Geography
How much of the earth's surface does Russia cover?
1/6
Russia was settled by who?
Scandinavians/Vikings
What countries were involved in the crisis
United States
Cuba
USSR/Russia
Who is Vladmir Putin
Current Russian leader
Hydraulic Power
the transmission of power through the controlled circulation of pressurized fluid, such as water-soluble oil or a water-glycol mixture
How many time zones does Russia cover?
11
What was the first major city of Russia?
Kiev
Where were the American Missiles placed?
Turkey
Who was Vlamir Lennin
He was the leader after the Russian Revolution. He also brought Communism to Russia.
Permafrost
a layer of frozen soil that has been frozen for at least two years and is made up of soil, sand, gravel, organic matter, and ice
The Northern European Plain is what kind of area?
Lowland
Daily Double!!!
What Mongol ruler captured large parts of Russia and created the largest empire known to man?
Ghanghis Khan
Who was Joseph Stalin
He was the leader after Lenin and is responsible for the creation of the USSR.
Tundra
a cold, treeless biome with a permanently frozen layer of ground called permafrost, and low vegetation like mosses, lichens, and small shrubs
What 3 major cities are in the North European Plain?
Moscow, St Petersburg, Kiev
What ruler of Russia played an important role in the birth of Moscow?
Ivan "Moneybags"
What event happened in response to Fidel Castro taking over the country of Cuba.
The Bay of Pigs
What was the Cold War
It was a period of heightened conflict between the United States and Russia. No war actually took place.
Sovereignty
The concept of having power over ones self.
What River is the longest in Europe?
Volga
Who was the Czar of Russia in the 1900s when the revolution took place?
Nicholas II
Who was the leader of Russia during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Nikita Khrushchev
What did the USSR stand for?
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
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