Czechoslovakia and Soviet Influence History

The video explores the thawing of the Cold War, focusing on Soviet control over Eastern Europe and the subsequent protests in Hungary and Czechoslovakia. It discusses the desalinization policy under Khrushchev, the Soviet-Chinese split, and the biographies of key figures like Imre Nagy and Alexander Dubcek. The narrative also covers Stalin's paranoia and the power struggle following his death.

Who was the Soviet leader that denounced Stalin for his actions?

• Leonid Brezhnev

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Joseph Stalin

Which countries were considered Soviet satellite states in Eastern Europe?

• Greece, Turkey, Cyprus

• Norway, Sweden, Finland

• Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary

• France, Italy, Spain

What was the policy called that aimed to purge the country of Stalin's memory?

• Perestroika

• Glasnost

• Desalinization

• Collectivization

Who led the Hungarian Uprising in 1956?

• Leonid Brezhnev

• Imre Nagy

• Alexander Dubcek

• Nikita Khrushchev

What was the outcome of the Hungarian Uprising?

• Hungary gained independence

• Soviet troops withdrew permanently

• A pro-Soviet government was installed

• Hungary joined NATO

What was the period of reform in Czechoslovakia in 1968 known as?

• Hungarian Revolution

• Prague Spring

• Velvet Revolution

• Cuban Missile Crisis

Who was the Czech leader during the Prague Spring?

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Leonid Brezhnev

• Imre Nagy

• Alexander Dubcek

What was the Soviet policy that justified the invasion of Czechoslovakia?

• Brezhnev Doctrine

• Monroe Doctrine

• Truman Doctrine

• Marshall Plan

What was the main reason for the Sino-Soviet split?

• Nuclear arms race

• Economic competition

• Territorial disputes

• Ideological differences

Which treaty did Mao and Stalin sign to cement their alliance?

• Treaty of Friendship

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Non-Aggression Pact