Unit 2 CBA Review

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What country was the Soviet Union?

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Russia

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Who was the final leader (pictured here) of the Soviet Union before its collapse in 1991?

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Mikhail Gorbachev

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Which event signaled the end of the Cold War? Options: Cuban Missile Crisis, end of the Vietnam War, collapse of the Soviet Union, fall of the Berlin Wall

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fall of the Berlin Wall

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Which of these events led to the breakup of the Soviet Union? The arms race & government overspending, An attempt to overthrow the government by pro-democratic forces, Democratic reforms brought on by Mikhail Gorbachev, All of these

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All of these

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What US President asked Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down the wall?

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Ronald Reagan

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What nickname does Europe have that refers to its geography?

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Peninsula of Peninsulas

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Europe is considered "A peninsula of peninsulas." One of the most important effects this characteristic has on Europe is that:

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It gives Europe miles of coastline for trading, resources, and cultural diffusion.

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Why is it difficult for Russia to use its natural resources?

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The country of Russia is so large in size and contains rugged terrain, with a cold climate making it difficult.

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An area of land that is surrounded by water on 3 sides

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penninsula

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They are the two largest islands in the British Isles: Ireland and Great Britain

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Ireland and Great Britain