Article: How Russia Became a World Power

What was one of the key factors that helped Russia become a world power?

• Territorial expansion

• Cultural diversity

• Climate change

• Technological isolation

Under whose reign did Russia begin its territorial expansion in the 16th century?

• Ivan the Terrible

• Peter the Great

• Catherine the Great

• Nicholas II

Which sea did Russia secure land along by the 18th century?

• Baltic Sea

• Black Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

Who modernized the Russian army and navy?

• Peter the Great

• Ivan the Terrible

• Catherine the Great

• Joseph Stalin

During which century did Russia become one of the largest and most powerful militaries in the world?

• 20th century

• 18th century

• 17th century

• 16th century

What role did Russia play in World War II?

• Defeating Nazi Germany

• Supporting Nazi Germany

• Remaining neutral

• Joining the Axis powers

During which era did Russia's status as a world power peak?

• The Soviet era

• The Tsarist era

• The Imperial era

• The Modern era

What was the Soviet Union's position during the Cold War?

• Leader of the communist bloc

• Leader of the capitalist bloc

• Neutral party

• Non-aligned movement

In what year did the Soviet Union send the first satellite into space?

• 1957

• 1961

• 1945

• 1970

What was the name of the first satellite sent into space by the Soviet Union?

• Sputnik

• Apollo

• Voyager

• Luna