Holodomor: The Great Famine in Ukraine

1. What was the primary cause of the Holodomor?

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

2. In which country did the Holodomor take place?

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

3. During which years did the Holodomor occur?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Who first coined the term 'Holodomor'?

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

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

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

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

10. 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

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