Question

13. Following the breakup of the Soviet Union, 15 of its former republics became independent. Twelve of these former republics formed the Commonwealth of Independent States, largely in recognition of A. the economic threat posed by the European Union. B. common cultural ties. C. the threat posed by NATO. D. the need to sustain the trade flows established during Soviet times.

Answer 1

I don't think that the Commonwealth was actually threatened by the NATO and the EU. While they did have cultural ties, they did not need this organization to keep them. I think that the best answer is the following one: D. the need to sustain the trade flows established during Soviet times.