True or False- Russia has a larger population then the US with more then 350 million people
False- Russia has about 140 million , the US about 330 million
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What ethnic group makes about 80% of Russia's population?
Russian or Slavs (same group)
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How did the Soviet Union government feel about religion?
They opposed religion and closed many houses of worhip
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What is the main family holiday in Russia in which people decorate a tree and Grandfather Frost leaves gifts?
New Year's Eve
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What is the name of the Russian food that is a salad with salted herring on the bottom covered with onions, potatoes, carrots, beet roots and mayonnaise.
Herring Under the Fur Coat
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What famous ballet was written by Russian composer- Peter Tchaikovsky?
The Nutcracker and the 1812 Overture
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What field of Science has Russia been a leader in since the 1950's?
Space research and exploration
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What happened to Russia under the rule of Peter the Great and Catherine the Great?
It grew into a huge empire and world power
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Who is this man? He was the first leader of the communist Soviet Union?
Vladimir Lenin
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What is this place called? It is located in the center of Moscow Russia and is the heart of the Russian government. It is the official residence of the Russian President.
The Kremlin or Red Square
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Who was Shirley Chisholm?
The first African American Congresswomen and the first black women to run for president of the United States.
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What is this city? It is the 2nd largest in Russia and is considered the cultural center of Russia. It is situated on the Baltic Sea.
St. Petersburg Russia
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What city is this? It is the largest city in Russia (12 million people) and also it's capital city. It is located far inland in Western Russia.
Moscow
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What Russian Republic (state or area) is this? There have been sporadic war and violence with the Russian government hear as the people have sough their independence.
Chechnya
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Who was Madam C. J. Walker?
An entrepreneur and first African American millionaire.
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Who was Carter G. Woodson?
The first history to study African American history and the founder of black history month.