The Great Purge

Between 1934 & 1939, the Great Purge was a campaign to eliminate

• Traditional religious beliefs

• Opposition to the Fascist Party

• Opposition to Stalin's power

• Shortage of housing, food, and goods

Which of the following reflects the leader who was responsible for the Great Purge & the main group that was victimized by it?

• Lenin --> Supporters of the Czar

• Trotsky --> Members of the Bolshevik Party

• Marx --> the Proletariat

• Stalin --> Members of the Communist Party

What was the primary goal of the Great Purge initiated by Joseph Stalin?

• To eliminate political opposition

• To promote industrialization

• To expand Soviet territory

• To improve education

During which years did the Great Purge primarily take place?

• 1920-1925

• 1934-1939

• 1941-1945

• 1950-1955

Which Soviet leader was responsible for the Great Purge?

• Vladimir Lenin

• Leon Trotsky

• Joseph Stalin

• Nikita Khrushchev

What was the main method used during the Great Purge to eliminate perceived enemies?

• Public debates

• Show trials and executions

• Economic sanctions

• Diplomatic negotiations

Which group was primarily targeted during the Great Purge?

• Peasants

• Intellectuals

• Military leaders and Communist Party members

• Foreign diplomats

What was the impact of the Great Purge on the Soviet military?

• Strengthened military leadership

• Weakened military leadership

• No significant impact

• Improved international relations

Which of the following was a consequence of the Great Purge on Soviet society?

• Increased political stability

• Widespread fear and paranoia

• Economic prosperity

• Cultural renaissance

How did the Great Purge affect the Communist Party in the Soviet Union?

• It increased party membership

• It led to a more unified party

• It caused a significant loss of experienced members

• It had no effect on the party