Russia SCAPE

Multiple Choice

Why is Russia considered significant in world geography and history?

• Because it is the largest country in the world and has played a major role in global events.

• Because it is the smallest country in Europe.

• Because it is located in South America.

• Because it has no historical importance.

Multiple Choice

Which physical feature separates Siberia from western Russia?

• Ural Mountains

• Caucasus Mountains

• Arctic Ocean

• Volga River

Multiple Select

Which of the following are reasons why most Russians live in the western part of the country? (Choose the best 2)

• Eastern Russia is extremely cold

• Western Russia has more cities

• Eastern Russia is uninhabitable

• Western Russia has better trade access

Open Ended

Compare Russia and the United States using the data in the chart. What is one similarity and one difference between the countries?

Multiple Choice

Which language is the official language of Russia?

• Russian

• English

• French

• German

Multiple Choice

Which form of Christianity is most common in Russia?

• Russian Orthodox

• Roman Catholic

• Protestant

• Greek Orthodox

Multiple Select

Which of the following are contributions of Russia to the arts?

• Tchaikovsky's music

• Ballet

• Tolstoy's novels

• Opera houses

Multiple Select

What are the brightly painted wooden dolls of different sizes that fit inside one another called? (2 answers)

• Nesting dolls

• Onion domes

• Matryoshka

• Fabergé eggs

Multiple Choice

Which event led to the formation of the Soviet Union in 1917?

• The Cold War

• The Bolshevik Revolution

• The Space Race

• The fall of the Soviet Union

Multiple Choice

What was the main non-violent competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union during the 1950s and 1960s called?

• The Cold War

• The Space Race

• The Bolshevik Revolution

• The Arms Race

Multiple Choice

What government did Russia turn to during this?

• Communism

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Monarchy

Open Ended

Why is it important to have more than one branch of government?

Multiple Choice

Which law passed in 2019 required Russian internet providers to block access to certain content?

• Sovereign Internet Law

• Freedom of Speech Act

• Russian Privacy Law

• Digital Security Law

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of Russia's economy after the collapse of the Soviet Union?

• Free enterprise economy

• Command economy

• Government ownership of oil and gas

• Service-based economy

Multiple Choice

Based on the map, which continent does Russia primarily occupy?

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• South America