Understanding the Ukraine Crisis

The video provides a historical and political context to understand the conflict in Ukraine. It covers Ukraine's history from its early 20th-century independence attempts, through its time as part of the Soviet Union, to its modern-day challenges. The impact of Stalin's policies, such as the Holodomor and forced deportations, is discussed, along with Ukraine's 1991 independence and its complex relationship with Russia. The video also explores Vladimir Putin's perspective on Ukraine and the current conflict, emphasizing the importance of Ukraine's sovereignty and identity.

What is the second largest country in Europe by area?

• France

• Germany

• Ukraine

• Spain

Which two languages are most commonly spoken in Ukraine?

• Ukrainian and German

• Ukrainian and Polish

• Ukrainian and Russian

• Russian and English

When did Ukraine become an independent nation called the Ukrainian People's Republic?

• 1945

• 1917

• 1932

• 1921

Who led the Bolshevik invasion of Ukraine?

• Joseph Stalin

• Leon Trotsky

• Vladimir Lenin

• Nikita Khrushchev

What was the Holodomor?

• A natural famine

• A political movement

• A man-made famine

• A war

What was one of the lasting effects of Stalin's forced deportations?

• Political stability

• Economic prosperity

• Changes in the ethnic, cultural, and linguistic makeup of Eurasia

• Increased agricultural production

In what year did Ukraine hold a referendum to vote for independence?

• 1990

• 1992

• 1989

• 1991

Why has Ukraine had to maintain close ties with Russia?

• Cultural similarities

• Economic necessity and energy dependence

• Political alliances

• Military support

What is Vladimir Putin's view on Ukraine's legitimacy as a nation?

• He supports its membership in the European Union

• He does not view it as a legitimate nation

• He believes it should be part of NATO

• He recognizes it as an independent nation

What is the primary reason for the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine according to the video?

• Putin's belief that Ukraine should be part of Russia

• Protection of Russian-speaking Ukrainians

• Economic sanctions

• Ukraine's NATO membership