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Arrange the following in chronological order: a. Soviet invasion of Afghanistan b. Fall of the Berlin Wall c. Disintegration of the Soviet Union d. Russian Revolution

Correct Answer

d → a → b → c (Russian Revolution → Soviet invasion of Afghanistan → Fall of the Berlin Wall → Disintegration of the Soviet Union)

Exercise: EXERCISES | Q: 2 | (Page 13)
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Explanation

The chronological order is based on the following dates from the context:

  • Russian Revolution: Occurred before all other events (historical foundation of Soviet Union)
  • Soviet invasion of Afghanistan: 1979 (mentioned in context)
  • Fall of the Berlin Wall: November 1989 (mentioned in timeline)
  • Disintegration of the Soviet Union: 1991 (timeline shows culmination with Baltic republics becoming UN members in September 1991)

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Russian Revolution occurred first, establishing the Soviet state

  2. Step 2: Soviet invasion of Afghanistan took place in 1979

  3. Step 3: Berlin Wall fell in November 1989

  4. Step 4: Soviet Union disintegrated in 1991

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