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During Brezhnev's government, what was the average age of members of the Politburo in 1972?
During Brezhnev's government, what was the average age of members of the Politburo in 1972?
- 75
- 62 (correct)
- Cannot be determined
- 58
What was the nickname given to Brezhnev's style of government?
What was the nickname given to Brezhnev's style of government?
- Gerontocracy (correct)
- Corruption
- Cadre stability
- Stagnation
What was the main consequence of Brezhnev's 'stability of cadres' policy?
What was the main consequence of Brezhnev's 'stability of cadres' policy?
- Increased government efficiency
- Frequent sackings
- Limited opportunities for promotion (correct)
- Decreased corruption
What was the main criticism of Brezhnev's government by his critics?
What was the main criticism of Brezhnev's government by his critics?
What was the average age of members of the Politburo in 1982?
What was the average age of members of the Politburo in 1982?
What was the main context for corruption under Brezhnev's government?
What was the main context for corruption under Brezhnev's government?
During the leadership of Brezhnev, the revolutionary goals of Lenin were:
During the leadership of Brezhnev, the revolutionary goals of Lenin were:
Which of the following best describes the economic and political situation left by Brezhnev's successor?
Which of the following best describes the economic and political situation left by Brezhnev's successor?
Andropov and Chernenko, the successors of Brezhnev,
Andropov and Chernenko, the successors of Brezhnev,
The small-scale economic reforms initiated by Andropov and Chernenko were
The small-scale economic reforms initiated by Andropov and Chernenko were
What happened to reform during this period?
What happened to reform during this period?
Which of the following best describes the leadership during this period?
Which of the following best describes the leadership during this period?
What was the overall impact of Brezhnev's leadership on the Soviet Union?
What was the overall impact of Brezhnev's leadership on the Soviet Union?
Who succeeded Brezhnev in 1982?
Who succeeded Brezhnev in 1982?
During Andropov's rule, he introduced three main reforms. Which of the following was NOT one of his reforms?
During Andropov's rule, he introduced three main reforms. Which of the following was NOT one of his reforms?
Who was implicated in corruption during Brezhnev's rule?
Who was implicated in corruption during Brezhnev's rule?
Which of the following best describes Chernenko's rule as Soviet leader?
Which of the following best describes Chernenko's rule as Soviet leader?
What was one of Andropov's main initiatives as Soviet leader?
What was one of Andropov's main initiatives as Soviet leader?
Which of the following best describes Brezhnev's approach to governance?
Which of the following best describes Brezhnev's approach to governance?
What was the age of Chernenko when he became Soviet leader?
What was the age of Chernenko when he became Soviet leader?
What was one of the problems associated with Khrushchev's style of government?
What was one of the problems associated with Khrushchev's style of government?
What was one of Andropov's reforms to achieve a more disciplined nation?
What was one of Andropov's reforms to achieve a more disciplined nation?
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