Unit 5 Russia and the Eurasian Republics Review

Which Asian nation shown in the map is Russia?

• Nation labeled with # 1

• Nation labeled with # 2

• Nation labeled with # 5

• Nation labeled with # 14

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

• Buddhism

• Communism

• Rabbinic Judaism

• Eastern Orthodoxy

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

• Arabic

• Polish

• Russian

• Turkish

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

• North

• South

• East

• West

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.

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

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

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the government of Russia became more limited by —

• encouraging private enterprise

• restricting voting requirements

• imposing immigration limitations

• allowing multiple political parties

The Russian Federation is an example of a government that is considered —

• rule by one

• rule by many

• rule by a few

• rule by the people

Ongoing violence and conflict within Russian society is primarily related to —

• gender inequality

• language barriers

• ethnic differences

• widespread poverty