Rurik to Svyatoslav

When did Rurik arrive to Rus'?

• 860

• 862

• 945

• 988

Why did Rurik come?

• He inherited the throne in Rus' from his father

• He was invited to rule over the Slavs

• He invaded the Slavs' territories

• He was hired to fight for the Slavs

Where did Rurik settle in Rus'?

• Kyiv

• Novgorod

• Beloozero

• Pskov

Why couldn't Rurik's son Igor rule after the death of Rurik?

• He was too young to rule

• His uncle took away the throne

• He was very sickly

• He had an older half-brother

(multiple answer) Why did Oleg move to Kyiv?

• It was better suited for trade

• The climate there was better

• He was invited there by the inhabitants

• Askold and Dir sent for him

How did Askold and Dir help the inhabitants of Kyiv?

• They drove the Khazars away

• They drove the Pechenegs away

• They solved their food problems

• They dealt with the bandits in the area

How did Oleg take control over Kyiv?

• He ambushed and killed Askold and Dir

• He freed the Kyivans from the control of the Khazars

• He drove their prince away

• He beseaged the city for a year and made them surrender

When did Igor start to rule?

• 912

• 945

• 988

• 972

When did Igor die?

• 912

• 945

• 988

• 972

How did Igor die?

• In a major battle defending Kyiv

• Peacefully, surrounded by his children and friends

• He was executed by the Derevlians

• He was ambushed and killed by the Pechenegs