WRG Russia
Bolshevik ideals were inspired by communist principles developed by German revolutionary philosopher _____, and the first leader of Russia's Communist Party was _____. Ivan the Terrible; Czar Nicholas II Mikhail Gorbachev; Josef Stalin Josef Stalin; Karl Marx Karl Marx; Vladimir Lenin
Karl Marx; Vladimir Lenin
The deepest lake in the world is: Lake Danube Black Lake Lake Baikal Lake Balkhash Lake Aral
Lake Baikal
Which of the following statements regarding Ukraine is most accurate? Most people in Eastern Ukraine support closer ties with Russia. Most people living in the Russian territory of Crimea want to become part of Ukraine. Crimea is controlled by Ukrainian forces and has been recognized by the international community as sovereign. Most people in Western Ukraine speak Russian.
Most people in Eastern Ukraine support closer ties with Russia.
Who was the first leader of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics? Nikita Kruschev Karl Marx Nikolai Lenin Peter the Great Vladimir Putin
Nikolai Lenin
Russia's command economy was established by which Soviet leader? Lenin Gorbachev Putin Stalin Yeltsin
Stalin
Russia's most important river is the _____. Baikal Volga Siberia Rhine
Volga
Which of the following physiographic regions in Russia is the largest wetlands plain in the world and has some of the world's largest reserves of oil and natural gas? Central Siberian Plateau Desert Plateau Russian Plain Western Siberian Plain
Western Siberian Plain
The term Slavic denotes both ethnicity and: a religious group It does not denote ethnicity, language, or religion. a language group It denotes ethnicity only. a language group and a religious group
a language group
Which statement is NOT true of vegetation cover in Russia and the post-Soviet states? a. Abundant moisture results in little need for irrigation for agriculture. b. Much territory is taken up by expanses of grasslands, forest, and tundra. c. Because of rainfall from the Atlantic Ocean, Ukraine, Belarus, European Russia, and the Caucasian republics are especially important for food production. d. In the taiga, forestry is a dominant economic activity and often unrestrained by ecological concerns.
a. Abundant moisture results in little need for irrigation for agriculture.
Which statement is NOT true of authoritarianism in Russia and the post-Soviet states? a. After Putin steps down from power, authoritarianism will likely lose its sway b. Elections often involve systematically intimidating voters and arresting the political opposition. c. The emergence of authoritarian rulers throughout Russian history has created a political culture in which strong and d. Journalists and others who document corruption or speak out against the government have been killed
a. After Putin steps down from power, authoritarianism will likely lose its sway
Which ethnic group was targeted by Stalin as traitors to Russian persecution that lasted into the twenty-first century? a. Chechens b. Tatars c. Ukrainians d. Magyars
a. Chechens
Which statement is the BEST description of modern-day Russia? a. Corruption and organized crime in Russia are rampant. b. Former Soviet officials have mostly left the country and are living in luxury in western Europe. c. Oligarchs from the post-Soviet states have banded together to help the motherland achieve democracy. d. Strict environmental laws have made the country much more attractive to foreign investors, and the result has been strong migration from other nations to Russia.
a. Corruption and organized crime in Russia are rampant.
Which statement is TRUE in the ongoing confrontation between Russia and Ukraine? a. Russia annexed Crimea in part to give Russia better access to the Black Sea. b. Ukraine's government is challenged to balance the demands of citizens in the west who have closer ties with Russia, with those in the east who want closer ties with the EU. d. Russia may attempt to annex Crimea in the same way that it did eastern Ukraine.
a. Russia annexed Crimea in part to give Russia better access to the Black Sea.
Which statement is NOT true of leadership related to the USSR during World War II and Cold War periods? a. Stalin was determined to utterly dominate western Europe. b. U.S. and UK leaders ceded control of much of Central Europe to the Soviet Union. c. Stalin was determined to erect a buffer of allied Communist states in Central Europe that would be the battleground of any future war with Europe. d. Hitler exhausted his war machine in his failed attempt to conquer the Soviet Union.
a. Stalin was determined to utterly dominate western Europe.
The current president of Russia is: a. Vladimir Putin. b. Mikhail Gorbachev. c. Nikita Khrushchev. d. Boris Yeltsin.
a. Vladimir Putin.
Which of the following was true about Soviet industrialization? regional production complexes secrecy from external military environmental problems all of these expansion in less-developed regions
all of these
In Central Asia, east of the Caucasus Mountains, the climate is BEST described as: a. temperate b. .arid or semiarid. c. tundra-like. d. moist.
b. .arid or semiarid.
The Soviet Union broke up in: a. 2000. b. 1991. c. 1985. d. 1976.
b. 1991.
