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100
Permafrost makes up most of this regions land.
Siberia
100
Scarcity of goods and services caused the Soviet Union to do what?
change from a communist system to a free-market system
100
How has the Russian government worked to make the Russian culture more long-lasting?
The Russian government declared Russian the national language.
100
These characterstics are normally associated with what type of government. Elections Laws Free speech Constitution
LIMITED governments.
100
Most of Russia's resources are located in the East, what effect has this had on Russia?
Most of Russia's industry is in the East.
200
Where are Russia’s natural resources mostly located?
East
200
How has the economy of the former Soviet Union nations changed since the USSR was dissolved? (list 2 out of 3)
The economy changed from a command economy to a free market economy. The economy is growing with new business opportunities from outside investors. Workers can make their own decisions instead of doing what the state tells them to.
200
True or False: nations formerly controlled by the Soviet Union would probably still speak Russian? Why is your answer correct?
True, the countries that were formerly in the Soviet Union learned Russian because it was the national language.
200
4 characteristics that are normally associated with what type of government: Command economy No constitution One party rule Rule by one or rule by few No human rights
UNLIMITED governments.
200
What type of ruler was Vladmir Lenin?
He was a totalitarian ruler.
300
Climate determines patterns of ____________.
population
300
pros: the economy can grow, entrepreneurs have the opportunity to make a profit, new businesses can move into the country; cons: economies/businesses can struggle because they aren't used to freedom and being on their own. Also some government programs that helped people might be cancelled.These are all effects of what?
An economy switching from command to free market.
300
How have ethnic and cultural differences affected Russia since the Soviet Union broke apart in 1990?
They have created conflict which resulted in wars and nations splitting apart (Yugoslavia).
300
List 5 characteristics of Russia’s current government.
Constitution Prime minister 3 branches of government Human rights Elections
300
Where have most Russians settled and why?
In Russia most have settled in the west because the more east you go into Siberia the colder it is.
400
Most of ex-Soviet nations are located where in relation to Russia?
South and Southwest
400
How did Vladimir Lenin most impact the Russian economy?
He introduced communism to Russia.
400
The shared beliefs and customs of a group of people
culture
400
How did the Soviet Union become so large?
They recruited other countries to join their union and become communist.
400
True or False: After WWII, the Soviet Union took control of territories that are now independent nations.
True
500
The Aral Sea crisis was caused by human _____________. What did humans do to the land to cause the crisis?
modification; They built tributairies off of the major rivers that fed the Aral Sea, causing it to dry up
500
Businesses base their products and prices on the needs of consumers. The more a product is in “demand”, the more a business can charge for it. Government doesn't control what is produced or how it is produced.
How supply and demand works in a free-market economy.
500
This is a government question: What has happened to many of the republics that were once part of the Soviet Union?
They have broken off into their own countries. Many of them are struggling to achieve a good economy.
500
List the types of governments that have been part of Russia's history in order.
Monarchy, Communism, Democratic Republic
500
Where is most coal located in Russia?
In the center of Russia
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