bringing things or people back together after they have been separated

a sudden and illegal takeover of a government, usually by a small group of people, often involving the military

one of the multiple states that were joined together as part of the Soviet Union under the central Soviet government

when a country or organisation officially ends or breaks apart

The collapse of the Soviet Union

History

In ‘Cold War crises, 1958-70’, pupils learnt about increasing superpower tensions and how they created a number of crises.. In this unit, pupils will go on to learn about the crises and flashpoints that led to the end of the Cold War.

The end of the Cold War, 1970-91

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Which term describes bringing things or people back together after they have been separated?

Complete the sentence: In August 1991, Gorbachev was briefly overthrown by a {{}} and when he returned to power his authority was weakened.

It was named after American singer, Frank Sinatra’s song ‘My Way’.

It was named after Soviet singer, Frank Sinatra’s song ‘My Way’.

It disallowed a satellite state to decide on its own which road to take.

It allowed a satellite state to decide on its own which road to take.

Why was Gorbachev's new approach described as the ‘Sinatra Doctrine’?

the granting of the Nobel Peace Prize to Gorbachev

the reuniting of Germany after many decades

the Soviets’ abandoning of the Brezhnev Doctrine

the Soviets’ failed invasion and withdrawal of Afghanistan

Which event made it clear that the Warsaw Pact was in decline?

had many admirers and won an award for peace

became increasingly unpopular and was forced to step down

Match the evidence to the viewpoint of Gorbachev following his reform attempt.

Which term describes a country that is dominated by another country?

Complete the sentence: On 7th December 1988, Mikhail Gorbachev, announced that the Soviet Union was rejecting the Brezhnev {{}}.

a peaceful protest movement that began in Poland

a peaceful protest movement that began in Romania

a peaceful protest movement that began in Czechoslovakia

a peaceful protest movement that began in East Germany

Which countries in Eastern Europe peacefully broke away from the USSR?

When was the East German government forced to open the border with West Germany?

Churchill gave his ‘Iron Curtain’ speech.

The Iron Curtain became reality with the construction of the Berlin Wall.

Hungary became a democratic multi-party state.

Hungary created a ‘hole’ in the Iron Curtain.

Thousands of East Germans travelled to Hungary.

East German border guards opened the crossing gates.

Put the following events in chronological order.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz