Unit 6 Quiz: Russia, Central Asia, and the Caucasus

Which of the following mountain ranges separates Russia into two halves, with one half considered part of Europe and the other part of Asia?

• Andes Mountains

• Caucasus Mountains

• Ural Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

What dictator allied the USSR with the US, France, and the UK during World War 2, but later opposed them during the Cold War?

• Genghis Khan

• Vladimir Putin

• Sun Tzu Khan

• Joseph Stalin

Which of the following routes connected the West and East and facilitated trade for centuries?

• Siberian Road

• Silk Road

• Slovak Road

• Silovan Road

This people group was famous for their nomadic ways, abilities on horseback, and mastery of the steppes.

• The Uzbeks

• The Kazahks

• The Georgians

• The Mongols

What is the largest country in the world?

• Russia

• China

• India

• Brazil

What unique form of lodging was used by the Mongols?

• Yurts

• Uruks

• Villas

• Gondolas

Which of the following countries is NOT in the Caucasus?

• Georgia

• Uzbekistan

• Azerbaijan

• Armenia

What is the deepest freshwater lake in the world?

• Lake Aral

• Lake Ural

• Lake Baikal

• Lake Superior

What sea lies to the left of the country of Georgia?

• The Caspian Sea

• The Black Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Aral Sea

What sea lies to the right of the country of Azerbaijan?

• The Caspian Sea

• The Black Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Aral Sea