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WorksheetsFinal Russia Test Review
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 33mins
Most of Russia's current turmoil is contributed to?
cultural differences
economic hardships
language barriers
government issues
In 1960 the Soviet Union was a Communist country, in 2000 Russia was what?
monarchy
democracy
communist
theocracy
Who makes economic decisions in a Communist Economic System?
citizens and voters
first settlers
business owners
government
Which direction on the map are most Russian cities located?
North
South
East
West
In this type of economic system, the government sets prices and determines who works certain jobs.
Command
Mixed
Market
Traditional
The Soviet Union's first dictator.
Lenin
Stalin
Gorbachev
Romanov
This area of eastern Russia includes vast frozen tundra and large forests.
Siberia
Crimea
Caucasus
Central Asia
The current president of Russia
Lenin
Putin
Stalin
Gorbachev
The "war" between the US and the Soviet Union in which both sides never really fought each other.
Cold War
Proxy War
Siberian War
Soviet War
Before the Soviet Union was formed, Russian leaders were called ___________.
tsar
petrograd
president
premier
This is one of the reasons why the people of Russia lost faith in Nicholas II as ruler of the Russian Empire.
Russia lost a war with Japan.
Russia lost World War II.
Nicholas II wanted to adopt Communism.
Nicholas II wanted to move the government from Saint Petersburg to Moscow.
Czar Alexander II
freed the serfs to work in industry.
freed the serfs to leave the country.
freed the serfs to attend college.
freed the serfs to start their owns farms.
The world longest railroad is the ___________.
Orient Express
Reading Railroad
Transcontinental
Trans-Siberian Railroad
The fall of the Berlin Wall ___________________________.
made Communists lose control of Eastern Europe.
unified Northern and Southern Germany.
allowed the Grinch to steal Christmas.
created Taco Tuesday.
The Soviet republics became independent countries as a result of ___________________.
redistricting
Czar Alexander's birthday
the Trans-Siberian railroad
the Soviet Union's collapse
The disaster at Chernobyl hurt Belarus because
the explosion destroyed the city.
the wind pushed a radioactive cloud there.
infected animals sought shelter there.
flood waters destroyed the city.
_____________________ tried to reform the Soviet economy and government.
Mickey Mouse
Ronald Reagan
Mikhail Gorbachev
Ironman
Yevgeny Maksimovich Primakov
What happened to the Aral Sea?
Overgrown with Algae
Massive Flooding
Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster in the Ukraine
Much of the Aral Sea has dried up due to poor irrigation techniques, a decision made by the USSR government
With the help of the Bolsheviks (Communists), Lenin was able to overthrow the Czar of Russia. What type of people we the Bolsheviks?
Military men
Blue collar, Working class
Rich, Upper Class
Slaves
Who was the FIRST leader of the Communists and lead the revolution to overthrow the Russian Czar and set up a new government for a new communist USSR (Soviet Union)?
Stalin
Gorbachev
Lenin
Putin
Name of Soviet dictator who used fear and intimidation to control his citizens? Also known for the "Great Purge" of political opponents.
Joseph Stalin
Mikhail Gorbachev
Adolf Hitler
Vladimir Putin
What is true about the population of Russia based on the map?
Most people live in Siberia.
Most people live in the West, near Europe.
Most people live near the Arctic circle.
The West is the least populated area of Russia.
Ethnic conflicts contributed to the breakup of the Soviet Union. What are ethnic conflicts?
Conflicts between people who share the same culture and history.
Conflicts between people with different cultures and beliefs.
Conflicts between nation-states.
Conflicts within a family group.
Most Russian urban centers are located in?
North
South
East
West
What is the name of the railroad that would eventually link Moscow to the Pacific port of Vlasivostok, that was built between 1891 and 1903?
Trans-Siberian Railroad
TranVlasivostok Railroad
Trans-Moscow Railroad
Trans-Pacific Railroad
Which area has the richest agricultural land, the most people and the largest cities?
