Russia and Central Asia

Привет мальчики и девочки!,

Here is your C.E. homework, along with some helpful links that you must read in order to complete the homework.

PLEASE NOTE: This homework is due, in my email - mtgibby1985@gmail.com - by Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m.

I need to grade it before Monday morning or else it won't be finished in time for class. Therefore, I must do it on Sunday. Sorry!

Russia

1.) What two groups of people mixed together to form "Russia?"

2.) Who was Ivan IV? How did he change Russian history?

3.) Who was Peter the Great and Catherine the Great? How did they change Russian history, culture and art?

4.) How long is the Trans-Siberian Railroad? Why was it so important in Russia's history?

5.) How was Russia able to conquer and govern such a vast, country and govern it by the time of the Romanovs?

6.) Who were Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin? How did they change Russian history, culture, and art?

7.) What is Russia famous for when it comes to sports, arts, and dance? Why are those things so famous?

8.) What cultures and religions have blended together during Russia's history? What has each ethnic group brought to Russia? Which culture and religion is no longer in Russia? Why not?

Central Asia

1.) What three groups had the biggest impact on Central Asia's history and culture (before the Russians)? Why did they come to Central Asia?

2.) How has Russia influenced Central Asia's history, and culture?

3.) Compare and contrast daily life for Central Asian people living in the cities and country. How is life similar and different?

4.) What has happened in Central Asia since 1991 in terms of its' history, ethnic groups, government, and economy since the year 1991. Why has this happened?

Timeline

***.) Create a timeline that shows any major invasions, events, or inventions that have shaped Russian and Central Asian history.

:) Vocabulary

From here on out, I am going to start giving you new vocabulary words that you must use two times as you answer your questions. Please help me (and yourself out) by typing these words in red when you use them.

- serf

- vast

- frigid

- czar

- totalitarian

- extend

- Cyrillic Alphabet

- yurt

- nomads

- Russification

- foreign investment

- energy resources

Email me if you need any help. And remember, this is due by Sunday, at 10:00 a.m.

Mr. Gibson

PS - Bonus points if you can translate and pronounce this in class ... доброе утро