Gr 12 History Ch 6.1: Glasnost

What was one of the symbolic gestures of Glasnost?

Release of political prisoners

What was a consequence of the public discussion about historical repressions?

Confrontation of the past and prevention of similar atrocities

What was a result of the cultural revival under Glasnost?

A flourishing of cultural expression

What was one of the unintended consequences of Glasnost?

Unleashing of pent-up frustrations and highlighting ethnic tensions Signup and view all the answers

How did Glasnost affect the economy?

Exacerbated economic difficulties Signup and view all the answers

What was a contribution of Glasnost to the Soviet Union?

Strengthening of civil society Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of Glasnost policy introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev?

To increase transparency and freedom of expression in the Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of freedom of speech in Glasnost?

It was a significant departure from the stringent controls over expression under previous Soviet leaders Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Glasnost on the media?

It allowed for greater media freedom Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of government criticism and transparency in Glasnost?

To foster a new level of accountability within the Soviet administration and reduce corruption Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Glasnost on the electoral process?

It introduced measures to allow for more democratic processes within the socialist framework Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of introducing competitive elements in elections for local offices?

To increase public engagement and participation in governance Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Glasnost in the context of Soviet history?

It was a radical policy that aimed to revitalize the Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

What was the relationship between Glasnost and Perestroika?

Glasnost was a complementary policy to Perestroika Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Mikhail Gorbachev's reform agenda, including Glasnost and Perestroika?

To revitalize the Soviet Union through increased transparency and freedom of expression Signup and view all the answers

What was a key aspect of freedom of speech under Glasnost?

Journalists and writers could discuss previously taboo topics without fear of repercussions Signup and view all the answers

What was a result of the increased media freedom under Glasnost?

Media outlets could report on previously censored topics Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of government criticism and transparency under Glasnost?

To reduce corruption and increase accountability within the government Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant aspect of electoral reforms under Glasnost?

Competitive elements were introduced in elections for local offices Signup and view all the answers

What was a key goal of introducing competitive elements in elections for local offices?

To increase public engagement and participation in governance Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Glasnost in the context of Soviet history?

It was a radical policy aimed at revitalizing the Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

What was the relationship between Glasnost and Perestroika?

They were complementary policies aimed at revitalizing the Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the release of political prisoners under Glasnost?

Liberalization of Soviet society Signup and view all the answers

What was a key aspect of the cultural revival under Glasnost?

Exploration of new forms of art and culture Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the public discussion about historical repressions under Glasnost?

Confrontation of the past and prevention of atrocities Signup and view all the answers

How did Glasnost contribute to the strengthening of civil society?

By encouraging NGO development and more robust dialogue about state functions Signup and view all the answers

What was an unintended consequence of Glasnost?

Unleashing of pent-up frustrations and highlighting ethnic and national tensions Signup and view all the answers

What was a result of the increased openness about the state's economic struggles under Glasnost?

Public disillusionment and panic Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Mikhail Gorbachev's reform agenda, including Glasnost and Perestroika?

To revitalize the Soviet Union through increased transparency and freedom of expression Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant impact of Glasnost on the media?

It allowed for greater media freedom and critical reporting Signup and view all the answers

What was a key aspect of electoral reforms under Glasnost?

The introduction of competitive elements in elections for local offices Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of increased transparency under Glasnost?

A significant decrease in government corruption Signup and view all the answers

What was a key aspect of freedom of speech under Glasnost?

The allowance of open discussion on previously taboo topics Signup and view all the answers

What was a goal of government criticism and transparency under Glasnost?

To increase accountability within the Soviet administration Signup and view all the answers

What was a key component of Glasnost?

Freedom of speech and media freedom Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Glasnost in the context of Soviet history?

It was a transformative element of Gorbachev's broader reform agenda Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a way that Glasnost addressed the injustices of previous Soviet administrations?

By releasing thousands of political prisoners Signup and view all the answers

What was a key consequence of the cultural revival under Glasnost?

A deep influence on both Soviet and global art and culture Signup and view all the answers

How did Glasnost's policy of public discussion about historical repressions contribute to the strengthening of civil society?

By confronting the past and promoting a more open and accountable government Signup and view all the answers

What was a key challenge of Glasnost's policy of increased transparency and openness about the state's economic struggles?

It led to public disillusionment and panic, exacerbating economic difficulties Signup and view all the answers

What was a key consequence of Glasnost's unintended consequence of highlighting ethnic and national tensions?

It contributed to the unrest that eventually led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

What was a key way that Glasnost contributed to the strengthening of civil society?

By encouraging the development of NGOs and promoting more robust dialogue about state functions Signup and view all the answers

Gr 12 History Ch 6.1: Glasnost

Questions and Answers

What was one of the symbolic gestures of Glasnost?

What was a consequence of the public discussion about historical repressions?

What was a result of the cultural revival under Glasnost?

What was one of the unintended consequences of Glasnost?

How did Glasnost affect the economy?

What was a contribution of Glasnost to the Soviet Union?

What was the main objective of Glasnost policy introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev?

What was the significance of freedom of speech in Glasnost?

What was the impact of Glasnost on the media?

What was the purpose of government criticism and transparency in Glasnost?

What was the impact of Glasnost on the electoral process?

What was the primary goal of introducing competitive elements in elections for local offices?

What was the significance of Glasnost in the context of Soviet history?

What was the relationship between Glasnost and Perestroika?

What was the primary goal of Mikhail Gorbachev's reform agenda, including Glasnost and Perestroika?

What was a key aspect of freedom of speech under Glasnost?

What was a result of the increased media freedom under Glasnost?

What was the purpose of government criticism and transparency under Glasnost?

What was a significant aspect of electoral reforms under Glasnost?

What was a key goal of introducing competitive elements in elections for local offices?

What was the significance of Glasnost in the context of Soviet history?

What was the relationship between Glasnost and Perestroika?

What was a significant outcome of the release of political prisoners under Glasnost?

What was a key aspect of the cultural revival under Glasnost?

What was a consequence of the public discussion about historical repressions under Glasnost?

How did Glasnost contribute to the strengthening of civil society?

What was an unintended consequence of Glasnost?

What was a result of the increased openness about the state's economic struggles under Glasnost?

What was the primary goal of Mikhail Gorbachev's reform agenda, including Glasnost and Perestroika?

What was a significant impact of Glasnost on the media?

What was a key aspect of electoral reforms under Glasnost?

What was a consequence of increased transparency under Glasnost?

What was a key aspect of freedom of speech under Glasnost?

What was a goal of government criticism and transparency under Glasnost?

What was a key component of Glasnost?

What was the significance of Glasnost in the context of Soviet history?

Which of the following is a way that Glasnost addressed the injustices of previous Soviet administrations?

What was a key consequence of the cultural revival under Glasnost?

How did Glasnost's policy of public discussion about historical repressions contribute to the strengthening of civil society?

What was a key challenge of Glasnost's policy of increased transparency and openness about the state's economic struggles?

What was a key consequence of Glasnost's unintended consequence of highlighting ethnic and national tensions?

What was a key way that Glasnost contributed to the strengthening of civil society?

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