12 Questions
Which group of individuals did Stalin fear would challenge his authority and overthrow him?
The Politburo
Approximately how many Soviet citizens died as a result of the Great Terror?
10 million
Who successfully argued for the imprisonment of Martemyan Ryutin, despite Stalin's demand for his execution?
The Politburo moderates
Which of the following was a consequence of the Great Terror in the Soviet Union?
All of the above
What was the role of Stalin's political police, the NKVD, within the Soviet regime?
They became a powerful organization within the government
How did Stalin's form of government differ from previous dictatorships?
All of the above
What was the main aim of Stalin's dictatorship that different from that of the Tsar?
To win the hearts and minds of his people
Who became a powerful figure within the government as a result of the Great Terror?
Lavrentiy Beria, Stalin's NKVD chief
Who was Sergei Kirov?
A leading member of the Communist Party in Leningrad
What were the show trials during the Great Terror?
Public trials that led to the execution of Stalin's rivals
Who were the key defendants in the show trials?
Zinoviev, Kamenev, Trotsky, and Bukharin
What was the impact of the Great Terror on the Party and the government?
It affected senior positions in the Party and the economy
Test your knowledge on the purges of the 1930s in the Soviet Union. Explore Stalin's fears of losing power, the challenges from his supporters and old rivals, and the consequences of these purges.
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