Chapter 5 RUSSIA AND THE POST-SOVIET STATES

"Moscow Air Show Demonstrates Russian Commercial, Military Ambitions"

After watching the "Moscow Air Show Demonstrates Russian Commercial, Military Ambitions" video, consider the questions below. Then "submit" your response.

Question

1. The Moscow Air Show featured

Helicopters for rescue operations

Specialized planes for low-level flying over water and tundra

US-built executive jets

All of the above

Question

2. Much of the Russian air force

Has recently conducted military exercises

Has been grounded since the Soviet collapse in 1991

Is about to lead an invasion of former Soviet republics

Is sequestered in a secret location

Question

3. The combat air patrol that is beginning now will involve

20 aircraft

15 aircraft

10 aircraft

5 aircraft

Question

4. Russia recently carried out joint military exercises with

NATO

The United States

China

Japan