Gr 12 History Ch 6.1: The disintegration of the Soviet Union
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What is the meaning of Glasnost?

  • Repression
  • Openness (correct)
  • Restriction
  • Control

    • What was the primary goal of Glasnost?

  • To decrease transparency and freedom of speech
  • To increase government control over citizens
  • To reduce the government's control over citizens' lives (correct)
  • To establish a dictatorship

    • What was a significant aspect of Glasnost in terms of freedom of speech?

  • Banning all forms of criticism
  • Tightening restrictions on public discussions
  • Implementing censorship on all media
  • Relaxing restrictions on public discussions (correct)

    • What was a consequence of Glasnost's media freedom?

    <p>The public became better informed and contributed to a more vibrant public discourse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key consequence of releasing thousands of political prisoners under Glasnost?

    <p>A new era of more humane governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a result of citizens being able to criticize government policies?

    <p>The government became more accountable and transparent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a result of Glasnost's cultural and intellectual revival?

    <p>Artists, writers, and filmmakers engaging in new works that explored various themes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key aspect of Glasnost's electoral reforms?

    <p>The facilitation of reforms in the electoral process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was an outcome of the increased public discourse under Glasnost?

    <p>Increased pressure on the government to reform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the intended outcome of Glasnost's electoral reforms?

    <p>To increase public engagement and accountability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a result of Glasnost's exposure of Soviet history?

    <p>A historical reckoning that brought to light many aspects of Soviet history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the broader context of Glasnost?

    <p>A cornerstone of Gorbachev's broader reform agenda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was an unintended consequence of Glasnost's increased transparency and accountability?

    <p>The exposure of deep-seated challenges and discontent within the Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the eventual outcome of the political repercussions of Glasnost?

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

    What was a primary motivation behind releasing thousands of political prisoners under Glasnost?

    <p>To rectify past injustices and symbolize a new era of governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key outcome of the cultural and intellectual revival under Glasnost?

    <p>A resurgence in works critical of the Soviet system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of increased public discourse under Glasnost?

    <p>Increased pressure on the government to reform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was an outcome of the exposure of Soviet history under Glasnost?

    <p>A re-examination of Soviet history, including repressive periods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the political repercussions of Glasnost?

    <p>The Soviet Union eventually dissolved in 1991</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key aspect of Glasnost in terms of governance?

    <p>A more humane and transparent approach to governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To increase transparency and reduce government control over citizens' lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a key feature of Glasnost's media freedom?

    <p>The press enjoying a level of independence previously unseen in the Soviet Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of citizens being able to criticize government policies under Glasnost?

    <p>It allowed for public scrutiny and helped root out corruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of Glasnost's electoral reforms?

    <p>To increase public engagement and accountability in government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Glasnost's relaxation of restrictions on freedom of speech?

    <p>People were able to more openly discuss political, social, and economic issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Glasnost's increased transparency and accountability?

    <p>It led to a decrease in corruption and inefficiency within the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Glasnost's facilitation of more dialogue and participation in Soviet society?

    <p>Society became more vibrant and participatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the broader significance of Glasnost's reforms?

    <p>It was a significant departure from previous Soviet regimes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary intention of Glasnost in terms of the Soviet government's control over citizens?

    <p>To reduce government control over citizens' lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key consequence of the increased freedom of speech under Glasnost?

    <p>Increased criticism of government policies and actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the intended outcome of the electoral reforms under Glasnost?

    <p>To provide a platform for more democratic processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>More open discussion and exploration of issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the media freedom under Glasnost?

    <p>The press enjoyed a level of independence previously unseen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the increased transparency and accountability under Glasnost?

    <p>A more informed public and reduced corruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the Soviet political and social landscape under Glasnost?

    <p>More dialogue and participation in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the broader context of Mikhail Gorbachev's introduction of Glasnost?

    <p>A need to reform the Soviet political and social landscape</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A symbol of a new era of more humane governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key consequence of Glasnost's cultural and intellectual revival?

    <p>A resurgence in the cultural and intellectual life of the Soviet Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was an outcome of the increased public discourse under Glasnost?

    <p>Increased pressure on the government to reform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key aspect of Glasnost's historical reckoning?

    <p>A re-examination of Soviet history, including the repressive periods under Joseph Stalin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was an unintended consequence of Glasnost's increased transparency and accountability?

    <p>A political upheaval that led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key characteristic of the new era of governance symbolized by Glasnost?

    <p>More humane governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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