chapter 16 Vocabulary Quiz on Eastern Europe and the USSR

Which of the following countries are classified as the Baltic Republics?

What was the former capital of Russia that provided sea access to Western Europe?

What type of economy was established by the Soviet government where all important decisions were made by the central government?

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?

Which of the following accurately describes 'nomads'?

What term describes a type of tent used by nomadic peoples?

What historical event does the term 'Russian Revolution' refer to?

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

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!