Soviet Union Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is the primary ideology of the Soviet Union?
Communism
True or False: The NOP was a secret service agency in the Soviet Union.
True
Fill in the blank: The Soviet Union was established in _____.
1922
What does NOP stand for in the context of Soviet secret services?
People’s Commissariat for Internal Affairs
Which leader is most associated with the rise of communism in the Soviet Union?
Vladimir Lenin
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key feature of Soviet communism? A) Capitalism B) State ownership C) Free market D) Individualism
B) State ownership
What major event led to the formation of the Soviet Union?
The Russian Revolution of 1917
True or False: The NOP operated openly and was well-known to the public.
False
What was the primary function of the NOP?
To maintain state security and suppress dissent
Fill in the blank: The Soviet Union dissolved in _____.
1991
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a component of Soviet communism? A) Collectivization B) Central planning C) Multi-party system D) Propaganda
C) Multi-party system
What was the main goal of the NOP during its operation?
To protect the communist regime
True or False: The NOP was involved in espionage activities outside of the Soviet Union.
True
What significant policy did Stalin implement that affected agriculture in the Soviet Union?
Collectivization
Fill in the blank: The NOP is known for its use of _____ against political opponents.
Terror
Multiple Choice: Which event marked the beginning of the Cold War? A) The Cuban Missile Crisis B) The end of World War II C) The Berlin Blockade D) The Korean War
B) The end of World War II
What was the role of propaganda in the Soviet Union?
To promote the ideals of communism and the state’s achievements
True or False: The NOP was disbanded after the death of Stalin.
False
What was the secret police organization that preceded the NOP?
Cheka
Fill in the blank: The Soviet Union was a _____ state, meaning it controlled all aspects of life.
Totalitarian
Multiple Choice: Who succeeded Lenin as the leader of the Soviet Union? A) Leon Trotsky B) Nikita Khrushchev C) Joseph Stalin D) Mikhail Gorbachev
C) Joseph Stalin
What was the significance of the Great Purge in Soviet history?
It was a campaign of political repression and persecution of perceived enemies of Stalin.
True or False: The NOP was known for its transparency and accountability.
False
What was the main economic system in the Soviet Union?
Planned economy
