Gorbachev’s Early Political Reforms, 1985–86 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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How many years younger was Gorbachev than his predecessor Chernenko?
How many years younger was Gorbachev than his predecessor Chernenko?
20 years younger
In which year was Gorbachev born?
In which year was Gorbachev born?
1931
What position did Nikolai Ryzhkov receive under Gorbachev?
What position did Nikolai Ryzhkov receive under Gorbachev?
Prime Minister
Which former Foreign Minister was removed by Gorbachev?
Which former Foreign Minister was removed by Gorbachev?
Andrei Gromyko
What did Gorbachev want to grant intellectuals?
What did Gorbachev want to grant intellectuals?
Freedom of expression
Why did Gorbachev conclude political reform was essential?
Why did Gorbachev conclude political reform was essential?
Economic reforms failed
What was one goal of democratisation?
What was one goal of democratisation?
Limit traditionalist power
What did glasnost initially focus on?
What did glasnost initially focus on?
Honest economic reporting
Why did Gorbachev invite writers and intellectuals to support him?
Why did Gorbachev invite writers and intellectuals to support him?
To counter hardline opposition
What was the first obstacle to economic reform?
What was the first obstacle to economic reform?
Traditionalist opposition