Russia and the Caucasus Module 11

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Why do most Russians live west of the Ural Mountains?

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The climate is milder southwest of the Ural Mountains.

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Why is the Black Sea important for Russian trade?

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It connects Russia with the Mediterranean Sea.

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Why is terrorism a problem in Russia?

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Chechen Muslims want independence.

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Why was the independence of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia short-lived following World War I?

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They were made republics of the Soviet Union.

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Which country was the first to adopt Christianity?

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Armenia

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What is the capital of Armenia?

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Yerevan

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What is the capital of Azerbaijan?

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Baku

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What is the capital of Georgia?

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Tbilisi

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Why did Russia remain a country of poor farmers well into the 20th century?

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The czar and many nobles controlled the wealth of the nation.

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Why did Joseph Stalin encourage the establishment of Eastern European communist governments after World War II?

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To protect his country from future invasions