Khrushchev and Cold War Policies

The video discusses the rise of Nikita Khrushchev as the leader of the Soviet Union and its impact on the Cold War. It covers the power struggle following Stalin's death, the policy of destalinization, and the shift in Cold War dynamics. The video also explores key international conferences and agreements aimed at reducing tensions, such as the Geneva Summit and the Berlin foreign ministers meeting.

What was the primary focus of the lesson on Nikita Khrushchev?

• The economic policies of the Soviet Union

• The rise of Khrushchev and its impact on the Cold War

• The technological advancements during Khrushchev's era

• The cultural developments in the USSR

Who temporarily led the USSR after Stalin's death?

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Georgy Malenkov

• Leonid Brezhnev

• Nikita Khrushchev

What was the belief of Malenkov regarding the inevitability of nuclear conflict?

• It was inevitable and unavoidable

• It could be avoided as capitalism would collapse on its own

• It was necessary for the spread of communism

• It was a myth perpetuated by the West

What was the main theme of Khrushchev's secret speech in 1956?

• Discussing economic reforms

• Announcing new military strategies

• Praising Stalin's leadership

• Acknowledging mistakes under Stalin's regime

What shift in spending did the USSR make under Khrushchev's leadership?

• Shift towards consumer and agricultural spending

• Focus on space exploration

• Increased military spending

• Investment in nuclear weapons

Which peace agreement marked the end of the Korean War?

• Berlin Agreement

• Armistice in Korea

• Austrian State Treaty

• Geneva Conference

What was a significant outcome of the 1955 Geneva Summit?

• Agreement on German reunification

• Open Skies policy was accepted

• NATO was dissolved

• Cultural and scientific exchanges were agreed upon

What was Khrushchev's proposal regarding NATO and the Warsaw Pact?

• To expand NATO's influence

• To replace them with a new collective security alliance

• To strengthen both alliances

• To dissolve only the Warsaw Pact

Why was the Open Skies policy rejected by the USSR?

• It was too costly to implement

• It was seen as a threat to national security

• It was not beneficial for scientific research

• It was already in place

What ongoing issue was highlighted during the Geneva Summit?

• The reunification of Germany

• The expansion of NATO

• The dissolution of the United Nations

• The end of the Space Race