The Fall of Communism in Eastern Europe

The video explores the decline of Soviet control under Gorbachev, highlighting his reforms like glasnost. It covers the political upheavals in Eastern Europe, including the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Romanian Revolution. The narrative concludes with the collapse of the Soviet Union and the rise of Boris Yeltsin, marking a shift towards democracy and capitalism.

What was the primary goal of Gorbachev's policy of glasnost?

• To increase military spending

• To allow more openness and transparency

• To strengthen censorship

• To restrict foreign travel

Which country first began dismantling its old political system after Gorbachev removed the threat of military intervention?

• East Germany

• Czechoslovakia

• Hungary

• Poland

What significant event marked the beginning of the end for the East German regime?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The election of a new leader

• A military coup

• Economic sanctions

Who was the dissident playwright that inspired the Czech revolution?

• Lech Wałęsa

• Václav Havel

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Nicolae Ceaușescu

What was the outcome of the Romanian protests against Ceaușescu?

• The protests were suppressed

• Ceaușescu strengthened his power

• A peace treaty was signed

• Ceaușescu was overthrown

What was the fate of Nicolae Ceaușescu after the Romanian revolution?

• He retired peacefully

• He remained in power

• He was captured and executed

• He fled to another country

What was the main reason for the failure of the coup against Gorbachev?

• Economic collapse

• Lack of public support

• Gorbachev's strong leadership

• Military intervention from the West

Who emerged as a new hero in Russia after the failed coup?

• Boris Yeltsin

• Leonid Brezhnev

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Vladimir Putin

What symbolized the end of Soviet communism in Russia?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The unfurling of the Russian national flag at the Kremlin

• The election of a new president

• The signing of a peace treaty

What new ideologies were the people of the Soviet Union encouraged to embrace after the fall of communism?

• Monarchy and Feudalism

• Democracy and Capitalism

• Socialism and Communism

• Isolationism and Nationalism