Lesson 14 Flashcards
is an independent state, or country, whose
people mostly share a common identity.
Nation state
Feelings of loyalty and pride towards one’s nation or ethnic group is called
Nationalism
In 1991 the Soviet Union became the world’s largest
Failed state
The Soviet Union spanned through what 2 continents?_
Europe and asia
. It’s population was the________ largest in the world
3rd
Dictators govern by
Force
Why did the people of the Soviet Union feel unsafe in their own country?
There was a secret police spying on citizens
How many nation states came out of the collapse of the Soviet Union?
15
In Kazakhstan, -
is it’s greatest resource is?
Oil
What is Azerbaijan’s leading export?
Oil
Agriculture in Belarus has dropped since 1990, affecting their economy.
What happened in 1986 which has contributed to this decline?
Chernobyl nuclear bomb
In 2004, Lithuania became a member of the
EU
Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia together are known as the
Baltic states
The Russian language is spoken by more than 70% of the people of Belarus, showing that Belarus has maintained
Ties with russia
Every year an organization called Freedom House rates countries on
Their political freedom
What is the highest ranking,
meaning a country has a lot of freedoms?
1
Is Russia larger or smaller than the old Soviet Union was?
Smaller
In Russia, ethnic nationalism and _____________________ have caused challenges or difficulties.
Religious diversity
