Review 18

A. Use Reading Notes 18.2 + the Geo terms to create sentences using each of following terms:

1.     Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

2.     Ethnic groups

3.     Nation-state

4.     Infant mortality

5.     States

B. Use Reading Notes 18 to answer the following:

1.     Why is the former Soviet Union a failed state?

2.     What is the most common climate found in the countries of former Soviet Union?

3.     What are the 2 most common resources found in the countries of former Soviet Union?

4.     Explain how quality of life is a good indicator of a country’s success

5.     Explain how is ethnic conflicts a good indicator of a country’s success

C. Fill in the blanks:

1. In                         (date) the Soviet Union broke up into               different countries.

2. The biggest country to come out of the Soviet Union is                                    .

3. The 2 most successful countries to come out of the Soviet Union are                             and                 .

4. Two things that make these countries successful are:                                             (country 1) and                                             (country 2).

5. One factor that prevents these countries from being successful is:                                      (country 1), and                                       (country 2) .