C. Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

A. Union of Socialist Soviet Regions

B. United States of Soviet Russia

C. Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

D. United Soviet Socialist Republics

Under Gorbachev the USSR launched "Perestroika". What exactly is it?

B. Reconstructing the country's political and economic system

A. A military expansion program

B. Reconstructing the country's political and economic system

C. A space exploration initiative

C. National Alliance of Members

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81.
Sputnik-1 was the first manmade spacecraft, which was launched on October 4, 1957 by the ?
Correct Answer: B. Soviet Union
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Sputnik-1, the first manmade spacecraft, was launched on October 4, 1957, by the Soviet Union.
82.
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In June 1948, under Soviet Union influence, Germany built a wall between East and West Germany?
Correct Answer: B. False
One-liner
The statement is False — the Berlin Wall was built in August 1961, not June 1948, and it was constructed by East Germany (GDR) under Soviet influence, not by a unified Germany.
83.
Which country launched the first artificial satellite in Space?
Correct Answer: C. Soviet Union (USSR)
One-liner
The Soviet Union (USSR) launched the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, into space on October 4, 1957.
84.
What does the 12-U2 alliance stand for?
Correct Answer: D. India-Israel-UAE-USA
One-liner
The I2U2 alliance stands for India-Israel-UAE-USA.
85.
When was the treaty called AUKUS signed?
Correct Answer: D. September 2021
One-liner
The AUKUS treaty was signed in September 2021.
86.
How many members does the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) have?
Correct Answer: C. 120
One-liner
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) has 120 member states.
87.
USSR stands for?
Correct Answer: C. Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
One-liner
USSR stands for Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
88.
Under Gorbachev the USSR launched "Perestroika". What exactly is it?
Correct Answer: B. Reconstructing the country's political and economic system
One-liner
Perestroika was Mikhail Gorbachev's policy of reconstructing the country's political and economic system in the Soviet Union during the 1980s.
89.
Which European country united after the demise of Berlin Wall in 1989?
Correct Answer: B. Germany
One-liner
Germany reunited after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, ending decades of Cold War division between East and West Germany.
90.
NAM stands for ?
Correct Answer: A. Non-Aligned Movement
One-liner
NAM stands for Non-Aligned Movement.

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