Russian History

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What religion did most of the people of Kievan Rus practice BEFORE the arrival of the Mongols?

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Orthodox Christianity

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What does "czar" mean?

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Powerful ruler

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How many years did the Romanov family rule Russia for?

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300

Front

Which army invaded Russia in the 1200's and controlled it for 250 years?

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Mongols

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What is the difference between a slave and a serf?

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A slave had no freedoms, while a serf had some freedoms.

Front

What happened to many serfs when industrialization came to Russia?

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Many of them moved to cities to work in factories.

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When did humans first arrive in Russia?

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1200 BC

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In 1240, who took control of Kievan Rus?

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Batu Khan

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What did the Mongolians force the Russian citizens and princes to do? Pay taxes and pledge allegiance , Pay a toll fee, Pay parking tickets, Work as slaves

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Pay taxes and pledge allegiance

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What is the modern day capital of Russia?

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Moscow