Russia Unit Assessment Review

Russia is made up of vast land. Because of its size, the population of Russia varies. Most of Eastern Russia is sparsely populated due to its _______ climate. Additionally, it consists mostly of _______ and _______ which make settlement difficult.

(a)   (b)   (c)  

• mild

• harsh
• mountains
• deserts
• wet

Throughout history, many nomadic groups moved through Russia and the Eurasian Republics. What is the lasting impact of these migrations?

• People in the region all have the same religious beliefs.

• People in the region belong to the same ethnic group.

• People in the region speak many different languages.

• People in the region all celebrate the same traditions.

Based on the excerpt, for what reason did many ethnic Russians move to other Soviet republics during the middle of the 20th century?

• For economic reasons

• For social reasons

• For cultural reasons

Why was the government of Yugoslavia likely unable to keep the country unified?

• Cultural and religious differences

• The government desired more control

• The geography created physical barriers

Which ancient group settled in Russia and Eastern Europe around 400 CE and today make up over 80% of the Russian population?

• Mongols

• Slavs

• Vikings

• Chinese

What region is home to the urban centers of Moscow, Kiev and Omsk?

• Russia and Eurasian Republics

• United States/Canada

• South Asia

• Southwest Asia and North Africa

Imagine that you are an immigrant to the United States from a communist country, and you have recently started your own business. Select the correct answer in each row that shows either free enterprise economy or communist economy.

Groups:

(a) Free Enterprise Economy

,

(b) Communist Economy

• No private business

• Government sets pricing of items

• Ability to be an Entrepreneur

• Minimal Government Regulation

• Supplyand demand determines market price

Which of the following best completes the graphic?

• constitutional

• limited

• unlimited

1960 Soviet Union : ________ :: 2000 Russia : ________

• democracy ... theocracy

• monarchy ... communism

• communism ... democracy

• theocracy ... monarchy

When Russia and the Russian republics changed their forms of government in the 1980s, Americans and the United States government had to overcome which two of the following frames of reference in dealing with the new nations? Select TWO correct answers.

• There was a history of spying by the Russians.

• Both countries believed in democracy.

• There was a distrust with Russia because of their communist government.