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The Russians are coming
A Bunch of Bolshevik
Ouch!! That Yurts
Russia Shmussia
Dancin' on Lenin's Tomb
100
cotton production, mining, and oil
What is the economy of Central Asia?
100
The world's largest lake
What is the Caspian Sea?
100
In 1240, they invaded Russia
Who were the Mongols?
100
These people took control of Russia as a result of the Revolution of 1917 or the "Russian Revolution"
Who were the Bolsheviks?
100
1990
What is the year that the Soviet Union collapsed?
200
Most Russians live on this continent
What is Europe?
200
During his rule as leader religious worship was denied, millions of citizens were sent to labor camps, and personal freedoms were greatly limited
Who is Stalin?
200
In this type of economy, businesses are owned by the citizens
What is capitalism?
200
The Bolsheviks re-made Russia using this type of economy
What is Communism?
200
Joseph Stalin took command in 1924 after this man's death
Who is Vladimir Lenin?
300
More than 2/3rds of the Russian people live here
What is the city?
300
The "Venice of the North"
What is St. Petersburg?
300
Lack of water, disputes over rivers, and limited trade
What are issues and challenges of Central Asia?
300
The most important economic city in Russia
What is Moscow?
300
nomads moving herds, yurts, and Islamic religion
What is Central Asian culture?
400
The main people to settle in Russia
Who were the Slavs?
400
The Persian Empire and the Greek Empire
What are empires of Central Asia?
400
Country villages used by Russians during communism to escape government spying
What are dachas?
400
The silk road, conquering Chinese armies, and Arabic-speaking Islamic armies
What are parts of Central Asian history?
400
Antelope, Snow leopards, camels, wolves, and pheasants
What are animals that are found in Central Asia?
500
Catherine the Great, Peter the Great, and Ivan the Terrible
Who expanded the Russian Empire?
500
The longest railroad in the world is located here
What is Siberia?
500
Landlocked countries, extreme contrast in elevation, glaciers, and earthquakes
What is Central Asian geography?
500
Carpets from sheep and goats, textiles, and silk
What is culture of Central Asia?
500
People have jobs, most people are educated, and health care is free
What are arguments for communism?