Russia and Soviet Union History Quiz

What fraction of the world's inhabited landmass does Russia cover?

• One-tenth

• One-eighth

• One-fifth

• One-sixth

In which year did the Russian Revolution lead to the dethroning of the Russian king?

• 1917

• 1991

• 1971

• 1945

What was the Soviet Union also known as?

• Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

• Russian Federation

• Commonwealth of Independent States

• Eastern Bloc

Which group was formed by the 12 states after the dissolution of the Soviet Union?

• European Union

• Commonwealth of Independent States

• NATO

• Warsaw Pact

Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia?

• Rocky Mountains

• Ural Mountains

• Andes

• Himalayas

What is the highest peak in the Soviet region?

• Mount Elbrus

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Everest

• Mount Communism

Which river is the longest in Europe?

• Seine

• Thames

• Volga

• Danube

What is the deepest freshwater lake in the world?

• Lake Tanganyika

• Lake Baikal

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Superior

Which lake is located in Kazakhstan?

• Lake Ontario

• Lake Geneva

• Lake Ladoga

• Lake Balkash

Which river played a significant role in trade between northern and southern Russia?

• Lena

• Volga

• Amur

• Dnieper