Commonwealth of Independent States

These countries became loosely aligned in a “_____________________ of Independent States,” with each existing as a separate independent country.

• Commonwealth

• Country

Which of the following countries is a founding member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)?

• Russia

• Poland

• Latvia

• Estonia

In which year was the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) officially founded?

• 1991

• 1989

• 1993

• 1995

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)?

• Ukraine

• Kazakhstan

• Belarus

• Lithuania

What is the primary purpose of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)?

• Economic integration

• Military alliance

• Cultural exchange

• Political union

Which city hosts the headquarters of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)?

• Minsk

• Moscow

• Kiev

• Tbilisi

Which of the following languages is most commonly used in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) for official communication?

• Russian

• English

• French

• German

Which of the following countries was the last to join the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)?

• Georgia

• Armenia

• Azerbaijan

• Turkmenistan

Which of the following countries withdrew from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in 2008?

• Georgia

• Uzbekistan

• Moldova

• Kyrgyzstan

What is the relationship between the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Soviet Union?

• CIS was formed after the dissolution of the Soviet Union

• CIS is a continuation of the Soviet Union

• CIS was formed before the Soviet Union

• CIS has no relation to the Soviet Union