State Terror, the NKVD and Early Purges (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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What did Lenin describe the Cheka as when he established it in December 1917?
What did Lenin describe the Cheka as when he established it in December 1917?
His 'sharp sword of the revolution'
During which years did the OGPU (Department of Political Police) carry out security functions?
During which years did the OGPU (Department of Political Police) carry out security functions?
1922 to 1934
What changed under Stalin compared to Lenin's terror, according to the note?
What changed under Stalin compared to Lenin's terror, according to the note?
Its scale, targets, and integration
How many people were executed following the 1928 Shakhty trial?
How many people were executed following the 1928 Shakhty trial?
Five
Who was targeted in the 1933 Metro-Vickers trial?
Who was targeted in the 1933 Metro-Vickers trial?
British specialists working for the company
In which year did Martemyan Ryutin circulate his platform opposing Stalin?
In which year did Martemyan Ryutin circulate his platform opposing Stalin?
1932
What proportion of the Party had been expelled as 'Ryutinites' by 1934?
What proportion of the Party had been expelled as 'Ryutinites' by 1934?
Approximately one-fifth
In which year was the NKVD created to take over internal security?
In which year was the NKVD created to take over internal security?
1934
What happened to Genrikh Yagoda, the first head of the NKVD?
What happened to Genrikh Yagoda, the first head of the NKVD?
He was arrested, tried, and executed in 1938
When was Trotsky expelled from the USSR?
When was Trotsky expelled from the USSR?
1929