Political authority and government (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What proportion of officials did Khrushchev replace between 1956 and 1961?
What proportion of officials did Khrushchev replace between 1956 and 1961?
Two-thirds
In 1961, how many times could officials be elected to the same office?
In 1961, how many times could officials be elected to the same office?
Three
How did Khrushchev divide the Party in 1962?
How did Khrushchev divide the Party in 1962?
Between agriculture & industry
How many lines was Khrushchev's death announcement in Pravda in 1971?
How many lines was Khrushchev's death announcement in Pravda in 1971?
Four lines
By what percentage did meat consumption rise between 1958-65?
By what percentage did meat consumption rise between 1958-65?
55%
How many were killed in the Novocherkassk revolt on 1st June 1962?
How many were killed in the Novocherkassk revolt on 1st June 1962?
28
By what percentage did butter prices increase in 1962?
By what percentage did butter prices increase in 1962?
25%
How many people protested during the years 1953-64?
How many people protested during the years 1953-64?
500,000
How far was Cuba from the US coast during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
How far was Cuba from the US coast during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
90 miles
What was the 1963 grain harvest in million tonnes?
What was the 1963 grain harvest in million tonnes?
107
How did higher education numbers change under Khrushchev?
How did higher education numbers change under Khrushchev?
Trebled
When was Khrushchev summoned to the Presidium meeting that ousted him?
When was Khrushchev summoned to the Presidium meeting that ousted him?
October 1964
What was the Central Committee vote against Khrushchev?
What was the Central Committee vote against Khrushchev?
Unanimous