Chechen separatists exchange fire with Russians

Chechen separatists exchange fire with Russians

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9th - 10th Grade

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In the hills around Grozny, Chechens use limited artillery to resist the Russian advance. Fighting reaches Grozny's outskirts, targeting Russian helicopters amidst small arms fire and explosions. Chechen militiamen mobilize to confront the Russians, with General Dudayev's Kamikaze regiment preparing for action. They pray and distribute ammunition, ready to face overwhelming odds if Russians storm the capital.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy are the Chechens employing to counter the Russian advance in the hills around Grozny?

Negotiating a ceasefire

Utilizing their few big guns

Employing guerrilla tactics

Using their air force

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event occurred on the outskirts of Grozny?

The Chechens retreated

The Russians withdrew

A peace treaty was signed

The fighting reached the outskirts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the men from General Dudayev's regiment preparing to face?

Russian forces

Rebel factions

International peacekeepers

Local civilians

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What actions did the Chechen fighters take in the streets before the potential Russian assault?

They evacuated civilians

They prayed and distributed ammunition

They held a press conference

They surrendered

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge do the Chechen fighters face if the Russians storm the capital?

Lack of food supplies

Overwhelming odds

Internal conflict

Support from international forces