- 1. Which political ideology did the Velvet Revolution aim to overthrow?
A) Fascism
B) Communism
C) Capitalism
D) Socialism
- 2. What was the name of the ruling political party in Czechoslovakia during the Velvet Revolution?
A) Democratic Party
B) Green Party
C) Communist Party of Czechoslovakia
D) Conservative Party
- 3. What significant document was signed during the Velvet Revolution, marking the end of Communist rule?
A) Charter 77
B) Schuman Declaration
C) Helsinki Accords
D) Versailles Treaty
- 4. Which neighboring country was involved in a similar non-violent revolution in 1989?
A) Hungary
B) Bulgaria
C) Poland
D) Romania
- 5. In what city did a mass demonstration occur on November 25, 1989, drawing over 600,000 people?
A) Warsaw
B) Bratislava
C) Prague
D) Budapest
- 6. Which United States President was in office during the Velvet Revolution?
A) George H. W. Bush
B) Ronald Reagan
C) Bill Clinton
D) Jimmy Carter
- 7. Which former First Lady of the United States visited Czechoslovakia shortly after the Velvet Revolution?
A) Michelle Obama
B) Hillary Clinton
C) Nancy Reagan
D) Barbara Bush
- 8. Which international organization offered support and recognition to the new Czechoslovakian government after the Velvet Revolution?
A) European Community
B) United Nations
C) ASEAN
D) NATO
- 9. What was the official name of Czechoslovakia after the Velvet Revolution?
A) Czech and Slovak Federative Republic
B) Federal Republic of Czechoslovakia
C) Eastern European Union
D) Central European Confederation
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