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1
How many terms has Vladimir Putin been elected president of Russia?
2
4
3
1
2
After becoming Czar, Peter traveled throughout Europe, sometimes in disguise, also known as?
In alias
Incognito
In psuedonym
Indiscretion
3
How many Russians died during World War II (both military and civilian)?
2 million
16 million
26 million
9 million
4
Which of the following is not a concern about the Russian natural resources?
Over-cutting trees and forests
Frozen rivers make it difficult to transport goods
Excess pollution due to resource extraction
Lack of government control and oversight
5
What is the largest region of Russia's Asian portion called?
Siberia
Yukon
Taiga
Kanchatka
6
Which ethnic groups gained control over Moscow and appointed the Prince of Moscow?
Mongols
Huns
Mayars
Goths
7
Which neighboring country has had on going military issues with Russia?
Afghanistan
Ukraine
Kazikstan
Georgia
8
What year was the Bolshevik Revolution?
1901
1895
1935
1917
9
Which of the following is not a movie from the Cold War?
Hunt for Red October
Hunger Games
Rocky IV
Red Dawn (1984)
10
Who invaded Russia in 1812?
Frederick the Great
Napoleon
Attila the Hun
Kublai Khan
11
What kind of agreement did Stalin enter into with Hitler prior to World War II?
Non-aggression agreement
Non-impact agreement
Non-infiltration agreement
Non-negotiable agreement
12
Which of the following is not true about Lake Baikal?
It is the oldest and deepest lake in the world
In the winter it completely freezes
60% of its species are unique to Lake Baikal
It is home to the only fresh water seals in the world
13
What was the relationship of Peter the Great to his father, Alexis?
He was an illegitimate son to the Czar's wife
The middle child & should not be considered for the thrown
He was the oldest living male descendant
He was the youngest son of the Czar's 2nd wife
14
What method did Stalin utilize to manipulate his persona to the Russia people?
Cult of Personality
Cult of Propaganda
Cult of Resemblance
Cult of Adversity
15
Which American president worked closely with Gorbachev to end the Cold War?
Reagan
Kennedy
Johnson
Nixon
16
Which is not an example of how Catherine changed Russia?
Establishes medical commission and inoculations
Expands the borders through war
Deceases rights of boyars to promote the power of the Czar
Establishes primary and secondary schools
17
Who was the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution and the first leader of Communist Russia?
Vladimir Lenin
Nikita Khruschev
Vladimir Putin
Joseph Stalin
18
Who is in the picture below?
Vladimir Lenin
Vladimir Putin
Michael Putin
Boris Yelstin
19
What were the two reforms implemented by Michael Gorbachev to end the Cold War?
Dimitrivich and Grestroika
Glasnost and Perestroika
Perestroika and Dvinivich
Glasnost and Dimitrivich
20
Who ruled in Peter's name as he was coming of age?
His aunt, Elizabeth
His half-sister, Sofia
His older sister, Rebecca
His mother, Catherine
21
Which of the following is an example of how Peter changed Russia?
Every answer is an accurate example of changes made by Peter
Simplified the alphabet
Constructed St. Petersburg and made it the capital
Established schools, improved military
22
Who assumed the position Prince of Moscow after his father's death, he was only 3 years old?
Peter III
Mikhail III
Ivan IV
Fyodor II
23
How did Peter punish Sofia after she tried to overthrow him a 2nd time?
100 public lashes
Banishment to Siberia
Execution
Hung her supporters in front of windows surrounding her room
24
Which of the following is not a part of Siberia?
Oldest and deepest lake
Largest flat region in the world
Several mountain ranges with some of the highest peaks
Most densely populated urban areas in Russia
25
How do the Russian counter the invading French army?
Avoidance and evacuation
Surrender
Full frontal attack
Slow retreat, small engagements, scorching resources
26
What was the primary objective of Peter the Great?
To catapult the modernization of Russia
To increase the wealth of the Czar
To punish the serfs
To ensure his legacy
27
What happened to the architects of the famous Onion Domes on St. Basil's Cathedral?
