History
What was the Cold War fought over?
The spread of communism.
Which country is the largest country in the world?
Russia
What religions do Russians practice?
Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Islam
Why does Russia have a lot of different natural resources?
Because they are such a large country.
What is Russia's most important export?
Oil and natural gas
What did Catherine the Great and Peter the Great want to do for Russia during their reigns?
Modernize it.
Why are the Ural Mountains significant?
They divide the country into two; Asia and Europe
When is Christmas celebrated?
January 7
Why can't people farm on a majority of Russia's land?
The land is frozen
How has Russia's economy changed?
It went from agriculture and logging to oil and natural gas
Which Russia leader began the end of the Cold War?
Mikhail Gorbachev
Where does 75% of the Russian population live?
North European Plain
What type of dance do famous Russian dancers practice?
Ballet
How is the Volga River used?
Irrigation, travel, and hydroelectric power
What kind of government does Russia have now?
They call themselves a federation but they are actually a totalitarian dictatorship with Putin in charge
Why did the Bolsheviks fight a revolution against the monarchy?
They wanted communism
Which lake contains 20% of the world's fresh water?
Lake Baikal
What architecture has Russia made famous?
The onion dome
Why do most people in live close to the European border?
Mild climate and more urbanized
Describe peoples' freedom in Russia.
They are always under control of the government and have no rights
Who controlled Russia in the 1200's?
Genghis Khan
What natural resource is Russia the world leader in?
Hydro-electric power
What happened to religion during communism?
Churches were disbanded and destroyed
How has water temperature affected trade?
The cold and freezing water makes ship trade almost impossible for parts of the year.
A monarch with absolute control in Russia