Holodomor: The Great Famine in Ukraine

1. What was the primary cause of the Holodomor?

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

2. In which country did the Holodomor take place?

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

3. During which years did the Holodomor occur?

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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

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

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

8. Who first coined the term 'Holodomor'?

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

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

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

10. 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 led to economic prosperity and social progress.
C) It strengthened the political power of Ukrainian leaders.
D) It brought international recognition to Ukraine.

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