History of Russia

What does the term "gulag" describe?

• A hospital

• A labor camp

• A seaport

• A boat

What was Russia's goal in the Cold War?

• To gain land from neighboring countries.

• To get money from waring countries.

• To spread communism to smaller countries.

• To get rid of communism entirely.

What nation tried to stop Russia from spreading communism?

• The United States

• North Korea

• China

• Poland

Moscow was always the capital of Russia.

• True

• False

How did the Mongols take over Russia/Asia?

• They used strategic military tactics to take over most of Asia.

• They used trade negotiations to gain lots of land.

• They created alliances with the Monarchs at the time.

• They overthrew ALL Monarchs in Asia.

Do you think Nicholas II was a good leader? Why or Why not?

(Sentence Stem: I think Nicholas II ________, because _______.)

Why do you "Ivan the Terrible" was given his name?

(Sentence Stem: I think Ivan the Terrible was given his name because ________)

What do you think would happen if Communist leaders (like Joseph Stalin) took over Russia in today's world?

(I think if Communist leaders took over Russia today _________ happen.)