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International Developments in the Post-War World — Test

Question 19 • 26-27 - C - RUSD World History, Culture and Geography

Why was the end to communism in Czechoslovakia termed the “Velvet Revolution”?

Answer
A
The transition was remarkably smooth.
B
The communist rulers were as soft and weak as velvet.
C
The revolution was named for the group that led it.
D
Velvet was a symbol of Czechoslovakia.

Explanation

The “Velvet Revolution” was called velvet because the transition from communist rule was largely peaceful and smooth, with little violence. So the correct choice is “The transition was remarkably smooth.”

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