History of Russia Part 2: Birth of a European Power

In 1612, Russia was in a state of anarchy. What was this period called?

• The Time of Troubles

• The Great Northern War

• The Russian Revolution

• The Cold War

Who led the Russian militia to Moscow to throw out the Polish garrison?

• Kuzma Minin

• Ivan Susanin

• Dmitry Pozharsky

• Mikhail Romanov

What significant event is commemorated every fourth of November in Russia?

• Victory Day

• Unity Day

• Constitution Day

• Independence Day

What percentage of the Russian population were serfs under the new legal code implemented by Tsar Alexei?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Who became the first Russian ruler to travel abroad?

• Peter I

• Ivan IV

• Catherine the Great

• Nicholas II

What was the outcome of the war against Turkey for Russia?

• Russia gained territory

• Russia lost territory

• The war ended in a stalemate

• Russia formed an alliance with Turkey

What was the outcome of the Great Northern War for Russia?

• Russia gained access to the Baltic Sea and became a major European power.

• Russia lost significant territory to Sweden.

• Russia remained neutral and unaffected by the war.

• Russia formed a lasting alliance with the Ottoman Empire.

Who succeeded Peter the Great after his death?

• Catherine I

• Elizabeth I

• Anna Ivanovna

• Peter II

What was the influence of Anna Yananva's German lover, Ernst Biron, during her reign?

• He had no influence on her reign.

• He was a minor advisor with little power.

• He was a significant political figure and had substantial influence.

• He was only involved in cultural affairs.

The Winter Palace in St. Petersburg was significant because it was:

• The official residence of the Russian monarchs.

• A famous Russian theater.

• The largest cathedral in Russia.

• A renowned Russian university.