Category 1
Russia has an empty land of barren plains and flat marshy areas with high mountain ranges running through the southern and eastern parts. TRUE OR FALSE
False (Siberia not Russia)
What are the differences between the economies of the Volga Region and the Urals Region? SHORT ANSWER
The Volga region is known as a major shipping route, for oil and gas refineries, and for black caviar.
The Urals region is known for its mining and smelters.
______________ is a form of the Greek alphabet used to write Russian. FILL IN THE BLANK
Cyrillic
____________ is a radical Russian communist group who seized power during the Russian Revolution. FILL IN THE BLANK
Bolsheviks
Separating Russia from the Caucasus countries is the _________________________________________. FILL IN THE BLANK
Caucasus Mountains
True
What social challenges did Russia face? SHORT ANSWER
Russia had a falling population and poor health care.
What political challenges did Russia face? SHORT ANSWER
Russia had ethnic conflicts and environmental damage.
An economic system where the government owns all business and farms. Makes all economic decisions.
The ___________ is a forest of mainly evergreen trees covering half of Russia. FILL IN THE BLANK
Taiga
The most important industries in the Urals region are major shipping routes, and oil and gas refineries. TRUE OR FALSE
False (Volga region OR mining and smelters)
The __________ and _________________ live in Russia along with the Russians and the Slavs. FILL IN THE BLANK
Tatars and Ukrainians
Siberia has short summers and long, snowy winters. It is milder west of the Urals and grows colder as one goes north and east. TRUE OR FALSE
False (Russia not Siberia)
Why do the Tatars call Siberia "Sleeping Land"? SHORT ANSWER
Because it has been considered a vast, frozen wasteland and has long, severe winters.
Ivan IV was called " __________________________" because he was a cruel and savage ruler. FILL IN THE BLANK
Ivan the Terrible
How old did Coach G turn on April 25th?
33
The threat to _________ _____________ is water pollution from logging and factories. FILL IN THE BLANKS
Lake Baikal
Roman Catholicism is the most common religion practiced in Russia. TRUE OR FALSE
False (Russian Orthodox Christianity)
What economic challenges did Russia face? SHORT ANSWER
Russia had rising prices and unemployment. Also had a growing gap between rich and poor.
What is Coach G's first name?
Nakeia