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Russia and the Eurasian Republics Review
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1
The United States government is a rule by few?
True
False
2
After the break-up of the Soviet Union several independent republics gained freedom from the soviet union and
Industries no longer had to follow government regulations.
Russian businesses took over government services.
Investment in new business projects created growth.
Workers received better training for high-tech jobs.
3
Which climate group is present in the United States but NOT in Russia? Refer to the climate maps provided for Russia and
Tropical and Subtropical
Arid and Semiarid
Marine West Coast
Highland
4
The government of Russia is considered more limited than the government of the Soviet Union because –
the people are allowed to vote in elections
the government has control over the economy
the new constitution permits the president to rule for life
the military answers directly to the president now
5
Most Russian urban centers are located in which part of the country?
South
North
East
West
6
One impact of the diffusion of religion to Russia is —
tighter government regulations on use of the Internet
dominance of the Eastern Orthodox Church in Russian society
closer cultural ties to China and Mongolia
widespread use of the Arabic language in government documents
7
The Soviet Union is a rule by few?
True
False
8
Which TWO of the following factors of production were most lacking in the communist Soviet Union?
Entrepreneurship
Land
Labor
Capital
9
Ongoing violence and conflict within Russian society is primarily related to —
widespread poverty
gender inequality
ethnic differences
language barriers
10
Which historical factor most influenced the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991?
Many former Soviet states used English as the official language.
Many former Soviet states had once been independent nations.
Many former Soviet states adopted a communist government.
Many former Soviet states had once operated as democracies.
11
Rule by one or few, no personal rights, and a command economy all suggest what type of government is in place?
Limited government
Unlimited government
Parliamentary government
Constitutional monarchy
12
Although Kazakh is the official language of Kazakhstan, Russian is widely spoken in theregion because —
The largest ethnic group living in Kazakhstan is Russians
the people in Kazakhstan are migrating to Russia to find jobs
The Soviets forced many Russians to move to Kazakhstan
the Kazakhstan government requires schools to teach Russian
13
In a communist economic system, such as that of the former Soviet Union, economic decisions are primarily made by —
the owners of major industries
consumers and producers
traditional indigenous leaders
the central government
14
After gaining independence, several former-Soviet republics sold government-owned business to private individuals and en
A. market economy
B. traditional economy
D. single-crop economy
C. command economy
15
If you want to access the Arctic Ocean, Caspian Sea, and the Black Sea, what region should you travel to for the easiest
South America
Russia and the Eurasian Republics
North America
Latin and Central America
16
Due to the religious diffusion from the Slavs, the majority of Russia and the European Nations are what religion?
Islam
No Religious Affiliation
Orthodoxy
Jewish
17
The Russian Federation is an example of a government that is considered —
rule by one
rule by a few
rule by many
rule by the people
18
Which ancient group settled in Russia and Eastern Europe around 400 CE and today make up over 80% of the Russia
Chinese
Mongols
Vikings
Slavs
19
When Russia and the Russian republics changed their forms of government in the 1980s, Americans and the United States go
There was a history of spying by the Russians.
There was a distrust with Russia because of their communist government.
Both countries believed in democracy.
There was a similar set of cultural traditions they could build on.
20
Which of the following is an area of culture that Russia excels in and shares now with many other nations?
technology
arts
laws
religion
21
Which Asian nation shown in the map is Russia?
Nation labeled with #1
Nation labeled with #5
Nation labeled with #14
Nation labeled with #2
22
In a communist economic system, such as that of the former Soviet Union, economic decisions are primarily made by –
the owners of major industries
the central government
traditional indigenous leaders
consumers and producers
23
Even though Russia is a federation of states, it operates as a --
Unitary system
Representative system
Federal system
Constitutional system