Northern European Plain
West Siberian Plain
Central Siberian Plateau
Russian Far Easr
What was a major goal of Czar Peter the Great?
He wanted to moderinize Russia and establish less contact with the West.
He wanted to moderinize Russia and establish more contact with the Europe.
He wanted to moderinize Russia and establish more contact with the East.
He wanted to moderinize Russia and establish more contact with Asia.
Why is Lake Baikal unique?
It is the world’s deepest lake and holds 20% of the world’s fresh water.
It is the world’s widest lake and holds 30% of the world’s fresh water.
It is the world’s smallest lake and holds 30% of the world’s salt water.
It is the world’s deepest lake and holds 20% of the world’s salt water.
What environmental problem has caused widespread health problems in Central Asia?
radioactive fallout caused by Soviet Union nuclear testing
illness due to water pollution caused by the use of fertilizers and pesticides
contamination due to thermal pollution caused by hydrologic power
disease caused by the dumping of raw sewage into the rivers
How did Russia’s harsh winter help protect the country in the early 1800’s?
It has never helped protect the country.
It helped defeat the Mongolians by causing them to freeze.
It helped to turn back Napoleon’s invading army.
It saved the country from the Black Plague.
What happened as a result of the Chernobyl power plant explosion in Ukraine?
The population near Chernobyl was devastated with radiation diseases
The people decided to not use nuclear power any more
The government continued to thrive in Russia
The government made more money as a result of the Chernobyl disaster
Siberia has many natural resources which have not been utilized. All of the following are reasons for this except
climate
elevation
distance
terrain
Which of the following physical processes is responsible for the port of Murmansk in northwestern Russia remaining ice free throughout the year?
prevailing winds
elevation
latitude
ocean currents
What is the name for the leaders of Russia during its earliest days as an organized country?
Bolsheviks
Slavs
Gulags
Czars
Where was the location of the 1986 Nuclear Power plant accident that the soviet government tried to cover up?
Kiev
Moscow
Siberia
Chernobyl
The United States created which organization in order to combat the Warsaw Pact and Communism?
NAFTA
NATO
EU
UN
Why are the Ural Mts. so significant to the Eurasian landscape?
It has the highest mountain range in Russia.
The Ural Mts. form a natural boundary between Europe and Asia and is rich in iron ore.
The Ural Mts. create a barrier between Siberia and Alaska blocking freezing northern winds.
They contain coal, gas, and crude oil in the mountains which are vital to this area.
Why is Lake Baikal known as a natural wonder?
It is the world’s deepest and oldest lake with more than 1500 native species of plants and animals.
It is heavily polluted from industrial waste yet still maintains sea life.
Locals use irrigation methods for their crops using the waters from the lake.
The salmon and lobster industry thrives as a chief means of economic activity in this area.
What is the biggest country in the world?
China
United Kingdom
USA
Russia
Which continent is Russia in?
Europe
Asia
South America
BOTH Europe and Asia
What is the climate in Russia?
Mild and rainy
Cold and icy
Humid and cold
Hot and sunny
Russia has lots of ice. Does this make it easier or harder for boats to come in and out?
Easier
Harder
Why is most of Russia not able to trade with boats?
They don't have enough wood to build boats
They can't get to the ocean because the country is so big
The ice freezes the ports
They're lazy
When was the Soviet Union officially dissolved?
December 26, 1990
December 26, 1991
December 26, 1992
December 26, 1993
Russia has the longest continuous _________ of any country
coastlines
mountains
beaches
deserts
Two Russian culture traits:
A.____________
B.____________
Borscht and Ice Hockey
Coal and Diamonds
Euro and Peso
Tundra and Permafrost
Russia ha the longest ----- in the world
train
summer
day
mountain
The small population in Russia can be explained by
harsh climate, lack of freedom
radiation
lack of food
they're too busy.
