Case Study: Russia’s Annexation of Crimea (2014) (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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When did Russia take military control of the Crimean Peninsula?
When did Russia take military control of the Crimean Peninsula?
March 2014
What makes Sevastopol strategically vital for Russia's naval operations?
What makes Sevastopol strategically vital for Russia's naval operations?
It's a warm water port, ice-free all year
Which political movement led the 2014 revolution in Ukraine?
Which political movement led the 2014 revolution in Ukraine?
Euromaidan
What percentage of Crimea's population did Putin claim to be Russian?
What percentage of Crimea's population did Putin claim to be Russian?
60%
How many UN member states recognise Russia's annexation of Crimea as legitimate?
How many UN member states recognise Russia's annexation of Crimea as legitimate?
14
What happened to Russia's membership of the G8 after the annexation?
What happened to Russia's membership of the G8 after the annexation?
It was suspended; G8 became G7
Why did trade sanctions have limited impact on Russia's economy?
Why did trade sanctions have limited impact on Russia's economy?
EU depends on Russian energy supplies
Why did Ukraine receive no military assistance from the West?
Why did Ukraine receive no military assistance from the West?
Ukraine is not a member of NATO or EU
Crimea was transferred to Ukraine during the Soviet period when both were part of which entity?
Crimea was transferred to Ukraine during the Soviet period when both were part of which entity?
USSR
What does the Russia-West confrontation demonstrate about nationalism and globalisation?
What does the Russia-West confrontation demonstrate about nationalism and globalisation?
Nationalism may be slowing globalisation