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Study Guide: The Political and Administrative Status of Kosovo and Metohija

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The Political and Administrative Status of Kosovo and Metohija Study Guide

Historical Trajectory of Kosovo's Status (Yugoslavia to Post-War)

From 1946 to 1990, Kosovo held the status of a constituent republic within Socialist Yugoslavia.

Answer: False

Explanation: From 1946 to 1990, Kosovo held the status of an autonomous province within Serbia, not a constituent republic, within Socialist Yugoslavia.

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The province of Kosovo and Metohija acquired its current administrative status in 1990.

Answer: False

Explanation: The province acquired its current administrative status in 1990 following the anti-bureaucratic revolution, which reduced its autonomy.

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The Kosovo War, occurring from 1998 to 1999, led to Serbia and the federal government losing de facto control over the territory.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Kosovo War (1998-1999), coupled with the NATO intervention, resulted in Serbia and the federal government losing de facto control over the territory.

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Which event resulted in Serbia and the federal government losing de facto control over Kosovo and Metohija?

Answer: The Kosovo War (1998-1999) and NATO intervention

Explanation: The Kosovo War (1998-1999), coupled with the NATO intervention, resulted in Serbia and the federal government losing de facto control over the territory.

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The anti-bureaucratic revolution in 1990, associated with Slobodan Milošević's government, primarily affected Kosovo by:

Answer: Reducing the powers of the Socialist Autonomous Province of Kosovo.

Explanation: The anti-bureaucratic revolution in 1990 reduced the powers of the Socialist Autonomous Province of Kosovo, effectively reverting it to its 1971-1974 constitutional status.

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What was the response of the Albanian majority in Kosovo to the constitutional changes of 1990 regarding political representation?

Answer: They boycotted official elections and held their own unsanctioned elections.

Explanation: In response to the 1990 constitutional changes, the Albanian majority in Kosovo boycotted official elections and instead held their own unsanctioned elections.

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Why was a parliament unable to be established in Kosovo after the 1990 elections?

Answer: Election laws required a turnout higher than 50%, which was not met by the unsanctioned elections.

Explanation: A parliament could not be established in Kosovo after the 1990 elections because election laws required a turnout higher than 50%, which was not met by the unsanctioned elections held by Kosovar Albanians.

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Which of the following was a consequence of the 1990 constitutional changes on Albanian-language media in Kosovo?

Answer: Suppression and banning of state-owned Albanian language broadcasting.

Explanation: The 1990 constitutional changes led to the suppression and banning of state-owned Albanian language broadcasting from Kosovo.

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What happened to state-owned companies in Kosovo following the 1990 constitutional changes?

Answer: Control was transferred to the Yugoslav central government.

Explanation: Following the 1990 constitutional changes, control of state-owned companies in Kosovo was transferred to the Yugoslav central government.

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What was the primary impact of the settlement of Serb refugees from Croatia in 1995?

Answer: Exacerbated relations between the Serb and Albanian communities.

Explanation: The settlement of Serb refugees from Croatia in Kosovo in 1995 exacerbated relations between the Serb and Albanian communities.

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Ibrahim Rugova is primarily associated with which approach to opposition against Serbian rule?

Answer: Non-violent resistance.

Explanation: Ibrahim Rugova is primarily associated with advocating for non-violent resistance as an approach to opposition against Serbian rule.

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The activities of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) directly led to:

Answer: The Insurgency in Kosovo and the subsequent Kosovo War.

Explanation: The activities of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) directly led to the Insurgency in Kosovo, which subsequently escalated into the Kosovo War.

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What major change occurred in the designation of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 2003?

Answer: It was renamed the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro.

Explanation: In 2003, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was renamed the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro.

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Which ministry within the Serbian government was responsible for Kosovo and Metohija before being downgraded?

Answer: Ministry for Kosovo and Metohija

Explanation: The Ministry for Kosovo and Metohija was the ministry within the Serbian government responsible for Kosovo and Metohija before it was downgraded.

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What administrative structure did UNMIK establish in Kosovo in 2000?

