2024 - 2025: 6SS Unit 5 - Russia/Eurasia

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

• rule by few 
• rule by many
• rule by the people
• rule by one

Which historical factor most influenced the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991?

• Many former Soviet states had once been independent nations
• Many former Soviet states adopted a communist government
• Many former Soviet states had once operated as democracies
• Many former Soviet states used English as the official language

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

Which of the following is one way the government of Russia is considered more limited than the government of the Soviet Union?

• The Russian military answers directly to the president
• The Russian economy is directed by government quotas
• The Russian people are allowed to vote in open elections
• The Russian constitution perments the president to rule for life

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

• North
• South
• East
• West

Which Asian nation shown on the map is Russia?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The natural gas in Russia is distributed for what?

• Most natural gas distribution in Russia is done by rail

• Most natural gas distribution in Russia is for military purposes

• Most natural gas distribution in Russia is for export to other countries

• Most natural gas distribution in Russia originates in the western regions

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

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

• gender inequality
• language barriers
• ethnic differences
• widespread poverty

One impact of the diffusion of religion to Russia is - 

• closer cultural ties to China and Mongolia
• tighter government regulations on use of the Internet
• dominance of the Eastern Orthodox Church in Russian society
• widespread use of the Arabic language in government documents