Moscow: History and Expansion Quiz

What was Moscow known as in English during the time it was a powerful state?

• The Grand Duchy of Kiev

• The Grand Duchy of Moscow

• The Grand Duchy of Novgorod

• The Grand Duchy of St. Petersburg

Which group represents the largest Indo-European ethno-linguistic group in Europe?

• Germans

• Slavs

• Celts

• Latins

In the 13th century, what was Moscow's status?

• A small village

• A principality

• A republic

• A kingdom

By 1462 CE, how large was the Muscovite territory?

• 20,000 square kilometers

• 100,000 square kilometers

• 430,000 square kilometers

• 1,000,000 square kilometers

Which of the following is NOT a Slavic group?

• Poles

• Ukrainians

• Serbs

• Greeks

What was the approximate size of the Muscovite territory in 1300 CE?

• 10,000 square kilometers

• 20,000 square kilometers

• 50,000 square kilometers

• 100,000 square kilometers

Which physical features have shaped Russia's current geographic landscape?

• Climate and topography

• Rivers and lakes

• Deserts and mountains

• Forests and plains

Why is the population of Russia so clustered in the west?

• Due to the presence of deserts in the east

• Because of historical events and geographic features

• Because the east is uninhabitable

• Due to the presence of more cities in the east

Which ancient region was occupied by a number of East Slavic tribes?

• Scandinavia

• Gaul

• Rus'

• Iberia

What was the primary reason for the expansion of Muscovite territory from the mid-1400s onward?

• Trade agreements

• Military conquests

• Diplomatic treaties

• Natural disasters