Geography
What is the capital of Ukraine?
Kyiv
Was Russia always the same size?
No, it used to be a lot bigger!
What is the name of the leader of Russia?
Give one reason why Russia wanted Crimea.
Warm water port, nice weather, beaches, Russian speaking people live there
What languages are spoken in Ukraine?
Ukrainian, Russian
What are the colors of the Ukrainian flag?
Blue and White
When did Ukraine become independent of Russia?
1991
What do you call people who are running away from war?
Refugees
What does Russia say is one reason why they are attacking Ukraine?
Russian speakers are being killed in Ukraine and there are Nazis there too. This is not true.
What is the money called in Ukraine?
Hryvnia
What continent is Ukraine in?
Europe
What is the European Union?
A group of 27 countries in Europe.
Why are most of the refugees women and children?
Men over 18 have to stay in the country to fight.
When did Russian forces attack Ukraine?
February 24, 2022
What is the name of the nuclear plant that had a melt down in 1986?
Chernobyl
What country borders Ukraine to the East?
Russia
What area did Russia take over in 2014?
Crimea
Name 2 companies that closed their stores in Russia because of the war.
McDonalds, Starbucks, Ikea, Apple, Disney
How is Russia doing in the war?
Not as well as people thought they would. They have retreated from Kyiv and had a lot of casualties.
Why do people bathe in the black mud in the Black Sea?
This mud has a lot of sea salt and minerals. Many people believe that bathing in this thick mud is very healthy.
What sea borders Ukraine to the south?
The Black Sea
What is the name of the leader of Ukraine?
Volodymyr Zelensky
How many people have left Ukraine since the war began?
2.5 million (but now it is closer to 4.1 million)
How do Western countries feel about the war?
Most western countries don't like it and have sanctioned Russia.
Name a Ukrainian invention.
Sikorsky R-4 — the world’s first production helicopter, Antonov-225 — world’s largest aircraft, Borscht