Answer: 7 districts and 30 municipalities

Explanation: In 2000, the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) established an administrative structure comprising 7 districts and 30 municipalities.

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What was the administrative status of Kosovo within Serbia during Socialist Yugoslavia from 1946 to 1990?

Answer: An autonomous province

Explanation: During Socialist Yugoslavia, from 1946 to 1990, Kosovo held the status of an autonomous province within Serbia.

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What was the justification provided by the government for dismissing directors from state-owned companies in Kosovo in 1990?

Answer: To remove former communist directors.

Explanation: The government justified the dismissals of directors from state-owned companies in Kosovo in 1990 by stating the action was taken to remove former communist directors.

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What was the action taken by the Albanian community in response to the abolition of Albanian-language education at the University of Pristina?

Answer: They established an unofficial parallel system for Albanian-language education.

Explanation: In response to the abolition of Albanian-language education at the University of Pristina, the Albanian community boycotted state schools and established an unofficial parallel system for Albanian-language education.

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What was the outcome of the 1999 NATO bombing of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia concerning Kosovo's administration?

Answer: It resulted in the establishment of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).

Explanation: The 1999 NATO bombing of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia concluded the Kosovo War and led to the establishment of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).

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What constitutional change occurred in Yugoslavia in 1990 that affected provincial parliaments?

Answer: The parliaments of all Yugoslavian republics and provinces were dissolved.

Explanation: In 1990, a constitutional change occurred in Yugoslavia that resulted in the dissolution of the parliaments of all Yugoslavian republics and provinces.

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Key Political Agreements and International Recognition

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 was the primary international agreement governing Kosovo's administration after the Kosovo War.

Answer: True

Explanation: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 served as the primary international framework governing Kosovo's administration subsequent to the Kosovo War.

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Kosovo's independence was unilaterally declared by its representatives on March 15, 2008.

Answer: False

Explanation: Representatives of Kosovo unilaterally declared independence on February 17, 2008, not March 15, 2008.

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As of April 16, 2025, Kosovo's independence is recognized by 108 UN member states.

Answer: True

Explanation: As of April 16, 2025, Kosovo's independence is recognized by 108 UN member states.

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In the 2013 Brussels Agreement, Serbia agreed to maintain all its institutions within Kosovo and Metohija.

Answer: False

Explanation: As part of the 2013 Brussels Agreement, the Serbian government agreed to abolish all its institutions within the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija, not maintain them.

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Serbia recognized Kosovo's independence as part of the 2013 Brussels Agreement.

Answer: False

Explanation: While Serbia agreed to abolish its institutions in Kosovo as part of the 2013 Brussels Agreement, it has not formally recognized Kosovo's independence.

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What international resolution governed the administration of Kosovo following the Kosovo War?

Answer: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244

Explanation: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 served as the primary international framework governing Kosovo's administration subsequent to the Kosovo War.

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When did representatives of Kosovo unilaterally declare independence?

Answer: February 17, 2008

Explanation: Representatives of Kosovo unilaterally declared independence on February 17, 2008.

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As part of the 2013 Brussels Agreement, what significant action did the Serbian government take regarding its institutions in Kosovo?

Answer: It abolished all its institutions.

Explanation: As part of the 2013 Brussels Agreement, the Serbian government abolished all its institutions within the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija.

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Serb Governance and Parallel Structures in Kosovo

In 2013, the Serbian government announced the dissolution of Serb minority assemblies in northern Kosovo to integrate them into Serbia.

Answer: False

Explanation: In 2013, the Serbian government announced the dissolution of Serb minority assemblies in northern Kosovo with the aim of integrating the Kosovo Serb minority into the general population of Kosovo, not into Serbia itself.

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What was the stated aim of the Serbian government in announcing the dissolution of Serb minority assemblies in northern Kosovo in 2013?

Answer: To integrate the Kosovo Serb minority into the general population of Kosovo.

Explanation: The stated aim of the Serbian government in dissolving Serb minority assemblies in northern Kosovo in 2013 was to integrate the Kosovo Serb minority into the general population of Kosovo.

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Since 1999, Serb-inhabited areas have been governed as functioning regions separate from the Albanian-dominated government in Pristina.

Answer: True

Explanation: Since 1999, Serb-inhabited areas in Kosovo have been governed as functioning regions that operate separately from the Albanian-dominated government based in Pristina.

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Serb-inhabited areas participate in Kosovo's elections but use Serbian national symbols.

Answer: False

Explanation: Serb-inhabited areas typically boycott Kosovo's elections and participate in Serbian national elections, while also using Serbian national symbols.

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The municipalities of Leposavić, Gnjilane, and Zvečan were administered by local Serbs until November 2002.

Answer: False

Explanation: The municipalities of Leposavić, Zvečan, and Zubin Potok were administered by local Serbs. Gnjilane is part of the Kosovo-Pomoravlje District.

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Until November 2002, the Kosovska Mitrovica municipality was characterized by rival Serbian and Albanian governments.

Answer: True

Explanation: Until November 2002, the Kosovska Mitrovica municipality was characterized by the presence of rival Serbian and Albanian governments.

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In February 2003, Serbian delegates formed the Union of Serbian Districts and District Units of Kosovo and Metohija, with Gnjilane as its de facto capital.

Answer: False

Explanation: While Serbian delegates formed the Union of Serbian Districts and District Units of Kosovo and Metohija in February 2003, its de facto capital was North Mitrovica, not Gnjilane.

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Rada Trajković serves as the president of the Union of Serbian Districts and District Units of Kosovo and Metohija.

Answer: False

Explanation: Rada Trajković serves as the head of the Executive Council of the Serbian National Council for Kosovo and Metohija (SNV); Dragan Velić is the president of the Union of Serbian Districts and District Units of Kosovo and Metohija.

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The Serbian Assembly of Kosovo and Metohija declared Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence on February 18, 2008, as valid.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Serbian Assembly of Kosovo and Metohija declared Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence on February 18, 2008, as 'null and void,' not valid.

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What practice distinguishes the electoral participation of Serb-inhabited areas compared to the rest of Kosovo?

Answer: Serb areas boycott Kosovo's elections and participate in Serbian elections.

Explanation: Serb-inhabited areas in Kosovo typically boycott Kosovo's elections and instead participate in Serbian national elections, while also using Serbian national symbols.

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Until November 2002, the Kosovska Mitrovica municipality was characterized by:

Answer: Rival Serbian and Albanian governments.

Explanation: Until November 2002, the Kosovska Mitrovica municipality was characterized by the presence of rival Serbian and Albanian governments.

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What entity was formed in February 2003 by Serbian delegates, with North Mitrovica serving as its de facto capital?

Answer: The Union of Serbian Districts and District Units of Kosovo and Metohija.

Explanation: In February 2003, Serbian delegates established the Union of Serbian Districts and District Units of Kosovo and Metohija, with North Mitrovica serving as its de facto capital.

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Who served as the head of the Executive Council of the Serbian National Council for Kosovo and Metohija (SNV)?

Answer: Rada Trajković

Explanation: Rada Trajković served as the head of the Executive Council of the Serbian National Council for Kosovo and Metohija (SNV).

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Oliver Ivanović was the leader of which political party dominant in the Serb-inhabited areas?

Answer: Serbian List for Kosovo and Metohija.

Explanation: Oliver Ivanović was the leader of the Serbian List for Kosovo and Metohija, a political party dominant in the Serb-inhabited areas.

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What was the reaction of the Serbian Assembly of Kosovo and Metohija to Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence?

Answer: They declared it 'null and void.'

Explanation: The Serbian Assembly of Kosovo and Metohija reacted to Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence by declaring it 'null and void'.

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How have the Serb-inhabited areas of Kosovo been governed since 1999, according to the text?

Answer: As functioning regions separate from the Albanian-dominated government in Pristina.

Explanation: Since 1999, Serb-inhabited areas in Kosovo have been governed as functioning regions that operate separately from the Albanian-dominated government based in Pristina.

