Yugoslavia and Bulgaria: Historical Relations Quiz

What was the main reason Bulgaria did not join Yugoslavia after World War I?

• Bulgaria was geographically isolated from Yugoslavia.

• Bulgaria had strong nationalist sentiments and saw itself as the successor to the medieval Bulgarian Empire.

• Bulgaria was a strong supporter of panslavism.

• Bulgaria was already a part of the Habsburg Empire.

What was the Bled Agreement intended to achieve between Yugoslavia and Bulgaria?

• An economic partnership to boost trade.

• Closer relations as a first step towards potential unification.

• A military alliance against the Soviet Union.

• A complete merger of the two countries into one nation.

Why did the proposed unification between Yugoslavia and Bulgaria fail?

• Bulgaria wanted to dominate Yugoslavia.

• Yugoslavia wanted Bulgaria to be divided into smaller regions.

• Stalin supported the unification plan.

• Both countries agreed on a confederation of equals.

What was Tito's vision for the unification of Yugoslavia and Bulgaria?

• Bulgaria becoming a part of Macedonia and ceasing to exist as a separate entity.

• A union of equals with shared leadership.

• A cultural exchange program to promote Slavic unity.

• A military alliance against Western Europe.

How did Stalin's stance affect the unification plans between Yugoslavia and Bulgaria?

• He remained neutral and uninvolved.

• He opposed the plan and demanded it be halted.

• He encouraged Bulgaria to join NATO instead.

• He fully supported the unification and provided resources.