Khrushchev and the Cold War — Quiz

Question 1

What were the effects of communist policies in Eastern Europe? Choose three correct answers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Enemies of the state were imprisoned.; Freedom of speech was eliminated.; Cultural identity was destroyed.

Question 2

What was Khrushchev’s immediate goal in the space race?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to be the first to send a rocket into space

Question 3

What was the main reason Khrushchev called for increased agricultural output?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to improve the standard of living

Question 4

What was the primary reason Khrushchev objected to the concept of “enemy of the people”?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The concept allowed Stalin to repress anyone he felt was a threat.

Question 5

Under Khrushchev, how did the USSR proceed in the arms race with the US?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They developed new and powerful weapons.

Question 6

Which most contributed to the end of Khrushchev’s leadership?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

economic issues

Question 7

What was the primary reason Nagy was removed as prime minister of Hungary?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Soviets wanted to reverse democratic reforms.

Khrushchev and the Cold War — Quiz Answers