Amazing Russia. Kaleidoscope of questions. Quiz
World Geography Quiz: 100 Countries, 2,500 Questions: Educational Travel Around the Globe
Natalia Ilina

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Amazing Russia. Kaleidoscope of Questions. Quiz

The online quiz series “World Geography Quiz: 100 Countries, 2,500 Questions: Educational Travel Around the Globe” was published as separate books on the online platforms.

Each country in the world in the series online quizzes “World Geography Quiz: 100 Countries, 2,500 Questions: Educational Travel Around the Globe” is explored through 25 questions, which encourage independent research, comparisons between countries, fact-checking and the search for patterns and differences.

If you’re interested in new technologies and territories, you’ll not only learn many interesting facts about the national characteristics of countries around the world but also learn to find analogies and generalizations when comparing nature, sociology, economics, and culture.

Each country in the “Amazing Regional Studies. Kaleidoscope of Questions. Quiz series” series is examined through 25 questions and includes a sequence of five modules.

Module 1: General Information: 1. Borders, Country Map, 2. Flag Symbolism, 3. Coat of Arms Symbolism, 4. Toponymy, Etymology of Names, 5. Money

Module 2: Nature: 1. Mountains, 3. Water Resources, 3. Landscape Features, 4. Flora, 5. Fauna

Module 3: People: 1. Nations, ethnic groups, 2. Languages, linguistics, 3. National dishes, cuisine 4. People’s way of life (rules of behavior, traditions) 5. Famous people of the past and present

Module 4: Economics: 1. Urbanization, capital city 2. Agriculture, food security 3. Export, Trade, 4. Energy, transport, technology, 5. Attractions, tourism

Module 5: Culture: 1. Music, 2. Sports, 3. Religion, 4. Holidays, festivals, 5. Art

The online quiz includes problem question and question with possible answer options.

The series of online quizzes “Amazing Russia: The Complete Quiz Guide: Explore Every Region” is also useful for broadening horizons, career guidance, and developing critical thinking.

Amazing Russia. A Kaleidoscope of Questions. General Information

Russia General 1

Why is the Russian Federation the largest country in the world?

Which statement about the territory of the Russian Federation is false?

1. The Russian Federation occupies approximately 77% of Asia.

2. Adygea is surrounded on all sides by the Krasnodar Krai.

3. The distance from Kabardino-Balkaria to the equator is exactly the same as the distance to the North Pole.

4. The Solovetsky Islands are part of the Far North, and Shikotan is the island where Russia ends.

5. Yakutia could fit five Frances in its territory.

6. The “Europe-Asia” stele is located in Yekaterinburg, and the “66th parallel” stele (Arctic Circle) is in Salekhard.

7. The Republic of Kalmykia is larger in area than countries such as Estonia, Denmark, or Armenia.

8. Russia borders 10 countries, including North Korea, Japan, Norway, Kazakhstan, and Belarus.

9. Ingushetia is the smallest republic in the Russian Federation.

Russia General 2

Why is a coat of arms depicted on a flag?

Which statement about Russian flags is true?

1. Oil rigs are often found on the flags of Russian cities.

2. The flag of Perm features a grayling.

3. The flag of Arkhangelsk depicts the Northern Lights.

4. The flags of the Mari El Republic and Udmurtia feature bears.

5. The Firebird on the flag of Palekh, Ivanovo Oblast, is a symbol of the art of lacquer miniature painting.

6. The flag of Samara Oblast features a coat of arms.

7. The flag of Veliky Novgorod is decorated with two wolves, and the flag of Pskov Oblast features a leopard from the coat of arms.

8. An ermine carrying a grass snake is depicted on the flag of Novosibirsk.

9. A silver sword with a gold hilt is depicted on the flag of Chuvashia.

Russia General 3

Can soap be placed on a coat of arms?

Each city has its own history, stages of which have been reflected in heraldry. Which statement about Russian coats of arms is incorrect?

1. “St. George the Victorious slaying the dragon with a spear” is one of the most famous images of Russian heraldry.

2. The bear on the Zheleznogorsk coat of arms is tearing apart a nucleus in the atomic lattice.

3. The coat of arms of Uglich is the only coat of arms in the world to depict a child.

4. The coat of arms of Yakutia depicts a horseman with a banner.

5. “Happiness is just around the corner” in Perm is an art object, not a city coat of arms.

6. The coat of arms of Kazan depicts the mythical dragon Zilant, while the coat of arms of Nizhny Novgorod depicts a deer.

7. The motto on the coat of arms of Ryazan is “Glorious history — worthy future.”

8. The handshake on the coat of arms of Dagestan is a symbol of peaceful dialogue.

9. The coat of arms of the Samara Region depicts a silver wild goat, while the coat of arms of Russia depicts a bear.

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