Cold War and Russian History Quiz

Analyze the development of ICBMs during the Cold War. What does this suggest about the priorities of the U.S. and the Soviet Union?

• They were focused on proving they were the superior world power.

• There was a global movement towards dismantling nuclear weapons.

• The U.S. was attempting to catch up to the Soviet Union in the Space Race.

• The Soviet Union did not want to enter into a nuclear war with NATO members.

Evaluate the impact of World War I on Russia. Which of the following best summarizes this impact?

• Russia’s victory reinforced the Romanovs’ control over the country.

• The war weakened Russia, setting the stage for the rise of communism.

• The war led to increased economic ties between Russia and its western allies.

• Russia was defeated by the Allies and lost half of its empire as a result.

What led to the Cuban Missile Crisis, and how did it reflect the tensions of the Cold War?

• The U.S. learned that Cuba was talking to Russia.

• Russia was sending ships to Japan.

• The U.S. learned that Russia had nuclear weapons.

• The U.S. learned that Russia was sending missiles to Cuba.

Discuss the significance of the Ural Mountains in the geographical division between Europe and Asia.

• They form a boundary between Europe and Asia.

• They are located in the Russian Upland.

• They are part of the Caucasus Mountains.

• They are part of the Siberian Plain.

Analyze the role of Mikhail Gorbachev in the Soviet Union. What was one of his significant contributions?

• He allowed more social and political freedoms.

• He expanded the Soviet Union's territory.

• He initiated the Cuban Missile Crisis.

• He reinforced strict communist policies.

Evaluate the main goal of the European Union. What is its primary objective?

• To create a super group of nations to fight others.

• To increase the economies of European countries and to promote peace.

• To create strict immigration laws.

• To establish a single European currency.

Assess the impact of human activity on the Mediterranean ecosystems. What has been a direct consequence?

• A rise in water pollution.

• A rise in water currents.

• A rise in water temperature.

• A rise in water levels.

Analyze the significance of the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. Where did this environmental disaster occur?

• Novosibirsk in Siberia

• St. Petersburg in Western Russia

• Vladivostok in Siberia

• Chernobyl in Ukraine

Discuss the vegetation zones of Russia from north to south. Which sequence is correct?

• Tundra, Taiga, Steppe

• Permafrost, Steppe, Taiga

• Tundra, Steppe, Taiga

• Permafrost, Tundra, Chernozem

Evaluate the natural resources found in the Caspian Sea region. Which resources are prevalent there?

• Gold and lead

• Oil and natural gas

• Coal and iron ore

• Bauxite and silver