Holodomor: The Great Famine in Ukraine

1. What was the primary cause of the Holodomor?

A) Natural disasters
B) Military invasion
C) Economic recession
D) Forced collectivization of agriculture

2. In which country did the Holodomor take place?

A) Germany
B) Poland
C) Ukraine
D) Russia

3. During which years did the Holodomor occur?

A) 1920-1921
B) 1940-1941
C) 1955-1956
D) 1932-1933

4. Which Soviet leader was in power during the Holodomor?

A) Nikita Khrushchev
B) Vladimir Lenin
C) Joseph Stalin
D) Mikhail Gorbachev

5. What restrictions were placed on Ukrainians during the famine?

A) Movement restrictions and food confiscations
B) Economic incentives
C) Free education and healthcare
D) Cultural celebrations

6. What agricultural system did the Soviet Union enforce that contributed to the famine?

A) Subsistence farming
B) Industrialization
C) Collectivization
D) Privatization

7. Who first coined the term 'Holodomor'?

A) Nikita Khrushchev
B) James Mace
C) Viktor Yanukovych
D) Walter Duranty

8. What is the meaning of 'Holodomor' in Ukrainian?

A) Death by hunger
B) Land of plenty
C) Eternal memory
D) Unity and strength

9. Why is the Holodomor considered one of the most devastating events in Ukrainian history?

A) It resulted in the loss of millions of lives and had a lasting impact on Ukrainian identity.
B) It strengthened the political power of Ukrainian leaders.
C) It brought international recognition to Ukraine.
D) It led to economic prosperity and social progress.

10. How did the Soviet government prevent information about the famine from reaching the outside world?

A) Encouragement of investigative journalism
B) Censorship and denial of access to affected areas
C) Generous financial aid to Ukraine
D) International aid campaigns

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