WorksheetsNew Nation-states from the old soviet union
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
what is empire?
a)
an extremely powerful country with more political, economic, or military might than most other countries
b)
a group of territories, peoples, or nations ruled by a single authority
c)
a leader who governs by force, without the consent of the people
d)
a building in new yoek
2.
what is nation-state
a)
carla's last name when it became a state
b)
a state that no longer exists or one in which the government is so weak that it has little control over its territory
c)
an independent
state, or country, whose people mostly share a common identity
3.
what is nation
a)
a large group of people who share a common history and culture
b)
a country
c)
a pop dance
d)
a political unit
that controls a particular territory
4.
what is a ethnic group
a)
waste materials from industry that are poisonous to humans or other living things
b)
dry or lacking rainfall
c)
a group of people in a country who share a unique culture and identity
5.
what is a state
a)
usa
b)
a political unit that controls a particular territory
c)
Murray's counry
6.
what is a superpower
a)
something that superheroes have
b)
the country were all the superheroes live
c)
an extremely powerful country with more political, economic, or military might than most other countries
7.
what is a failed state
a)
a state that lost in the olympics
b)
a state that no longer exists or one in which the government is so weak that it has little control over its territory
c)
a chemical substance used to control anything seen as a pest, such as insects, weeds, or rodents
8.
Which of the following was true of the Soviet Union?
a)
it covered almost half of Europe and two fifths of Asia.
b)
It was one of the world's superpowers from 1945 to 1990.
c)
. Its population was the third largest population in the world.
d)
all of the above
9.
what is a dictator
a)
a very nice president like bill clenton
b)
a leader who governs by force, without the consent of the people
c)
a person who teaches presidency
10.
War broke out between the people of Nagorno-Karabakh and the rest of Azerbaijan because the people of Nagorno-Karabakh
a)
were required to pay high taxes to Azerbaijan.
b)
wanted to sell their own oil to Azerbaijan.
c)
had a stronger government than Azerbaijan's.
d)
wanted to be independent from Azerbaijan.
11.
what is GDP
a)
the total value of
goods and services produced in a country in a year
b)
GIRL DOMINATION PROJECT
c)
the average age to
which a person in a given population can expect to live.
12.
what is life expectancy
a)
when they put you in a lab and expand your life
b)
an extremely powerful country with more political, economic, or military might than most other countries
c)
the average age to which a person in a given population can expect to live.
13.
what is nationalism
a)
feelings of loyalty and pride toward one’s nation or ethnic group.
b)
a feeling that you belong in france
c)
a
group of territories, peoples, or nations ruled by a single authority
14.
what is arid
a)
another word for air conditioner
b)
when it snows alot
c)
dry or lacking of rainfall
d)
when it rains alot
15.
what is pesticide
a)
a potion for all the witches to go away
b)
a chemical substance used to control anything seen as a pest, such as insects, weeds, or rodents
c)
waste materials from industry that are poisonous to humans or other living thingsv
d)
a leader who governs by force, without the consent of the people
16.
what is toxic waste
a)
water that makes you die
b)
feelings of loyalty and pride toward one’s nation or ethnic group.
c)
waste materials from industry that are poisonous to humans or other living things
17.
_____ new nation-states were formed out of the remains of the Soviet empire.
a)
15
b)
20
c)
50
d)
80
18.
What is a nation-state?
a)
a group of people who share a common identity and culture
b)
an ethnic group that is spread out in many different territories
c)
an independent state whose people share a common identity
d)
a political unit that specifically controls a fixed territory
19.
Which of the following was true of the Soviet Union?
a)
It covered almost half of Europe and two fifths of Asia.
b)
It was one of the world's superpowers from 1945 to 1990.
c)
Its population was the third largest population in the world.
d)
all of the above
20.
Why did the Soviet Union fail at keeping its people safe?
a)
its police force had no authority since it was secret.
b)
it had a very small and weak army for defense.
c)
it was one of the smallest superpowers in the world.
d)
It had a very unstable and disorganized government.
21.
what kind of government did the soviet union have
a)
a democracy
b)
a dictatorship
c)
a monarchy
d)
an anarchy
22.
What is Kazakhstan's greatest resource?
a)
its minerals, especially oil.
b)
its produce, especially apples.
c)
its livestock, especially goats.
d)
its craftspeople, especially potters.
23.
One main reason there are conflicts between the Kazakhs and the Russians in Kazakhstan is because these groups
a)
compete with each other economically.
b)
are forced to share property with each other.
c)
rely on each other for economic support.
d)
have cultural and religious differences.
24.
Which of the following is a factor in Kazakhstan's environmental problems?
a)
irrigation systems allowed pesticides to seep into the water supply.
b)
Factories in Kazakhstan are currently releasing toxic waste.
c)
Soviets performed nuclear weapon testing in Kazakhstan
d)
all of the above
25.
he nation-states Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan make up the area called
a)
baku
b)
caspian
c)
caucasus
d)
baltic
26.
The collapse of the Soviet Union affected Azerbaijan because after
a)
Azerbaijan was free to sell its oil to any area.
b)
Azerbaijan allied with Georgia and Armenia.
c)
Azerbaijan established a new constitution.
d)
Azerbaijan's economy and market crashed.
27.
Around a fifth of Belarusian farmland is not usable because
a)
the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded and poisoned it.
b)
farmers overused the land and did not take proper care of it.
c)
the climate changed, so some areas do not get enough rain.
d)
neighboring countries bought the land and drilled for oil.
28.
Belarus is a landlocked country, which means that it is
a)
controlled and ruled by leaders in surrounding countries
b)
completely surrounded by land, with no access to the sea.
c)
must trade with outside countries to meet its citizens' needs.
d)
all of the above
29.
One reason why sometimes there are tensions between Belarus and Russia is that they have different ideas about
a)
what the official religion of Belarus and Russia should be
b)
how much power the government should have over its citizens.
c)
how to calculate and measure each country's annual GDP.
d)
how to best handle the cleanup of the Chernobyl accident.
30.
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are the three former republics of the Soviet Union and are called the
a)
atlantic states
b)
pacific staes
c)
caspian states
d)
baltic states
31.
Although Lithuania produces good crops, it is in short supply of
a)
fish and poultry.
b)
dairy items and cattle.
c)
fossil fuels and metals.
d)
flax and wool
32.
Which of the following is true of Lithuania?
a)
Lithuania became a member of the European Union in 2004.
b)
ithuania joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
c)
Lithuania has a democratic government with elected leaders
d)
all of the above
33.
When the Soviet Union ended, the government sold its factories and businesses, which hurt the Russian people because it
a)
resulted in the price of goods to drop tremendously.
b)
allowed political leaders to take the best businesses.
c)
caused industrial machinery to replace manual labor.
d)
took jobs and income from many of the citizens.
34.
The Russian population comes from many different ethnic groups, which has resulted in
a)
problems with ethnic nationalism and religious divisions.
b)
economic growth because of the variety of Russian products.
c)
laws that accommodate and preserves Russia's diversity
d)
several peace treaties between the different Russian ethnic groups.
35.
After the Soviet Union collapsed, the largest nation in the world became _____.
a)
United states of america
b)
Russia
c)
Kazakhstan
d)
China
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