Ch. 20 Quiz

Since 1991 the Russian government has undergone many changes, including adopting a constitution. Despite changes that have introduced more democratic reforms, one political leader has dominated Russia’s executive branch since 1999. How does this current political pattern in Russia reflect the political history of this region?

• Russian governments and politics have a long history of authoritarian rule.
• Russian history is characterized by a series of revolutions to limit the government.
• For most of the twentieth century Russians have not had the right to vote in elections.
• Russia has historically adopted western traditions including western political philosophies.

Why has Siberia become an increasingly valuable area to Russia?

• The many natural resources have led to expanding industry and trade.
• The Russian military uses the region to limit the influence of China on East Asia.
• Most Russian prisons are built in the area to take advantage of the remote location.
• Siberian ice is transported west for agriculture in drought regions around the Ural Mountains.

How do the Ural Mountains affect the distribution of climate regions in Russia?

• The northern side of the mountain range receives cool, rainy weather, while the southern side is a hot desert.
• The western side of the mountain range receives warm continental winds, while the eastern side is much cooler and drier.
• The western side receives cold, arctic weather, while the eastern side is protected from weather extremes and has a mild climate.
• The western side of the mountain range receives warm Mediterranean winds, while the eastern side is affected by Indian Ocean monsoon rains.

Which factor explains how the population and economic patterns in Siberia have changed?

• Chinese workers have used new highways to access the vast Siberian forests.
• Military bases along the eastern coast have attracted new cities to grow nearby.
• The Trans-Siberian railroad has allowed people and goods to travel more easily to the region.
• Port cities along the north coast have attracted immigrants from Scandinavia and Japan to create a large fishing industry.

Why do the cultures of the republics of Transcaucasia differ considerably from cultures in Russia and the European republics?

• The region is bordered by the Black and Caspian Seas which has allowed for migration of peoples from the east and influences from Chinese culture.
• The Black Sea separates the region from Russian and European cultures, and ties it closer to Siberian cultures, allowing it to develop a unique culture in isolation from the rest of Russia.
• After the Second World War, the states gained independence from Russia and began receiving millions of immigrants from Turkey and Iran, which gave them a culture unique to their region.
• The region is bordered to the north by the Caucasus Mountains and is at geographic crossroads with many languages and cultural influences distinct from Russian and European cultures.

Which statement best describes the economic pattern shown by the data in the table above?

• The former Russian republics are economically developing at faster rates than Russia is.

• Many of the former Russian republics are economically less developed in comparison to Russia.

• Russians suffered economically when many of the former Russian republics gained independence.

• The former Russian republics and Russia are generally considered to be highly developed countries.

Which geographic factors contribute to the population distribution pattern shown on the map above?

• Southern areas have a higher population density due to nearby access to Indian Ocean trade routes.

• Northern regions have a higher population density due to easy access to the sea and better timberland.

• Western areas have a higher population density due to the warmer climate and more arable land than eastern areas.

• Eastern areas have a higher population density due to the flat terrain, allowing for extensive trade routes and the growth of trading cities.

Which prediction is best supported by the data shown in the population pyramids above?

• The populations of the Central Asian nations will vary greatly by the mid 2000’s.

• The governments of Central Asia will need to increase spending preschool education.

• There will be an increased demand for elderly care in the coming years in Central Asia.

• Central Asian nations will experience an increasing demand for jobs in the very near future.

Which statement accurately compares the populations of Kazakhstan and the world?

• The population growth for both the world and Kazakhstan is similar over time.

• The recent population growth in Kazakhstan is due to the growing world population.

• The population of the world is falling, while the population of Kazakhstan is increasing.

• The recent rate of population growth for Kazakhstan is greater than the rate of growth for the world.

Which statement best describes how the distribution of goods and services is determined in a communist economy?

• Items are distributed in equal numbers to all citizens.
• Government officials decide what and how much to produce.
• The law of supply and demand regulates distribution of goods.
• Consumer demands are indicators of what needs to be produced.