Unit 6: Trans-Siberian Railway Quiz

How many years did it take complete the Trans-Siberian Railway?

It took 25 years to complete.

Compare the map of the railway with a physical map, what physical features does the railway pass through.

The railroad pasts through cities, mountain ranges, forests, and waterways.

How many time zones does the railway pass through?

The railway passes through 8 time zones.

How is the Trans-Siberian railway similar to the Transcontinental Railroad in the U.S.?

Both began at the ends and met in the middle.

How has the completion of the railway effected the Russian economy?

Has lead to a boom in industrial growth in Russia. Especially in the Siberia part of Russia. Opened up Siberia for economic development, many people moved to the region and founded several new cities.