Russia & The Republics Quiz

During the ______________ the Soviets began stockpiling weapons and their military instead of investing in creating new jobs and growing the economy.

• Cold War

• World War I

• Industrial Revolution

• Renaissance

How has Russia's past affected the present-day economy?

• It has led to a strong focus on technology and innovation.

• Years of war put the nation in extreme debt

• It has created a highly diversified economy.

• It has eliminated all forms of government control.

Which of the following was a significant example of European cooperation in the 1900s?

• East and West Germany after WWII

• The Allied countries joining forces in WWII

• The formation of the Eastern Block

• The construction of the Berlin Wall

Define limited government and give ONE example of a positive factor of living under a limited government.

Define unlimited government and give ONE example of a negative factor of living under an unlimited government.

Which of the following resulted from the spread of communism into Eastern Europe after World War II?

• Increased economic prosperity

• Establishment of democratic governments

• Freedoms were severely limited

• Rise of capitalism

Determine whether the statement describes a free enterprise economy or a communist economy: "The government controls all aspects of the economy."

• Free enterprise economy

• Communist economy

Describe the characteristics of a free enterprise economic system.

Which economic system does the government control all aspects of the economy?

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Communism

• Mixed economy

Which of the following is a reason for limiting the power of government?

• To ensure government efficiency

• To protect individual rights and freedoms

• To increase government revenue

• To expand government control