Russian Rewind
Language & Religion
Hodge Podge
Environmental Concerns
German Guru
100

What were the main causes and effects of the Russian Revolution?

People wanted out of WWI (peace) and they wanted better conditions (land and bread). When the Bolsheviks won under Lenin, they made Russia communist. 

100

Name the holy book for each religion.

What is the Bible for Christianity, the Torah for Judaism, and the Quran for Islam?

100

A plan for saving and spending

What is a budget?

100

Coal burning factories are a major reason for the pollution that causes Germany's main environmental concern.

What is acid rain?

100

What was the terms of the Treaty of Versailles?

It blamed German for the war. 

Germany had to pay reparations, reduce army, and give back land. 

200

What part of Europe did the Soviet Union control after WWII?

Eastern Europe

200

These are romance languages.

What is Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese?

200

This country is known for having lots of rainfall, a mild climate, and it has good fishing opportunities.

What is the United Kingdom?

200

Brian was born in Europe in the 1980's with birth defects most likely caused by this environmental issue.

What is nuclear radiation from the power plant in Chernobyl?

200

Why was Germany divided after WWII?

The Soviet Union would not give up control of Eastern Europe including East Germany after WWII. They wanted to spread communism. 

300

What type of government and economic system did the USSR want to spread during the cold war?

Communism and command

300

Name two Slavic languages

Russian and Ukrainian (Polish)

300

This country has a very cold climate with lots of permafrost making it difficult to live there. Most people live on the western European side because the climate is better there. 

What is Russia?

300

The local government in London can lessen smog in the city by improving this.

What is public transportation?

300

How was Germany divided after WWII?

The western side was controlled by US, France and UK and it was democratic. The eastern side was controlled by USSR and it was communist. 

400

How did the reunification of Germany lead to the fall of the Soviet Union (USSR)?

It showed that the Soviet Union was weak and could not longer control satellite nations. It proved that people wanted democracy. 

400

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all three religions that began in Southwest Asia. They are also this- meaning they believe in one God. 

What is monotheistic?

400

This country has a very good economy, a milder climate, and they have access to many resources such as multiple rivers for trade making it a desirable place to live.

What is Germany?

400

This is the reason air pollution in the United Kingdom affects the rest of Europe causing other countries to have air pollution and acid rain.

What is the wind carries the pollution?

400

What is reunification?

When the East and West Germany become one country again. 

500

What Soviet leader gave people freedom through reform causing the end of the cold war?

Gorbachev

500

This is the most practiced religion in Europe.

What is Christianity?

500

Money that you borrow and have to repay with interest

What is credit?

500

Explain the pros and cons of living in the United Kingdom, Germany, and Russia.

Trade is easy for all nations.  The United Kingdom has easy ocean access, and Germany has many rivers.

The climate is most harsh in Russia.  The United Kingdom receives a lot of rainfall.

Russia is very large, so the population is spread out, but the United Kingdom is very densely populated.

All have access to lots of resources, but it is more difficult to get to some resources in Russia due to permafrost.


500

Name two Germanic languages

English and German