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Round 1. World Geography Russia REVIEW—from Mr. Hodges of City of Salem Schools. The mountain range that separates Europe from Asia is the …. A. Himalayas. B. Ural. C. Atlas. D. Zygros. The mountain range that separates Europe from Asia is the …. A. Himalayas. B. Ural. C. Atlas.
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Round 1 World Geography Russia REVIEW—from Mr. Hodges of City of Salem Schools
The mountain range that separates Europe from Asia is the… A. Himalayas B. Ural C. Atlas D. Zygros
The mountain range that separates Europe from Asia is the… A. Himalayas B. Ural C. Atlas D. Zygros
In Russia and Central Asia, most people who practice a religion belong to the A. Orthodox B. Muslim C. Catholicism D. Judaism
In Russia and Central Asia, most people who practice a religion belong to the A. Orthodox B. Muslim C. Catholicism D. Judaism
The fertile soil found in the fertile triangle is known as. A. Permafrost B. Steppe C. Chernozem D. Tundra
The fertile soil found in the fertile triangle is known as. A. Permafrost B. Steppe C. Chernozem D. Tundra
The oldest and deepest lake in the world is A. Lake Baikal B. Caspian Sea C. Lake Michigan D. Aral sea
The oldest and deepest lake in the world is A. Lake Baikal B. Caspian Sea C. Lake Michigan D. Aral sea
The largest forest region in the world is the A. Black Forest B. Tundra of Russia C. Amazon Rainforest D. Taiga or coniferous forest of Russia
The largest forest region in the world is the A. Black Forest B. Tundra of Russia C. Amazon Rainforest D. Taiga or coniferous forest of Russia
The process of turning fertile land into a desert or drying up a lake that becomes a desert is called A. Recertification B. Deforestation C. Desertification D. Irrigation
The process of turning fertile land into a desert or drying up a lake that becomes a desert is called A. Recertification B. Deforestation C. Desertification D. Irrigation
Most of the rivers in Russia and Central Asia flow in which direction? A. South B. East C. West D. North
Most of the rivers in Russia and Central Asia flow in which direction? A. South B. East C. West D. North
One type of vegetation zone not found in Russia and central Asia is A. Taiga Forest B. Tropical Forest C. Tundra D. Steppe
One type of vegetation zone not found in Russia and central Asia is A. Taiga Forest B. Tropical Forest C. Tundra D. Steppe
Under the former Soviet rule, religion was A. Supported B. Encouraged C. Discouraged D. Banned
Under the former Soviet rule, religion was A. Supported B. Encouraged C. Discouraged D. Banned
Under the former Soviet system, most farmers worked on A. Collective farms B. Commercial farms C. Diary farms D. Mixed farms
Under the former Soviet system, most farmers worked on A. Collective farms B. Commercial farms C. Diary farms D. Mixed farms
The pollution crisis in the former Soviet Union and central Asia was caused by A. Focus on developing a market economy B. Government overspending C. Focus on production of consumer goods D. Government neglect of the environment
The pollution crisis in the former Soviet Union and central Asia was caused by A. Focus on developing a market economy B. Government overspending C. Focus on production of consumer goods D. Government neglect of the environment
Under the former Soviet system, citizens lived in: A. Privately owned homes B. Cramped Apartments C. Government hotels D. Shantytowns
Under the former Soviet system, citizens lived in: A. Privately owned homes B. Cramped Apartments C. Government hotels D. Shantytowns
The countries of Russia and Central Europe are A. Developed B. Occupied by the U.S. C. Developing D. Controlled by the Russian Mafia
The countries of Russia and Central Europe are A. Developed B. Occupied by the U.S. C. Developing D. Controlled by the Russian Mafia
The largest country in central Asia is: A. Russia B. Uzbekistan C. Ukraine D. Turkmenistan
The largest country in central Asia is: A. Russia B. Uzbekistan C. Ukraine D. Turkmenistan
Chernobyl is the site of A. Beginning of the Bolshevik revolution B. The Eastern most city on the Trans-Siberian railroad C. A nuclear reactor accident in 1986 D. Lenin's birthplace
Chernobyl is the site of A. Beginning of the Bolshevik revolution B. The Eastern most city on the Trans-Siberian railroad C. A nuclear reactor accident in 1986 D. Lenin's birthplace
The fortress that houses the government of Russia is: A. St. Basil’s Cathedral B. The Kremlin C. Gorky park D. Siberia
The fortress that houses the government of Russia is: A. St. Basil’s Cathedral B. The Kremlin C. Gorky park D. Siberia
A religious painting found in the homes of members of the Eastern Orthodox Church is A. A Crucifix B. An Icon C. A Cross D. A Mural
A religious painting found in the homes of members of the Eastern Orthodox Church is A. A Crucifix B. An Icon C. A Cross D. A Mural
The cathedral in Red Square with nine colorful domes is the: A. St. Cyril’s Cathedral B. St. Basil’s Cathedral C. Canterbury Cathedral D. St. Andrew’s Cathedral
The cathedral in Red Square with nine colorful domes is the: A. St. Cyril’s Cathedral B. St. Basil’s Cathedral C. Canterbury Cathedral D. St. Andrew’s Cathedral
Which sea is shrinking because water is being diverted to irrigate crops A. Aral sea B. Dead sea C. Black sea D. Baltic sea
Which sea is shrinking because water is being diverted to irrigate crops A. Aral sea B. Dead sea C. Black sea D. Baltic sea
The main crop grown in the desert of Uzbekistan is A. Wheat B. Rice D. Tobacco C. Cotton
The main crop grown in the desert of Uzbekistan is A. Wheat B. Rice D. Tobacco C. Cotton
The capital city of Russia is A. Kiev B. St. Petersburg C. Novosibirsk D. Moscow
The capital city of Russia is A. Kiev B. St. Petersburg C. Novosibirsk D. Moscow
The climate of Russia and the countries of Central Asia can best described as A. Extreme cold weather all over the region B. Moderate climate with some snow C. Varied ranging from tropical to continental D. Varied ranging from Mediterranean to tundra
The climate of Russia and the countries of Central Asia can best described as A. Extreme cold weather all over the region B. Moderate climate with some snow C. Varied ranging from tropical to continental D. Varied ranging from Mediterranean to tundra
Which of the following would NOT be an example of the reform movement glasnost ( social openness)? A. Teenagers are allowed to watch rock videos and listen to rock music B. A famous Russian writer who was exiled for criticizing the government returns D. The guards change every hour at Lenin's tomb. C. A Christian Church reopens
Which of the following would NOT be an example of the reform movement glasnost ( social openness)? A. Teenagers are allowed to watch rock videos and listen to rock music B. A famous Russian writer who was exiled for criticizing the government returns D. The guards change every hour at Lenin's tomb. C. A Christian Church reopens
Which of the following would NOT be an example of the reform movement perestroika (economic openness)? A. Teenagers can buy Levi jeans on the open market B. McDonalds opens in Moscow C. Museums, parks, and circuses open to the public D. Farmers decide what to grow and make a profit
Which of the following would NOT be an example of the reform movement perestroika (economic openness)? A. Teenagers can buy Levi jeans on the open market B. McDonalds opens in Moscow C. Museums, parks, and circuses open to the public D. Farmers decide what to grow and make a profit