Baltics

Question 1

What was the “Singing Revolution”?

Answer 1

A series of peaceful demonstrations and singing events in the Baltic states for independence

Question 2

Which Baltic state declared independence first?

Answer 2

Lithuania (March 1990)

Question 3

What was the Baltic Way?

Answer 3

A 600km human chain across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in 1989

Question 4

What pact led to Soviet control of the Baltic states?

Answer 4

Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact (1939)

Question 5

What event occurred in Vilnius in January 1991?

Answer 5

Soviet forces killed 14 civilians during independence protests

Question 6

What were the “Barricades”?

Answer 6

Latvian civilians’ defense of strategic buildings against Soviet forces in 1991

Question 7

Who was the Soviet leader during Baltic independence?

Answer 7

Mikhail Gorbachev

Question 8

What Soviet reform program aided independence movements?

Answer 8

Perestroika

Question 9

When did the Baltic states regain full independence?

Answer 9

August-September 1991

Question 10

What international organization did they join in 2004?

Answer 10

The European Union and NATO