Which of the following statements regarding Russia's geography is most accurate? a. Most people in Russia live in its southern and eastern portions. b. Despite an extensive eastern coastline, eastern Russia has relatively few ice-free ports. c. Although the Ural Mountains divide Western Russia from Eastern Russia, Western Russia is more culturally similar to Asia than it is to Eastern Europe. d. Russia's Lake Baikal is relatively shallow and was formed from a meteorite impact.
b. Despite an extensive eastern coastline, eastern Russia has relatively few ice-free ports.
Which statement is NOT true of Moscow today? a. The availability of consumer goods and luxury goods has exploded. b. Organized crime stays out of Moscow, preferring to work under the radar in Russia's more remote regions. c. Prices are higher in Moscow than in most other Russian cities. d. Entrepreneurship is active.
b. Organized crime stays out of Moscow, preferring to work under the radar in Russia's more remote regions.
Which statement is NOT true of Russia's oil and gas industry? a. Russia has been known to use its gas exports to influence the politics and economies of countries in Central Europe. b. Russia is the largest exporter in the world of both natural gas and oil. c. Dependence on a single industry has caused Russia great difficulty during times when the price of fossil fuel drops. d. Russia's economic relationship with Europe is largely based on the oil and gas trade.
b. Russia is the largest exporter in the world of both natural gas and oil.
Which feature is NOT characteristic of Siberian Russia? a. permafrost b. high-quality agricultural land c. taiga d. wetlands and forests
b. high-quality agricultural land
Which feature dominates the Caucasian physical landscape? a. deserts b. mountains c. tundra d. rain forests
b. mountains
Which factor is NOT an environmental problem currently facing Russia? a. massively polluted and irradiated soil b. overhunting of native deer and bear species c. pollution of coastal wetlands, lakes, and rivers d. poor air quality
b. overhunting of native deer and bear species
Which characteristic is NOT true of life in the cities of Russia today? a. old, massive apartment blocks b. the rise of new, modern apartment complexes c. shared kitchens and bathrooms d. inadequate sewage and waste management
b. the rise of new, modern apartment complexes
According to the text, which factor is NOT a nonpoint source of pollution? a. automobile exhaust b. trash burning c. raw sewage d. agricultural chemicals
b. trash burning
In a socialist economy, the government does NOT determine: a. where housing such as apartment buildings will be built. b. where individual families will live. c. what kinds of products will be made and how they will be distributed. d. where factories will be located.
b. where individual families will live.
One of the results of the Post-Soviet economy was the rise of: effective banking border control U.S. involvement in Russian affairs business elites
business elites
Which of the following strategies is most characteristic of the Russian Empire's response to non-Russian communities? a. Encouraging Russians to settle in majority non-Russian areas b. Promoting Catholic schooling and education c. Banning minority languages in public places d. Providing relative autonomy for ethnic territories
c. Banning minority languages in public places
Which statement is NOT true of Russia's conflict with Ukraine? a. Western Ukraine has closer ties with Europe, while eastern Ukraine has closer ties to Russia. b. U.S. and European NGOs supported a wave of protests in Ukraine's capital. c. Crimea voted to secede from Russia. d. Russian military forces supported pro-Russian militias who took control of Crimea.
c. Crimea voted to secede from Russia.
Which statement describes the state of media and the press in Russia today? a. There is no media or press as most citizens do not own private televisions or radios. b. The media is dominated by a few privately owned companies that are openly critical of the Russian government. c. Critical analysis of the government is rare and punishable. d. The media and press express outspoken support of the Russian government.
c. Critical analysis of the government is rare and punishable.
The Slavic ruler who defeated the Mongols and began the modern Russian empire was: a. Vlad the Impaler. b. Alexander the Great. c. Ivan the Terrible. d. Genghis Khan.
c. Ivan the Terrible.
Which statement is the BEST summary of Soviet ideology's approach to the environment? a. Forests should be harvested, but water should not be polluted. b. Humanity should live in harmony with the land. c. Nature is the servant of industrial and agricultural progress. d. Nature is a powerful force and should be respected.
c. Nature is the servant of industrial and agricultural progress.
A Russian city with particularly strong mineral wealth is: a. Seversk. b. Minsk. c. Norilsk. d. Leningrad.
c. Norilsk.
Which statement is NOT true of Russia's greenhouse gas emissions? a. Companies burn off the natural gas that comes to the surface when oil wells are drilled. b. Russia's greenhouse gas emissions are not as high as those of the United States. c. Russia's lack of forest cover causes an increase in CO2, as there are few trees to absorb CO2. d. Greenhouse gas emissions have seen an overall decline since the Soviet era.
c. Russia's lack of forest cover causes an increase in CO2, as there are few trees to absorb CO2.
The world's LARGEST country is: a. China. b. the United States. c. Russia. d. Canada.
c. Russia.
