Social developments (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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How many people emigrated from Russia due to the Red Terror?
How many people emigrated from Russia due to the Red Terror?
2-3 million
Who was the Peoples Commissar for social welfare overseeing women's positions?
Who was the Peoples Commissar for social welfare overseeing women's positions?
Alexandra Kollontai
How much higher was Russia's divorce rate compared to Britain in the 1920s?
How much higher was Russia's divorce rate compared to Britain in the 1920s?
25 times higher
How many orphans were there in Russia during the mid-1920s?
How many orphans were there in Russia during the mid-1920s?
7-9 million
By 1923, how did school numbers compare to 1921 totals?
By 1923, how did school numbers compare to 1921 totals?
They were half
How many people were executed in the 1922 anti-Church campaign?
How many people were executed in the 1922 anti-Church campaign?
Over 8,000
What was the age range for membership in the Komsomol youth organisation?
What was the age range for membership in the Komsomol youth organisation?
Fourteen to twenty-eight
How many cinema tickets were sold in 1928?
How many cinema tickets were sold in 1928?
Over 300 million
How many members did the Komsomol have by 1927?
How many members did the Komsomol have by 1927?
2 million members
When did learning Russian become compulsory in the Soviet Union?
When did learning Russian become compulsory in the Soviet Union?
From 1938
How did the birth rate change per 1,000 people between 1935 and 1940?
How did the birth rate change per 1,000 people between 1935 and 1940?
From under 25 to almost 31
When was the term 'Socialist Realism' coined?
When was the term 'Socialist Realism' coined?
1932
What was the Pravda article criticising Shostakovich's opera titled?
What was the Pravda article criticising Shostakovich's opera titled?
'Muddle instead of Music'
What were Boris Pasternak's birth and death years?
What were Boris Pasternak's birth and death years?
1890 to 1960
How many of the 767 High Command members were shot during the Great Terror?
How many of the 767 High Command members were shot during the Great Terror?
512