RUSSIA 2A

Read each excerpt and fill in the blank with the correct term using the word bank below. Then decide if it's a human or physical characteristic and circle it in the last column. The collapse of the former Soviet Union allowed the creation of many new countries in the region. This is a __________ characteristic.

• human characteristic

• physical characteristic

Read each excerpt and fill in the blank with the correct term using the word bank below. Then decide if it's a human or physical characteristic and circle it in the last column. The lack of rainfall in Central Asia causes a steppe climate. This is a __________ characteristic.

• human characteristic

• physical characteristic

Read each excerpt and fill in the blank with the correct term using the word bank below. Then decide if it's a human or physical characteristic and circle it in the last column. Throughout history, the harsh climate in Russia has served as protection from foreign invaders. This is a __________ characteristic.

• human characteristic

• physical characteristic

Read each excerpt and fill in the blank with the correct term using the word bank below. Then decide if it's a human or physical characteristic and circle it in the last column. One cultural pattern of contemporary Russia that distinguishes it from its communist roots is that Russians have a new social class of wealthy business people. This is a __________ characteristic.

• human characteristic

• physical characteristic

Use the excerpt and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. The Russian economy is moving to a system that reflects principles of a—

• A. free market economy

• B. communist economy

• C. traditional economy

• D. socialist economy

Analyze the Human and Physical causes and effects of war? Use the current war between Russia and Ukraine as your example.

6). Which of the following is the correct form of governments Russia has had from then to now?

• 1. Communism to Monarchy to Democracy

• 1. Monarchy to Communism to Democracy (SORT OF REALLY OLIGARCHY)

• 1. Democracy to Monarchy to Communism

• 1. Communism to Socialism to Monarchy

7). Describe at least two ways in which the human characteristics of Russia today are much different than it was 100 years ago.  Explain the most important reason for each of the two differences you describe.