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Russia Day 3&4

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What decision has the Russian government made to cause the Aral Sea to shrink over the years?

a)
Increased rainfall in the region.
b)
Construction of dams to store water.
c)
Industrial pollution from nearby factories.
d)
The diversion of rivers for irrigation purposes.
2.

The Soviet Union was a communist country and used a Command Economy in which the central government made all economic decisions.

a)
The Soviet Union was a capitalist country.
b)
The Soviet Union's economy was decentralized.
c)
The Soviet Union had a free market economy.
d)

The Soviet Union's production was only for use and controlled by the government.

3.

Every country has four major elements: cultural, economic, social, and political. Social includes the characteristics of

a)

community cohesion, hierarchies, and marginalization.

b)
government policies
c)
historical events
d)
geographical features
4.

Soviet Union used this type of economy. In which central government makes all economic decisions.

a)

Command and Control Economy

b)

Command Economy

c)

Command and Collect Economy

d)

Control Economy

5.

Every country has four major elements: cultural, economic, social, and political. Culture includes the characteristics of

a)
sports, entertainment, fashion, cuisine
b)
technology, infrastructure, education, environment
c)

traditions, behavior, and social norms.

d)
geography, climate, population, history
6.

What type of government did the Soviet Union have?

a)

Democratic

b)

Monarchy

c)

Communist

d)

Socialist

7.

The economic history of the former Soviet Union and modern Russia highlights a key issue: due to Russia's geographic location on the globe

a)
Russia's location has no effect on its economy.
b)
Geographic location is irrelevant to economic history.
c)
Russia's economy is solely influenced by its political system.
d)

Russia's geographic location impacts its economic history because major trade routes have not been established.

8.

Every country has four major elements: cultural, economic, social, and political. Economics includes several characteristics, such as

a)

industry, income, and wealth distribution.

b)
social norms
c)
cultural heritage
d)
government policies
9.

Humans have been living and surviving in the Russian Arctic. What have humans learned to do?

a)
Humans have learned to cultivate tropical crops in cold regions.
b)

Humans have learned to adapt to the extremely cold environment.

c)
Humans have learned to build skyscrapers in the Arctic.
d)
Humans have learned to thrive in desert climates.
10.

Why does Russia struggle to gain access to valuable minerals in Siberia?

a)
Strong international partnerships
b)
Abundant resources and easy access
c)

Harsh climate, severe cold temperatures, and remote geography,

d)
Advanced mining technology and expertise
11.

Every country has four major elements: cultural, economic, social, and political. Political includes the characteristics of

a)

Structure, governance, and policies.

b)
Social welfare programs and initiatives
c)
Cultural traditions and practices
d)
Economic policies and trade agreements