Gr 12 History Ch 6.1: Gorbachev’s policies: Perestroika and Glasnost
48 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the primary goal of Perestroika?

  • To increase the control of the central government over production decisions
  • To reduce the autonomy of enterprises and encourage state ownership
  • To promote private ownership and eliminate state ownership
  • To transition from a highly centralized, planned economy to a more market-oriented economy (correct)

    • What does Glasnost refer to in Gorbachev's policies?

  • A policy of privatizing state-owned enterprises
  • A policy of government secrecy
  • A policy of economic decentralization
  • A policy of encouraging a more open and transparent government (correct)

    • What was a significant challenge faced by Perestroika?

  • Lack of support from the Communist Party
  • Both A and B (correct)
  • Short-term economic growth
  • Resistance from within the government bureaucracy

    • What was the primary reason for the introduction of Perestroika?

    <p>To address deep-seated economic, political, and social issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a result of the implementation of Perestroika?

    <p>Economic dislocation and short-term disruptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of Gorbachev's reforms?

    <p>To introduce radical changes to the Soviet economy and government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Perestroika' translate to?

    <p>Restructuring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the lack of a strong legal and regulatory framework in Perestroika?

    <p>Further complicated the transition process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key aspect of Glasnost?

    <p>Relaxation of censorship and greater media freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of Glasnost's increased transparency and freedoms?

    <p>Surge in public dissatisfaction and criticism of the Communist Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a result of Glasnost's increased cultural exchange and freedom of expression?

    <p>Revitalization of arts and sciences within the Soviet Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a challenge posed by Glasnost?

    <p>Ethnic and national tensions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the ultimate outcome of Gorbachev's policies, including Perestroika and Glasnost?

    <p>The dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key aspect of Gorbachev's policies?

    <p>Liberalizing the oppressive political culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of Glasnost's relaxation of censorship?

    <p>An explosion of debates and discussions in the public sphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a result of Gorbachev's policies, including Perestroika and Glasnost?

    <p>A push for greater autonomy among various Soviet republics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation behind Gorbachev's introduction of Perestroika?

    <p>To address the Soviet economy's productivity and innovation stagnation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of Perestroika's decentralization?

    <p>The empowerment of enterprises to make their own production decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary objective of Glasnost?

    <p>To promote a more transparent and open government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key challenge faced by Perestroika's implementation?

    <p>The lack of a strong legal and regulatory framework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Perestroika's decentralization impact the Soviet economy?

    <p>It resulted in short-term economic disruptions and dislocations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of Glasnost's increased transparency and openness?

    <p>A significant decrease in government control over the media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key aspect of Gorbachev's reforms, including Perestroika and Glasnost?

    <p>A shift towards a more market-oriented economy and open government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Gorbachev face resistance from within the Communist Party and government bureaucracy?

    <p>Because his reforms diminished their power and control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant impact of Glasnost on the Soviet media?

    <p>Relaxation of censorship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the increased transparency and freedoms brought about by Glasnost?

    <p>Surge in public dissatisfaction and criticism of the Communist Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a result of the greater cultural exchange and freedom of expression facilitated by Glasnost?

    <p>Revitalization of arts and sciences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the increased ethnic and national grievances expressed during Glasnost?

    <p>Rise in nationalist movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the ultimate outcome of Gorbachev's policies, including Perestroika and Glasnost?

    <p>Dissolution of the Soviet Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of Gorbachev's reforms?

    <p>To strengthen the Soviet system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key aspect of Gorbachev's policies?

    <p>Liberalization of the political culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the relationship between Perestroika and Glasnost?

    <p>Perestroika focused on economic reform, while Glasnost focused on political liberalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant reason for the implementation of Perestroika?

    <p>To address the inefficiencies of the Soviet economic system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the decentralization introduced by Perestroika?

    <p>Greater autonomy for enterprises in the Soviet economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was an impact of the lack of a strong legal and regulatory framework in Perestroika?

    <p>Short-term disruptions in the economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary objective of Glasnost?

    <p>To encourage a more open and transparent government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a challenge faced by the implementation of Glasnost?

    <p>Resistance from the government bureaucracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a result of the increased transparency and openness introduced by Glasnost?

    <p>Increased cultural exchange and freedom of expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the decentralization introduced by Perestroika?

    <p>Greater autonomy for enterprises in the Soviet economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key aspect of Gorbachev's reforms, including Perestroika and Glasnost?

    <p>A transition towards a more decentralized and open economy and government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the relaxation of censorship in the Soviet media?

    <p>Surge in public dissatisfaction and criticism of the Communist Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key result of the increased transparency and openness brought about by Glasnost?

    <p>Rise of nationalist movements within the Soviet republics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant challenge faced by Perestroika and Glasnost?

    <p>Resistance from within the Communist Party and government bureaucracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant impact of Gorbachev's policies, including Perestroika and Glasnost?

    <p>Dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key aspect of Gorbachev's reforms, including Perestroika and Glasnost?

    <p>Liberalization of the oppressive political culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the increased cultural exchange and freedom of expression facilitated by Glasnost?

    <p>Revitalization of arts and sciences within the Soviet Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key challenge faced by the implementation of Perestroika?

    <p>Resistance from within the Communist Party and government bureaucracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant impact of Glasnost on the Soviet media?

    <p>Explosion of debates and discussions in the public sphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser