Understanding Ukraine's History and Current Events

What major geographical feature is Ukraine known for having access to?

• The Baltic Sea

• The Caspian Sea

• The Black Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea

What was the outcome of the Orange Revolution in Ukraine?

• An alliance with the European Union

• A division of the country into two separate states

• A peaceful revote leading to a change in leadership

• A violent overthrow of the government

Who became the president of Ukraine in 2010?

• Victor Yushchenko

• Petro Poroshenko

• Victor Yanukovych

• Yulia Tymoshenko

Why did protests erupt in Ukraine in November 2013?

• A natural disaster in Kiev

• Ukraine's decision not to join the EU

• Ukraine's decision to join NATO

• A new tax law affecting the middle class

What was a significant factor in Russia's interest in Ukraine?

• Ukraine's large oil reserves

• Ukraine's strategic location and resources

• Ukraine's cultural influence in Europe

• Ukraine's advanced technology sector