Russia Flashcard

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What geographical feature of Russia is shown in the map above?

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Population Density

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The type of hat seen in the picture above is common in Russia, as it protects the head from cold and from falls against snow and ice. What theme of geography does this illustrate?

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Human-Environment Interaction

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What type of economy was found in the Soviet Union?

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Communist

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Why are more cities located in the western part of Russia than in the eastern part?

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Cities are established where the climate is better suited for living.

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On which two continents is Russia located?

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Asia and Europe

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Which of the following is a reason why a person from Russia might have struggled after the fall of communism in the Soviet Union? A. When people are restricted for so many years under an oppressive government, change is difficult and it takes years for positive long-term effects to occur. B. A person from Russia would not have struggled with capitalism, because it is very similar to Communism. C. Capitalism is very oppressive and would have been a shocking change from the freedoms that are a part of communism. D. A person from the Soviet Union would not move to live in Russia.

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When people are restricted for so many years under an oppressive government, change is difficult and it takes years for positive long-term effects to occur.

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Which of the following statements best explains the role of the Bolshevik revolutionaries in the history of Russia? A. They were instrumental in dissolving the Soviet Union. B. They established Russia as a communist state. C. They introduced the policy of glasnost. D. They demonstrated in support of Czar Nicholas.

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They established Russia as a communist state.

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At which geographic location will you find most Russian cities? Options: Between 60°E and 75°E longitude and 60°N and 45°N latitude, Between 30°E and 60°E longitude and 45°N and 60°N latitude, Between 30°E and 60°E longitude and 60°N and 75°N latitude, Between 75°E and 90°E longitude and 45°N and 60°N latitude

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Between 30°E and 60°E longitude and 60°N and 75°N latitude

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Which of the following best summarizes the impact of World War I on Russia? Russia’s victory reinforced the Romanovs’ control over the country., The war weakened Russia, setting the stage for the rise of communism., The war led to increased economic ties between Russia and its western allies., Russia was defeated by the Allies and lost half of its empire as a result.

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The war weakened Russia, setting the stage for the rise of communism.

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Which of the following is located outside of the present-day Russian boundary? Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kiev, Lake Baikal

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Kiev