Revolution of Dignity: Causes and Background

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What was the Revolution of Dignity?

The Revolution of Dignity, also known as the Euromaidan movement, was a series of protests in Ukraine that took place in 2013-2014 demanding closer European integration and the ousting of President Yanukovych.

What event triggered the Revolution of Dignity?

The initial protests were triggered by the Ukrainian government's decision to suspend the signing of an association agreement with the European Union.

What were the main demands of the protesters during the Revolution of Dignity?

The main demands included European integration, political reforms, the resignation of President Yanukovych, and the end of government corruption.

Which Ukrainian president was primarily associated with the events leading up to the Revolution of Dignity?

President Viktor Yanukovych was associated with the events as his decision to halt the EU agreement sparked the protests.

What does 'Euromaidan' refer to?

'Euromaidan' refers to the wave of demonstrations and civil unrest in Ukraine, with 'Maidan' being the main square in Kyiv where protests took place.




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1. What was the Revolution of Dignity?

A movement to decentralize the government in Ukraine.

A series of protests in Ukraine demanding closer European integration and the ousting of President Yanukovych.

A historical event marking Ukraine's independence from the Soviet Union.

A peace negotiation between Ukraine and Russia.

2. What event triggered the Revolution of Dignity?

The increase in Russian military presence in Ukraine.

The fall of the Berlin Wall.

The government's decision to suspend the signing of an association agreement with the EU.

An economic collapse in Ukraine.

3. What were the main demands of the protesters during the Revolution of Dignity?

A complete overhaul of the Ukrainian army.

The introduction of a new education system.

European integration, political reforms, the resignation of President Yanukovych, and the end of government corruption.

Immediate peace with all neighboring countries.

4. Which Ukrainian president was primarily associated with the events leading up to the Revolution of Dignity?

President Viktor Yanukovych.

President Leonid Kuchma.

President Petro Poroshenko.

President Volodymyr Zelensky.

5. What does 'Euromaidan' refer to?

Ukraine's entry into the European Union.

The wave of demonstrations and civil unrest in Ukraine, centered on Kyiv's Maidan square.

A trade agreement between Ukraine and the EU.

A series of economic reforms in Ukraine.