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Review for the Russia unit in World Geography.
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1
The Trans-Siberian Railroad:
has not successfully help Russia transport goods
links Moscow to St. Petersburg
links Moscow to a Pacific port
is still being built
2
Which of the follow make up the Baltic Republics?
Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
Georgia, Azerbajian, Armenia
3
Which of the following were carried along the Silk Road?
All of the above
Ivory, Gold and Silver
Spices
Wine
4
Which of the follow is Russia's climate generally known for?
Huge variations in coastal rain
Arid regions throughout
Long and harsh winters
Tropical and subtropical regions
5
Who took control of the government in 1939 when WWII broke out?
Marx
Gorbachev
Putin
Stalin
6
This region is located between the Ural Mountains and the Yenesei River.
Central Siberian Plain
Russian Far East
Northern European Plain
West Siberian Plain
7
A supra is where many Russians perform cleaning rituals.
False
True
8
What is it called when government-owned companies are sold to individuals?
Marketization
Industrialization
Capitalism
Privatization
9
Who is this?
Putin
Lenin
Stalin
Marx
10
What year did the Russian Revolution start?
1917
1991
1946
1922
11
What amount of the world's timber resources does Russia control?
one-fifth
two-fifths
one-half
one-sixth
12
The nomadic lifestyle:
is dominant in Central Asia today
is less widespread in Central Asia today
is successfully being assimilated in Central Asia today
is not trying to be preserved by the Central Asians
13
What region tilts northward?
Russian Far East
West Siberian Plain
Northern European Plain
Central Siberian Plain
14
You will find volcanic ranges in this region.
Central Siberian Plain
Northern European Plain
West Siberian Plain
Russian Far East
15
How many districts did Putin create to assert better control over Russia?
9
11
5
7
16
Which region is characterized by high plateaus of 1000-2000 feet?
Northern European Plain
Russian Far East
Central Siberian Plain
West Siberian Plain
17
Which region contains 75% of the population of Russia?
Northern European Plain
Russian Far East
Moscow Plain
West Siberian Plain
18
What is a supra?
a long walk
None of the above
a traditional mealtime celebration
a type of alcholic beverage
19
What is the national drink of Russia?
Vodka
Whiskey
Coke
Dr Pepper
20
What does USSR stand for?
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Union of Soviet Satelitte Republics
United Soviet Socialist Region
United Socialist Soviet Republics
21
Which region is Moscow located in?
Russian Far East
Central Siberian Plain
West Siberian Plain
Northern European Plain
22
Who was able to take control of the government as a result of the Russian Revolution?
Stalin
Gorbachev
Putin
Lenin
23
Gas and oil reserves found in Central Asia have led to more wealth for the people.
True
False
24
What is a yurt?
a tent
a drink
a member of a Nomadic tribe
a traditional hat worn by Russian women
25
Name a river in Russia.
All of the above
Lenisey
Ob
Volga
26
This town is a very popular vacation resort in Georgia.
Abkhazia
Batumi
Atlanta
Tbilisi
27
How many nuclear weapons were detonated in the Central Asia region (Kazakhstan primarily)?
Over 380
Over 50
Over 270
Over 470
28
What region is Transcaucasia in?
Caucasus Mountains
Northern European Plain
Central Siberian Plain
West Siberian Plain
29
Which region is Kiev and St. Petersburg located in?
Russian Far East
Northern European Plain
Central Siberian Plain
West Siberian Plain
30
What is a small vacation home in the countryside called?
Banya
Condo
Yurt
Dacha
31
What are the major vegetation areas in Russia?
Tundra, Forest, Temperate grassland, Desert
Tundra, Tropical Rainforest, Desert
Desert, Temperate grassland, Tropical Rainforest
Tundra and Forest only
32
Which countries struggled for control of Central Asia in the 19th Century?
China and Russia
Russia
Iran and Russia
Great Britain and Russia
33
Which lake has over 20% of the worlds freshwater?
Lake Tyler
Lake Tbilisi
Lake Baka
Lake Baikal
34
What cathedral and building in Russia is widely recognized by most of the world?
St. Peter's Cathedral
St. Isaac's Cathedral
St. Basil's Cathedral
The Kremlin
35
What type of economy was adapted by the new Russia Republics in 1991?
Command
Communism
Market
Free Will
36
What river is the longest in Europe?
Volga
Ob
Rhein
Thames
37
Harsh climate, rugged land, difficult to transport are some of the challenges Russia faces with their resources.
False
True
38
What is the major religion in Russia and the Western Republics?
Roman Christian
Baptist
Islam
Orthodox Christian
39
Which of the following contributed to the rise of organized crime in Russia?
The KGB
The Russian Mafia
The Iron Curtain
Vladimir Putin
40
Economic growth in Russia is rapid, territorial growth is slower.
True
False
41
What are the dominant climate zones in Russia and the Republics?
Artic and Subarctic
Artic, Subarctic, and Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Humid Continental and Subartic
42
Who is this?
Stalin
Marx
Lenin
Putin
43
What bodies of water are the Caucasus Mountains between?
The Black Sea and the Bering Sea
The Pacific Ocean and Caspian Sea
The Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea
The Caspian Sea and the Black Sea
44
Collective Farms:
consist of large teams that gather and work.
are more successful since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
require government planners to do all the manual labor.
are now controlled by the Russian Mafia.
45
What are long distances between places that makes communication and transportation difficult called?
Distance Delay
Isolation Transportation
Distance Decay
Time Challenge
46
Central Asia is in what region?
Caucasus Mountains
Central Siberian Plain
Northern European Plain
West Siberian Plain
47
Which leader gave the Soviet Union more political and economic freedoms in the 1990s?
Marx
Stalin
Gorbachev
Putin
48
Who was Karl Marx?
A Soviet planner
A German philosopher
a Russian dictator
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