Culture
History
Economy
Geography
Government
100
Explain a Russian culture trait?
- Speak Russian
-Practice Eastern Orthodox Christianity
- Enjoy the ballet
100
During the Cold War, what kind of relationship did the Soviet Union and the US have?
- They did not get along
- Refused to cooperate with each other
- In competition with each other
100
Looking at this population pyramid what can you tell? What would the government need to build?
- The biggest population is children
- The government would need to build more schools and daycares to meet the needs of citizens.
100
The Ural Mountains are a boundary between?
Europe and Asia
100
What government does this represent?
Communist government
200
This picture shows how people?
Adapt to the environment of Siberia?
200
What was built by the communist government to keep people from leaving the Eastside?
Berlin Wall
200
The Trans-Siberian Railroad does what?
Carries people and goods to East Asia and Europe
200
What is the name of this country?
Russia
200
What is a communist government? Provide an example.
There is only one name on the ballot for the election tomorrow. Everyone must vote or you might be arrested.
300
What is the most well-known Russian Ballet?
The Nutcracker
300
Why was the Berlin Wall built?
To prevent East Berliners from escaping to freedom.
300
Looking at the population pyramid, what can you tell? What would the government need to build?
- The biggest group is elders.
- The government would need to build more hospitals and retirement homes for the population.
300
Why did the Aral Sea start to dry out? 
Farmers redirected war for irrigation of crops.
300
Stalin leader of Russia used fear to rule over the people. He would use the military/police to get rid of citizens he did not trust. What kind of government is this an example of?
- Unlimited/ Dictatorship
400
The two most popular holidays in Russia today after the collapse of the Soviet Union are?
- Christmas
- Easter
400
Name the event: No shots were fired but the threat of a nuclear war was always near?
Cold War
400
Looking at the population pyramid, what can you tell? What would the government need to build?
- The biggest group is the working class.
- The government would need to build more homes and create more jobs.
400
What country is number 4?
Kazakhstan
400
The Soviet Union and the US during the time of the Cold War had a race to?
- Space Race
-Be the first one to the moon
- Create better nuclear technology
500
This is an example of what in Russia?
Traditional dress (Cultural clothes)
500
After WWII what country had control over Poland, Hungary, and Romania?
Soviet Union (Russia)
500
When Boris Yeltsin became president of Russia he ended price control and allowed businesses to grow freely. What economic system did Russia change over to?
Free Enterprise Economy
500
Name the capital of Russia?
Moscow
500
During the time the Berlin Wall was up, what happened to people who tried to escape?
- They were arrested
- Shot at/killed