Russian Human Geo

When did the Russian state start with the arrival of the Vikings?

• 8th Century

• 9th Century

• 10th Century

• 11th Century

Who defeated the Mongols and expanded Russian domains to the Pacific Ocean by the 17th century?

• Ivan the Great

• Peter the Great

• Catherine the Great

• Alexander the Great

Peter the Great tried to modernize Russia but it continued to fall behind compared to ________ European countries.

• Western

• Eastern

• Northern

• Southern

In a command economy, what was the goal related to industrialization?

• To increase consumer goods production

• To promote agricultural development

• To achieve rapid industrial growth

• To reduce government intervention

What is one negative outcome mentioned about the command economy?

• Lack of innovation

• High unemployment

• Excessive competition

• Rapid inflation

What is the major religion in Russia?

Which famous artists began to make Russia famous?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Pablo Picasso

• Wassily Kandinsky

• Vincent van Gogh

A 'Dacha' in Russian culture is:

• a traditional Russian dish

• a type of Russian folk dance

• a country house or cottage

• a Russian festival

How many different types of people live in the Transcaucasia region due to the high number of trade routes?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

The major debate regarding the Caspian Sea is whether it should be considered a sea or a lake. What are the implications if it is considered a lake?

• It would be governed by international maritime law.

• It would be divided among the bordering countries.

• It would be considered international waters.

• It would have no legal implications.