Holodomor: The Great Famine in Ukraine

1. What was the primary cause of the Holodomor?

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

2. In which country did the Holodomor take place?

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

3. During which years did the Holodomor occur?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Who first coined the term 'Holodomor'?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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