WorksheetsSTAAR-Style Multiple Choice Questions
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Why do most Russians live west of the Ural Mountains?
The land east of the Ural Mountains has more factories
The climate in Siberia is very harsh and cold
The Ural Mountains contain most of Russia’s farmland
The government requires people to live in the west
How has the way of life changed for many ethnic groups living east of the Ural Mountains?
They moved to other countries to find jobs
They stopped using railroads for transportation
They continued living only as nomads and herders
They began settling in towns and cities near railroads
What happened to religion in Russia after communism ended?
Religion was banned completely
Churches were turned into government buildings
Religious freedom was restored and churches reopened
Only one religion was allowed by the government
Which example shows that Russia is known for its culture and arts?
Russia has many ethnic groups
Russia is famous for ballet, writers, and architecture
Russia has a cold climate most of the year
Russia has many large cities
Which statement best describes daily life in modern Russia?
Life has not changed since the Soviet Union
Life has improved, but some challenges still exist
Most Russians now live in poverty
All housing problems have been solved
What was one goal of Mikhail Gorbachev’s policies of glasnost and perestroika?
To increase military power and control
To expand Soviet territory
To create more political freedom and reform the economy
To return Russia to a monarchy
What change did Boris Yeltsin support after the Soviet Union ended?
Government control of all businesses
A free enterprise economy with fewer price controls
A return to communism
Increased military control over citizens
Which action best shows how Vladimir Putin increased his control over Russia?
Allowing more freedom of speech
Supporting strong opposition parties
Limiting access to information and free speech
Reducing the power of the presidency
Why did tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine in 2014?
Ukraine wanted to rejoin the Soviet Union
Ukraine’s president refused to leave office
Ukraine sought support from Western countries, which angered Russia
Russia asked Ukraine to join NATO
Why did many Western countries place sanctions on Russia?
Russia refused to trade with Europe
Russia increased taxes on its citizens
Russia moved its military into Crimea and annexed the region
Russia ended diplomatic relations with the United States
