Early Russian History

Who converted Russia to a Christian country?

• Genghis Khan

• Peter the Great

• Vladimir Svyatoslavich

• Ivan the Terrible

Who were the invaders that conquered many Russian cities in the 1200s?

• The Mongols

• The British

• The Vikings

• The Romans

What did the Mongols allow the Russians to continue practicing?

• Their own government

• Russian Orthodox Christianity

• Paying no tribute

• Expanding their territories

Who was the first tsar of Russia?

• Vladimir Lenin

• Ivan the Great

• Ivan the Terrible

• Nicholas II

What did Peter the Great do to modernize Russia?

• Expanded the borders

• Freed all serfs

• Built a new capital

• Overthrew the Mongols

Who came into power after overthrowing her husband?

• Joan of Arc

• Catherine the Great

• Elizabeth I

• Marie Antoinette

What event led to Nicholas II being forced to abdicate the throne?

• World War I

• The Great Famine

• The Bolshevik Revolution

• Bloody Sunday

Who took control of Russia after the Romanov family was executed?

• Ivan the Terrible

• Catherine the Great

• Vladimir Lenin

• Peter the Great

What was the result of the Mongols' control over Russia?

• Russia adopted Mongolian culture

• The princes had to pay tribute

• Russia became a part of Mongolia

• The Mongols converted to Christianity

Who was responsible for the poor performance of the Russian Army in World War I?

• Nicholas II

• Ivan the Terrible

• Peter the Great

• Vladimir Lenin