Lesson 7.2 Quiz

Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks who seized control of Russia during the Russian Revolution?

Who pushed for the development of industry and the collectivization of farms in Russia?

During which period did the Cold War take place?

The Cold War began because of:

• ideological differences between the US and the Soviet Union.

• economic competition between European countries.

• territorial disputes in Asia.

• the rise of communism in South America.

In the 1980s, what economic shift occurred in Russia that led to the formation of an economic oligarchy?

• Privatization of state-owned enterprises

• Nationalization of private businesses

• Introduction of a planned economy

• Implementation of strict trade barriers

Fill in the blank: 'Perestroika' means '________'.

• restructuring

• revolution

• expansion

• consolidation

What is the definition of 'Sanction'?

• A reward given to a country for following international law

• An action that attempts to force a country to follow international law

• A type of international agreement

• A form of diplomatic communication

Nicholas II tried to prevent unrest, but was ________.

• unsuccessful

• successful

• indifferent

• unaware

What were 'gulags' during Stalin's era?

• Luxury resorts

• Labor camps for prisoners and people who opposed Stalin

• Educational institutions

• Political parties

What did Mikhail Gorbachev ease control over?

• The Soviet Union

• The United States

• China

• India