Chapter 6 Key Term Quiz

Russia and Its Neighbors
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A system of labor camps maintained in the Soviet Union in the early to mid 20th century.

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

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

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

A sect of Islam distinct from Shia in that its adherents do not believe that the succession of the Prophet Mohammed should be hereditary and follow family bloodlines.

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.

Refers to those countries that were formerly part of the old Soviet Union, but decided to separate from Russia after its fall.

Intellectual belied system developed in 17th and 18th century Europe that's stressed reason over belief and rationality over religion.

The tendency for empires to become involved in more foreign interventions that they can afford or manage successfully.

A blueprint for Soviet city structures, which was influential in creating the urbanized structure of modern Russia.

Political fragments of a state not physically connected to that state and surrounded by the territory of one or other nations.

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

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