Appointed to the aristocracy
The were granted land as payment
They were blinded
They were killed
28
St. Basil's was constructed to commemorate what?
The victory over the Boyars
The triumph over the Mongols
The children of Ivan the Terrible
The sacking of Kazan
29
Why was Michael Romanov appointed Czar by the boyars?
He was a capable military leader
He was the most qualified
He had immense wealth and influence
He was not a threat to anyone, could be manipulated
30
Ivan IV later became know as who?
Ivan the Horrible
Ivan the Destroyer
Ivan the Terrible
Ivan the Great
31
What is the name of the center of Moscow called?
Red Center
Red Square
Red Dawn
Red Circle
32
Who were the earliest known settlers to the Russian region?
Slavs
Mongols
Serfs
Kazans
33
How does Catherine the Great become Czar of Russia?
Mistaken identity
He is the great granddaughter of Peter the Great
She is the only living descendant of the Czar
She is promoted after her husband is thrown out
34
Which former leader of the Soviet Union is in the picture below?
Khruschev
Andropov
Chernenko
Gorbachev
35
How much did Russia spend on the Sochi Olympics?
$50 billion
$10 billion
$5 billion
$25 billion
36
What is the name of the time after Ivan the Terrible's death?
Times of Question
Times of Dismay
Times of Trouble
Times of Struggle
37
What animal life would be indigenous to the taiga?
Bears, deer, wolves
Sheep, cows
Reindeer, Arctic foxes
Camels, lizards
38
What Russian city hosted the 2014 Winter Olympics?
St. Petersburg
Sochi
Leningrad
Stalingrad
39
How big is Napoleon's army when the begin their Russian invasion?
2 million men
150,000 men
500,000 men
50,000 men
40
Why were many countries considering boycotting the Sochi Olympics?
Lack of snow made events difficult
Anti-gay legislation pushed through by Putin before games
Security threat from extremist groups
Environmental concerns on the coastal plains
41
After leaving France with 500,000 men, how many men return to France with Napoleon?
10,000
10
20
100,000
42
What was the theory of economic reformed nicknamed under Boris Yeltsin?
Shock Therapy
Psycho Analysis
Quid Pro Quo
Economic Revolt
43
How deep is Lake Baikal?
1237 ft.
1735 ft
3467 ft
5715 ft
44
Which family was appointed Czar to bring an end to the Time of Trouble?
Rozakowski
Ruziska
Ruvinovof
Romanov
45
Who is in the picture below?
Joseph Smith
Mikhail Andropov
Michael Gorbachev
Joseph Stalin
46
What factors led to the Bolshevik Revolution?
Congregating of workers due to industrial revolution
Defeats at the hands of the Japanese
The following is true, each of the three answers are correct
Struggles during World War I
47
Which is not a tax enacted by Peter during his reign as Czar?
Income tax
Chimney tax
Soul tax
Beard tax
48
What is the acronym of the secret police established by Stalin?
PGK
WKRP
KGB
KPRD
49
Why didn't the Czar pass on to Ivan the Terrible's son when he died?
Ivan had killed his son with an iron rod during fit of rage
His son was considered an imbecile
His son was banished from Russia for questioning his father
He had no sons, only daughters
50
Where is Russia divided between Asia and Europe?
Caspian Sea
Black Sea
Ural Mountains
Caucus Mountains
51
What was a constant objective of Ivan the Terrible?
Continue to limit the rights of the serfs
Destroy the government institution
Provide prosperity to all Russians
Reduce power of the boyars, increase power of czar
52
Prior to the end of the Cold War, Russian athlete and artists were used as what?
Propaganda
Serfs
Athletes
Diplomats
53
What were the names of the plans established to accelerate the industrialization of Russia?
Collective Resource Plan
5 Year Plan
Communist Manifesto
Mobilization Plan
54
In what year was the Miracle on Ice?
1990
1998
1987
1980
55
What happens when Napoleon arrives in Moscow?
The city catches on fire, destroying shelter
The previous three answer are correct
It begins to snow
The city is abandoned and all resources are gone
