Russia: Culture & History + The Cold War

What is the capital of Russia?

• Paris

• Kiev

• Moscow

• Rome

What currency does Russia use?

• Dollars

• Pounds

• Euros

• Rubles

Which body of water boaders the NORTH of Russia?

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Arctic Ocean

• The Indian Ocean

• The Caspian Sea

What is the population of Russia?

• 138 million +

• 528 million +

• 1 million +

• 57 million +

Which was NOT a way Russia contributed to the Arts & Sciences?

• Ballet

• Created first satellite in Space

• First to land on the moon

• Faberge eggs

Who is Ivan IV (aka Ivan the Terrible)

• 1st Czar of Russia

• Last Czar of Russia

• A Viking that conquered Russia

• A Communist that led a Revolt against the Czar

According to the legend, what did Ivan the Terrible do to the architect of St. Basil's Cathedral?

• He was thrown off the roof.

• He had his hands cut off.

• He was blinded.

• He was given a palace as a reward.

Who was Nicholas Romanov?

• the Last Czar of Russia

• the First Czar of Russia

• Leader of the Bolsheviks who overthrew the Czar

• A Viking King who conquered Russia

What was NOT a way the Russian nobles tried to kill Grigory Efimovich Rasputin?

• Shot at close range

• tied up and thrown in freezing river

• poisoned with cynide

• hanged him in the woods

Who was the 1st Communist leader of Russia (aka leader of the Bolsheviks)?

• Nicholas Romanov

• Vladimir Lenin

• Josephe Stalin

• Fedel Castro