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1. The Crimean Peninsula has a ______ climate that is suitable for growing citrus fruits, winter grains, and vegetables.
   A. Mediterranean *
   B. Tundra
   C. Highland
   D. Subarctic
   
   
2. In Russia, most people who practice a religion belong to the
   A. Catholic Church.
   B. Protestant faith.
   C. Orthodox Church. *
   D. Muslim faith.
   
   
3. Russia and Central Asia cover almost____ of all the land on the Earth.
   A. 1/2
   B. 1/3
   C. 1/6 *
   D. 1/4
   
   
4. In the sub-arctic region of Russia, snow is common for _____months a year.
   A. 6
   B. 8 *
   C. 10
   D. 12
   
   
5. The largest forest region in the world is the
   A. coniferous forests (taiga) of Russia. *
   B. The Black Forest of Europe.
   C. The Brazilian tropical rain forest.
   D. tundra of Russia.
   
   
6. The pollution crisis in the former Soviet Union and central Asia was caused by
   A. government neglect of the environment. *
   B. focus on production of consumer goods.
   C. government overspending.
   D. focus on developing a market economy.
   
   
7. The border between Europe and Asia is formed by the
   A. Carpathian Mountains.
   B. Ural Mountains. *
   C. Pamir Mountains.
   D. Yenisei River.
   
   
8. The largest country in Asia is
   A. Belarus.
   B. Russia. *
   C. Ukraine.
   D. Georgia.
   
   
9. Chernobyl is the site of
   A. the beginning of the Bolshevik revolution in 1917.
   B. the eastern-most city on the Trans-Siberian Railroad.
   C. a nuclear reactor accident in 1986. *
   D. Lenin’s birthplace.
   
   
10. The fortress that houses the government of Russia is
    A. St. Basil’s Cathedral.
    B. The Kremlin. *
    C. Gorky Park.
    D. Siberia.
    
    
11. A religious painting found in the homes of members of the Russian Orthodox Church is
    A. a crucifix.
    B. an icon. *
    C. a cross.
    D. a mural.
    
    
12. The religious building in Red Square with nine colorful domes is
    A.the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
    B. the Dome of the Rock.
    C. the Church of the Annunciation.
    D. St. Basil’s Cathedral. *
    
    
13. In a command economy
    A. the government makes all decisions regarding the manufacture, sales, and distribution of products.*
    B. the supply and demand of the consumers determines what is bought and sold.
    C. Individuals make all decisions regarding the manufacture, sales, and distribution of products.
    D. Foreign governments make all decisions regarding the manufacture, sales, and distribution of products.
    
    
14. In a market economy
    A. the government makes all decisions regarding the manufacture, sales, and distribution of products.
    B. the supply and demand of the consumers determines what is bought and sold. *
    C. Individuals can operate their own businesses but profits go to the government.
    D. Foreign governments run the businesses.
    
    
15. The major means of travel in Russia and Eurasia is
    A. the airplane.
    B. ships and boats.
    C. the automobile.
    D. trains and metros. *
    
    
16. Which statement best describes the main problem Russia experiences in transporting goods?
    A. Many rivers and harbors freeze over in the winter and make travel almost impossible. *
    B. There are no railroads that provide access to Siberia.
    C. The warm climate of northern Siberia causes flooding in the winter.
    D. Due to heavy pollution, ships are not allowed to travel on most rivers..
    
    
17. Which statement best describes the climate range in Russian and Central Asia?
    A. Mediterranean and tropical
    B. Marine and tropical
    C. Arctic and Mediterranean
    D. Continental and Arctic *
    
    
18. The Aral Sea is gradually drying up and becoming a desert (desertification) because|
    A. the herders are overgrazing the land.
    B. water is being diverted to irrigate cotton. *
    C. people are cutting down the trees.
    D. the sea is being drained to create farmland.