Russia Review

What is true about the physical region of Russia in the Northernmost sections?

• The region is subarctic.

• The region is tropical.

• The region is hot, and arid.

• The region is a rain forest.

What is true about western region of Russia based on the image?

• The capital of Russia is located there.

• It is where most polar bears live.

• It is where they mine for gold.

• It is the subarctic zone.

What is true about the population of Russia based on the map?

• Most people live in Siberia.

• Most people live in the West, near Europe.

• Most people live near the Arctic circle.

• The West is the least populated area of Russia.

What is true about the Ural Mountains based on the map?

• The Ural Mountains can't be crossed, and so there is no migration between the West and East.

• Most of the urban areas of Russia are East of the Ural mountains.

• The Ural Mountains separates Russia between its European and Asian areas.

• The Ural mountains are very low and easy to cross.

What is true about Russia's elevation based on the image?

• Russia's elevation is low all across the region.

• Only the Western region has high elevations.

• Only the Eastern region is at sea level.

• Eastern Russia has higher elevation than the Western Russia.

What does the image signify about Russia's history?

• Russia changed only its flag.

• The former USSR changed its government and economy.

• The former USSR was taken over by a rival group.

• France took control of Russia.

Select three: Which are characteristics of communism?

• The state owns all of the businesses.

• The state controls the distribution of goods and services.

• Production of goods is controlled by the government.

• The state encourages entrepreneurship and private ownership.

Ethnic conflicts contributed to the breakup of the Soviet Union. What are ethnic conflicts?

• Conflicts between people who share the same culture and history.

• Conflicts between people with different cultures and beliefs.

• Conflicts between nation-states.

• Conflicts within a family group.

How did other nations respond to ethnic conflicts after the breakup of the Soviet Union?

• The nations of Europe and the U.S. did not respond.

• Only African nations helped negotiate peace.

• The nations of Europe and the U.S. worked to establish peace.

• Only communist nations helped negotiate peace.

The images shows an example of "cultural borrowing" in Russia. Is cultural borrowing a good or bad thing?

• Cultural borrowing is always bad because it changes cultures.

• Cultural borrowing is always good because cultures need new ideas.

• Cultural borrowing is wrong because people should always follow their own traditions.

• Cultural borrowing can be good or bad depending on what it changes.