What is chernozem? Explain why it is important. Chapter 15 HW Questions Write questions on a separate sheet of paper & answer in your own words. What is chernozem? Explain why it is important. List the countries of Transcaucasia & Central Asia. Describe Lake Baikal. Explain why removing resources & transporting them is difficult in Russia & the Republics. Describe the climate of Russia & the Republics. Define Taiga. Define Steppe. In your opinion, how can Russia & the Republics solve the issue with the Aral Sea? Describe the Russian Winter. What is the Trans-Siberian Railroad?

Summarize Russia’s culture. Chapter 16 HW Questions Write questions on a separate sheet of paper & answer in your own words. Define Czar. What was the Cold War? Describe the Communist/Command Economy. In your opinion, is this beneficial? Summarize Russia’s culture. When did the republics of Transcaucasia regain their independence? Explain how the Soviet Union influenced Transcaucasia. Describe the Silk Road. How have nuclear devices affected Central Asia? Explain the way in which the Soviet Union dividing Central Asia. In your opinion, what was the most interesting part of Russia & the Republics history? Why?

Chapter 17 HW Questions Write questions on a separate sheet of paper & answer in your own words. Explain what happened after the fall of the Soviet Union. What factors may bring an end to conflict in Russia & the Republics? In your opinion, do you believe these factors could work in other countries? Explain your reasoning. Define Privatization. In your opinion, is privatization a negative or positive? Explain your reasoning. Explain the major obstacles with economic reform in Russia & the Republics. What is the Russian Mafia? Why do you think world leaders are concerned about the fate of Russia’s nuclear weapons? Explain your reasoning. Explain why political tension between Russia & the United States still exists. How has Russia dealt with nuclear waste?