The Collapse of the Former Soviet Union Was Characterized by Which

question 37

Multiple Choice

The collapse of the former Soviet Union was characterized by which of the following?

• A) a declaration of independence by non-Russian republics
• B) "federalism" and increased solidarity of the states that had been joined to create the Union
• C) the spread of communism throughout Eastern Europe
• D) the disappearance of perestroika and glasnost

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Definitions:

Systolic Pressure

The pressure exerted on the arteries when the heart beats, representing the maximum arterial pressure during contraction of the left ventricle of the heart.

Oxygen Deprivation

A condition resulting from an insufficient supply of oxygen to the body that can cause severe health effects.

Stroke

A medical condition where the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, causing brain cells to die due to lack of oxygen.

Myocardial Infarction

Heart attack.