Question

What were the main reasons for the collapse of communism and the end of the Cold War?
(A) The structural weaknesses of Soviet-style communism
(B) Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
(C) The impact of Gorbachev’s reform process
(D) Economic and Cultural Globalization
Choose the correct answer from the options below:

• A. (A) and (B) only.
• B. (A), (B) and (C) only.
• C. (A), (C) and (D) only.
• D. (C) and (D) only.

Hint:

Focus on key reforms and global trends to understand the multifaceted causes of historical events.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The collapse of communism and the end of the Cold War resulted from:

• Structural Weaknesses (A): Soviet-style communism was inefficient and rigid, failing to adapt to modern economic challenges.
• Gorbachev’s Reforms (C): Policies like Glasnost and Perestroika introduced political openness and economic restructuring, weakening the communist system.
• Globalization (D): Economic and cultural globalization exposed the Soviet Union’s shortcomings and increased pressures for change.

The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan (B): contributed but was not a primary reason for communism’s collapse.