Chapter 6 Key Term Quiz

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

A military alliance formed in 1949 between Canada, the USA and European countries as a bulwark against the Soviet Union.

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.

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