Understanding the Holodomor: A Historical Quiz

What was the Holodomor?

• A natural disaster in Ukraine

• A man-made famine in Ukraine

• A war between Ukraine and Russia

• A political movement in Ukraine

What was the main goal of Stalin's agricultural collectivization policy?

• To increase food exports for industrialization

• To reduce taxes on farmers

• To improve agricultural technology

• To provide more land to farmers

What term was used to describe successful farmers who resisted collectivization?

• Kulaks

• Bourgeoisie

• Proletariat

• Serfs

What extreme measure did some people resort to during the Holodomor?

• Eating grass and leaves

• Cannibalism

• Trading with neighboring countries

• Moving to urban areas

How did the Soviet Union respond to the Holodomor after it ended?

• They acknowledged it as a mistake

• They denied it ever happened

• They compensated the victims

• They blamed it on natural causes

Which country was the first to recognize the Holodomor as a genocide?

• Australia

• United States

• Canada

• Estonia

What is the significance of the fourth Saturday of November in Ukraine?

• Independence Day

• National Unity Day

• Holodomor Remembrance Day

• Victory Day

What was Walter Duranty's role in the Holodomor narrative?

• He was a Soviet official

• He was a victim of the famine

• He downplayed the famine in his reports

• He exposed the famine to the world

Which phrase did Walter Duranty use to dismiss the Holodomor?

• Breaking eggs to make an omelet

• A minor setback

• A historical misunderstanding

• A necessary evil

When did the United States officially recognize the Holodomor as a genocide?

• 1998

• 2018

• 2024

• 2006