Geography
Ural Mountains.
What is the vast eastern portion of Russia known as?
Siberia.
What group settled in Western Russia in the very early years?
Slavs.
What is the main religion still practiced in Russia?
Orthodox Christian.
True or False: Mr. Hallman played soccer with his brother while his dad coached in his childhood.
True.
Together, Asia and Europe form the landmass of what continent?
Eurasia.
The _____________ Peninsula alone contains 120 volcanoes with 20 active ones.
Kamchatka.
What was the name of the first Russian state?
Kievan Rus
What is the main family holiday in Russia?
New Year's Eve.
Two truths and a lie: Mr. Hallman used to ride a razor scooter every day, Mr. Hallman's 4th grade teacher passed away in recent years, Mr. Hallman stepped on a nail in his childhood.
Lie: Mr. Hallman stepped on a nail in his childhood.
The Caucasus.
What is Russia's capital and most populated city?
Moscow.
Who were the Bolsheviks and who was their first leader?
True or false: Russia is still a command economy today.
False -> transitioning to a market economy.
Nike.
What are the two important seas that lie in Western Russia?
Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.
What lake is known as the "Jewel of Siberia?"
Lake Baikal for its beauty.
What were gulgas? Explain at least three factors that describes the conditions of them.
Harsh Soviet labor camps (typical stay was between 5-7 years, little food provides, harsh labor with only a pickaxe or shovel).
What type government does Russia have today?
Federal republic - divides power between national and local governments.
How tall is Mr. Hallman (must be exact)?
6'2.
What are the three countries that make up the Caucasus region?
Georgia, Armenia. and Azerbaijan.
What is the longest river in Europe that is also key to Russian trade?
Volga River.
Explain what the Cold War was and what two main countries it was between.
An arms race (technology) between the Soviet Union and the U.S.
What city was once the capital and home to when the czars ruled over Russia?
St. Petersburg.
False: Mr. Hallman is too strong.