What was true of Soviet Russia under the Brezhnev regime?
A) It became a leader in technological and scientific advancements.
B) It subscribed to a policy of peaceful coexistence with non-communist nations.
C) It saw a rise in production of consumer goods and a better standard of living.
D) It became a Third World country in all aspects except military technology.
E) It allowed satellite nations to break away from mother Russia.
Question 2
How did the Chinese view the results and findings of their maritime expeditions of the 1400s?
A) They concluded that all Westerners were evil and to be avoided.
B) They feared barbarians would try to destroy their fragile empire.
C) They thought the outside world had nothing significant to offer the Chinese.
D) They were not ready technologically to embark on lengthy sea ventures.
E) They felt that exploring an area once was sufficient, and return voyages were unnecessary.
Mars 3 lander on a 1972 Soviet stamp.
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Post-Soviet Challenges
Relations with China and Russia
Relations with China and Russia