What Do You Know About The Mikhail Gorbachev

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1/10 Questions

After he left office as the last Soviet Union president, he was succeeded by?
- Yuri Andropov
- Yuri
- Andrews
- Yuri Andro

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Mikhail Gorbachev GCL, a former soviet Politician, a Russian and the eight and leader of the Soviet Union. Take a quiz and test your knowledge of Mikhail Gorbachev

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2.

Gorbachev was elected general secretary by the Politburo in?
- 1983
- 1980
- 1985
- 1986
Correct Answer

A. 1985

Explanation

Gorbachev was elected general secretary by the Politburo in 1985. This marked a significant turning point in Soviet politics, as Gorbachev introduced a series of reforms known as perestroika and glasnost, aimed at restructuring the Soviet economy and increasing political openness. These reforms ultimately led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War.

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3.

His last term as the Soviet Union president spans?
- 1990 - 1992
- 1989 - 1994
- 1983 – 1990
- 1990 -1991
Correct Answer

A. 1990 -1991

Explanation

The correct answer is 1990-1991. This is because the question asks for the last term as the Soviet Union president, and the term ended in 1991.

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4.

He was the last President of the Soviet Union, he was born in?
- 1929
- 1931
- 1930
- 1932
Correct Answer

A. 1931

Explanation

The correct answer is 1931. The question is asking for the birth year of the last President of the Soviet Union. Since the answer choices are different years, we can determine that the correct answer is 1931.

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5.

When was he appointed as General Secretary of Soviet Union?
- 1982
- 1983
- 1985
- 1980
Correct Answer

A. 1985

Explanation

In 1985, he was appointed as the General Secretary of the Soviet Union.

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6.

Mikhail was appointed the First Party Secretary of the Stavropol Regional Committee in the year?
- 1977
- 1975
- 1974
- 1973
Correct Answer

A. 1974

Explanation

Mikhail was appointed the First Party Secretary of the Stavropol Regional Committee in 1974.

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7.

Born in the 1900s he got married to?
- Reign Slayn
- Alli Morse
- Raisa Gorbacheva
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. Raisa Gorbacheva

Explanation

The correct answer is Raisa Gorbacheva. This suggests that the person born in the 1900s got married to Raisa Gorbacheva.

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8.

He was awarded the Otto Hahn Peace Medal in?
- 1990
- 1989
- 1995
- 1985
Correct Answer

A. 1989

Explanation

In 1989, he was awarded the Otto Hahn Peace Medal.

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9.

He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990 and the Harvey Price in?
- 1992
- 1993
- 1997
- 1994
Correct Answer

A. 1992

Explanation

The correct answer is 1992. The question states that the person was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990. Since the question is asking for the year in which the person was awarded the Harvey Price, we can assume that the Harvey Price is a separate award from the Nobel Peace Prize. Therefore, the person must have received the Harvey Price after 1990. Among the given options, the only year after 1990 is 1992, so that is the correct answer.

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10.

When did Gorbachev and Alexander Lebedev Independent Democratic Party of Russia?
- 2000
- 2008
- 2006
- 2007
Correct Answer

A. 2008

Explanation

In 2008, Gorbachev and Alexander Lebedev formed the Independent Democratic Party of Russia.

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