The Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia

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What was the name of the student-led demonstration that sparked the Velvet Revolution?

  1. The Prague Spring

  2. The Velvet Revolution

  3. The Student Revolution

  4. The People's Revolution


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Student Revolution was a series of student-led demonstrations that took place in Prague in November 1989. The demonstrations were sparked by the arrest of several students who were protesting against the communist regime.

Who was the leader of the Civic Forum, the main opposition group during the Velvet Revolution?

  1. Vaclav Havel

  2. Alexander Dubcek

  3. Ludvik Vaculik

  4. Jiri Dienstbier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vaclav Havel was a playwright and dissident who became the leader of the Civic Forum, the main opposition group during the Velvet Revolution. He was elected president of Czechoslovakia in December 1989.

What was the name of the communist leader who was overthrown during the Velvet Revolution?

  1. Gustav Husak

  2. Milos Jakes

  3. Karel Urbanovsky

  4. Lubomir Strougal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gustav Husak was the communist leader of Czechoslovakia from 1969 to 1987. He was overthrown during the Velvet Revolution in 1989.

When did the Velvet Revolution take place?

  1. November 17-29, 1989

  2. December 10-20, 1989

  3. January 1-10, 1990

  4. February 15-25, 1990


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Velvet Revolution took place from November 17 to 29, 1989.

What was the name of the agreement that was signed between the government and the opposition during the Velvet Revolution?

  1. The Prague Agreement

  2. The Velvet Agreement

  3. The Civic Forum Agreement

  4. The Student Revolution Agreement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Prague Agreement was signed between the government and the opposition on November 29, 1989. The agreement called for the resignation of the communist government and the holding of free elections.

What was the name of the first free election that was held in Czechoslovakia after the Velvet Revolution?

  1. The June 1990 election

  2. The December 1989 election

  3. The March 1991 election

  4. The September 1992 election


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The June 1990 election was the first free election that was held in Czechoslovakia after the Velvet Revolution. The election was won by the Civic Forum.

What was the name of the new constitution that was adopted by Czechoslovakia after the Velvet Revolution?

  1. The Constitution of the Czech Republic

  2. The Constitution of the Slovak Republic

  3. The Constitution of the Czechoslovak Republic

  4. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Czechoslovakia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Constitution of the Czechoslovak Republic was adopted in 1990. The constitution established a new democratic government for Czechoslovakia.

What was the name of the new president of Czechoslovakia who was elected after the Velvet Revolution?

  1. Vaclav Havel

  2. Alexander Dubcek

  3. Ludvik Vaculik

  4. Jiri Dienstbier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vaclav Havel was elected president of Czechoslovakia in December 1989. He was the first democratically elected president of Czechoslovakia.

What was the name of the new prime minister of Czechoslovakia who was appointed after the Velvet Revolution?

  1. Petr Pithart

  2. Vaclav Klaus

  3. Marian Calfa

  4. Ladislav Adamec


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Petr Pithart was appointed prime minister of Czechoslovakia in December 1989. He was the first democratically appointed prime minister of Czechoslovakia.

What was the name of the new foreign minister of Czechoslovakia who was appointed after the Velvet Revolution?

  1. Jiri Dienstbier

  2. Vaclav Havel

  3. Petr Pithart

  4. Alexander Dubcek


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jiri Dienstbier was appointed foreign minister of Czechoslovakia in December 1989. He was the first democratically appointed foreign minister of Czechoslovakia.

What was the name of the new defense minister of Czechoslovakia who was appointed after the Velvet Revolution?

  1. Lumir Divoky

  2. Vaclav Havel

  3. Petr Pithart

  4. Alexander Dubcek


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lumir Divoky was appointed defense minister of Czechoslovakia in December 1989. He was the first democratically appointed defense minister of Czechoslovakia.

What was the name of the new interior minister of Czechoslovakia who was appointed after the Velvet Revolution?

  1. Vaclav Havel

  2. Petr Pithart

  3. Jiri Dienstbier

  4. Richard Sacher


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Richard Sacher was appointed interior minister of Czechoslovakia in December 1989. He was the first democratically appointed interior minister of Czechoslovakia.

What was the name of the new finance minister of Czechoslovakia who was appointed after the Velvet Revolution?

  1. Vaclav Klaus

  2. Petr Pithart

  3. Jiri Dienstbier

  4. Richard Sacher


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vaclav Klaus was appointed finance minister of Czechoslovakia in December 1989. He was the first democratically appointed finance minister of Czechoslovakia.

What was the name of the new minister of culture of Czechoslovakia who was appointed after the Velvet Revolution?

  1. Jiri Dienstbier

  2. Petr Pithart

  3. Vaclav Havel

  4. Milan Uhde


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Milan Uhde was appointed minister of culture of Czechoslovakia in December 1989. He was the first democratically appointed minister of culture of Czechoslovakia.

What was the name of the new minister of education of Czechoslovakia who was appointed after the Velvet Revolution?

  1. Petr Pithart

  2. Jiri Dienstbier

  3. Vaclav Havel

  4. Petr Vopalek


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Petr Vopalek was appointed minister of education of Czechoslovakia in December 1989. He was the first democratically appointed minister of education of Czechoslovakia.

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