The Second Cold War (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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In what year was Polish-born Karol Jozef Wojtyla elected as Pope John Paul II?
In what year was Polish-born Karol Jozef Wojtyla elected as Pope John Paul II?
1978
How many Poles attended Pope John Paul II's visit to Poland in June 1979?
How many Poles attended Pope John Paul II's visit to Poland in June 1979?
12 million
What did the Pope say Poland's future would depend on during his 1979 visit?
What did the Pope say Poland's future would depend on during his 1979 visit?
People 'mature enough to be non-conformists'
By how much did food prices rise in Poland in 1980, triggering worker strikes?
By how much did food prices rise in Poland in 1980, triggering worker strikes?
Up to 100%
What was Lech Walesa's profession before leading Solidarity?
What was Lech Walesa's profession before leading Solidarity?
Electrician
How many members did the Solidarity trade union reach at its height?
How many members did the Solidarity trade union reach at its height?
10 million
When did General Jaruzelski impose martial law in Poland?
When did General Jaruzelski impose martial law in Poland?
13 Dec 1981
What were the curfew hours imposed under martial law in Poland?
What were the curfew hours imposed under martial law in Poland?
10pm-6am
How many people died when KAL 007 was shot down on 1 September 1983?
How many people died when KAL 007 was shot down on 1 September 1983?
269, including 61 Americans
What did the Soviets believe Reagan's administration had abandoned according to Andropov?
What did the Soviets believe Reagan's administration had abandoned according to Andropov?
Détente