Geography
What is the name given to rich black soil rich with nutrients which makes it ideal to support wheat, barley, rye, oats, and other crops?
Chernozem
What is the name of the region in Russia that has mountains and basins extending through and is traditionally one of the coldest regions on Earth?
Siberia
Russia's capital and largest city
Moscow
Largest Crop export in Russia
Grain (wheat)
Who is Mr. De Haan's favorite Star Wars Character?
A. Obi-Wan Kenobi
B. Plo Koon
C. Kal Kestus
D. Qui-Gon Jin
C. Kal Kestus
Name this region: This rolling plateau has elevations ranging from 1,600 to 2,300 feet. Throughout the plateau's expanse, swiftly flowing rivers have carved out canyons.
Central Siberian Plain
What mountain range marks the traditional boundary between European Russia and Asian Russia?
Ural Mountains
Main religion in Russia
Russian Orthodox
What benefits Russia when it comes to maintaining its role in world affairs?
Seat on the UN Security Council
Who is Mr. De Haan's favorite Marvel Superhero?
A. Captain America
B. Wolverine
C. Spider-Man - Peter Parker
D. Spider-Man - Miles Morales
D. Spider-Man - Miles Morales
Name this region: Also known as the Russian Plain, this region sweeps across western and central Europe into Russia. The northern part of this plain is very flat and poorly drained, resulting in many swamps and lakes. The southern part has navigable waterways and chernozem.
Northern European Plain
What is the largest inland body of water in the world, located in Russia?
Caspian Sea
What are the three major categories of ethnic groups in Russia? MUST BE IN ORDER
Slavs, Caucasian, Turkic
What was the Soviet Union and how did it impact Russia's history and its future?
Answers will vary - use best judgement
Who is Mr. De Haan's favorite DC superhero?
A. The Flash
B. Batman
C. Aquaman
D. Blue Beetle
A. The Flash
Name this region: This region is almost 1 million square miles and is one of the world's largest areas of flatland. Its lowland areas are poorly drained, with many swamps and marshes.
West Siberian Plain
Over 1 mile deep, what is the deepest freshwater lake in the world, located in Russia?
Lake Baikal
How has Russia’s climate affected those who wage war in the region?
Answers will vary. Most basic = most armies aren't prepared for the brutal winters and don't bring enough supplies
What happened in Chernobyl and how did it affect the region? MUST BE WRITTEN WITH COMPLETE SENTENCES
Answers will vary - use best judgement
Who is Mr. De Haan's favorite Avenger villain?
A. Kang the Conqueror
B. Ultron
C. Thanos
D. Loki
C. Thanos
What mountain range in Russia has attracted people for generations due to its moderate climate?
Caucasus Mountains
What kind of minerals does Russia have? There are five
Nickel, Aluminum, gemstones, platinum-group metals, fossil fuels
Put the following eras of Russia's history in order:
Mongolian Occupation, Soviet Era, Kievan Rus, Cold War, Fall of Soviet Union, Romanov Dynasty, Rise of Russia, Modern Russia, Russian Revolution
Kievan Rus, Mongolian Occupation, Rise of Russia, Romanov Dynasty, Russian Revolution, Soviet Era, Cold War, Fall of Soviet Union, Modern Russian Era
What are the four challenges for Russia’s future?
Super trawlers, pipelines, global warming, Old Soviet mentalities - ON THE TEST YOU MUST GO INTO MORE DETAILS
Who is Mr. De Haan's favorite member of the Fellowship of the Ring?
A. Boromir
B. Legolas
C. Gimli
D. Gandalf
B. Legolas