Events Leading to the End of the Cold War (Grade 12 NSC Matric History): Quizzes
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When did the Soviet Union's economy begin showing serious signs of weakness?
When did the Soviet Union's economy begin showing serious signs of weakness?
Late 1960s
How many successive Soviet leaders died between 1982 and 1985?
How many successive Soviet leaders died between 1982 and 1985?
Three leaders
How old was Mikhail Gorbachev when he became Soviet leader in 1986?
How old was Mikhail Gorbachev when he became Soviet leader in 1986?
54 years old
What type of economic system did the Soviet Union operate?
What type of economic system did the Soviet Union operate?
Centralised state-run economy
When did Margaret Thatcher become British Prime Minister?
When did Margaret Thatcher become British Prime Minister?
1979
In what year did the East German government begin building the Berlin Wall?
In what year did the East German government begin building the Berlin Wall?
1961
How long was the Berlin Wall when completed?
How long was the Berlin Wall when completed?
155 kilometres
When did Reagan challenge Gorbachev's reforms at Brandenburg Gate?
When did Reagan challenge Gorbachev's reforms at Brandenburg Gate?
June 1987
Who did Gorbachev meet for the first time in November 1986?
Who did Gorbachev meet for the first time in November 1986?
Oliver Tambo
What major weakness did Soviet central planning have?
What major weakness did Soviet central planning have?
Inefficient & required subsidies