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?

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

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

A new era of more humane governance Signup and view all the answers

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

The government became more accountable and transparent Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

The facilitation of reforms in the electoral process Signup and view all the answers

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

Increased pressure on the government to reform Signup and view all the answers

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

To increase public engagement and accountability Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What was the broader context of Glasnost?

A cornerstone of Gorbachev's broader reform agenda Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

The dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

A resurgence in works critical of the Soviet system Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of increased public discourse under Glasnost?

Increased pressure on the government to reform Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What was a consequence of the political repercussions of Glasnost?

The Soviet Union eventually dissolved in 1991 Signup and view all the answers

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

A more humane and transparent approach to governance Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

It allowed for public scrutiny and helped root out corruption Signup and view all the answers

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

To increase public engagement and accountability in government Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

Society became more vibrant and participatory Signup and view all the answers

What was the broader significance of Glasnost's reforms?

It was a significant departure from previous Soviet regimes Signup and view all the answers

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

To reduce government control over citizens' lives Signup and view all the answers

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

Increased criticism of government policies and actions Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide a platform for more democratic processes Signup and view all the answers

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

More open discussion and exploration of issues Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the media freedom under Glasnost?

The press enjoyed a level of independence previously unseen Signup and view all the answers

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

A more informed public and reduced corruption Signup and view all the answers

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

More dialogue and participation in society Signup and view all the answers

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

A need to reform the Soviet political and social landscape Signup and view all the answers

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

A symbol of a new era of more humane governance Signup and view all the answers

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

A resurgence in the cultural and intellectual life of the Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

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

Increased pressure on the government to reform Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

More humane governance Signup and view all the answers

Gr 12 History Ch 6.1: The disintegration of the Soviet Union

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What is the meaning of Glasnost?

What was the primary goal of Glasnost?

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

What was a consequence of Glasnost's media freedom?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What was the broader context of Glasnost?

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

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

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

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

What was a consequence of increased public discourse under Glasnost?

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

What was a consequence of the political repercussions of Glasnost?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What was the broader significance of Glasnost's reforms?

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

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

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

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

What was the significance of the media freedom under Glasnost?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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