Warmup 2/11 & 2/13

Which of the following is the most likely cause of northern Russia’s lack of agriculture and extractable resources?

• Vast land size

• Chernozem soils

• High-latitude permafrost

• Limited precipitation

Which of the following is the best description of a yurt?

• A. A round tent used as a dwelling

• B. A Soviet-style apartment

• C. A metal urn used for brewing tea

• D. A jeweled egg

Nomadic herding is still practiced in the Eurasian steppe. Which of the following is the best description of the steppe vegetation region?

• Deciduous forests

• Extensive sand dunes

• Dense canopies

• Dry grasslands

Much of Russia is characterized by taiga. Which of the following images most likely shows an area in the taiga of Russia?

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What body of water is located at 44° N, 35° E?

• Caspian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea

• Arctic Ocean

What type of economic activity is most commonly practiced in the area highlighted on the map above?

• Fishing

• Agriculture

• Logging

• Oil Drilling

Matryoshka dolls are a unique feature of Russian cultural heritage. Which of the following images shows Matryoshka dolls?

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Which of the following is the best reason for Russia’s unique cultural characteristics?

• Russian culture was legislated by the communist party, resulting in a single, unique Russian culture.

• Russia’s location along trade routes allowed it to become a crossway of many different cultures.

• Russia’s history of colonial expansion has brought art and architecture from other continents to the region.

• Russia’s highly advanced transportation infrastructure has historically allowed for the easy movement of goods and ideas.

Minarets are a common architectural feature of –

• Orthodox churches

• Mongolian yurts

• Islamic mosques

• Soviet apartment blocks

What is the term used to describe this type of religious art that is common in Russia?

• Mosaic

• Icon

• Samovar

• Faberge