Stalin's Era and Impact

The video explores Joseph Stalin's life, from his harsh childhood and rise to power after the Russian Revolution to his reign marked by industrialization and terror. It highlights his role in World War II, the establishment of the Iron Curtain, and the Soviet Union's emergence as a superpower. Stalin's legacy is controversial, with many viewing him as a mass murderer. The video briefly touches on Mark Twain's status as America's first celebrity.

What was Stalin's original name before he changed it to Stalin?

• Yosef Lenin

• Yosef Dzhugashvili

• Yosef Jewish

• Yosef Vissarionovich

How many times was Stalin imprisoned by the Russian secret police between 1902 and 1913?

• 6 times

• 5 times

• 7 times

• 8 times

What major event marked the beginning of Stalin's rise to power?

• The signing of the non-aggression pact

• The death of Lenin

• The end of World War I

• The Russian Revolution of 1917

What was the primary economic strategy used by Stalin to transform Russia's economy?

• Trade liberalization

• Free market policies

• Five-year plans

• Agricultural reforms

What was one of the major consequences of Stalin's forced industrialization?

• Improved healthcare

• Man-made famine

• Expansion of trade

• Increased literacy rates

What was the outcome of the non-aggression pact between Hitler and Stalin?

• It lasted throughout World War II

• It was broken when Hitler invaded the Soviet Union

• It led to a joint invasion of Poland

• It resulted in a military alliance

During the siege of Stalingrad, what desperate measure did German soldiers take?

• They retreated to Germany

• They surrendered to Soviet forces

• They sought help from allies

• They gave bread to children for water

How many people did the Soviet Union lose during World War II?

• 10 million

• 20 million

• 25 million

• 15 million

What was one of Stalin's demands during the big three conferences?

• Control over Western Europe

• Much of Eastern Europe as compensation

• A peace treaty with Germany

• Withdrawal of US troops from Europe

How is Stalin's legacy perceived by many Russian citizens?

• As a minor historical figure

• As a failed leader

• As a great man who elevated the country

• As a liberator