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In 1845, speakers of this language formed the clandestine Cyril and Methodius Brotherhood, which supported, among other causes, the abolition of serfdom. For 10 points each:
[10m] Give this language, which was used to write the nationalistic poem “Testament” in 1845. The Ems Ukaz (“ooh-KAHSS”) banned the publication of works in this language.
ANSWER: Ukrainian [or ukrainska mova]
[10e] Taras Shevchenko, the author of “Testament,” called this czar a “poisoned-fanged viper” in his poem “The Dream.” This czar suppressed the Decembrist revolt.
ANSWER: Nicholas I [prompt on Nicholas]
[10h] Shevchenko’s grandfather fought in a 1734 rebellion led by these roving bands of Ukrainian peasants in Poland-Lithuania. Ivan Gonta led one of these groups that carried out the Massacre of Uman in 1768.
ANSWER: haydamaks (“hye-duh-MAHK’s”) [or haidamakas; or haidamaky; or hajduks (“HYE-dooks”)]
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