Gorbachev and Perestroika (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What does the term 'Perestroika' mean in Russian?
What does the term 'Perestroika' mean in Russian?
Restructuring
What was Gorbachev's fundamental goal with his reforms?
What was Gorbachev's fundamental goal with his reforms?
To save communism, not destroy it
What was the first stage (1985-86) of Perestroika focused on?
What was the first stage (1985-86) of Perestroika focused on?
Uskorenie (acceleration)
How much revenue did the anti-alcohol campaign cost the government?
How much revenue did the anti-alcohol campaign cost the government?
67 billion roubles (9% of GDP)
How did oil prices change between 1981 and 1985?
How did oil prices change between 1981 and 1985?
From 20 per barrel
How much did co-operative members earn compared to state employees?
How much did co-operative members earn compared to state employees?
2-3 times higher incomes
In 1990, how much grain was produced despite severe food shortages?
In 1990, how much grain was produced despite severe food shortages?
218 million tons
By how much did GDP shrink during the Twelfth Five-Year Plan (1986-90)?
By how much did GDP shrink during the Twelfth Five-Year Plan (1986-90)?
4 per cent
How did Gorbachev's approval rating change from Dec 1989 to Nov 1990?
How did Gorbachev's approval rating change from Dec 1989 to Nov 1990?
From 52% to 21%
Who created the 500 Day Programme in August 1990?
Who created the 500 Day Programme in August 1990?
Stanislav Shatalin & Grigorri Iavlinskii