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WorksheetsQuiz on Russia
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What two continents does Russia stretch across?
North America and South America
Africa and Australia
Europe and Asia
Antarctica and South America
How many time zones does Russia span?
5
10
11
15
Which mountain range divides Europe from Asia in Russia?
Appalachian Mountains
Ural Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Caucasus Mountains
What is the name of the largest inland body of water in the world located in Russia?
Lake Baikal
Caspian Sea
Black Sea
Lake Superior
Which river in Russia is often referred to as the "Mother Volga"?
Lena River
Yenisei River
Volga River
Ob River
What type of climate characterizes most of Russia?
Tropical
Desert
Subarctic
Mediterranean
What percentage of Russia's land can support commercial farming?
50%
25%
10%
75%
Where is the tundra predominantly located in Russia?
Southern regions
Above the Arctic Circle
Near the Black Sea
In the Ural Mountains
What natural resource is highlighted as being abundant in Siberia?
Gold
Natural gas
Diamonds
Silver
Which region of Russia is known for its timber industry?
Tundra
Taiga
Steppe
Desert
What is the total area of Russia in square miles?
6,612,740
5,600,000
3,000,000
2,500,000
Which country is the second largest after Russia?
China
Canada
United States
Brazil
What major river dominates much of European Russia?
Danube
Volga
Dnieper
Neva
Which group of people were more active in Eastern Europe during the 9th and 10th centuries?
Normans
Romans
Byzantines
Vikings
Who was the first Tsar of all Russia?
Ivan III
Peter the Great
Ivan IV
Catherine the Great
Which war did Peter the Great engage in to secure land in the Baltic Sea region?
Great Northern War
Seven Years War
Napoleonic Wars
Russo-Turkish War
What significant political change occurred in Russia in 1917?
The establishment of the monarchy
The Bolshevik Revolution
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
The start of World War I
What happened to the USSR in 1991?
It expanded its territory
It dissolved
It formed a new government
It joined the European Union
Which of the following statements accurately summarizes what distinguishes Siberia from most other parts of Russia?
Its winters are exceptionally cold and its summers exceptionally hot.
Unlike many other parts of Russia, its residents elected to remain part of Russia
following the breakup of the Soviet Union.
Because of vast petroleum reserves, the area enjoys a higher than average per capita
income.
It is a large, remote region with an unusually harsh environment that is rich in a variety
of natural resources.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Siberia?
It has a low population density.
It has few natural resources.
It is located in Asia.
It is cool and swampy, with a layer of permanently frozen soil.
