Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which of the following countries are classified as the Baltic Republics?
Which of the following countries are classified as the Baltic Republics?
- Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia
- Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine
- Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia (correct)
- Finland, Sweden, and Norway
What was the former capital of Russia that provided sea access to Western Europe?
What was the former capital of Russia that provided sea access to Western Europe?
- Novgorod
- Kiev
- Moscow
- St. Petersburg (correct)
What type of economy was established by the Soviet government where all important decisions were made by the central government?
What type of economy was established by the Soviet government where all important decisions were made by the central government?
- traditional economy
- market economy
- mixed economy
- command economy (correct)
What name was given to the Soviet military during the early 1920s that took control of Transcaucasia?
What name was given to the Soviet military during the early 1920s that took control of Transcaucasia?
What is referred to as the struggle between Great Britain and Russia over Central Asia?
What is referred to as the struggle between Great Britain and Russia over Central Asia?
Which of the following accurately describes 'nomads'?
Which of the following accurately describes 'nomads'?
What term describes a type of tent used by nomadic peoples?
What term describes a type of tent used by nomadic peoples?
What historical event does the term 'Russian Revolution' refer to?
What historical event does the term 'Russian Revolution' refer to?
Flashcards
Cold War
Cold War
A period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union from the end of World War II until the early 1990s.
Command Economy
Command Economy
A type of economy where the government controls all aspects of production and distribution.
Yurts
Yurts
A tent used by nomads, typically made of felt or animal skins.
Baltic Republics
Baltic Republics
Signup and view all the flashcards
Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg
Signup and view all the flashcards
Collective Farm
Collective Farm
Signup and view all the flashcards
The Great Game
The Great Game
Signup and view all the flashcards
Silk Road
Silk Road
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
Building Vocabulary
- Baltic Republics: Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia
- St. Petersburg: Former capital of Russia
- Russian Revolution: Overthrew the czars
- USSR: Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
- Cold War: Conflict between the US and USSR
- Command economy: Centralized, government-controlled economy
- Collective farm: Group of farms run by the state
- Red Army: Soviet Union's military force
- Silk Road: Ancient trade route
- Nomads: People who have no permanent home
- Yurts: Tents used by nomadic people
- Great Game: Struggle between Great Britain and Russia in Central Asia
- Transcaucasia: Region in the Caucasus
- Arthur Connolly: Person who named the struggle between Great Britain and Russia over Central Asia
- Former Capital of Russia: St. Petersburg
Sentence Completion
- Direct access to Western Europe by sea was provided by the former capital of Russia, St. Petersburg
- The Soviet Union's government put together large teams of laborers (called "enormous") to work together.
Matching
- Russian Revolution: a revolt that ended the rule of the czars
- USSR: a nation created by the Communist party
- Cold War: conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union that never grew into direct warfare
- Command economy: a type of economy in which the central government makes all important decisions.
- Supra: an elaborate dinner party
- Silk Road: a trade route through Central Asia
- Nomads: people who have no permanent home
- Yurts: tents used by nomads
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
Test your knowledge of key terms related to the Baltic Republics, the history of the Soviet Union, and significant events like the Russian Revolution and the Cold War. This quiz includes vocabulary linked to geography, historical figures, and important trade routes. Challenge yourself with sentence completion and definitions!
