Question 1

What was a consequence of the economic globalization that took place in Europe in the 1990s?

Accepted Answer

Economic globalization in the 1990s led to company relocations to countries with cheaper labor, causing labor disruptions in Europe.

Question 2

Gorbachev's continued public support for the "Brezhnev doctrine" emboldened independence movements in the Eastern bloc nations.

Accepted Answer

Gorbachev's policies, such as "glasnost" and "perestroika," and his rejection of the Brezhnev Doctrine, which justified Soviet intervention in Eastern Europe, actually encouraged independence movements in the Eastern bloc.

Question 3

Which of the following statements accurately describes rail networks in Europe by 2000?

Accepted Answer

By 2000, Europe had developed an extensive high-speed rail network connecting major cities within and between EU member states, enhancing passenger travel efficiency.

Question 4

What demographic change took place in Russia following the end of Communism?

Accepted Answer

Following the end of Communism, Russia experienced a decline in life expectancy due to economic instability, increased mortality rates, and a rise in health issues.

Question 5

Why did Yeltsin take military action to stop Chechnya from seceding?

Accepted Answer

Yeltsin took military action to prevent Chechnya from seceding to stop the Russian Federation from dissolving, as the Soviet Union had, and to maintain territorial integrity.

Question 6

Which former Eastern bloc country faced the greatest challenges in transitioning to capitalism?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Soviet diversion of rivers for agricultural irrigation caused the Aral Sea to dry up.

Accepted Answer

The Soviet Union diverted rivers like the Amu Darya and Syr Darya for irrigation projects, significantly reducing the inflow of water into the Aral Sea, leading to its drastic shrinkage.

Question 8

The USSR had encouraged citizens to adopt nationalist identities during the years of the Cold War.

Accepted Answer

The USSR promoted internationalism and discouraged nationalist identities during the Cold War.

Question 9

What approach did most Western European politicians take to immigration in the 1990s?

Accepted Answer

In the 1990s, many Western European politicians responded to voter concerns about immigration by imposing stricter regulations and controls to manage the flow of immigrants and address public unease.

Question 10

What was the main aim of the European Union?

Accepted Answer

The main aim of the European Union was to create an open market and open borders to facilitate economic cooperation and integration among member states.

Question 11

Historians agree that the actions of Ronald Reagan were the most important factor in the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union.

Accepted Answer

Historians have diverse opinions on the factors leading to the Soviet Union's collapse, including internal economic issues, political reforms, and external pressures, not solely attributing it to Reagan's actions.

Question 12

What was a result of privatization in Russia?

Accepted Answer

Privatization in Russia led to the concentration of wealth and assets in the hands of a small group of individuals, known as oligarchs, who became extremely wealthy by acquiring significant stakes in major industries.

Question 13

The conservative regime that took over Greece in 1967 banned the academic field of sociology.

Accepted Answer

The military junta that ruled Greece from 1967 to 1974 viewed sociology as a subversive discipline and banned it from being taught in universities.

Question 14

What "fault line" does the text identify as being important in many of the conflicts that followed the collapse of Communism?

Accepted Answer

The text identifies the Christianity-Islam fault line as significant in many conflicts post-Communism, highlighting religious and cultural tensions.

Question 15

In France, many voters who turned away from Communism embraced extreme right parties.

Accepted Answer

Historically, some voters in France have shifted from left-wing parties, including the Communist Party, to support far-right parties, particularly during times of economic or social unrest.

Question 16

According to the textbook, why did some people criticize the European Union?

Accepted Answer

Some people criticized the European Union for increasing bureaucratic oversight and red tape, which they believed complicated processes and stifled efficiency.

Question 17

The transition to democracy was particularly challenging in Russia since Communism had first developed there, rather than being imposed by an outside force (as in the Eastern bloc countries).

Accepted Answer

The transition was challenging because communism was deeply rooted in Russia's political and social systems, having originated there with the Bolshevik Revolution, unlike Eastern bloc countries where it was imposed post-World War II.

Question 18

By the 1970s, rates of crime and unemployment within public housing units were much lower than in surrounding neighborhoods.

Accepted Answer

During the 1970s, public housing units often experienced higher rates of crime and unemployment compared to surrounding neighborhoods, due to various socio-economic challenges and concentrated poverty.

Question 19

International intervention swiftly and effectively controlled the violence that arose after the dissolution of Yugoslavia.

Accepted Answer

The international intervention in the Yugoslav Wars was criticized for being delayed and initially ineffective, with significant violence occurring before peace agreements were reached.

Question 20

There was a settled, institutional quality to much of the arts in Europe in the years between 1970 and 2000.

Accepted Answer

The period between 1970 and 2000 in Europe saw the establishment of many arts institutions, increased government funding, and the professionalization of the arts, contributing to a settled, institutional quality.

Quiz 25: Reunion: European Unification and the End of the Cold War, 1973-1999