- 1. The death of Josip Broz Tito on May 4, 1980, marked a pivotal moment in the history of Yugoslavia, as the once-unifying leader's absence ushered in a period of tension and discord among the country's six republics: Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Tito, who had successfully maintained a fragile peace and balance of power among the diverse ethnic groups through a combination of authoritarian rule and a unique form of socialist federalism, left behind a legacy that was both revered and contested. Without his strong hand to guide the nation, nationalist sentiments began to rise in each republic, leading to fierce debates about autonomy, governance, and identity. The republics started to voice their grievances and aspirations, with Slovenia and Croatia increasingly advocating for greater independence, while Serbia, eager to maintain a degree of control, sought to strengthen the central government's power. This ideological schism deepened the rifts that Tito had once managed, sowing the seeds for conflict and eventually triggering the violent disintegration of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, as each state pursued its own interests and political agendas, often at the expense of national unity and peace.
Which leader's death led to the six states in Yugoslavia beginning to argue?
A) Hitler
B) Stalin
C) Tito
D) Mussolini
- 2. How many states were involved in the conflict after Tito's death?
A) Six
B) Three
C) Ten
D) Two
- 3. What was the name of the country where the conflict started after Tito's death?
A) Russia
B) Germany
C) Yugoslavia
D) Italy
- 4. What form of government did Yugoslavia have during the conflict?
A) Anarchy
B) Dictatorship
C) Socialist
D) Monarchy
- 5. Which of the states in Yugoslavia was most ethnically diverse?
A) Bosnia
B) Montenegro
C) Serbia
D) Croatia
- 6. What was the capital of Yugoslavia?
A) Belgrade
B) Sarajevo
C) Zagreb
D) Podgorica
- 7. Which country was the first to recognize the independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
A) Croatia
B) Germany
C) Serbia
D) United Kingdom
- 8. Which state was the last to declare independence from Yugoslavia?
A) Slovenia
B) Montenegro
C) Kosovo
D) Macedonia
- 9. Which state was led by Slobodan Milošević?
A) Slovenia
B) Croatia
C) Montenegro
D) Serbia
- 10. What was the primary cause of the conflict in Yugoslavia?
A) Foreign intervention
B) Religion
C) Nationalism
D) Economic inequality
- 11. What was the role of the United Nations in the Yugoslav Wars?
A) Military intervention
B) Supporting one side
C) Arming rebel groups
D) Peacekeeping
- 12. Which state in Yugoslavia had a predominantly Albanian population?
A) Croatia
B) Kosovo
C) Serbia
D) Macedonia
- 13. Which state was the first to declare independence from Yugoslavia after Tito's death?
A) Slovenia
B) Bosnia and Herzegovina
C) Montenegro
D) Croatia
- 14. In which year did Tito die?
A) 2000
B) 1960
C) 1990
D) 1980
- 15. Which of the following was the official language of Yugoslavia?
A) Albanian
B) Serbo-Croatian
C) Slovenian
D) Macedonian
- 16. Who was the first president of Croatia after its independence from Yugoslavia?
A) Izetbegović
B) Tuđman
C) Gligorov
D) Milošević
- 17. What was the name of the international military intervention in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the civil war?
A) IFOR
B) ICJ
C) UNESCO
D) NATO
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