Russia's leaders and government
Who are the 3 main leaders that we discussed and how long did they rule?
Mikhail Gorbachev 1980s
Lenin 1917
Stalin 1927 1953
What are the Ural mountains?
They are a natural barrier used for protection
What does U.S.S.R stand for?
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republic
What is/was the Silk Road?
An ancient trading route connecting southwest and central Asia with China.
Who were the Mogols?
Nomadic tribes that lived on the Mongolian Plateau
What is Communism?
A single political party controls the government.
What are steppes?
Large plains used for farming.
Who is Grand Prince Dimitri?
The Ukranian Prince who defeated the Mongol in battle.
How long is the Silk Road?
4000 miles
Who was Genghis Khan?
A powerful leader who united the Mongol tribes
What is Socialism?
When the public controls the country's economic resources.
What is Russia's climate?
Subartic and artic
Who was Peter the Great and what did he do?
Peter the Great was the czar of Russia from 1682 to 1725. He modernized Russia
How many deserts surround the Silk Road and what are their names?
1. Gobi
2. Taklimakan
What did the Mongols do?
They took over most of Asia and Russia
What is Propoganda?
Information designed to influence people's opinions
How big is Russia?
6000 miles from coast to coast
Who was Katherine the Great and what did she do?
Katherine the Great was empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. She brought European art to Russia and the idea that women should get an education.
How many seas are on the Silk Road and what are their names?
1. Mediterranean
2. Caspian
3. Arrol
How did the Mongolian Empire fall?
Prince Ivan collected tribute for the Mongolian Empire but he kept some for himself and bought land for himself, and this weakened the Mongolian Empire.
Why is Propoganda used by the government?
They use to make the community/ country do what they want
What cultural aspects have the Ural mountains affected?
The Ural mountains kept Russia isolated from the rest of Europe so Russia was isolated from western European culture.
How did Russia get its name?
Russia was established by a tribe of Vikings called the Varagian Russes.
What is considered the "Gem of the East"?
Meru