The Winter War Quiz

Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Winter War?

• Vladimir Lenin

• Joseph Stalin

• Leonid Brezhnev

• Nikita Khrushchev

What was one of the main reasons the Soviet Union wanted to move Finland's border?

• To create a buffer zone around Leningrad

• To build a new capital city

• To gain access to Finnish natural resources

• To establish a new trade route

What tactic did Finnish ski troops use against the Soviet forces?

• Naval blockades

• Hit-and-run attacks

• Aerial bombardments

• Trench warfare

What was a significant consequence of the Winter War for the Soviet Union?

• It expanded Soviet territory by 50%

• It resulted in a peace treaty with Germany

• It led to the fall of the Soviet government

• It caused over 300,000 Soviet casualties

What was a major challenge faced by the Soviet Union during the Winter War?

• Allied intervention

• Lack of military equipment

• Severe winter conditions

• Internal political strife