Why did Peter the Great change the name of top Russian ruler from "Czar" to "Emperor"?
He did this to seem more powerful--like the emperors of western Europe
100
Estonia
Where is Estonia
100
Form of currency in Russia
What is Ruble
100
In a Democracy, the top leader is called
What is a President
200
Gulf of Finland
Where is Gulf of Finland
200
The Empress of Russia employed Rasputin because
She thought he could heal her son's hemophilia
200
Moscow
Where is Moscow
200
Treeless plain; Lost all forestry due to widespread cutting down of trees
What is Deforestation
200
In a Communist state, the top leader is called
What is Chairman
300
Arctic Ocean
Where is Arctic Ocean
300
According to official autopsy reports, Rasputin's final cause of death was:
Drowning
300
Lithuania
Where is Lithuania
300
No weapons fired; US vs. U.S.S.R. for world power
What is Cold War
300
Name one benefit of Democracy
Possible answers:considers everyone's concerns, benefits most, personal freedom is valued, media is free, businesses have incentives to compete, leaders are elected by people, laws, constitutional rights
400
Laptev Sea
Where is Laptev Sea
400
When the Soviets took over after the Russian Civil War, what type of government did they set up?
Communism
400
Latvia
Where is Latvia
400
Layer of soil that is continually frozen all year around
What is Permafrost
400
Name two problems with Communism
What is media outlets are controlled by government, individual freedom is limited, businesses have no reason to compete and better themselves, leaders can be corrupt
500
Barents Sea
Where is Barents Sea
500
The U.S.S.R. collapsed in 1991. In 1992 it became known as:
What is the Russian Federation
500
Kiev
Where is Kiev
500
Museum of art and culture in St. Petersberg, Russia
What is The Hermitage
500
In a democratic state, utilities (gas, electric, water) are regulated by: