Why were the Northern Forests important for Russian civilization?

They provided the resources of wood and fur

Why did the Vikings settle in Russia?

They were looking to establish trade routes to Constantinople

Why did Princess Olga seek revenge on the Drevlians?

They murdered her husband and refused to pay tribute

What was unique about the Mongols?

They were fierce conquerors, but tolerant rulers

Why did the city of Moscow become Russia’s political and spiritual center after the fall of Kiev?

It collected tribute for the Mongols and was spared from destruction

Which two early rulers were most responsible for the spread of Christianity through Russia?

Princess Olga and Prince Vladimir

Which of the following was NOT one of the ways Princess Olga got revenge on the Drevlians?

Had the Oprichniki torurute Drevlian negotiators by impaling them on spikes

What are the two most important rivers in Russia?

The Dniper River and the Volga River

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1
What battle did the Russians defeat the Mongols?
The Battle of Kulikovo
The Battle of Kiev
The Battle of Novgorod
The Battle of Moscow
2
What was the name of the group that met during the “Times of Trouble” to select the new Czar of Russia?
The Oprichniki
The Drevlians
Zemsky Sobor
The Boyars
3
Which city became the center of the first Russian state?
Moscow
Kiev
Novgorod
St. Petersburg
4
Why were the Northern Forests important for Russian civilization?
They had access to many ports and waterways, allowing for travel
They provided the resources of wood and fur
They had fertile soil and were excellent for farming
They provided pastures for herds of animals and shepherds
5
Why did the Vikings settle in Russia?
They were escaping religious persecution in Scandinavia
They were looking for new lands to farm and hunt animals
They got lost and thought they had settled in Germany
They were looking to establish trade routes to Constantinople
6
How long did the Mongols rule Russia?
167 years
526 years
240 years
300 years
7
Why did Princess Olga seek revenge on the Drevlians?
They refused to practice Eastern Orthodox Christianity
They murdered her husband and refused to pay tribute
They joined the Oprichniki and destroyed Novgorod
They murdered her son and forced her to marry Prince Mal
8
What was unique about the Mongols?
They practiced the Eastern Orthodox Religion
They were called the “Silver Horde” because they wore silver armor
They were fierce conquerors, but tolerant rulers
They worshiped many Gods and believed the sun was the greatest god of all
9
Which religion spread through Russia due to Byzantine influences?
Judaism
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Catholicism
Islam
10
Which ruler was responsible for the Golden Age of Kiev, and issued a set of written laws?
Ivan III
Olga of Kiev
Yaroslav the Wise
Ivan IV
11
Which of the following was NOT one of Ivan the Terrible’s actions?
Created the Oprichniki
Further centralized royal power
Gave more power to the boyars
Tied Russian serfs to the land
12
Who was selected as the new Czar of Russia in 1613?
Genghiz Khan
Michael Romanov
Yaroslav the Wise
Ivan IV
13
When did the Vikings arrive in Russia?
Between 700 - 800 AD
Between 300 - 400 AD
Between 600 - 700 AD
Between 500 - 600 AD
14
The city of Kiev sits on which major river?
The Danube
The Volga
The Dnieper
The Tigris
15
Why did the city of Moscow become Russia’s political and spiritual center after the fall of Kiev?
It was isolated in the Northern Forest of Russia and was safe from Mongols
It collected tribute for the Mongols and was spared from destruction
It sat on top of the Ural Mountains
It was closer to Constantinople and was a better city for trade
16
Which two early rulers were most responsible for the spread of Christianity through Russia?
Princess Olga and Prince Vladimir
Batu and Yaroslav the Wise
Yaroslav the Wise and Ivan III
Prince Vladimir and Batu
17
Which of the following was NOT one of the ways Princess Olga got revenge on the Drevlians?
Had the Oprichniki torurute Drevlian negotiators by impaling them on spikes
Had Drevlian negotiators thrown in a pit and buried alive while she watched
Tied pieces of flaming sulfur to birds and sent them to burn the city
Locked Drevlian negotiators in bathhouses and burned them alive
18
What is the geographic name of the land that Russia occupies?
Asieura
Europa
Eurasia
Asiatic
19
Which of the following was NOT one of Ivan the Great’s accomplishments?
Built the framework for absolute rule
Created the Oprichniki
Brought much of northern Russia under his rule
Limited the power of the boyars
20
What are the two most important rivers in Russia?
The Dniper River and the Volga River
The Danube River and the Volga River
The Danube River and the Nile River
The Dniper River and the Tigris River
21
What does the name “Genghiz Khan” mean?
The Golden Leader
The Son of God
World Emperor
World Conqueror
22
Which of the following is NOT one of the three climate zones of Russia?
Middle Deserts
Southern Steppe
Fertile Lands
Northern Forests
23
Which of the following was NOT one of the ways Ivan the Terrible and Olga of Kiev were similar?
They murdered thousands of people who challenged their authority
They both murdered their sons
They were both deeply religious and helped to spread Christianity
They both ruled with absolute power
24
Who were the first people to expand into Southern Russia?
The Byzantines
The Vikings
The Mongols
The Slavs
25
What is the name of the mountains that separate the European continent from the Asian continent?
Carpathian Mountains
The Ural Mountains
Caucasus Mountains
Himalayan Mountains

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