Putin's Road to War Quiz

What is the main focus of the documentary 'Putin's Road to War'?

• The economic impact of the war

• The environmental consequences of the conflict

• The events leading to Putin's war on Ukraine

• The role of technology in modern warfare

What is the main theme of the documentary 'Putin's Road to War'?

• Technological advancements in warfare

• Cultural history of Ukraine

• Vladimir Putin's grievances and conflict with the West

• Economic policies of Russia

How did Putin perceive the fall of the Soviet Union?

• A positive step forward

• A necessary evolution

• The greatest geopolitical catastrophe

• An irrelevant event

What event early in Putin’s presidency boosted his popularity dramatically?

• Annexation of Crimea

• Second Chechen War

• Economic reforms

• Hosting the Olympics

What kind of image did Putin cultivate early in his presidency?

• Intellectual and academic

• Humble and reclusive

• Strongman and protector

• Democratic reformer

What personal background of Putin was emphasized in the documentary?

• His upbringing in rural Russia

• His time as a Soviet KGB officer

• His role in Russian sports

• His career in journalism

How did the Russian media change under Putin's early rule?

• It became more independent

• State control and censorship increased

• Western ownership was encouraged

• It was privatized

What does the documentary suggest about Putin’s worldview?

• Focused purely on economics

• Rooted in Soviet nostalgia and authoritarian control

• Driven by religious faith

• Geared toward environmental sustainability

What major terrorist incident is often linked with the Chechen conflict and had a significant effect on Putin’s consolidation of power?

• The Nord-Ost theater hostage crisis

• The Beslan school siege

• The 1999 apartment bombings in Moscow

• The attack on the Moscow metro

How did Putin respond to the apartment bombings in 1999?

• Called for a nationwide investigation

• Blamed Western intelligence services

• Launched a full-scale military campaign in Chechnya

• Resigned from his post in protest