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What practice distinguishes the electoral participation of Serb-inhabited areas compared to the rest of Kosovo?

Answer: Serb areas boycott Kosovo's elections and participate in Serbian elections.

Explanation: Serb-inhabited areas in Kosovo typically boycott Kosovo's elections and instead participate in Serbian national elections, while also using Serbian national symbols.

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Until November 2002, the Kosovska Mitrovica municipality was characterized by:

Answer: Rival Serbian and Albanian governments.

Explanation: Until November 2002, the Kosovska Mitrovica municipality was characterized by the presence of rival Serbian and Albanian governments.

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What entity was formed in February 2003 by Serbian delegates, with North Mitrovica serving as its de facto capital?

Answer: The Union of Serbian Districts and District Units of Kosovo and Metohija.

Explanation: In February 2003, Serbian delegates established the Union of Serbian Districts and District Units of Kosovo and Metohija, with North Mitrovica serving as its de facto capital.

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Who served as the head of the Executive Council of the Serbian National Council for Kosovo and Metohija (SNV)?

Answer: Rada Trajković

Explanation: Rada Trajković served as the head of the Executive Council of the Serbian National Council for Kosovo and Metohija (SNV).

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Oliver Ivanović was the leader of which political party dominant in the Serb-inhabited areas?

Answer: Serbian List for Kosovo and Metohija.

Explanation: Oliver Ivanović was the leader of the Serbian List for Kosovo and Metohija, a political party dominant in the Serb-inhabited areas.

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What was the reaction of the Serbian Assembly of Kosovo and Metohija to Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence?

Answer: They declared it 'null and void.'

Explanation: The Serbian Assembly of Kosovo and Metohija reacted to Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence by declaring it 'null and void'.

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Demographic and Identification Data

In 2016, the Kosovo District reported a population of 178,326.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Kosovo District reported a population of 672,292 in 2016, not 178,326.

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The Peć District had a reported population of 178,326 in 2016.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Peć District indeed had a reported population of 178,326 in 2016.

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The 'See also' section lists Kosovo Serbs and Serbian enclaves in Kosovo as related topics.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 'See also' section of the source material does list Kosovo Serbs and Serbian enclaves in Kosovo as related topics.

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The official website for the Office for the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija under the Serbian government is kim.gov.rs.

Answer: True

Explanation: The official website for the Office for the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija, maintained by the Serbian government, is kim.gov.rs.

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Vojvodina is the only autonomous province of Serbia besides Kosovo and Metohija.

Answer: True

Explanation: Vojvodina is indeed the sole autonomous province within Serbia, in addition to Kosovo and Metohija.

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The navbox indicates that Kosovo and Metohija is under interim administration by the European Union.

Answer: False

Explanation: The navbox indicates that Kosovo and Metohija is under interim administration by the United Nations, not the European Union.

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Kosovo and Metohija is listed as one of the statistical regions of Serbia.

Answer: True

Explanation: Kosovo and Metohija is officially listed as one of the statistical regions of Serbia.

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Authority control databases linked for Kosovo and Metohija include only US and German databases.

Answer: False

Explanation: Authority control databases linked for Kosovo and Metohija include those from Germany (GND), the United States (Library of Congress), Israel (National Library of Israel), and Yale LUX, not exclusively US and German databases.

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What was the reported population of the Kosovska Mitrovica District in 2016?

Answer: 225,212

Explanation: The reported population for the Kosovska Mitrovica District in 2016 was 225,212.

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Kosovo and Metohija is noted in the navbox as being under interim administration by which international body?

Answer: The United Nations

Explanation: According to the navbox information, Kosovo and Metohija is noted as being under interim administration by the United Nations.

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a statistical region of Serbia in the provided text?

Answer: Central Serbia

Explanation: Central Serbia is not listed as a distinct statistical region; the regions provided are Vojvodina, Belgrade, Šumadija and Western Serbia, Southern and Eastern Serbia, and Kosovo and Metohija.

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What was the reported population of the Prizren District in 2016?

Answer: 376,085

Explanation: The reported population for the Prizren District in 2016 was 376,085.

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