1.
Which was the official language of Ukraine under Soviet rule?
Russian
Ukrainian
Polish
English
2.
Under Soviet rule, Ukrainian factories were supplying about what percentage of the Soviet Union’s goods?
50 percent
90 percent
70 percent
20 percent
3.
Which is NOT found in Russia?
tropical forests
arctic deserts
plains
mountains
4.
Which country is largest?
Brazil
Russia
Canada
China
5.
Which is an example of a successful Russian-owned business?
Gazprom
McDonald’s
Coca Cola
Ikea
6.
Which caused an increase in business in Moscow when the Soviet Union dissolved?
advanced health care
corruption
foreign investors
a thriving capitalist system
7.
How does Russia’s size compare to the United States?
Russia is about the same size.
Russia is somewhat smaller.
Russia is about twice as large.
Russia is somewhat larger.
8.
In what way did the accident at Chernobyl affect the environment?
It caused serious floods.
It lowered the temperature of the atmosphere.
It filled the air with radioactive materials.
It caused serious droughts.
9.What is chernozem?
a residue from Chernobyl that makes farmland highly toxic
the official language of Ukraine
a rich, black soil that covers more than half of Ukraine
the clothing worn by one of the ethnic groups of Ukraine
10.Russians have major concerns about which area?
religion
subway transportation
art and cultural activities
health care
11.
Under Soviet rulership, individual farms in Ukraine were replaced with which?
factories
schools
collectives
large markets
12.
Russia has more _____ than any other European country.
railroads
seaports
people
navigable rivers
13.
Which was the largest portion of Ukraine’s economy in 2005?
agriculture
services
mining
industry
14.
One important economic change made by the Soviets in Ukraine was the creation of which?
small family farms
large collectives
trade routes with the West
a free enterprise system
15.
What is Ukraine’s relationship with Russia today?
Ukraine is ruled by the Russian Federation.
Russia is an important trade partner.
Russia is a hated and feared enemy.
Ukraine is an equal member in the Russian Federation.
16.
Which statement about Russia today is correct?
Banks are strong.
Laws are fairly and strictly enforced.
Ordinary people trust the Russian government.
Russia has a talented workforce of scientists and engineers.
17.
How long may it take to repair the damage around Chernobyl?
300 years
20 years
100 years
50 years
18.
Throughout its history, Ukraine’s location and natural resources have attracted which?
merchants
invaders
scholars
investors
19.
To which does the term inflation refer?
an increase in the general level of prices at a time when the amount of goods and services remains the same
an increase in the general level of available goods and services
an increase in the general level of prices at a time when the amount of goods and services increases rapidly
an increase in the general level of prices at a time when the amount of goods and services is much less available
20.
How many people live in Moscow?
about 1 million
about 3 million
about 500,000
about 9 million
3 answers
2.c
3.a
4.b
5.d
6.c
7.b
8.d
9.a
10.a
11.a
12.c
13.b
14.b
15.d
16.c
17.a
18.d
19.b
20.d
1 answer