World Geography
Russia is the largest country in the world..
True or False
True
A command economy is...
a system in which a central government makes all economic decisions.
When did the Soviet Union become Russia?
1990's
Which of the following is a cultural behavior in Saudi Arabia that is influenced by religion?
Men and women are expected to dress modestly.
1960 Soviet Union : ___________ :: 2000 Russia : ____________.
Communism, Democracy
Which geographic factor is MOST responsible for the many farmlands in Egypt?
River flooding deposits rich soil.
Which of the following factors of production was the major difference between the United States and the Soviet Union?
Entrepreneurship
The Cold War was a war between Russia and...
The United States
The major religion of the middle east is..
Islam
The Russian Federation is an example of a government that is considered to be ruled by...
1. rule by one 2. rule by many 3. rule by few
4. rule by the people
rule by few.
Desalination is..
The process of removing salt from water.
The middle eastern economy depends on...
Oil sales
Majority of Russia practices what faith?
Christianity
(Russian Orthodox Church)
MENA stands for..
Middle East, North Africa
Unlimited government the _________ has most of the power.
Government.
Which geographic factors affect the domestic and foreign policies of the Middle East?
It is an arid region, and water is scarce.
If a source of energy cleaner than oil was developed, which of the following would be the most likely result?
There would be less air pollution.
Cold, Tundra
MENA is also known as..
Southwest Asia
Soviet Union was what type of government?
Unlimited
Oil was first discovered in the middle east in what year?
1908
What resource is Russia a leading producer of?
Coal
When does Egypt get fertile soil?
When the Nile river floods.
Russia is what type of government?
Limited Government