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Cultural LDSP Group 3
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1
The GLOBE project ranks Russia higher than the global average for humane-oriented leadership.
False
True
2
Statism means:
The weaker the state, the stronger the people
The freer the state, the tougher the people
The stronger the state, the freer the people
The cooler the state, the cooler the people
3
Stalinism included using ___ to pursue the growth of “revolution from above.”
state violence
kind persuasion
puppies
financial incentive
4
What was The First Chechen War about?
Stopping the Chechens from collecting an import tax on tea
None of the above
Stopping the Chechen Republic from building nuclear bombs
Keeping the Chechen Republic from declaring independence
5
The GLOBE project ranks Russia’s practices lower than the global average for future orientation.
True
False
6
During grade school, Vladimir Putin was considered a troublemaker, not a pioneer.
False
True
7
Alcohol plays an important role in cultural and traditional Russian society.
True
False
8
What was one benefit of Centralization in the Soviet Union?
None of the above
Literacy rates and education rose massively
There were no benefits
Large bureaucracies ensured efficient responses to crises
9
Why were underground political parties so successful?
They were underground so they could hibernate in the cold winters
All political activities were banned before 1905
All political parties were banned until 1982
They could tunnel into the palaces and attack the Tsars
10
The myth of Ilya Muromets emphasizes supernatural assistance in leadership.
True
False
11
Russian leadership mythology has its roots in Proto-Slavic myths.
False
True
12
There are ___ words for “
Russian”
that are useful when discussing Russian culture and leadership.
3
4
1
2
13
Slavophilia is the concept that____.
Russia should control the other Slavic countries
Westerners are inherently corrupt
None of the Above
Slavic people are superior to other ethnic/civic groups
14
What important leadership attributes does the Perun myth depict?
Democratic decision-making
Humility and weakness
Brutality toward enemies and strong strategic skills
Avoidance of military conflicts
15
Stalin was believed to share many characteristics of Russian folklore heroes EXCEPT:
He exhibited patriotism toward Russia and care for the weak and poor.
He was believed to perform miracles.
He was viewed as an almost divine protector, providing guidance and rules.
He was sentimental and motherly.
16
Black Monday occurred in ____ and caused a(n) ______.
1917, political revolution
1941, second world war
1998, economic depression
1998, economic expansion
17
Corporate leadership myths in modern Russia do NOT borrow any elements from traditional folklore.
False
True
18
What is one of the leadership themes in Russian corporate mythology?
Leaders are chosen randomly
Leaders should focus solely on teamwork
Leaders are expected to produce miracles
Leaders must avoid direct involvement in business affairs
19
When was Putin re-elected as President in 2018?
December 25th
October 31st
March 18th
May 4th
20
Given what you know about Russian History, which theme is likely seen in Russian literature?
Upward Mobility
Individualism
Social Inequality
Technological Advancement
21
What type of martial arts did Vladimir Putin attend when he was younger?
Judo
Tai Chi
Taekwondo
Kung Fu
22
Putin had a high approval rating initially because_____.
Russia became less imperialist
Putin decentralized power
His presidency brought stability
Putin de-escalated Russian involvement in wars
23
Russian folk heroes are deeply rooted in the Russian land, while enemies are depicted as ______ or non-human creatures.
bears
scholars
foreigners
knights
24
Putin only served 2 presidential terms.
False
True
25
In a Marxist view of history:
All change is economic.
Nothing changes until the working class revolts from the capitalist class.
All political change is violent.
Change is inevitable.
26
Autocracy can best be defined as_____.
Hierarchical
Centralized
Historically common
All of the above
27
When was the October Revolution?
October 1911
October 1917
September 2002
October 1914
28
When did Putin first become Acting President of Russia?
December 25th, 1998
October 1st, 2004
November 20th, 1992
December 31st, 1999
29
Which leader was known for the period called “The Thaw”
Khrushchev
Anastasiy
Dostoyev
Gorblinki
30
The GLOBE project ranks Russia higher than the global average for autonomous leadership.
False
True
31
The reason the Russian Empire (1721-1917) collapsed was because:
It held on to power too tightly and was too rigid
Russian landlords were not charging enough money for rent
It gave too much power to the people
Aleksandr II had no heirs
