Dissolution of the USSR and Events in Eastern Europe (Grade 12 NSC Matric History): Quizzes
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What were Gorbachev's two main reformist policies called?
What were Gorbachev's two main reformist policies called?
Perestroika and glasnost
On what date was the USSR officially dissolved?
On what date was the USSR officially dissolved?
Christmas Day, 1991
How many states became independent when the USSR dissolved?
How many states became independent when the USSR dissolved?
15 states
In what year was John Paul II elected as the first Polish Pope?
In what year was John Paul II elected as the first Polish Pope?
1978
What was Lech Wałęsa's profession before leading Solidarity?
What was Lech Wałęsa's profession before leading Solidarity?
Electrician
Which was NOT an economic problem facing Eastern Europe?
Which was NOT an economic problem facing Eastern Europe?
Excessive foreign investment
How many people were arrested when Jaruzelski declared a state of emergency in December 1981?
How many people were arrested when Jaruzelski declared a state of emergency in December 1981?
6,000 people
What happened to Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu?
What happened to Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu?
He was executed by firing squad
How long had the USSR existed before it dissolved?
How long had the USSR existed before it dissolved?
74 years
What was Boris Yeltsin's relationship to Gorbachev?
What was Boris Yeltsin's relationship to Gorbachev?
Political rival