Why did many countries join the Soviet Union after WWII?

They were forced into communism.

What hindered Yugoslavia from staying unified?

cultural & religious differences

After the Soviet Union collapsed, Russia began......

allowing multiple political parties

What helped to break up the Soviet Union?

They had once been independent nations.

In a market economy,.........

Govt. has less control of economy.

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Unit 5 Empire & Ethnicity: Russia and the Eurasian Republics

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1
What causes the conflict & violence in Russia?
ethnic differences
language barriers
poverty
gender inequality
2
An example of Russia's limited government is......
People can vote in elections.
President controls the military.
President rules for life.
Government controls the economy.
3
Why did many countries join the Soviet Union after WWII?
European Union didn't want them.
They spoke the same language.
They were invited into communism.
They were forced into communism.
4
In a communist economic system, decisions are made by......
consumers & producers
central government
industries owners
indigenous leaders
5
What hindered Yugoslavia from staying unified?
geography of land
political & economic differences
govt. controls
cultural & religious differences
6
An example of unlimited government is.......
free speech
human rights protection
one-party rule
multi-party elections
7
Besides Kazakh, what other language is used in Kazakhstan?
Turkish
Arabic
Russian
Polish
8
How has the end of communism affected the nations?
high-tech industries
new business & more money
more Russian businesses
Industries can do what they want.
9
What is a difference between the Russian & USA government?
USA govt. is controlled by a constitution.
Russia has a prime minister.
USA allows citizens to vote.
Russia controls federal budget.
10
After the Soviet Union collapsed, Russia began......
encouraging private enterprises
imposing immigration limitations
allowing multiple political parties
restricting voting requirements
11
Where are most Russian urban centers?
north
south
west
east
12
What helped to break up the Soviet Union?
They had once been independent nations.
English was their official language.
They were democracies.
They adopted communism.
13
What countries are less economically developed?
Georgia & Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan & Uzbekistan
Turkmenistan & Uzbekistan
Ukraine & Uzbekistan
14
What is a result of religious cultural diffusion in Russia?
Arabic language
Eastern Orthodox Church
China & Mongolia cultures
govt. control of internet
15
What is the Russian Federation's government?
rule by one
rule by the people
rule by a few
rule by many
16
In a market economy,.........
Govt. decides supply.
Govt. decides industrial production.
Govt. has less control of economy.
Govt. decides consumer products.
17
_{What religious tradition is part of the Russian culture?}
Judaism
Eastern Orthodoxy
Communism
Buddhism

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