The process where one country takes over and controls the political, economic and cultural life of another
What is imperialism?
100
This modern country, the largest in the world, was once divided into many small kingdoms and city-states.
What is Russia?
100
In the late 1800s, Russia was very _________ between rich and poor.
What is divided?
100
The first dictator of the Soviet Union, leader of the Communist Revolution
Who is Vladmir Lenin?
100
The first dictator
Who is Lenin?
200
Cloth Products
What are Textiles?
200
In 1238 a group of invaders came from this country to take over Russia.
What is Mongolia, or Who were the Mongols?
200
This word describes a group of poor farmers. These people were denied equal rights and freedom by the Czars.
Who are serfs?
200
A dictatorship for workers. Freedom and choice are limited and the government owns all business.
What is Communism?
200
Who was the worst dictator?
What is Stalin?
300
Pride in one's nation - can lead to the destructive idea that one's nation is superior, and that others are inferior. This idea often excludes minorities.
What is nationalism?
300
The Mongols demanded high taxes, and kept the princes _____________ from the rest of Europe.
What is isolated or separated?
300
The elected, law-making congress was established in 1905 in response to worker protests against the Czar.
What is the Duma?
300
The most violent dictator of the Soviet Union, and leader of the country during World War II. A former criminal who had studied to be a priest, this man was hateful and cruel with his power.
Who was Josef Stalin?
300
Who was the last dictator?
Who was Gorbachev?
400
The switch from handmade to machine made products
What is the Industrial Revolution?
400
In 1613, the _________ family gained controlled of the Russian territory. This family ruled until 1917.
What is the Romanov?
400
Russian involved in World War One caused many problems for the people of Russia. What was the major problem before the 1917 revolution?
What was a food and fuel shortage?
400
When the Soviet Union collapse?
What is 1991?
500
A group of small business owners, traders, teachers and government workers. This group is not rich, but not poor.
What is the middle class?
500
Peter the Great and Catherine the Great were czars who both encouraged Russians to study and learn from Western Europe. This process is called ___________