Personality Cults (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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Between which years was the cult around Lenin's personality created?
Between which years was the cult around Lenin's personality created?
1918-1924
How did Stalin's personality cult present him in relation to Lenin?
How did Stalin's personality cult present him in relation to Lenin?
As 'second Lenin' or 'Lenin of today'
What was the 'Myth of Two Leaders' designed to persuade people?
What was the 'Myth of Two Leaders' designed to persuade people?
Lenin & Stalin led Revolution together
Why was the term 'vozhd' significant for Stalin's power?
Why was the term 'vozhd' significant for Stalin's power?
It has no legal significance
From when did Stalin's role as Generalissimo become the focus of Soviet propaganda?
From when did Stalin's role as Generalissimo become the focus of Soviet propaganda?
1945 onwards
In what year were two histories of the Communist Party edited by Stalin published?
In what year were two histories of the Communist Party edited by Stalin published?
1938
What slogan was Khrushchev's revival of the cult of Lenin based on?
What slogan was Khrushchev's revival of the cult of Lenin based on?
'Lenin lives!'
Which policy failure seriously damaged Khrushchev's personality cult?
Which policy failure seriously damaged Khrushchev's personality cult?
Virgin Lands Scheme
How many medals did Brezhnev receive as part of his military hero image?
How many medals did Brezhnev receive as part of his military hero image?
60 medals
What did Brezhnev's cult inspire among the Soviet people?
What did Brezhnev's cult inspire among the Soviet people?
Cynicism rather than respect