Chapter 7 Test

Siberian Russia stretches from the ______ Mountains to the Pacific Ocean.

• Ural

• Caucasus

• Tian Shan

• Pamirs

The Caucasus Mountains run through which three countries?

• Azerbaijan

• Georgia

• Kyrgyzstan

• Armenia

(a)   is a treeless zone found near the Arctic Circle.

A layer of permanently frozen ground that lies beneath the surface soil and rocks is called (a)   .

Which of the following are Central Asia's two main river systems?

• Syr Dar'ya

• Yenisei

• Amu Dar'ya

• Aral

Siberia, the Caucasus, and Central Asia are important producers of oil and (a)   .

The Caucasus and Central Asia use their rivers for _______.

• Shipping

• Hydroelectricity

• Cruises

What year did the Soviet Union collapse and many countries gained independence?

• 1989

• 2001

• 1991

• 1994

The Emperor Timur went by the title

• Shiek

• Amir

• Caliph

• Khan

Which of the following did NOT occur under Soviet rule in Central Asia?

• Mines and factories were opened

• Local cultures were erased

• Mosques were closed

• Countries chose their own government