

Russia Day 5
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Social Studies
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6th - 8th Grade
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Clarissa MUNOZ
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Why do you think understanding Russia's history and its role in global events like the Cold War is important for students today?
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What was the main goal of the United States during the Cold War?
To stop the spread of communism and promote democracy
To expand communism throughout Asia and Europe
To rebuild the Soviet military
To avoid involvement in world affairs
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Which of the following are roles and responsibilities of citizens in contemporary societies?
Voting in elections
Obeying laws
Serving in the military
Ignoring government policies
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Describe and compare the characteristics of limited and unlimited governments using examples from the collapse of the Soviet Union.
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A person who buys or uses goods and services to satisfy their needs or wants is called a
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The U.S. and the Soviet Union had been
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On December 25, 1991,
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What event marked the official end of the Soviet Union, and who was the leader that resigned?
The fall of the Berlin Wall, Mikhail Gorbachev
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles, Boris Yeltsin
Gorbachev's resignation, Mikhail Gorbachev
The Cuban Missile Crisis, Nikita Khrushchev
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How did political decisions during the arms race and space race affect the daily lives of citizens in Russia?
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Which of the following were reasons for poor living conditions in the Soviet Union before its collapse?
Lack of access to quality housing, food, or consumer goods
Free but insufficient healthcare and education
Government spending focused on military
Abundant consumer goods
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Which of the following was NOT an economic problem faced by the Soviet Union before its collapse?
The government controlled all businesses and farms
Factories were outdated and could not produce enough goods
People waited in long lines to buy food and basic supplies
The government encouraged private entrepreneurship
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Explain how the reforms of Glasnost and Perestroika contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union.
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Lithuania, Latvia, and
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How many new countries were created when the Soviet Union collapsed and which is the largest country that resulted from it?
15 new countries; Russia
10 new countries; Ukraine
12 new countries; Kazakhstan
8 new countries; Belarus
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What were some of the major impacts of the Soviet Union on the world before its dissolution in 1991?
It promoted space exploration and international friendships.
It caused the Cold War and global tension.
It was the first country based on communist ideas.
All of the above.
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Reflecting on today's lesson about Russia and the Cold War, what is one question you still have or one thing you would like to learn more about?
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Why did so many republics want independence from the Soviet Union?
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