Unit 6 Empire Ethnicity: Russia The Eurasian Republics Test Question Preview (ID: 58662)


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The Soviet Union and the United States governments were vastly different. While the Soviet Union thought that rule by __________ was best, the United States government was rule by ___________.
a) one ... few
b) many ... few
c) few ... many
d) one ... many

Which of the following countries was once a part of the Soviet Union?
a) Portugal
b) China
c) Mongolia
d) Ukraine

Which of the following usually results when a government becomes unlimited?
a) loss of human rights
b) loss of military strength
c) gains in scientific research
d) gains in international trade

One difference of the Russian government from the US government is
a) the US government allows citizens to vote
b) the Russian government has a prime minister
c) the US government is governed by a constitution
d) the Russian government manages a federal budget

Which of the following is the BEST description of citizens in an unlimited government?
a) They are mostly slaves.
b) They live in poverty.
c) They have little power.
d) They are fairly represented.

Which of the following is a characteristic of an unlimited government?
a) Power is held by a few leaders.
b) Citizens have power to make changes.
c) There is a system of checks and balances.
d) Elected officials share power with appointed officials.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the government of Russia became more limited by
a) encouraging private enterprise
b) restricting voting requirements
c) imposing immigration limitations
d) allowing multiple political parties

Using the information from the chart, which two countries are less developed than the others?
a) Georgia and Azerbaijan
b) Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan
c) Ukraine and Uzbekistan
d) Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan

Rule by one or few, no personal rights, and a command economy all suggest what type of government is in place?
a) Unlimited government
b) Limited government
c) Parliamentary government
d) Constitutional monarchy

Settlement patterns in Russia were most likely most influenced by --
a) voting patterns in large cities
b) border disputes with neighbors
c) climate conditions of the region
d) international trade organizations

Whose point of view is MOST LIKELY shown in the above text?
a) a socialist
b) a capitalist
c) a monarchist
d) a communist

Which was true of neutral countries during the Cold War?
a) They were most powerful.
b) They were the least populated.
c) They were closest to Russia.
d) They were allies of the U. S.

When Russia and the Russian republics changed their forms of government in the 1980s, Americans and the United State government had to overcome which of the following frames of reference in dealing with the new nations?
a) There was a history of spying and distrust with the Soviet Union for over 30 years.
b) There was a similar set of cultural traditions they could build on.
c) Both the United States and the Soviet Union held a core set of values including a belief in democracy.
d) There was over 30 years of being allies in World War II.

Most Russian urban centers are located in which part of the country?
a) North
b) South
c) East
d) West

Using this map and your knowledge of Europe.Which of the following is true of Poland, Hungary, and Yugoslavia?, answer the following question.
a) All of them were behind the Iron Curtain.
b) All of them were allies of the United States.
c) Most of them were controlled by Western European countries.
d) Most of them supported Hitler in World War II.

What region is home to the urban centers of Moscow, Kiev and Omsk?
a) Russia and Eurasian Republics
b) United States/Canada
c) South Asia
d) Southwest Asia and North Africa

Which historical factor most influenced the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991?
a) Many former Soviet states adopted a communist government.
b) Many former Soviet states adopted a communist government.
c) Many former Soviet states has once been independent nations.
d) Many former Soviet states used as the official language.

Why does Russia face a challenge extracting oil and coal?
a) Many deposits are in very cold environments.
b) Many deposits are too deep to attempt recovery.
c) Many deposits are privately help by corporations.
d) Many deposits are in politically contested regions.

Ongoing violence and conflict within Russian society is primarily related to --
a) gender inequality
b) language barriers
c) ethnic differences
d) widespread poverty

Even though Russia is a federation of states, it operates as a --
a) Federal system
b) Constitutional system
c) Unitary system
d) Representative system

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