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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, From a Bird's-Eye View, 1989-1991, Chapter 4, The Third Rome, Chapter 5, The Temple and the Palace.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was unique about the mosque in Uzbekistan?
(a) It was lined with gold.
(b) It was made of wood.
(c) It was made of iron.
(d) It was filled with jewels.

2. Where was Ryszard's father?
(a) He was in the army.
(b) He was in prison for robbing a neighbor.
(c) He was on a business trip.
(d) He was imprisoned by the Soviets.

3. What, according to the author, is the European political philosophy regarding ethnocentrism?
(a) The Europeans want to know other nations.
(b) The Europeans want nothing at all to do with other nations.
(c) The Europeans want to learn about other nations, but still think they are superior.
(d) The Europeans want to exclude other nations.

4. What are the main religions of Azerbaijan?
(a) Islam and Buddhism
(b) Buddhism and Christianity
(c) Zoroastrianism and Christianity
(d) Zoroastrianism and Islam

5. What does the author compare Siberia to weather-wise?
(a) The mountains in China
(b) Northern Canada
(c) Antartica
(d) Plinsk

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the red banners signify to the travelers?

2. What happened to the beautiful Pink church?

3. What ultimately ended out on the spot of the Temple of Christ the Savior?

4. How old is Ryszard when he is caught by the Soviet soldiers?

5. How do Ninnik and Ryszard view the city of Azerbaijan?

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