History of Russia I

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to study the history of Russia in understanding global events?

• Because Russia has played a significant role in world politics and culture

• Because Russia is the largest country in the world

• Because Russia has a cold climate

• Because Russia is famous for its literature

Multiple Choice

Which area did the early Slavic people settle in during the birth of the Russian Empire?

• Kiev

• Moscow

• St. Petersburg

• Novgorod

Multiple Choice

________ united the Mongols and led them in conquering much of Asia

• Wu Zhao
• Kublai Khan
• Tang Taizong
• Genghis Khan

Multiple Choice

How did Mongol rule impact Russian society and religion?

• The Mongols forced Russians to convert to Islam

• The Mongols allowed Russians to keep their Orthodox faith and language

• The Mongols banned all religious practices

• The Mongols made Russian the official language

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Romanov dynasty is correct?

• The Romanovs ruled Russia for less than 50 years

• Peter the Great helped Russia advance in technology

• Catherine the Great lost popularity during World War I

• Nicholas II was the first czar of the Romanov dynasty

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World War I went very bad for the Russians and they lost faith in

II.

Multiple Choice

After Lenin's death, _________ succeeded him as leader of the Soviet Union

• Stalin

• Trotsky

• Zinoviev

• Kamenev

The Great Purge

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Multiple Choice

What was one way that Stalin created a totalitarian state?

• Allowing teachers control of the schools

• Requiring membership in the church

• Pursuing Lenin's New Economic Policy

• Using police terror to put down opposition

Multiple Choice

Between 1934 & 1939, the Great Purge was a campaign to eliminate

• Traditional religious beliefs

• Opposition to the Fascist Party

• Opposition to Stalin's power

• Shortage of housing, food, and goods

Multiple Choice

The Soviet government decided to eliminate kulaks because of their strong resistance to

• collective farming

• the promotion of communism worldwide

• a stronger national defense

• censorship & propaganda

Multiple Choice

Which leader took over after Lenin's death and what major challenge did he face in modernizing Russia?

• Trotsky; famine

• Stalin; Hitler's invasion in WWII

• Nicholas II; civil war

• Catherine the Great; technological lag