Poland's Historical and Economic Context

Poland's Historical and Economic Context

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Political Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the historical significance of Gdansk, where the Iron Curtain began to crumble, and the role of Lech Wałęsa in the Solidarity movement that led to the fall of communism. It discusses Poland's political and economic changes, including the rise of the Law and Justice party and the 500-plus program. The video also examines the impact of globalization on modern Poland, highlighting the transformation of Warsaw and the agricultural prosperity in rural areas.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original purpose of the old barrack in Gdansk?

A museum

A military base

A torpedo warehouse

A shipyard

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was a key figure in the Solidarity movement?

Lech Wałęsa

John Paul II

Andrzej Duda

Albert Valesky

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event took place in the summer of 1980?

The signing of the Gdansk Agreement

The introduction of the 500-plus program

The fall of the Berlin Wall

The election of a new Polish president

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Solidarity movement?

It led to the fall of the Berlin Wall

It marked the end of World War II

It was the first independent trade union in the Soviet bloc

It introduced the 500-plus program

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Conservative government's response to the 2019 anniversary of the Solidarity movement?

They organized a national holiday

They did not send any form of congratulation

They held a public celebration

They sent a congratulatory message

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the 500-plus program?

A tax reduction initiative

A child benefit program

A subsidy for farmers

A program providing free education

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the support of the Law and Justice party in rural areas?

Their focus on urban development

Their promises to strengthen villages

Their environmental policies

Their support for foreign investors

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