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Russia, Eurasian Republics, Africa, and Middle East
Russia, Eurasian Republics, Africa, and Middle East
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1
The Soviet Union during the Cold War lacked ___________
Labor
Land
Capital
Capital and Entrepreneurship
2
_______ was ruled by a dictator
France
Vietnam
Mexico
Libya
3
How do governments try to keep the support of their citizens?
All of the above
Screening movies and TV
Not allowing people to travel
Only teaching children good points of their government
4
The government ownes the means of production in a __________ economy
Free Market
Mixed
Command
Traditional
5
What invention has lead to the growth of Dubai?
Cars
Air Conditioning
Railroads
Heaters
6
Access to waterways makes it easier to __________
Open factories
Worship your religion
Trade
Hunt
7
Libya under Gadaffi was a __________
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Democracy
Dictatorship
8
Holiday that lasts 1 month and believers do not drink or eat from dusk until dawn
Ramadan
Yom Kippur
Rosh Hashanah
Easter
9
Over time many groups have moved over the world. What is a result?
People are the same ethnicity
People have the same religious beliefs
Everyone celebrates the same holidays
People can speak different languages
10
What is cultural diffusion?
Not allowing visitors in your country
Spreading of religion, language, and goods throughtout a region
The keeping of religion, language, and goods in a region
It makes communication more difficult
11
Countries along the Silk Roads __________
Do NOT share cultural characteristics
Get along with one another
Share cultural characteristics
Do NOT get along with one another
12
Be able to locate Saudi Arabia on a map (Largest country on Arabian Peninsula)
Wrong
Correct Answer
Wrong
Wrong
13
What area of culture does Russia excel?
Laws
Religion
Art
Technology
14
For access to the Artic Ocean, Caspian Sea, and Black Sea you should travel to ...
Russia and the Eurasian Republics
South America
Latin and Central America
North America
15
How has transportation helped spread culture between America, Asia, and Africa?
American homes in China and Africa has spread culture
Cell phones get Americans news about Asian and Africa
Americans can now fly to Asia or Africa to vacation or study
Faster and fuel efficient cars have made it easier to visit Asia and Africa
16
If the government ownes all googs and services it is a ___________ government
Communist
North and South Korea
Free enterprise
Natural Resources
17
After Russia changed their government the US had to overcome
The similar cultures of the two countries
The 30 year friendship between the two countries
Being allies in WWII for over 30 years
The history of spying between the two countries for over 30 years
18
Describe 2 ways Islam influences cultural expression
Ramadan, Art, Clothing, Food, Music, Government
Wrong
19
Middle East religion: __________ South America religion: __________
North Africa... Communism
Islam... Dictators
Dictators... Christianity
Islam... Christianity
20
How do Africans modify thier environment?
Use chemical fertilizer
Plant trees
Pland drought resistant crops
All of the above
21
Why do people grow crops and build factories?
Economic reasons
Cultural reasons
Political reasons
Social reasons
22
Why do most people live in Western Russia?
In the east there are mountains, deserts, and the climate is harsh
Summers in the east are better and attract tourists
People in the east have a better climate due to the Atlantic ocean
The east is closer to Moscow
23
What group settled Russia and makes up 80% of the population today?
Mongols
Chinese
Vikings
Slavs
24
Dictators are single rulers who...
Maintain some control but allow individual rights
Maintain complete control
share control with other leaders
Work with branches of government
25
What country was once part of the Soviet Union?
Ukraine
China
Mongolia
Portugal
26
How do people in Siberia adapt to thier climate?
Use air conditioners
Put on sunscreen
Build with mud
Wear heavy clothing
27
Where is the worlds largest peninsula?
Northern Africa
Sub-Sahara Africa
Southwest Asia
Southeast Asia
28
Communist Russia and Czarist Russia were both ___________ governments
Unlimited
Limited
Constitutional
Monarchy
