Red Square Reading Quiz

What’s the meaning of the old Russian word krasnaya?

• Communist

• Market

• Government

• Red and beautiful

Who ordered the construction of the Kremlin walls and Red Square?

• Joseph Stalin

• Peter the Great

• Ivan III

• Vladimir Lenin

What was the original purpose of Red Square?

• Marketplace and gathering space

• Political headquarters

• Military base

• Theater stage

Which structure in Red Square is famous for its colorful domes?

• The Kremlin

• Lenin Mausoleum

• GUM Department Store

• St. Basil’s Cathedral

When are military parades held on Red Square?

• New Year’s Eve

• May 9th (Victory Day)

• October 1st (Red Day)

• July 4th (Independence Day)

What was the purpose of the grand military parades held during the Soviet era?

• To celebrate the New Year

• To honor communism

• To showcase the power of the Soviet Union

• To celebrate Soviet independence

After the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, Red Square became a symbol of:

• Change

• Military prowess

• Progress

• Freedom

What is housed in the Lenin Mausoleum?

• Important historical documents

• The embalmed body of Vladimir Lenin

• A collection of military uniforms

• ALL of the above

Which structure on Red Square represents Russia’s modernization?

• The Kremlin

• Lenin Mausoleum

• GUM Department Store

• St. Basil’s Cathedral

What does Red Square symbolize for Russians today?

• Its role in global trade

• Its use as a military base

• Its association with communism

• Its historical and cultural significance