Early Russian History

The Slavs were the first group of people to settle in the areas of Eastern Europe. Where did they come from?

• Western Europe

• Middle Asia

• Scandinavia

The East Slavs settled in what is now present day...

• Poland, Czechia and Slovakia

• Russia, Ukraine and Belarus

• Slovenia, Croatia and Bulgaria

Which city was the capital of Ancient Rus’?

• Novgorod

• Moscow

• Kiev

The first Russian state - Kievan Rus - was established in ...

• 860

• 862

• 882

Which people group conquered the Kievan Rus in 1240 and ruled Russia for the next 200 years?

• Vikings

• Romans

• Mongols

In 13th century Rus’ got under control of …

• German knights

• Golden Horde

• Swedes

Which religion did Prince Vladimir of the Kievan Rus convert Russian people to in the 11th Century A.D.?

• Islam

• Eastern Orthodox Christianity

• Roman Catholic Christianity

The future capital of Russia Moscow was found in ...

• 989

• 1147

• 1240

Who had found Moscow?

• Prince Vladimir of Kiev

• Jaroslav the Wise

• Prince Yuri Dolgoruky

A Russian word for Caesar, or emperor is ...

• King

• Tsar

• Prince