The Advantages of the Cult of Personality, For The Party

Question 1

In the Cult of Personality, the fact one person was a focus for loyalty and unity was useful for the party, especially during

Answer 1

Tumultuous times of Five-Year Plans and WWII

Question 2

In a Cult of Personality, giving a human face to socialism was useful for the party. Why?

Answer 2

Socialism remained an abstract concept to many poorly educated Russians

Gave them something to work for

Question 3

A Cult of Personality was useful for the party because it made use of traditional Russian attitudes:

Answer 3

The country was used to loyalty to one person, representing the country, through the Tsars.

Question 4

A Cult of Personality was useful for the party. In the absence of _______________, the cult can fill the gap

Answer 4

Religious worship