Russia & Eurasian Republics Test

What is the best title for this list?

1. Volga River

2. Panama Canal

3. Chunnel

• Transportation Corridors

• Transportation Barriers

• Cultural Diffusion

• Global Interdependence

This was built to keep people from fleeing East Berlin to go to West Berlin

• Chunnel

• Berlin Wall

• Panama Canal

• Iron Curtain

The Space Race was associated with which of the following below?

• European Union

• World War II

• The Cold War

• Colonialism in Africa

The histories of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Lithuania have been most directly influenced by their

• alliances with the United States

• abundant oil reserves

• proximity to Russia

• aggressive military actions

Which statement best demonstrates the impact of geography on the culture of Eastern Europe?

• Many different languages, religions, and customs developed

• The lack of natural resources led to an industrial society

• A warm climate limited agricultural production

• Limited movement created a need for one central government

If a flood damaged a natural gas pipeline in Russia, what will happen to the price of natural gas in Kazakhstan? Prices will —

• decrease

• increase

• gradually decrease

• remain unchanged

Which type of economic system allows companies to make whatever goods they wish?

• Market

• Free Enterprise

• Communist

• Socialist

A direct result of the Cold War was —

• the U.S. and Soviet Union refused to cooperate with each other

• the Soviet Union and U.S. worked together to promote peace

• both countries encouraged each other’s scientific discoveries

• the U.S. and Soviet Union became allies

Which of the following best represents a communist government?

• “I am going to a parade to see the queen. The parade route will pass in front of the Parliament building where the lawmakers work.”

• “The king proudly announced the birth of his son who will someday be the next king. The king declared all of his subjects must pay a birth tax in honor of his son or be jailed.”

• “Election day is tomorrow but there will only be one candidate on the ballot. The government wants to make sure they never lose power. I can’t complain or I might be arrested like the others.”

• “It is great to see a church, mosque, temple, and a courthouse all on one street. Our Bill of Rights protects freedom of religion and guarantees a fair trial.”

What type of government did Joseph Stalin use to control his people?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Constitutional republic

• Dictatorship