History of Belarus for Grade 9

What ancient tribes inhabited the territory of Belarus?

• Dregoviches, Radimichs, Krivichs

• Goths

• Scythians

• Sarmatians

What was the significance of the Battle of Grunwald for Belarus?

• It was primarily a naval battle fought on the Baltic Sea.

• It led to the immediate victory of the Teutonic Knights.

• It was a minor skirmish with no lasting impact.

• It marked a pivotal moment in the struggle against the Teutonic Knights and contributed to the decline of their power in Eastern Europe.

Who was the leader of the Belarusian partisans during World War II?

• Joseph Stalin

• Semyon Denisovich

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Vladimir Lenin

What year did Belarus declare independence from the Soviet Union?

• 1990

• 1992

• 1989

• 1991

What was the impact of the Great Patriotic War on Belarusian society?

• The Great Patriotic War had no impact on national identity.

• The war led to economic prosperity in Belarus.

• Belarusian society remained unchanged after the war.

• The Great Patriotic War caused immense loss of life, destruction, and fostered national identity in Belarusian society.

Name one major cultural figure of the Belarusian National Revival.

• Yanka Kupala

• Maksim Bahdanovich

• Francysk Skaryna

• Zmitrok Biadulia

What was the role of Belarus in the Soviet economy during the 20th century?

• Belarus had no significant impact on the Soviet economy.

• Belarus was a key industrial and agricultural region in the Soviet economy.

• Belarus was primarily a military stronghold for the Soviet Union.

• Belarus was mainly a cultural center with little industrial activity.

How did the Chernobyl disaster affect Belarus?

• The disaster improved agricultural productivity in Belarus.

• The Chernobyl disaster had no impact on Belarus.

• The Chernobyl disaster caused severe radioactive contamination in Belarus, leading to health problems and environmental damage.

• Belarus experienced economic growth due to the disaster.

What were the main goals of the Belarusian National Revival movement?

• To establish a communist regime in Belarus.

• To suppress Belarusian national identity and history.

• To promote Belarusian language, culture, and national identity.

• To promote Russian language and culture in Belarus.

Who was the first president of independent Belarus?

• Stanislav Shushkevich

• Alexander Lukashenko

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Vladimir Putin