How Well Do You Know Josef Stalin

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1.

When was Josef Stalin born?
- A.
  
  1897
- B.
  
  1879
- C.
  
  1798
Correct Answer
B. 1879

Explanation
Iosif Vissarionovich Dzhugashivilli (or Josef Stalin as he was more commonly known), was born on the 21st December, 1879, in Gori, Georgia

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The periods in which 'The 5 Year Plans' were in effect occurred three times
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
One of Josef Stalin's infamous ideologies was The 5 Year Plan. It has been introduced three times - 1928 to 1932, 1933 to 1937 and 1938 to 1941.

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Out of these five industries, name the two which were involved in the 5 Year Plan
- A.
  
  Coal
- B.
  
  Silver
- C.
  
  Gold
- D.
  
  Oil
- E.
  
  Nickel
Correct Answer(s)
A. Coal
D. Oil

Explanation
Each plan set a target which had to be met by the coal, oil, iron ore, pig iron and steel industries.

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4.

The Stalinist System was a regime associated with a regime of terror and _____________ rule.

Correct Answer(s)
totalitarian

Explanation
Another of Josef Stalin's infamous plans was the Stalinist System. Stalinism was the communist philosophies which were unique to the dictatorship of Josef Stalin. It is also associated with a regime of terror and totalitarian rule.

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How many officer corps were removed from the Red Army during the Great Purges
- A.
  
  70 000
- B.
  
  700 000
- C.
  
  7 000
Correct Answer
A. 70 000

Explanation
During the Great Purges, approximately 70,000 officer corps were removed from the Red Army. This was part of Joseph Stalin's campaign to eliminate perceived threats and potential opposition within the Soviet Union. The purges targeted not only high-ranking military officials but also political opponents, intellectuals, and other individuals deemed disloyal to the regime. The removal of such a large number of officers had a significant impact on the military's leadership and effectiveness, ultimately weakening the Red Army.

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How Well Do You Know Josef Stalin

When was Josef Stalin born?

The periods in which 'The 5 Year Plans' were in effect occurred three times

Out of these five industries, name the two which were involved in the 5 Year Plan

The Stalinist System was a regime associated with a regime of terror and _____________ rule.

How many officer corps were removed from the Red Army during the Great Purges