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Worksheets5.3 Skills Check: Russia & Central Asia
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 7mins
During the early 20th century, Vladimir Lenin led a revolt in Russia which —
helped form European alliances and start WorldWarI.
produced a democratic form of government ruled by thepeople.
created the founding of Communism as Russia's formal government.
established a republic form of Communism ruled by a monarchy.
How are communism and socialism similar?
both believe that no individual should own land or capital
both are similar to the free enterprise system
they are both a form of government
both believe the individual should own property
Based on the passage, which of the following is a reasonable conclusion?
Russia wanted to hold Chechnya because of its oil wealth.
Yeltsin was unpopular with Russians because he sympathized with the Chechens
One day Chechnya will become an independent nation.
The region surrounding the Caucasus Mountains contains few natural resources.
Which of the following inferences can be made from the map?
Russia has no access to water.
St.Petersburg is the capital of Russia.
More people probably live in Eastern Russia.
Siberia's northern location can make for very cold winters.
Which of the following was a result of the spread of communism into Eastern Europe after World War II?
The governments operated without Soviet interference.
The economies became more agricultural and less industrial.
The schools helped students learn more about their cultural traditions.
The freedom of speech and freedom of religion were severely limited.
After World War II, __________ expanded the Soviet Union and created a brutal dictatorship, which sent citizens he believed disagreed with his government, to gulags (labor camps) or in some cases were executed.
Joseph Stalin
Adolf Hitler
Kim Jong Un
Vladimir Lenin
