Russian History Quiz

What geographical features of Russia appealed to nomadic herders?

• Forests in the north

• Treeless grasslands in the south

• Rivers for trade

• Proximity to Constantinople

By what year had Russia evolved into a major power and earned the nickname "Third Rome"?

• By 1480 A.D. (C.E.)

• By 1580 A.D. (C.E.)

• By 1380 A.D. (C.E.)

• By 1280 A.D. (C.E.)

What had a large impact on the spread of Christianity into Russia, as well as on Russian architecture and culture?

• Trade with the nomadic herders

• The forests in the north

• Byzantine culture

• The treeless grasslands

Which city became the religious center of Russia after the fall of Constantinople?

• Moscow

• St. Petersburg

• Kiev

• Novgorod

What was the primary reason for the decline of the Kievan Rus' in the 12th century?

• Invasion by the Mongols

• Internal conflicts and fragmentation

• Natural disasters

• Loss of trade routes

Which ruler is credited with officially adopting Christianity for the Russian state?

• Ivan the Terrible

• Vladimir the Great

• Peter the Great

• Catherine the Great