Unit 5: Russia

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

• Ruled by one.

• Ruled by many.

• Ruled by a few.

• Ruled by the people.

Which statement accurately describes the Caspian Sea?

• It is a freshwater lake that is important for fishing.

• It is the largest inland body of water in the world.

• It is the world’s deepest freshwater lake.

• It is frozen solid most of the year.

During the Russian Revolution, the Bolsheviks wanted to _________________?

• Convince Nicholas II to adopt a constitution for the country.

• Establish a communist system of government.

• Allow Vladimir Lenin to rule Russia as a czar.

• Introduce democracy to Russia.

Which sports are very popular in Russia?

• Baseball and rugby

• Ice hockey and soccer

• Basketball and baseball

• Football and tennis

During the Russian Revolution in 1917, who was the leader?

• Vladimir Lenin

• Ivan Drago

• Vladimir Putin

• Joseph Stalin

Communism was based on the teachings of?

• John Locke

• Adolf Hitler

• Vladimir Lenin

• Karl Marx

Which river is the longest in Europe and Russia's most important waterway?

• The Dnieper River

• The Volga River

• The Lena River

• The Ob' River

What system of government did Vladimir and the Bolsheviks want to install in Russia?

• Communism

• Socialism

• Capitalism

• Islamic

Who was Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible)?

• The Godfather of Communism.

• Leader of the U.S.S.R, during the Cold War.

• Current President of Russia.

• Czar of Russian that drove the Mongols out of Russia.

Why did the United States set up a naval blockade around Cuba?

• To prevent the Soviets from sending missiles to Cuba.

• To patrol and protect the islands from pirates.

• To enforce the trading embargo of 1960.

• To protect Cuba from the Soviet invasion.