World Geography Assessment: Russia and Central Asian Republics

Which of the following countries is NOT one of the five Central Asian republics?

• Kazakhstan

• Uzbekistan

• Russia

• Turkmenistan

What is the capital city of Russia?

• St. Petersburg

• Moscow

• Kiev

• Novosibirsk

Which mountain range forms a natural boundary between Russia and Mongolia?

• Caucasus Mountains

• Ural Mountains

• Altai Mountains

• Himalayas

Which Central Asian republic has the largest population?

• Kazakhstan

• Uzbekistan

• Kyrgyzstan

• Tajikistan

What body of water borders Russia to the east?

• Black Sea

• Baltic Sea

• Pacific Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

Which natural resource is a major export of Kazakhstan?

• Diamonds

• Oil

• Coffee

• Rubber

What type of climate dominates most of Siberia?

• Mediterranean

• Tropical

• Subarctic

• Desert

Which Central Asian republic is known for Lake Issyk-Kul?

• Tajikistan

• Kyrgyzstan

• Turkmenistan

• Uzbekistan

What is the primary religion in most Central Asian republics?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

Which Russian city is considered the cultural capital?

• St. Petersburg

• Vladivostok

• Kazan

• Sochi