Question 1

The Aral Sea is landlocked.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which two plates meet close to the eastern border of Russia?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Pacific Plate and the Arctic Plate 
B)  the Eurasian Plate and the Pacific Plate 
C)  the Ural Plate and the Arctic Plate 
D)  the Georgian Plate and the Japanese Plate 
A)  the Pacific Plate and the Arctic Plate 
B)  the Eurasian Plate and the Pacific Plate 
C)  the Ural Plate and the Arctic Plate 
D)  the Georgian Plate and the Japanese Plate

Question 3

Russia became more democratic during the presidency of Vladimir Putin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The only rail line to run the full east-west length of Russia is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Russian Railroad. 
B)  Soviet Rapid Transit. 
C)  Trans-Siberian Railroad. 
D)  Moscow Metro. 
A)  Russian Railroad. 
B)  Soviet Rapid Transit. 
C)  Trans-Siberian Railroad. 
D)  Moscow Metro.

Question 5

One feature of the end of the Soviet Union is the revival of Orthodox Christianity among Russians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Among the following, which religious group provides a message of individual salvation that coincides nicely with the experiences of Russia's new capitalists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Buddhist 
B)  Islamic 
C)  Jewish 
D)  Evangelical Christianity 
A)  Buddhist 
B)  Islamic 
C)  Jewish 
D)  Evangelical Christianity

Question 7

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements best describes the way elderly and working class Russians view Putin and similar political leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  corrupt politicians not to be trusted 
B)  forces for stability during politically turbulent times 
C)  radical liberal politicians 
D)  champions of democracy and Western ideals 
A)  corrupt politicians not to be trusted 
B)  forces for stability during politically turbulent times 
C)  radical liberal politicians 
D)  champions of democracy and Western ideals

Question 9

Ukraine has fully remediated the pollution that resulted from the 1986 Chernobyl incident.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To prevent Russia's oil and gas wealth from causing a backslide to Cold War hostilities, Russia was invited to join what international organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  NATO 
B)  EU 
C)  G8 
D)  OPEC 
A)  NATO 
B)  EU 
C)  G8 
D)  OPEC

Question 11

The Amur River serves as the primary transport route between the north and south of European Russia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The considerable shrinkage of the Aral Sea has impacted air quality for neighboring cities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Russia is unlikely to enter the European Union soon due to its:

Accepted Answer

A)  communist history. 
B)  political and environmental problems. 
C)  support of Iran. 
D)  Asian geography. 
A)  communist history. 
B)  political and environmental problems. 
C)  support of Iran. 
D)  Asian geography.

Question 14

Most scholars believe that Vladimir Putin has at least tacitly allowed the repression of rivals, dissidents, and critics of his policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Due to the lack of economic benefits, the practice of irrigated agriculture has been curtailed in Central Asia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Mongols founded Kiev and Moscow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the region has found environmental regulation easier to accomplish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The person who has been Russia's de facto leader since his election in 2000 is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ronald Reagan. 
B)  Vladimir Putin. 
C)  Boris Yeltsin. 
D)  Lech Walesa. 
A)  Ronald Reagan. 
B)  Vladimir Putin. 
C)  Boris Yeltsin. 
D)  Lech Walesa.

Question 19

The environmental and climatic changes wrought by the diversion of water from the Syr Darya and Amu Darya rivers are reflected in which of the following phenomena?

Accepted Answer

A)  saltwater intrusion in the Black Sea 
B)  shrinkage of the Aral Sea 
C)  heavier and more frequent rains in Central Asia 
D)  cooler average temperatures throughout Central Asia 
A)  saltwater intrusion in the Black Sea 
B)  shrinkage of the Aral Sea 
C)  heavier and more frequent rains in Central Asia 
D)  cooler average temperatures throughout Central Asia

Question 20

Which of the following areas is NOT a part of Russia's agricultural backbone?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Central Siberian Plateau 
B)  the Caucasian mountain zones 
C)  Ukraine 
D)  European Russia 
A)  the Central Siberian Plateau 
B)  the Caucasian mountain zones 
C)  Ukraine 
D)  European Russia

The Aral Sea is landlocked.

Which two plates meet close to the eastern border of Russia?

Russia became more democratic during the presidency of Vladimir Putin.

The only rail line to run the full east-west length of Russia is the:

One feature of the end of the Soviet Union is the revival of Orthodox Christianity among Russians.

Among the following, which religious group provides a message of individual salvation that coincides nicely with the experiences of Russia's new capitalists?

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.

Which of the following statements best describes the way elderly and working class Russians view Putin and similar political leaders?

Ukraine has fully remediated the pollution that resulted from the 1986 Chernobyl incident.

To prevent Russia's oil and gas wealth from causing a backslide to Cold War hostilities, Russia was invited to join what international organization?

The Amur River serves as the primary transport route between the north and south of European Russia.

The considerable shrinkage of the Aral Sea has impacted air quality for neighboring cities.

Russia is unlikely to enter the European Union soon due to its:

Most scholars believe that Vladimir Putin has at least tacitly allowed the repression of rivals, dissidents, and critics of his policies.

Due to the lack of economic benefits, the practice of irrigated agriculture has been curtailed in Central Asia.

The Mongols founded Kiev and Moscow.

Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the region has found environmental regulation easier to accomplish.

The person who has been Russia's de facto leader since his election in 2000 is:

The environmental and climatic changes wrought by the diversion of water from the Syr Darya and Amu Darya rivers are reflected in which of the following phenomena?

Which of the following areas is NOT a part of Russia's agricultural backbone?

Geography: an Exploration of Connections

North America

Middle and South America

Europe

North Africa and Southwest Asia

Sub-Saharan Africa

South Asia

East Asia

Southeast Asia

Oceania

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Exam 5: Russia and the Post-Soviet States

The Aral Sea is landlocked.

Which two plates meet close to the eastern border of Russia?

Russia became more democratic during the presidency of Vladimir Putin.

The only rail line to run the full east-west length of Russia is the:

One feature of the end of the Soviet Union is the revival of Orthodox Christianity among Russians.

Among the following, which religious group provides a message of individual salvation that coincides nicely with the experiences of Russia's new capitalists?

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.

Which of the following statements best describes the way elderly and working class Russians view Putin and similar political leaders?

Ukraine has fully remediated the pollution that resulted from the 1986 Chernobyl incident.

To prevent Russia's oil and gas wealth from causing a backslide to Cold War hostilities, Russia was invited to join what international organization?

The Amur River serves as the primary transport route between the north and south of European Russia.

The considerable shrinkage of the Aral Sea has impacted air quality for neighboring cities.

Russia is unlikely to enter the European Union soon due to its:

Most scholars believe that Vladimir Putin has at least tacitly allowed the repression of rivals, dissidents, and critics of his policies.

Due to the lack of economic benefits, the practice of irrigated agriculture has been curtailed in Central Asia.

The Mongols founded Kiev and Moscow.

Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the region has found environmental regulation easier to accomplish.

The person who has been Russia's de facto leader since his election in 2000 is:

The environmental and climatic changes wrought by the diversion of water from the Syr Darya and Amu Darya rivers are reflected in which of the following phenomena?

Which of the following areas is NOT a part of Russia's agricultural backbone?

Geography: an Exploration of Connections

North America

Middle and South America

Europe

North Africa and Southwest Asia

Sub-Saharan Africa

South Asia

East Asia

Southeast Asia

Oceania

Filters