What is a major difficulty facing Azerbaijan's future?

ethnic violence between Azeris and Armenians

What are the five basic factors that affect the success of a nation-state?

Security,Political Freedom,Economic Growth,Quality of Life,National Unity.

In addition to per capita GDP, two measurements that are commonly used to calculate quality of life in a country are. .

life expectancy and infant mortality

The best sport ever is (clearly). . .

skiing, disc golf, soccer, none of the above

What does Freedom House do?

Rates countries on how free they are based on political and civil rights

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World Geo Lesson 18: Nation-States from the Former Soviet Empire

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1
In 2004, Lithuania became a member of the. . .
Soviet Union
European Union
United Nations
Baltic States
2
What natural resource has become Azerbaijan's leading export?
copper ore
oil
natural gas
coal
3
What is a major difficulty facing Azerbaijan's future?
harmful effects of the Chernobyl power plant explosion
rising oil prices
ethnic violence between Azeris and Armenians
unsustainable agricultural practices
4
What are the five basic factors that affect the success of a nation-state?
Security,Political Freedom,Economic Growth,Quality of Life,National Unity.
National Flag,National Anthem,National Pastime, National Bird, History
Nation-State,Civil Service,Oil,Democracy,Cheeseburgers
Income Tax,National Defense,Civil Servants,Food Supply, Environment
5
Lithuania is one of three countries that make up the. . .
Baltic States
United Nations
Soviet Union
European Union
6
Estonia has a fairly strong economy, in part due to its thriving ____________ sector.
textile
tech (technology)
agricultural
aerospace
7
In addition to per capita GDP, two measurements that are commonly used to calculate quality of life in a country are. .
speed of internet connection and number of 5G hotspots
obesity rate and smoking rate
life expectancy and infant mortality
number of Netflix subscriptions and number of drive-thru resturants
8
The best sport ever is (clearly). . .
skiing
disc golf
soccer
none of the above
9
What is a feeling of pride and loyalty towards one's country called?
nationalism
pluralism
self-respect
cultural identity
10
The Estonian people were able to regain their independence from the Soviet Union through. . .
singing
embroidery
a long, bloody war
water skiing
11
Which term refers to an independent country whose people mostly share a common identity?
nation-state
colonial empire
plural society
ethnic group
12
The abbreviation GDP stands for . . .
Gross Domestic Product
Garbled Digital Playlist
Gross Domestic Dispute
General Division of Peanuts
13
Belarus has close ties to Russia.
False
True
14
According to Freedom House, what Freedom Index Score did South Sudan receive in 2011, (the worst score possible)?
1
7
35
50
15
Which of these is an example of a failed state?
the Soviet Union
the United Kingdom
the Azerbaijan Republic
the European Union
16
Which of the following is a major difficulty facing Russia today?
religious divisions
declining farm prices
rising oil prices
nationalization of the manufacturing sector
17
What does Freedom House do?
Runs half-way houses for inmates recently released from prison
Provides scrapped cars clients can hit with sledge hammers to release anger
Rates countries on how free they are based on political and civil rights
Invents new recipes for restaurant staples such as french fries

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