Northern Eurasia: Living/Working/Challenges

When countries in this region gained independence, they wrote new constitutions, but in some cases citizens have little freedom because

• • the countries do not protect the rights listed in their constitutions.

  
  

• • the countries have not established a working government.

  
  

• • the countries are under pressure to promote the economy instead of freedom.

  
  

• the countries have been unable to hold elections.

Which of the following terms can be used to describe most of the governments in Northern Eurasia today?

• • democratic

  
  

• • communist

  
  

• • authoritarian

  
  

• socialist

Countries around the Caspian Sea specialize in producing oil and gas.

• • True

  
  

• • False

  
  

Which of the following resources have been the main contributors to Russia’s wealth in recent years?

• • gold and silver

  
  

• oil and natural gas

• • hydropower and timber

  
  

• • coal and iron

  
  

Armenia, Georgia, and Kyrgyzstan have perfect democracies.

• True

• False

Traditional economy is when...

• economic decisions are based on government regulations
• economic decisions are based on supply and demand
• economic decisions are based on random chance
• economic decisions are based on customs, traditions, and beliefs

Specialization is

• Not focusing on any specific area
• Having a broad knowledge in various subjects
• Concentrating on and becoming an expert in a particular field or subject
• Being average in every field

Corruption is NOT a challenge in Northern Eurasia...

• False

• True

Muslims, Jews, and Buddhists also enjoy freedom of religious practice.

• True

• False

Armenia and Kyrgyzstan have a

• Authoritarian government

• Presidential government

• Parliamentary government

• Monarchy