Vocabulary & Concepts: The End of the Cold War and Gorbachev

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary & Concepts: The End of the Cold War and Gorbachev

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Key Vocabulary and Concepts

Gorbachev: The Soviet leader who introduced reforms to end the Cold War.

Perestroika: Gorbachev's policy of economic restructuring aimed at revitalizing the Soviet economy.

Glasnost: Gorbachev's policy of increased transparency and openness in government and society.

End of Cold War: The period marked by diplomatic efforts, reforms, and peaceful resolutions that led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Reagan-Gorbachev Summits: Meetings between US President Reagan and Gorbachev that helped reduce Cold War tensions.

Reform: Changes introduced by Gorbachev to transform Soviet politics and economy.

Diplomacy: The art and practice of managing international relations, crucial in ending the Cold War.

Collapse of the Soviet Union: The final event signaling the end of Cold War tensions and the dissolution of the USSR.

1.
Explain what is meant by the term 'Perestroika'. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the policies of 'Perestroika' and 'Glasnost'. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the significance of the Reagan-Gorbachev summits in the context of the Cold War. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Write a paragraph explaining how Gorbachev's policies contributed to the end of the Cold War. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Analyse the impact of Glasnost on Soviet society. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
6.
Compare the reasons behind Gorbachev's reforms with those of previous Soviet leaders. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
7.
Outline the events that led to the collapse of the Soviet Union. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
8.
Write a short paragraph summarising Gorbachev’s role in ending the Cold War. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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