Russia Geography and History Quiz 1

What is the world's largest country by land area?

• United States

• India

• Russia

• China

How many time zones does Russia cover?

• 14

• 11

• 8

• 5

Which body of water is the world's deepest freshwater lake located in Russia?

• Caspian Sea

• Lake Superior

• Black Sea

• Lake Baikal

Which mountain range in Russia has a lot of oil and mineral resources?

• Caucasus Mountains

• Himalayas

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes

What is the famous feature of Russian winters?

• Mild winters

• Frigid temperatures and permafrost

• Heavy rainfall

• Tropical climate

Who drove out the Mongols from Russia in 1480?

• Peter the Great

• Ivan III

• Catherine the Great

• Alexander II

Which ruler is known as the Czar-liberator for freeing the serfs from being tied to the land?

• Catherine the Great

• Peter the Great

• Alexander II

• Ivan III

In which century did Russia begin to industrialize?

• 19th century

• 18th century

• 17th century

• 16th century

What is the name of the civilization built around the city of Kiev during 800 A.D.?

• Mongol Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Slavs

• Byzantine Empire

Who attempted to conquer Russia in 1812 but failed after invading it right before the winter?

• Julius Caesar

• Genghis Khan

• Alexander the Great

• Napoleon