Quiz for 1/5/17

Question 1

While Russian nobility was adopting western European ways, a cultural gap developed between the nobility and the serfs who followed traditional Russian ways and faced…?

Answer 1

Poverty

Question 2

Non-Russian peoples and Jews also faced prejudice with the policy of…__________? Or also known as ?

Answer 2

Russification also known as (“encouraging”/forcing people to speak Russian and adopt Eastern Orthodox)

Question 3

Russian workers and thinkers turned to ideas of _______

Answer 3

Socialism

Question 4

Meaning of Socialism?

Answer 4

a belief that calls for greater economic equality in society

Question 5

Who is a German philosopher, supported public ownership of all land and a classless society with an equal sharing of wealth – after revolution led by working classes against the wealthy

Answer 5

Karl Marx

Question 6

Czar Nicholas II was forced to…?

Answer 6

abdicate (give up) his throne, and he and his family were killed

Question 7

What is it called? a revolutionary group who believed in communism was led by Vladimir Lenin seized control of the government

Answer 7

Bolsheviks

Question 8

What’s going on guys it’s….?

Answer 8

SCARCE HERE

Question 9

USSR was established in _____ and was shortly led by ________ _____

Answer 9

USSR was established in 1922 and was shortly led by Joseph Stalin

Question 10

can u pls make it into professional league Myron?

Answer 10

Yes. I will, and I know it will happen.

Question 11

When did Cold War Started and Ended?

Answer 11

Cold War (1947-1991)

Question 12

Between Soviet Union (________ = _________)

Answer 12

Between Soviet Union (command = communist)

Question 13

Between United States (_______ = _______)

Answer 13

United States (market = capitalist)

Question 14

who fought for world influence and power

Answer 14

United States, and Soviet Union

Question 15

Multiple Answers Which of the following was a cause of citizen unrest in Russia?

Answer 15

1. Russian nobility (wealthy) adopted European culture
2. Workers began to have new ideas of equality and freedom
3. Non-Russians and Jews faced prejudice due to Russification
4. Nicholas II was an ineffective ruler and was executed

Question 16

True (A) or False (B): After the fall of the Russian monarchy The 3rd estate formed the National Assembly and beheaded the king and queen

Answer 16

FASLE BRUH

Question 17

True (A) or False (B): The two main sides “fighting” each other in the Cold War were the USSR and United Kingdom

Answer 17

FALSE BRUH

Question 18

True (A) or False (B): Russia’s growing economy and tough foreign policy contributed to a feeling of nationalism within Russia during Putin’s presidency

Answer 18

TRUE BRUH

Question 19

What has allowed Vladimir Putin to stay in power over Russia for 16 years?

Answer 19

He switches between prime minister and president to avoid the law of not have more than two consecutive terms as president

Question 20

What evidence shows Russia as being similar to an autocracy or oligarchy?

Answer 20

Russia controls their news media; journalists who investigate sensitive topics run the risk of attack and even murder

Question 21

Multiple answers What was Eastern Europe like under the Soviet Union?

Answer 21

1. Government controlled the local police and confiscated/redistributed farmland
2. Engaged in large scale ethnic cleansing, moving ethnic minorities far away
3. Chronic shortages of personal hygiene and health items

Question 22

Meaning on EU

Answer 22

To improve economic relations in Europe in order to prevent future conflicts

Question 23

Meaning of UN

Answer 23

To keep peace between Nations

Question 24

Meaning of NAFTA

Answer 24

To increase trade between the three countries

Question 25

Meaning of NATO?

Answer 25

To counter soviet and communist power

Question 26

True (A) or False (B): NATO countries come to the aid of the attacked country

Answer 26

True

Question 27

True (A) or False (B): If you go to a country where the currency is weak compared to your home

Answer 27

TRUE LEL

Question 28

True (A) or False (B): Western Europe has a lower standard of living than Eastern Europe.

Answer 28

FALSE BRUH

Question 29

What were the economies of Eastern Europe like after the fall of the USSR in the 1990s (Cold War thaw)?

Answer 29

Some countries made large strides in growth while some struggled to rebuild infrastructure

Question 30

What helped to cause both World Wars?

Answer 30

Nationalistic rivalry and competition among countries