Question

test your knowledge
choose the best answer for each of the following questions about \how the war in ukraine changed the world.\ for the analysis section, refer to the article as needed.
check comprehension

1. which event took place on february 24, 2022?

a. russia invaded ukraine
b. the war in ukraine ended
c. senators in russia protested the war during a live - news broadcast
d. negotiators brokered a temporary cease - fire between ukraine and russia

1. as a result of the war in ukraine, the european union is hoping to reduce its reliance on russian energy this year by ___.

a. 10 percent
b. 30 percent
c. 50 percent
d. 80 percent

1. as a result of the war in ukraine, the world may experience a shortage of ___.

a. vehicle parts
b. plastic products
c. wheat, corn, and barley
d. paper towels and tissues

1. sanctions and companies deciding to stop doing business in russia could cause a ___ decline in russias gdp this year.

a. 1 percent
b. 3 percent
c. 7 percent
d. 15 percent
analyze the text

1. in the first paragraph of the article, the line \this world changed overnight\ has a ___ connotation.

a. neutral
b. positive
c. negative
d. the paragraph does not provide enough context to determine this connotation.

1. the author compares the sanctions against russia with those against north korea to ___.

a. define what a sanction is
b. emphasize the severity of the sanctions against russia
c. explain why the war has prompted a refugee crisis
d. question why north korea has not joined other countries in a unified response against russia

1. which detail from the section

efugees & relief\ provides a clue to the meaning of unity as used in the section?
a. \including many civilians\
b. \fleeing into poland, hungary, and beyond\
c. \worked closely with the european union, the united kingdom, japan, canada, and new zealand\
d. \the harshest ever inflicted\

1. the information about the new law in russia that punishes any mention of war on social media and in news reports is included to support the point that ___.

a. \putin has choked off dissent in russia\
b. russia had \a mostly uncensored internet\ before the war
c. \theyre outraged by what they see as a criminal war\
d.
ussias international status will also suffer\
in - depth questions please use the other side of this paper for your responses.

1. based on the article, list three ways the war in ukraine has changed the world. which do you think is the most significant? why?
2. the article notes that the war may make inflation in the u.s. even worse. how do you think americans will react?

Explanation:

1. a: On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine.
2. c: The EU aimed to reduce its reliance on Russian energy by 50 percent in 2022 due to the war.
3. c: Ukraine and Russia are major grain - producing regions, so the war may lead to shortages of wheat, corn, and barley.
4. c: Sanctions and businesses leaving could cause a 7 percent decline in Russia's GDP.
5. a: The statement implies a causal connection.
6. b: Comparing sanctions emphasizes the severity of those against Russia.
7. c: Working closely with multiple countries shows unity.
8. a: The new law restricting war - related mentions supports the idea of choking off dissent.
9. Answers may vary. For example, energy market disruptions, food shortages, and refugee crises. The most significant could be energy market disruptions as it affects global economies.
10. Answers may vary. Americans may cut back on spending, demand government action to control inflation, etc.

Answer:

1. a. Russia invaded Ukraine
2. c. 50 percent
3. c. wheat, corn, and barley
4. c. 7 percent
5. a. causal
6. b. emphasize the severity of the sanctions against Russia
7. c. "worked closely with the European Union, the United Kingdom, Japan, Canada, and New Zealand"
8. a. "Putin has choked off dissent in Russia"
9. Varies (e.g., Energy market disruptions, food shortages, refugee crises; Energy market disruptions as most significant due to global economic impact)
10. Varies (e.g., Cut back on spending, demand government action to control inflation)