Chapter 6 Key Term Quiz

Russia and Its Neighbors
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A vast network of pipelines used to transport oil and gas deposits from Russia and central Asia to markets in Europe and China.

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.

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

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

The democratic movement in Ukraine after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

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

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

An empire that developed from the Roman Empire, centered on Constantinople that lasted from 285 until 1483.

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

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 controlled and planned by the central government.

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