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Politics, Economy, and Culture of Russia

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the legislative body of Russia called?

a)

The Senate

b)

The Congress

c)

The Duma

d)

The Parliament

2.

What type of government does Russia have today?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Federation

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Theocracy

3.

What is the chief of state in Russia known as?

a)

Chancellor

b)

Prime Minister

c)

President

d)

General Secretary

4.

What type of farms were created by the Soviets?

a)

Private farms

b)

Collective farms

c)

Cooperative farms

d)

International farms

5.

How often are presidential elections held in Russia?

a)

Every four years

b)

Every five years

c)

Every six years

d)

Every seven years

6.

What is a result of Russia's vast physical size?

a)

Limited natural resources

b)

An advantage in the amount of natural resources

c)

A small population density

d)

Difficulty in governing

7.

What has been a trend in Russia since the election of Vladimir Putin?

a)

Increased freedom of expression

b)

Decreased government intervention

c)

Crackdown on freedom of expression

d)

Expansion of the private sector

8.

What type of government was discouraged during the middle part of the 20th century in Russia?

a)

Democracy

b)

Theocracy

c)

Communism

d)

Religion-based government

9.

What are the two primary sources of income for the Russian economy?

a)

Technology and Services

b)

Manufacturing and Agriculture

c)

Tourism and Retail

d)

Energy and Mining

10.

Which religion is primarily found in Russia?

a)

Islam

b)

Buddhism

c)

Russian Orthodox Church

d)

Roman Catholicism

11.

Can Russian states act independently in local affairs?

a)

Yes, they have absolute control

b)

Yes, but with limitations

c)

No, they are completely controlled by Moscow

d)

Only with the permission of the president

12.

During the communist rule, what did the Soviets do to businesses?

a)

Privatized them

b)

Took ownership of all businesses

c)

Encouraged foreign investments

d)

Allowed free trade

13.

What is the primary language spoken in Russia?

a)

English

b)

Russian

c)

French

d)

German

14.

How many ethnic groups are there in Russia?

a)

50

b)

186

c)

250

d)

100

15.

Which of the following is NOT a natural resource found in Russia?

a)

Oil

b)

Diamonds

c)

Coffee

d)

Wood

16.

Is the Russian government considered limited or unlimited?

a)

Limited

b)

Unlimited

c)

Monarchical

d)

Anarchic

17.

Who appoints the Premier (head of government) in Russia?

a)

The Duma

b)

The people

c)

The president

d)

The Supreme Court

18.

How does the Russian government compare to the United States government?

a)

Both are unitary states

b)

Both have a federalist form of government

c)

Both are absolute monarchies

d)

Both have socialist governments

19.

What type of economy does Russia currently have?

a)

Free-market economy

b)

Command economy

c)

Mixed market economy

d)

Socialist economy

20.

What effect did communist economic policies have on the Soviet Union's global market presence in the latter half of the 20th century?

a)

They improved innovation

b)

They led to global economic dominance

c)

They prevented excelling in global markets

d)

They had no significant impact