Asia
Russia
China
Geography
PEARLS
100
What feature is missing from many unlimited governments that is often used to limit governments?
A Constitution
100
Most Russian urban centers (cities) are located in which part of the country?
The WEST
100
In a communist economic system, such as that of CHINA , economic decisions are primarily made by —
The Central Government
100
Which of the following geographic factors has the greatest influence on where people live?
Availability of Water
100
Which of the following accounts for most of the cultural diffusion to East Asia throughout history?
Trade
200
What is the longest River in Asia?
The Yangtze
200
Which historical factor most influenced the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991?
Many former Soviet states had once been independent nations.
200
Which government policy, intended to regulate (control) society, is used in both North Korea and China?
Censorship of speech
200
Which large "physical geographic feature" has often served as a barrier for trade and travel in South Asia?
Himalayas
200
One way a society demonstrates its distinctive religious traditions or ethnic heritage includes —
Celebrations and holidays which are observed by a society.
300
Which East Asian cultural belief is reflected in art such as in the painting?
People should live in harmony with nature.
300
Which Czar was executed by the Communists after WWI?
Czar Nicolas Romanov II
300
In command economies such as in China, the economic decisions about what should be produced are made by —
Government Officials
300
Which Asian nation shown in the map is Russia?
1
300
Which of the following is the set of behaviors, beliefs, and traditions of people that unify a region?
Culture
400
Based on the data in the table, which of the following best describes the level of economic development in East Asia?
East Asia is characterized by varying levels of economic development.
400
What is the main religion in Russia?
Russian Orthodox Christianity
400
What animal is the representative for the Chinese New Year 2022?
The Tiger
400
Which mountain range separates European Russia from Asian Russia?
The Urals
400
How do the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam maintain enduring cultural traditions that date back many centuries?
Older generations teach younger generations the beliefs.
500
Which conflict resulted in expanding the territory of the Soviet Union?
WWII
500
Which statement best describes a major difference between the U.S. and Russian governments?
1. Voter participation in elections is higher in the United States than in Russia.
2. A president in the United States has more duties than a Russian president.
3. The U.S. Congress makes laws and in Russia, the President makes the laws.
4. The United States LIMITS the power of the president more than is done in Russia.
4. The United States LIMITS the power of the president more than is done in Russia.
500
Many cultures in East Asia are distinguished by a strong respect for elders and ancestors. These cultural characteristics are reflected in the traditions of
Confucianism
500
The above event was most likely the result of which physical environmental process?
An earthquake
500
Which religious tradition separated from the Roman Catholic Church in Europe, spread to Russia, and blended into Russia culture?
Eastern Orthodox Christianity