HIST-WG
Singleton WG Russia Quiz
[Exam ID:2XMA74] Scan Number:244
1
Chernozem means —
A river complex
B black forest
C mountain range
D rich soil
2
Which river is western Russia's principal waterway?
F Ob
G Danube
H Amur
J Volga
3
Most of the governing in the United States takes place in our Capitol building. What major building in Moscow contains its governing body?
A Novosibirsk
B Saint Basil
C Red Square
D Kremlin
4
Which number on the map represents the Arctic Ocean?
F 3
G 4
H 1
J 2
5
Which of the following has helped to drastically improve the infrastructure of the Russia and Central Asian region?
A
B
C
D
Trans-Siberian railroad
Urals system of canals and bridges
Pyrenees system of canals and bridges
Transportation subways in its major cities
6
Which river serves as the border between Russia and China?
F Volga
G Amur
H Ob
J Danube
7
What mountain range divides Asia from Europe?
A Caucasus
B Himalayas
C Alps
D Urals
8
One of the reasons Russia’s natural resources have not been fully developed is because of —
F fighting among local leaders
G climate
H political infrastructure
J lack of need
9
This photograph is of one of Russia's most famous artifacts. What is the name of the famous gift?
A Araucanian egg
B Czar Nicholas I egg
C Czarian egg
D FabergÉ eggs
10 All of the following are major cities in Russia EXCEPT —
F Moscow
G ZÜrich
H Novosibirsk
J St. Petersburg
11
These items are a favorite gift choice for people who have traveled to Russia. They are called —
A Matrioshka dolls
B FabergÉ dolls
C Batik
D Samovars
12
The above structures are located in Red Square and are a part of the —
F Angkor Wat
G Kremlin
H Pagodas
J Taj Mahal
13 What area is located east of the Urals?
A Baikal Lake
B Ob Region
C Siberia
D Sub-Sahara
14 Which body of water separates Russia from Alaska?
F Bering Strait
G Amur River
H Volga River
J Arctic Ocean
15 Which river flows into the Arctic Ocean?
A Amur
B Volga
C Ob
D Danube
16
This item first appeared in Russia in the mid 18th century. Some dispute that it was developed in Iran, but Russians lay claim to its origins. What is it called?
F Samovar
G Batik
H Matrioshka
J Angkor
17 Most areas in the Russian and Central Asian regions have what type of economic system?
A Oligarchy
B Free market
C Communist
D Socialist
18
Which body of water is labeled 4 on the map?
F Lake Baikal
G Aral Sea
H Arctic Ocean
J Caspian Sea
19
Which body of water is labeled 1 on the map?
A Caspian Sea
B Lake Baikal
C Arctic Ocean
D Aral Sea
20
The most likely reason for the differences in the two maps is the —
F expanded military power of the old Soviet Union
G gradual lessening of ethnic loyalties in the former Soviet Union
H successful attempts by the former Soviet Union to crush nationalistic sentiments
J collapse of the Soviet Union