Influence of the Byzantine Empire Review

Which dynasty founded the Rurik dynasty in Kievan Rus'?

• Varangian
• Norse
• Finnic
• East Slavic

What was the capital of Kievan Rus'?

• Moscow
• Novgorod
• Kiev
• Constantinople

Who converted to Orthodox Christianity in 988, leading to the spread of the religion in Kievan Rus'?

• Vladimir the Great
• Rurik
• Feodor I
• Constantine

Which cathedral in Kiev was built to rival Hagia Sophia in Constantinople?

• St. Basil's Cathedral
• St. Sophia's Cathedral
• St. Peter's Cathedral
• St. Paul's Cathedral

Which monastery in Kiev played a significant role in spreading Orthodox thought?

• Kiev Pechersk Lavra
• Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius
• Solovetsky Monastery
• Valaam Monastery

What contributed to the decline of Kievan Rus'?

• Mongol invasion
• Trade routes
• Fragmentation
• All of the above

What title did Moscow adopt after the fall of Constantinople?

• Second Rome
• Third Rome
• Fourth Rome
• New Rome

What religious connotations does the title 'Tsar' carry?

• Divine right
• Paternal rule
• Religious authority
• All of the above

How did the Russian tsars view their style of ruling?

• Byzantine
• Western
• Eastern
• None of the above

What was the name of the cathedral built in Novgorod that showcased Byzantine influence?

• St. Basil's Cathedral
• St. Sophia's Cathedral
• St. Peter's Cathedral
• St. Paul's Cathedral