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Chapter 17: Today's Issues in Russia and the Republics
Chapter 17: Today's Issues in Russia and the Republics
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Introduction to chapter 17
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1
According to estimates, in 1998 organized criminals controlled ______% of private companies.
60
50
40
55
2
The dispute in Nagorno-Karabakh began with the collapse of the Soviet Union.
False
True
3
The Caucasus is an area about the size of California. How many ethnic groups live there?
about 65
about 50
about 40
about 30
4
In February 2001, Russia's prime minister reported increases in which types of revenue?
tax and custom
private business and infastructure
exports and farming
small business and imports
5
What is distance decay?
Perishable goods decay over time due to vastness of Russia
Distance makes communication and transportation difficult
Russian idea that ideas "decay" as they leave Moscow
Ethnic thought that customs decay when leaving the homeland
6
What year did the Soviet Union collapse?
1990
1991
1993
1992
7
One concept that was new to Russian life in 1992 was what?
Western music
Western movies
Privatization
Price controls
8
The Caucasus is a region that stretches between which two seas?
Caspian and Arabian
Caspian and Black
Arabian and Red
Black and Mediterranean
9
By the end of the 1990s, what percentage of Russians lived far below the poverty line?
nearly 50%
60%
over 62%
nearly 40%
10
Taco Bell, started by Glen Bell, also started in San Bernardino and originally sold hamburgers.
false
true
11
In 2000, how many federal districts did Russian president Vladimir Putin create?
6
5
7
4
12
According to our textbook, what are two main obstacles that Russia faces with capitalism?
its size and poor infastructure
lack of capital and corrupt politicians
its size and organized crime
widespread poverty and trade barriers
13
What is privatization?
Increase individual control on political decisions
the selling of government-owned business to private citizens
the political move away from a strong central government
the influx of American dollars into the Russian system
14
All republics that were once part of the Soviet Union gained their independence in 1991.
true
false
15
Criminal organizations in Russia are termed what?
The "Russian mob"
The "Moscow Kremlin"
The "Red Army"
The "Russian mafia"
16
San Bernardino county is larger than what country?
Switzerland
Germany
France
Brazil
17
What is Nagorno-Karabakh?
A mountainous area of Azerbaijan
A Muslim territory in southern Russia
An ethnic enclave in Aremenia
A once popular resort town in northwestern Georgia
18
What aspect of Russian life has faced the most hardships with the collapse of the Soviet Union?
new laws brought in by new leaders
the political landscape
the economy
acceptance of other minority groups
19
What was a result of the collapse of the Soviet Union?
Weakening of central authority
A stronger political presence in Moscow
Tighter restrictions on trade
Inflation rates that soared to over 10%
20
How many regional governments are spread throughout Russia?
92
over 94
80
89
21
Mt. San Gorgonio (11, 503 ft) is the tallest mountain in Southern California.
true
false
22
According to estimates, in 1998 organized criminals controlled ___% of state-owned enterprises.
55
40
50
60
23
Chechnya's request for independence was met with what?
Peace talks
Violence
Chechnya giving back disputed Russian land
Trade tariffs
24
According to hubpages.com, what fast-food company started out in San Bernardino?
Carl's Jr.
McDonalds
El Pollo Loco
Arby's
25
Why did ethnic tension in Russia and the Republics seldom result in armed conflict before 1991?
Fear of large Russian army
Lack of access to weapons under Soviet control
Tight control by the central government
Strong sense of belonging under a communist government
