Amazing Russia. Siberia. Altai Republic. Quiz
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Amazing Russia Altai Republic. Kaleidoscope of Questions. Quiz

Each region of the Russian Federation in the online quiz series «Amazing Russia: Kaleidoscope of Questions» is explored through 25 questions and includes a sequence of five modules. Each module consists of five tasks.

Module 1: General Information, 5 tasks: 1. Regional territory, 2. Flag symbols, 3. Coat of arms symbols, 4. Toponymy, etymology of names, 5. Money

Module 2 «Nature» 5 tasks: 1. Mountains 2. Water resources 3. Natural attractions 4. Flora 5. Fauna

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

Module 4 «Economics» 5 tasks: 1. Urban studies, cities 2. Agriculture, food security 3. Export, trade 4. Energy, transport, technology 5. Attractions, tourism

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

Each case includes a problematic question and a multiple-choice question. A well-posed question creates the impetus for independent research, searching for patterns and differences.

The online quiz series «Amazing Russia: Kaleidoscope of Questions» is useful for broadening horizons, career guidance, and developing critical thinking.

Amazing Altai Republic. Kaleidoscope of Questions. General Information

Altai Republic General 1 (regional territory)

What determines the geopolitical significance of a region? Which statement is false?

1. The Altai Republic is the only region of Russia that borders three foreign countries simultaneously: China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan. On the Ukok Plateau, the interests of the four countries intersect at a single point.

2. The length of the border between the Altai Republic and China is only 55 km — this is the shortest section of the border between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China.

3. Belukha Mountain is located at an equal distance from three oceans — the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific, and is the geographic center of the Eurasian continent. The border between Russia and Kazakhstan runs through Mount Belukha in the Altai Republic.

4. In 1937, the Altai Krai was formed with its center in the city of Barnaul. It included the Oirot Autonomous Oblast, which separated in 1992 and became an independent subject of the Russian Federation — the Altai Republic.

5. The Trans-Siberian Highway passes through the picturesque territories of three Russian regions — Novosibirsk Oblast, Altai Krai, and the Altai Republic — and connects Russia with Mongolia and China.

Altai Republic General 2 (flag symbols)

What is the philosophy behind the 1/4 and 1/25 stripe ratio on the flag? Which statement is incorrect?

1. The white background of the flag of the Altai Republic symbolizes eternity, purity of thoughts and snow-capped mountain peaks.

2. The two blue stripes at the bottom of the flag represent the two main rivers of the region, the Katun and the Biya, which, when they merge, give rise to the Ob River.

3. The color blue in Altai culture is associated with the «Eternal Blue Sky» (Tengri) — the ancient spiritual guide of nomads.

4. The loaded camel on the Altai flag recalls the passage of trade routes through the region.

5. The flag of the Altai Republic looks minimalistic so as not to disturb the mountain landscape with unnecessary details.

Altai Republic General 3 (emblem of the coat of arms)

Why depict mythical creatures on coats of arms? Which statement is true?

1. The basis of the Altai coat of arms is a golden profile of a bear.

2. The coat of arms of the Altai Republic depicts three sterlets arranged in the form of a fork-shaped cross.

3. A silver horseman in a blue cloak, slaying a dragon with a spear, was depicted on the coat of arms of Altai until 1991.

4. The coat of arms of Gorno-Altaisk depicts a drawing of a griffin from the Pazyryk burial mound.

5. In the center of the coat of arms of the Altai Mountains, a stylized bird of prey in the form of the sun is depicted.

Altai Republic General 4 (toponymy, etymology of names)

Where is the line between a mountain’s sacred name and a tourist brand? Which statement is false?

1. «Golden Mountains» is how the word «Altai» is translated from the Turkic languages. The Turkic root «Al-" means «golden.»

2. «Valley of Mountain Spirits» has nothing to do with the translation of Che- Chkysh from the Altai language. This name was invented for tourist attraction.

3. Lake Teletskoye is called the «Golden Lake» (Altyn- Köl).

4. The name of the Katun River comes from the Altai word “ kadyn», which is translated as «mistress», «lady» or «queen».

5. Mount Belukha has an Altai name Uch-Sumer, which translates as «Bad Mountain».

Altai Republic General 5 (money)

Why do we need a digital ruble if we have bank cards? Which coin is dedicated to the Altai Mountains region?

1.10 rubles «Nerchinsk» (the city of the first Siberian penal servitude and gold).

2. 10 rubles" Soyombo " — a traditional symbol of eternal life.

3. 10 ruble coin with images of steles and petroglyphs.