Putin: Power and Influence Quiz

Question 1

What position did Vladimir Putin first hold when he entered politics?

Accepted Answer

Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg

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Member of the Duma

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President of Russia

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Prime Minister of Russia

Question 2

What year did Vladimir Putin first become President of Russia?

Accepted Answer

2000

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1996

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2004

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2012

Question 3

Which major event occurred during Putin's presidency in 2014?

Accepted Answer

The annexation of Crimea

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The dissolution of the Soviet Union

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The Sochi Olympics

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Russia entering the G7

Question 4

Which foreign policy doctrine is associated with Vladimir Putin's approach to international relations?

Accepted Answer

Realpolitik

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Isolationism

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The Monroe Doctrine

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McCarthyism

Question 5

What is the name of the political party that has supported Putin during his leadership?

Accepted Answer

United Russia

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Communist Party

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Liberal Democratic Party

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Just Russia

Question 6

What is a significant characteristic of Putin's government regarding media and dissent?

Accepted Answer

Strict control and censorship

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Complete freedom of press

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Full ownership by foreign entities

Answer

No laws on media ownership