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Stalin and the Soviet Union — Quiz

Question 3 • World History CR

How did the Great Purge demonstrate Joseph Stalin’s paranoia?

Answer
A
The purge was done in secret so the public would never know.
B
Stalin used the purge to strengthen the Communist Party.
C
The purge targeted those who might challenge Stalin’s power.
D
Stalin’s fear of religious practice largely motivated the purge.

Explanation

Stalin’s paranoia made him suspect that people—even officials and members of his own government—might threaten his rule. The Great Purge targeted those seen as possible challengers, often through arrests and executions. Therefore, the best answer is A, “The purge targeted those who might challenge Stalin’s power.”

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