The Stalinist dictatorship and reaction 1941–1964 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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In what year did Lenin die, triggering a power struggle in the Soviet Union?
In what year did Lenin die, triggering a power struggle in the Soviet Union?
1924
Which key position did Stalin hold that helped him consolidate power by the late 1920s?
Which key position did Stalin hold that helped him consolidate power by the late 1920s?
General Secretary
During which years did the Great Purge take place in the Soviet Union?
During which years did the Great Purge take place in the Soviet Union?
1936-1938
Which organisation carried out arrests, executions, and deportations during the Great Purge?
Which organisation carried out arrests, executions, and deportations during the Great Purge?
NKVD
What was the outcome for all defendants in the Trial of the Sixteen in 1936?
What was the outcome for all defendants in the Trial of the Sixteen in 1936?
All were found guilty & executed
Which prominent Old Bolshevik was executed in the Trial of the Twenty-One in 1938?
Which prominent Old Bolshevik was executed in the Trial of the Twenty-One in 1938?
Nikolai Bukharin
What title did Stalin assume during World War II to control military strategy?
What title did Stalin assume during World War II to control military strategy?
Supreme Commander
How many members did the Communist Party grow to during World War II?
How many members did the Communist Party grow to during World War II?
6 million
On what date did Stalin die following his stroke?
On what date did Stalin die following his stroke?
5th March 1953
Who was NOT part of the five-man collective leadership after Stalin's death?
Who was NOT part of the five-man collective leadership after Stalin's death?
Zhdanov
What title did Khrushchev gain in September that became his power base?
What title did Khrushchev gain in September that became his power base?
First Party Secretary
On what date was Beria arrested at a Presidium meeting led by Khrushchev?
On what date was Beria arrested at a Presidium meeting led by Khrushchev?
26th June
When was Malenkov forced to resign as Prime Minister?
When was Malenkov forced to resign as Prime Minister?
February 1955