Which of these statements regarding the Soviet government is most accurate? a. The Soviet economic system was highly flexible though somewhat inefficient. b. The Soviet government's economic policy emphasized long-term planning and the efficient movement of goods across the country c. The main objectives of the Soviet government were to rapidly industrialize and to collectivize farming. d. The Soviet economic system was considered a market economy, with the government dictating the price good
c. The main objectives of the Soviet government were to rapidly industrialize and to collectivize farming.
Which Russian mountain range is CLOSEST to Russia's western border? a. Stanovoys b. E. Sayans c. Urals d. Kolymas
c. Urals
Which factor is NOT a challenge being faced by the former states of the USSR? a. economic instability b. political corruption c. embargoes d. crime
c. embargoes
Since 1991, which factor has greatly affected the daily lives of many Caucasians? a. drought-induced famine b. the disappearance of oil resources c. interethnic strife d. violence by Chinese soldiers
c. interethnic strife
Which factor has NOT been instrumental in allowing Russia to remain predominant in its region (and the world)? a. military b. oil and gas reserves c. strong currency d. size and population
c. strong currency
Which of the following factors most influences industrial development in Russia? vegetation climate population natural resources
climate
Why didn't an environmental movement form in response to the Soviet Union's environmentally devastating policies? a. Environmental problems weren't that severe in the region. b. Dams, factories, and other industrial facilities were planned with the environment in mind. c. Most sources of pollution were deemed point-source, meaning they were easy to pinpoint and clean up. d. Citizens' concerns about pollution were suppressed.
d. Citizens' concerns about pollution were suppressed.
Which of these statements best describes the effect of the Soviet Union's policies on the modern-day ethnic landscape of the region? a. There are more people who identify as ethnic minorities in Russia than people who identify with the Russian ethnicity. b. Russia is no longer considered to be a multi-ethnic country. c. The former Soviet republics are all comprised of the same ethnic group. d. The former Soviet republics have large populations of Russians.
d. The former Soviet republics have large populations of Russians.
Which description BEST characterizes the physical geography of the Central Asian states? a. expansive deserts that meet the sea b. a variety of rolling hills, wide river deltas, and fertile agricultural lands c. flat, glaciated plains d. a variety of steppes, wide grasslands, and rugged landscapes
d. a variety of steppes, wide grasslands, and rugged landscapes
Rapid industrialization under Stalin was made possible by a _____ economy in which the government controls all land and means of production. a. capitalist b. glasnost c. communist d. centrally planned
d. centrally planned
Soviet policy formally: a. encouraged women to work in the informal economy. b. stated that husbands and wives could not work in the same industry or at the same state-run company. c. encouraged women to be homemakers. d. encouraged all women to work outside the home for wages.
d. encouraged all women to work outside the home for wages.
For Stalin, the key to achieving rapid economic growth was: a. efficient infrastructure and transportation. b. investments in education and human capital. c. increased agricultural production. d. increased industrial production.
d. increased industrial production.
Caucasia is dominated by just a few religious and ethnic groups. Question options:TrueFalse
false
Due to Russia's physical geography, the country has found it relatively easy to build a sophisticated system of roads and highways. Question options:TrueFalse
false
Due to the lack of economic benefits, the practice of irrigated agriculture has been curtailed in Central Asia. Question 7 options:TrueFalse
false
In accordance with Communist beliefs, Soviet planners perceived an inherent value in the natural environment and sought to minimize the exploitation of its resources. Question 2 options:TrueFalse
false
In post-Soviet Russia, transitioning to democracy has been mostly a swift and easy process. Question 2 options:TrueFalse
false
In the former Soviet Union, industrial areas were purposely located at a distance from cities and particularly residential areas to protect people from pollutants generated by factories. Question 4 options:TrueFalse
false
Recent elections in the post-Soviet states have been uniformly fair and free. Question options:TrueFalse
false
Russia became more democratic during the presidency of Vladimir Putin. Question 10 options:TrueFalse
false
Russia does not border China. Question options:TrueFalse
false
Russia's landscape and climate make it particularly suitable for agriculture. Question options:TrueFalse
false
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the region has found environmental regulation easier to accomplish. Question 4 options:TrueFalse
false
The Russian empire came to be known as the USSR during the time of Czar Nicholas II's rule. Question 10 options:TrueFalse
false
The Soviet command economy was notably more efficient at allocating resources than the market economy. Question 5 options:TrueFalse
false
The conversion from communist to capitalist economies in the states of the former Soviet Union has been mostly smooth and uneventful. Question 6 options:TrueFalse
false
The policies collectively known as glasnost resulted in less transparency in the way government operated. Question 4 options:TrueFalse
false
The size of the unemployed population in Russia declined after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Question 9 options:TrueFalse
false
Ukraine has fully remediated the pollution that resulted from the 1986 Chernobyl incident. Question options:TrueFalse
