The Weakening of the Soviet Union in the Late 1980s

question 42

Multiple Choice

The weakening of the Soviet Union in the late 1980s was encouraged by the Soviet policy of

• A) glasnost.
• B) perestroika.
• C) apartheid.
• D) glasnost and perestroika.
• E) perestroika and apartheid.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, responsible for complex cognitive functions such as thought, language, and consciousness.

Crevices

Narrow openings or fissures, especially in a rock or wall, often resulting from the earth's movements or the process of weathering.

Wrinkles

Lines or creases in the skin, typically resulting from aging, facial expressions, or prolonged exposure to water.

Cerebral Hemisphere

One of the two parts of the brain, divided by the longitudinal fissure, that are responsible for different functions.