Holodomor: The Great Famine in Ukraine

1. What was the primary cause of the Holodomor?

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

2. In which country did the Holodomor take place?

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

3. During which years did the Holodomor occur?

A) 1940-1941
B) 1955-1956
C) 1920-1921
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) Economic incentives
C) Movement restrictions and food confiscations
D) Cultural celebrations

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

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

7. Who first coined the term 'Holodomor'?

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

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

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

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

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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