Holodomor: The Great Famine in Ukraine
  • 1. What was the primary cause of the Holodomor?
A) Forced collectivization of agriculture
B) Economic recession
C) Natural disasters
D) Military invasion
  • 2. In which country did the Holodomor take place?
A) Germany
B) Russia
C) Poland
D) Ukraine
  • 3. During which years did the Holodomor occur?
A) 1920-1921
B) 1955-1956
C) 1932-1933
D) 1940-1941
  • 4. Which Soviet leader was in power during the Holodomor?
A) Nikita Khrushchev
B) Vladimir Lenin
C) Mikhail Gorbachev
D) Joseph Stalin
  • 5. What agricultural system did the Soviet Union enforce that contributed to the famine?
A) Privatization
B) Subsistence farming
C) Collectivization
D) Industrialization
  • 6. What restrictions were placed on Ukrainians during the famine?
A) Economic incentives
B) Free education and healthcare
C) Cultural celebrations
D) Movement restrictions and food confiscations
  • 7. How did the Soviet government prevent information about the famine from reaching the outside world?
A) International aid campaigns
B) Censorship and denial of access to affected areas
C) Encouragement of investigative journalism
D) Generous financial aid to Ukraine
  • 8. Who first coined the term 'Holodomor'?
A) Viktor Yanukovych
B) Nikita Khrushchev
C) James Mace
D) Walter Duranty
  • 9. What is the meaning of 'Holodomor' in Ukrainian?
A) Unity and strength
B) Death by hunger
C) Land of plenty
D) Eternal memory
  • 10. Why is the Holodomor considered one of the most devastating events in Ukrainian history?
A) It strengthened the political power of Ukrainian leaders.
B) It resulted in the loss of millions of lives and had a lasting impact on Ukrainian identity.
C) It led to economic prosperity and social progress.
D) It brought international recognition to Ukraine.
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