false
Vladimir Putin began an era of renewed freedom of the press in the Russian Federation. Question options:TrueFalse
false
In 1985, an official policy was introduced by Gorbachev that stressed open government and increased access to information as well as more honest discussion about the country's social issues and concerns. What was this policy called? gosplans glasnost oligarchs appartchiks Irredentism
glasnost
Which of the following would the Soviet government be most likely to invest in? farming supplies industrial machinery parks and greenways consumer goods
industrial machinery
Russia has one of the highest divorce rates in the world. Which of the following is NOT a main cause of broken marriages here? alcoholism crowded living conditions lack of access to contraceptives financial difficulties
lack of access to contraceptives
The Russian Federation, Central Asia and Transcaucasus region includes the following four climates, except: maritime continental semiarid polar arid
maritime
Since the 1986 disaster at Chernobyl, all of the following is true, except: a zone of isolation exists new human developments have been established rapid forest growth has occurred radiation levels remain high wolves and other animals, birds, and insects have recolonized area
new human developments have been established
Chernobyl, Ukraine, has become famous because of this event in 1986. launching of a manned mission to the Moon nuclear weapons treaty signed by the Soviet Union and China demonstration against Soviet rule assassination of the Soviet leader nuclear reactor accident
nuclear reactor accident
What is permafrost? the soil in the steppes a food preservation technique used by Siberian natives permanently frozen subsurface material cold-resistant vegetation none of these
permanently frozen subsurface material
Which of the following statements best characterizes the effect of the Soviet Union on modern-day Russia? thriving industrial towns far from Russia's economic core increase in poverty and unemployment rates presence of a wealthy Russian oligarchy continued reliance on a communist economy
presence of a wealthy Russian oligarchy
The ____ is a hot, drying wind that is characteristic of the deserts in Central Asia. sukhovey permafrost Russian Drift Aral Wind
sukhovey
Which vegetation type found in the Russian Federation represents a cold-resistant, coniferous forest? steppe none of these tundra taiga Volga
taiga
This was the origin of the modern state of Russia in the Middle Ages. a Roman colony a union of nomadic Asian tribes a part of Germany the small principality of Muscovy
the small principality of Muscovy
Central Asia is naturally prone to drought and water scarcity. Question options:TrueFalse
true
During World War II, Russia did more than any other country to defeat Germany and Adolf Hitler. Question 7 options:TrueFalse
true
Following more freedom of the press after the breakup of the Soviet Union, recent years have seen a return to state control of the media. Question 9 options:TrueFalse
true
For many years, the Soviets repressed Islam in Central Asia, fearing it would cause rebellion against the dominance of Russia. Question options:TrueFalse
true
In all but the Caucasian and the Central Asian states, population in the region of Russia and the post-Soviet states is shrinking faster than in any other world region. Question options:TrueFalse
true
In the Soviet era, all media were under government control. Question 4 options:TrueFalse
true
It is accurate to say that the Soviet Union's development plans required a transportation network that flowed across land, rather than taking advantage of the region's natural waterways. Question 1 options:TrueFalse
true
Most scholars believe that Vladimir Putin has at least tacitly allowed the repression of rivals, dissidents, and critics of his policies. Question 3 options:TrueFalse
true
Nuclear waste in the region has raised concerns from environmental and human rights NGOs. Question 2 options:TrueFalse
true
Russia is home to the largest metal smelting complex in the world. Question options:TrueFalse
true
Russia may attempt to annex eastern Ukraine in the same way that it did Crimea. Question 7 options:TrueFalse
true
The Russian Empire's expansion in the seventeenth century resembled the colonization of Asia and the Americas by European colonial powers. Question 3 options:TrueFalse
true
The Russian government's annexation of Crimea is not internationally recognized. Question 6 options:TrueFalse
true
The Soviet leader Stalin glorified heavy industry as the best way to achieve national economic growth. Question options:TrueFalse
true
The early days of the Russian Empire were marked by a huge disparity in wealth, with a tiny percentage of elites controlling most of the wealth while most of the population lived in poverty. Question 6 options:TrueFalse
true
The source of most precipitation in Russia and the post-Soviet states is storms blown in from the Atlantic Ocean. Question 10 options:TrueFalse
true
Though Russia remains closely associated with the post-Soviet states, each of these states is politically independent. Question 7 options:TrueFalse
true
Today, the most populated part of Russia is the part of the country with the most favorable climate. Question 8 options:TrueFalse
true
Under perestroika, government decision-making was decentralized and entrepreneurs were allowed to sells goods legally. Question options:TrueFalse
true
The region of the Siberian Plain frozen for nine months annually and where cold-resistant vegetation grows is known as: Volga tundra taiga none of these steppe
tundra
Which of the following biomes dominates the northernmost portion of Russia? steppe taiga tundra continental
tundra
The Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union lasted from: 2010-2018 1950-1989 The Cold War never ended. 1990-2003 1800-1900
1950-1989
