History
Which Mongolian ruled Russia or Moscow?
Genghis Khan
What does it mean arid?
Very dry
Which type of economy existed in Russia and the Soviet Union?
Command
After WWI and WWII, what type of government did Russia implement?
Communism
What language is spoken in Russia.
Russian
Which czar defeated the Mongols?
Ivan III
What geographic feature dominates most of SW Asia and North Africa?
Desert
Who controlled the Russian and Soviet Union economy?
Central government
Who was Joseph Stalin?
Russian leader
What is Russia's religion?
Christian Russian Orthodoxy
Which czar freed the serfs?
Alexander II
What is the name of Russia's capital?
Moscow
How did republics that became independent countries increased growth in their economy?
The countries invested.
What is a characteristic of a communist government?
Unlimited government, citizens have a few or no rights.
What causes friction or tension because of human migration?
Differences between the cultures.
What did Peter the Great do for Russia?
Modernized Russia militarily, economically and in architecture.
Which landform divides Russia?
Ural Mountains
What is a difference between a free enterprise economy and command economy?
Ownership of private property in a free enterprise economy.
What type of government rules Russia
communism
What is culture?
It is how a region thinks, acts and behaves.
Which government did Russia installed after WWI WWII?
communism
In which two continents is Russia located
Europe, Asia
What is economy?
A system people used to buy, sell and produce products.
Which Russian leader led the Russian Revolution in 1917?
Vladimir Lenin
What are some common cultural traits?
language, religion, foods, customs, beliefs, arts, music