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The peaceful revolution that brought an end to communism in Czechoslovakia
Orange Revolution
Rose Revolution
Velvet Revolution
Cedar Revolution
The predominant religion in Poland is
Roman Catholic
Islam
Buddhism
Protestant
Many observers worry that these two EU countries are in danger of "democratic backsliding"
Hungary and Poland
Croatia and Serbia
Andorra and Morocco
Ukraine and Russia
The Mongol conquest of Russia had what significant impact
It cut Russia off from Europe
It changed Russian religion from Christianity to Islam
It changed the Russian language
It made Kiev the capital of Russia
Most of the goods in Russia are transported on boats like the rest of the world
True
False
The Russian Revolution that eventually led to a communist Russia happened
After World War I
Before World War I
During the Cold War
During World War I
Cold War - Immediately after World War II the Soviets created a sphere of influence in
Latin America
Africa
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
This landform is commonly viewed as the border between Europe and Asia
Ural Mountains
Balkan Mountains
Northern European Plain
Caucus Mountains
All of these are names of former countries in Central Europe/Northern Eurasia except:
Czechoslovakia
Belarus
Yugoslavia
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
The Balkan states are ALL located on the Black Sea
True
False
Almost half of Russia is forest
True
False
Which list correctly identifies the countries known as the Baltic States
Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia
Poland, Belarus, Finland
Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova
Sweden, Norway, Finland
What was the Cold War?
A technological arms race between the China and the USA
A conflict between the USSR and the USA that played out globally.
A series of civilizational conflicts.
A period of peace and cooperation between the USSR and the USA.
Why did the Soviets create a sphere of influence in eastern Europe after World War II?
To provide a buffer against future invasions.
To rebuild the countries devastated by the war.
To expand their markets.
To provide a buffer against future invasions.
What did the US fear most about the USSR during the Cold War?
That the USSR wanted to destroy democratic and capitalist institutions.
That the USSR wanted to spread communism to the US.
That the USSR wanted to dominate the world.
That the USSR wanted to invade Europe.
What was the U.S. policy towards the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
Cooperation and alliance
Containment
Isolation and avoidance
Support and aid
Which program spent $13 billion on re-building western Europe?
NATO
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Marshall Plan
CIA interventions
What was the strategy agreed upon by the U.S. and USSR during the Cold War ?
Peaceful coexistence
Mutually assured destruction
Nuclear disarmament
Direct conflict
In which war did the U.S. support the anti-communist mujaheddin after the Soviet invasion?
The Afghanistan War
The Korean War
The Gulf War
The Vietnam War
What was the main cause of suffering for Russian soldiers during the war effort?
Lack of motivation
Lack of loyalty
Lack of training
Lack of effective administration
What did the zemstvos do during World War I in Russia?
They took care of the wounded and maintained the home front
They provided basic materials for the soldiers
They led the revolution against the government
They fought in the war
What was the effect of civilian organizations taking over the Russian government's role during World War I?
It helped the government succeed in the war
It had no effect on support for the government
It made the government more popular
It undermined support for the government
What was the reaction of Russian working women during International Women's Day in Petrograd?
They demanded higher wages
They demanded the right to vote
They celebrated the end of the war
They protested against the mismanaged war effort
What was the Provisional Government?
A government consisting of monarchist, conservative, liberal, and socialist members
A socialist government led by Lenin
A conservative government led by the aristocracy
A monarchist government led by Nicholas II
What were the soviets?
A group of Bolshevik leaders
The working-class spearheading revolutionary change
The Russian army during World War I
A type of Russian council
What was the competition for power on the homefront during the war effort in Russia during World War I?
Between the Russian army and the Germans
Between the wealthy leaders of the Provisional Government and the less privileged members of the soviets
Between the Provisional Government and the Bolsheviks
Between the Russian and Austro-Hungarian Empires
What was Lenin's platform when he returned to Russia?
Peace, Freedom, and Equality
Equality, Freedom, and Land
Peace, Bread, and Land
Justice, Liberty, and Equality
What did Bolsheviks believe was necessary to lead the revolution?
The working-class spearheading revolutionary change
An elite cadre of leaders
Military power
The support of the Provisional Government
What did peasants and rank-and-file soldiers do during the revolution?
They supported the Provisional Government
They fought against the Bolsheviks
They confiscated noble estates and ended the degrading deference to aristocratic officers
They supported the Russian army in World War I
Who founded Kiev?
The Slavs
The Vikings
The Byzantines
The Mongols
What were some of the raw materials traded by the Kievan Rus?
Precious stones and metals
Spices and silk
Gold and silver
Furs and wax
What was the ruling title of the leader of Kiev?
Grand Prince
King
Tsar
Emperor
What was the main reason for the Kievan Rus converting to Byzantine Christianity?
The prohibition of alcohol in Islam
The power and influence of the Byzantine Empire
The desire for spiritual enlightenment
The beauty of Byzantine art and architecture
What was the period of Mongol rule over Russia called?
Golden Horde
Appanage Russia
Mongol Empire
Byzantine Russia
What was the main impact of Mongol rule on the institutions of Russia?
Little lasting impact
Population shift toward the South
Establishment of a new political system
Introduction of a new religion
What did the Mongols do in exchange for tribute from the Russian princes?
They allowed the Russians to trade with other countries
They gave the Russians military support
They picked the Grand Prince from among the Russians
They recognized the Russian princes as their equals
How did the Mongols isolate Russia from Europe?
By cutting off Russia from the Byzantines
By establishing a new religion in Russia
By building a physical barrier around Russia
By preventing trade with European countries
What did the Muscovite princes win from the Mongols that helped propel them to prominence?
The right to form an alliance with the Byzantines
The right to establish a new religion in Russia
The right to trade with European countries
The right to collect tribute on behalf of the Khan from other princes
How did the Mongols help Russia to develop its national identity?
By establishing a new political system
By converting the Russians to a new religion
By helping to create the idea of Moscow as the center of Russia
By isolating Russia from the rest of the world