What was the significance of "The Doctors' Plot"?
A. It exposed Stalin's anti-Semitic beliefs to the Soviet public.
B. It led to improved medical practices that significantly extended Stalin's life.
C. It emphasized how paranoid and ruthless Stalin was even during his last days.
D. It showed that Stalin was concerned about growing anti-Semitism in the Soviet Union.
The correct answer is D. It showed that Stalin was concerned about growing anti-Semitism in the Soviet Union. "The Doctors' Plot" was a conspiracy theory propagated by the Soviet government in the late 1940s, accusing a group of mainly Jewish doctors of planning to assassinate Soviet leaders. The plot aimed to fuel anti-Semitism and instigate a wave of persecution against the Jewish community. However, Stalin's death in 1953 halted the implementation of these plans and initiated a period of de-escalation. The Doctors' Plot is significant in showcasing Stalin's concern about anti-Semitism within the Soviet Union.
The North Korean government is controlled…
A. by the people, as a communist state.
B. by the people, in a limited form of democracy.
C. by the Kim family's political party, with no outside influence.
D. by the Supreme People's Assembly, who are an equal to the supreme leader.
C. by the Kim family's political party, with no outside influence.
The primary goal of North Korea's education is to...
A. strengthen critical thinking for citizens.
B. balance a love of math and science with the arts.
C. train citizens to admire the Kims and their beliefs.
D. make North Koreans more competitive in the workplace.
C. train citizens to admire the Kims and their beliefs.
Which of the following describes how average people live in North Korea?
A. People can freely express their political opinions.
B. People often cannot find enough food to survive.
C. People can openly communicate with each other.
D. People must attend daily public executions.
B. People often cannot find enough food to survive.
What is it like for those who escape from North Korea?
A. They are often highly skilled, so it's actually easy to find employment.
B. They are not permitted to enter into other countries as refugees.
C. They do not have to worry about ever returning to North Korea.
D. They live in uncertainty and struggle to survive and adjust.