Russian History

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

• Judaism

• Islam

• Orthodox Christianity

• Buddhism

What does "czar" mean?

• Powerful ruler

• Supreme leader

• Rich king

• President

How many years did the Romanov family rule Russia for?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

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

• Mongols

• Romans

• Athenians

• Persians

Which czar abolished serfdom?

• Alexander II

• Peter the Great

• Empress Catherine the Great

• Mikhail (Michael) Romanov

What is the difference between a slave and a serf?

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

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

• None, they are both the same.

What happened to many serfs when industrialization came to Russia?

• Many of them were killed.

• Many of them moved to cities to work in factories.

• Many of them were set free.

• Many of them became property owners.

When did humans first arrive in Russia?

• 1400 BC
• 1200 BC
• 1900 BC
• 2100 BC

In 1240, who took control of Kievan Rus?

• Batu Khan
• George Jones
• Mr. Farley
• Genghis Khan

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