by alex
Step into the intriguing world of the former Soviet Union, a superpower that shaped much of the 20th century’s geopolitical landscape. From its vast geography to pivotal historical events, this quiz will test your knowledge of the USSR’s legacy. Prepare to challenge yourself and uncover fascinating facts about this bygone era.
Former Soviet Union Quiz Questions Overview
1. What year did the Soviet Union officially dissolve?
1989
1991
1993
1995
2. Who was the last leader of the Soviet Union?
Leonid Brezhnev
Mikhail Gorbachev
Nikita Khrushchev
Joseph Stalin
3. Which of these countries was NOT part of the Soviet Union?
Ukraine
Lithuania
Poland
Kazakhstan
4. What was the primary economic system of the Soviet Union?
Capitalism
Socialism
Feudalism
Communism
5. Which city served as the capital of the Soviet Union?
Saint Petersburg
Minsk
Kiev
Moscow
6. What was the name of the Soviet Union’s secret police?
CIA
KGB
MI6
Stasi
7. Which Soviet leader initiated the policy of ‘de-Stalinization’?
Leonid Brezhnev
Mikhail Gorbachev
Nikita Khrushchev
Joseph Stalin
8. Which of the following was a major space achievement by the Soviet Union?
First manned moon landing
First artificial satellite
First space shuttle launch
First Mars rover
9. Which Soviet republic was the largest in terms of area?
Ukraine
Kazakhstan
Belarus
Russia
10. What was the name of the Soviet Union’s economic and political alliance with Eastern European countries?
Warsaw Pact
European Union
Commonwealth of Independent States
Comecon
