chapter 16 homework

Chapter 16, Section 1

1. How have agriculture, industry, transportation, and communications in Russia changed since the breakup of the Soviet Union?

Industry and agriculture have decreased since the break up of the soviet union but are starting to rise again. While communications and transportation have greatly increased.

2. What is Russia’s relationship to the global community?

Russia's relationship to the global community is that of a stable country. It has joined many groups with countries around the world. Even though it has borrowed money from other countries it has become a leading country in power and energy.

Creative Writing: Write a paragraph that describes how Russia has made the transition to a market economy.

During the soviet union all of Russia's businesses were owned by the government. Then when Mikhail Gorbachev came to power, he encouraged the public to take over and start owning their own businesses. Yet most of the country couldn't afford this, the change from government owned businesses was beginning.

Chapter 16, Section 2

1. How does Russia manage its natural resources?

Russia manages its natural resources by protecting forests, making sure the water does not get more polluted, and also protecting the animals that live wild through Russia.

2. What are the environmental challenges in Russia’s future?

The environmental challenges that face Russia in the future are less and less fish populations, also the destruction of wild animal reserves, and also flooding of Siberia.

Creative Writing: Write a paragraph that describes how pollution has affected the lives of Russia’s people.

Pollution has changed the lives of Russian people by nuclear waste harming their lives. Nuclear radiation has caused many harmful diseases in people. Also since most of the water supplies of Russia are contaminated, people may need their water sources from other countries.

Chapter 15 assessment

Chapter 15, Section 1

1. How has the role of religion changed in post-Soviet Russia?

The role of religion has changed after the fall of soviet Russia, by most of Russia's population rediscovering their faith. Only 27.4 % of Russia today is still nonreligious.

2. What are Russia’s major ethnic groups?

Russia's major ethnic groups are the Slavs, Caucasian peoples, and the Turkic people.

Creative Writing: Pretend you are a Russian teenager attending high school. Write a short essay designed to persuade your parents—who attended high school during the Soviet era—that post-Soviet education is of higher quality.

The teachings of the Soviet leaders were based on their standards. While today the education is based on real facts and knowledge. During Soviet Russia people weren't allowed to speak their mind. When now we can discuss what we feel is right. So we are in fact getting to know the world and what other people think. Now in school we know different types of government and we can base our own opinions. School now is of much better quality than it was during the Soviet Russia.

Chapter 15, Section 2

1. Who were the ancestors of the ethnic Russians?

The ancestors of the ethnic Russians were Scandinavian warriors.

2. What were the causes of the Soviet Union’s collapse?

The causes of the Soviet Union's collapse were the weakening economy, trouble between workers wages and the privileges of the leaders.

Creative Writing: Write a brief essay that describes the United States’ role in the breakup of the Soviet Union. Be sure to include information about what happened, when it happened, why it happened, how it happened, and who was involved. Outside research may be necessary.

The United States' role in breaking up the soviet union was bringing in a different type of economy. This event was known as the Cold war. It happened around 1945 to 1948. This event wasn't fought directly it was fought between political leaders. This event happened mainly after the Russian revolution.