The end of the Cold War (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which month and year did the Cold War officially end?
In which month and year did the Cold War officially end?
December 1991
Who dissolved the Soviet Union and resigned as president in 1991?
Who dissolved the Soviet Union and resigned as president in 1991?
Mikhail Gorbachev
What were Gorbachev's two reform policies called?
What were Gorbachev's two reform policies called?
glasnost and perestroika
What did the policy of 'glasnost' mean?
What did the policy of 'glasnost' mean?
openness
Which republics were among the first to push for independence from the Soviet Union?
Which republics were among the first to push for independence from the Soviet Union?
The Baltic States
When did Soviet military officers attempt a coup against Gorbachev?
When did Soviet military officers attempt a coup against Gorbachev?
August 1991
When was the Warsaw Pact dissolved?
When was the Warsaw Pact dissolved?
July 1991
In which year did the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan begin?
In which year did the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan begin?
1979
On what specific date did Gorbachev announce the dissolution of the Soviet Union?
On what specific date did Gorbachev announce the dissolution of the Soviet Union?
25 December 1991
Why did the arms race place enormous strain on the Soviet economy?
Why did the arms race place enormous strain on the Soviet economy?
It cost resources to match US military
Why did Soviet leaders fear widespread personal computer access?
Why did Soviet leaders fear widespread personal computer access?
It might spread anti-government materials
What happened to Gorbachev's proposed new constitution for the Soviet Union?
What happened to Gorbachev's proposed new constitution for the Soviet Union?
Republic leaders rejected it
In which year did Gorbachev become Soviet leader?
In which year did Gorbachev become Soviet leader?
1985