Russia and Eurasian Republics Pop Quiz

What culture had the most lasting effect on early Russian History?

• Slavs

• Turks

• Japanese

• China

What tribe is believed to have given Russia its name?

• Chinese Merchants

• Scandinavian Vikings

• Muslim Nomads

• Japanese Businessmen

What is Kievan Rus?

• A Russian Emperor

• An Eurasian Municipality

• Modern Russian City

• A state established by a Varangian prince after capturing Kiev.

Who was Genghis Khan and why was he important to early Russian history?

• He was the most influential Mongolian Merchant who trade mostly gold, jade, and aluminum in Russia

• He was the first czar in Russian history

• Mongolian ruler who established the Mongol Empire which became the largest contiguous empire after his death

• He was the emperor who established royalty having multiple marriages

What was a result of the isolating of Russia from European Influence?

• The Silk Roads were cut off from traveling through Russia.

• The isolation lasted for more than 200 years, but remained opened to the East.

• Russian culture became more attractive to the eastern portion of Asia.

• The isolation caused conflict between Russia and the United States.

How did Russia affect the invaders from France (Napoleon I) and Germany (Adolf Hitler)?

• The harsh winters and rugged terrain presented obstacles that the invaders could not overcome.

• The modernized Russia caused the invaders to become unfocused on their missions.

• Russia had a very sophisticated military that destroyed the invaders before they reached Moscow.

• The invaders did not have the right military strategy to overcome the Russian military.

Who was Peter Romanov and what did he accomplish for Russian history?

• Peter Romanov, also know as Peter the Great, was the Russian emperor who brought back ideas from China; thereby making Russia more Asian than European.

• Peter Romanov, also know as Peter the Great, was the Russian emperor who made trips to Europe, brought back the ideas of government and trade; henceforth, Russia had more of a European influence than Asia.

• Peter Romanov, also known as Peter the Great, was the Russian merchant that increased the presence of European architecture in St. Petersburg.

• Peter Romanov, also known as, Peter the Great, was the Russian emperor who killed more than 6 million people in Moscow's Town Square.

What does the word "secular" mean?

• An increase in religious ideas and beliefs

• A decrease in a governmental influence in establishing businesses.

• Having little to no influence of the church in policies of the region.

• Description of culture that increases religious knowledge.

What is a tribute?

• An honor given to someone important in life.

• A military branch in the armed forces.

• Something spoken of that praises the accomplishments of dead people.

• A tax that was paid the Mongol empire that shows loyalty to the emperor.

Who was Napoleon I?

• French emperor that lost a battle in Russia because of the harsh climate.

• German military leader who was victorious over Peter the Great.

• Japanese dictator

• The first mayor in St. Petersburg's history