Political authority and government (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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What fraction of Council of Ministers & Presidium did Khrushchev replace between 1956-61?
What fraction of Council of Ministers & Presidium did Khrushchev replace between 1956-61?
Two-thirds
In 1961, how many times could leading officials be elected to the same office?
In 1961, how many times could leading officials be elected to the same office?
Three
When Khrushchev died in 1971, how long was his announcement in Pravda?
When Khrushchev died in 1971, how long was his announcement in Pravda?
Four lines
By what percentage did meat consumption rise between 1958-65?
By what percentage did meat consumption rise between 1958-65?
55%
On what date did the Novocherkassk Workers' Revolt begin?
On what date did the Novocherkassk Workers' Revolt begin?
1st June 1962
How many people were killed in the Novocherkassk revolt?
How many people were killed in the Novocherkassk revolt?
28
How far was Cuba from the US coast during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
How far was Cuba from the US coast during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
90 miles
What was the 1963 grain harvest total that humiliated Khrushchev?
What was the 1963 grain harvest total that humiliated Khrushchev?
107 million tonnes
Which group resented Khrushchev's cuts in military spending?
Which group resented Khrushchev's cuts in military spending?
Military
How many people protested during 1953-64?
How many people protested during 1953-64?
500,000