Holodomor: The Great Famine in Ukraine

1. What was the primary cause of the Holodomor?

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

2. In which country did the Holodomor take place?

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

3. During which years did the Holodomor occur?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. 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

8. Who first coined the term 'Holodomor'?

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

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

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

10. 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 strengthened the political power of Ukrainian leaders.
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.

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