Holodomor: The Great Famine in Ukraine

1. What was the primary cause of the Holodomor?

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

2. In which country did the Holodomor take place?

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Who first coined the term 'Holodomor'?

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

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

A) Death by hunger
B) Eternal memory
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 brought international recognition to Ukraine.
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 strengthened the political power of Ukrainian leaders.

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

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

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