The Hungarian Uprising (1956) | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Which keyword describes a change introduced to improve something, often a system or law?

Answer explanation

A reform is a change introduced to improve something, often a system or law.

Which keyword describes using American influence and military resources to prevent the spread of communism into non-communist countries?

Answer explanation

Containment was the policy of using American influence and military resources to prevent the spread of communism into non-communist countries.

Complete the sentence: When Imre Nagy announced that Hungary would leave the ___ Pact, the USSR invaded and crushed the Hungarian Uprising.

Answer explanation

When Imre Nagy announced that Hungary would leave the Warsaw Pact, the USSR invaded and crushed the Hungarian Uprising.

Why did the Hungarian Uprising break out in 1956?

• Hungarians did not like Nagy's reforms.

• desire for greater freedom

• anger due to declining living standards

• Hungarians did not want to be part of NATO.

Answer explanation

The Hungarian Uprising (1956) was caused by anger due to declining living standards and a desire for greater freedom.

How many Soviet troops invaded Hungary on 4th November 1956?

• 6000

• 20 000

• 200 000

• 600 000

Answer explanation

On 4th November, Khrushchev ordered the invasion of Hungary by 200 000 Soviet troops and 6000 tanks. As a result of the invasion, it is estimated that 20 000 Hungarians were killed and a further 200 000 were forced to flee the country.

Which of the following were consequences of the Hungarian Uprising?

• weakened the USSR and Khrushchev

• strengthened the USSR and Khrushchev

• worsening of US-Soviet relations

• improvement of US-Soviet relations

Answer explanation

The defeat of the Hungarian Uprising strengthened the USSR and Khrushchev and led to a worsening of US-Soviet relations.