader introduced reforms that ultimately led to the collapse of the Soviet Union?

• Boris Yeltsin

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Yuri Andropov