Unit 5 - Russia and Eurasia

Front

Which religious tradition separated from the Roman Catholic Church in Europe, spread to Russia, and blended into Russian culture?

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Eastern Orthodoxy

Front

Although Kazakh is the official language of Kazakhstan, which other language is widely spoken due to the history of the country?

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Russian

Front

Most Russian urban centers are located in which part of the country?

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West

Front

Which Asian nation shown in the map is Russia? Options: Nation labeled with # 1, Nation labeled with # 2, Nation labeled with # 5, Nation labeled with # 14

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Nation labeled with # 1

Front

How would the increase in entrepreneurship benefit the economies of the independent republics after the break-up of the Soviet Union? Options: Russian businesses took over government services, Workers received better training for high-tech jobs, Investment in new business projects created growth, Industries no longer had to follow government regulations.

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Investment in new business projects created growth.

Front

In a communist economic system, such as that of the former Soviet Union, economic decisions are primarily made by —

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the central government

Front

Which of the following is true of a market economy, but not true of a communist system? Supply is determined by the government. Industrial production meets government quotas. Government exercises less control of the economy. Government determines consumer product availability.

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Government exercises less control of the economy.

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The government of Russia is considered more limited than the government of the Soviet Union because — the people are allowed to vote in elections, the government has control over the economy, the military answers directly to the president now, the new constitution permits the president to rule for life

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the people are allowed to vote in elections

Front

Which of the following is likely to be found in an unlimited government? Free speech, One-party rule, Multi-party elections, Protection of human rights

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One-party rule

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After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the government of Russia became more limited by — allowing multiple political parties

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allowing multiple political parties