Chapter 6 Key Term Quiz

Russia and Its Neighbors
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The ideological movement by Russian leaders to promote the active creation of a single Russian empire with one religion and a single language.

Region found between the tundra and steppe regions of northern latitudes that is generally composed of coniferous forests.

A plan initiated in 1953 to open up vast areas of Kazakhstan steppe to grain production.

The targeting and forced removal of ethnic minorities by other groups and/or the nation-state

A significant and highly influential ancient trade route that linked Europe with China.

The empire founded by Genghis Khan that extended in the 13th and 14th century across Asia into Europe.

A very rich business person who might also maintain a great deal of political authority. Oligarchs proliferated in Russia after the fall of the USSR as many previously state owned assets were acquired below market value.

Countries that were part of the Soviet Union, some of which maintained some relative autonomy.

An arc tectonic activity, including volcanoes and earthquakes, caused by the movement of tectonic plates that surround the Pacific Ocean.

The money that temporary and permanent migrants send back to their home country.

The alphabet used by Slavic languages, such as Russian, Bulgarian, and Serbian.

A type of economic system that is not controlled by a central authority but rather left to the free and open collaboration and decisions of the participants in the market.

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