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) Germany
B) Russia
C) Ukraine
D) Poland

3. During which years did the Holodomor occur?

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

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

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

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

7. Who first coined the term 'Holodomor'?

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

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

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

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 brought international recognition to Ukraine.
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) International aid campaigns
C) Censorship and denial of access to affected areas
D) Encouragement of investigative journalism

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