Russian History Key Terms - Part 1

What is a tribute?

• A tribute is a formal document of ownership.
• A tribute is a payment or act showing respect or allegiance.
• A tribute is a type of currency used in trade.
• A tribute is a celebration of a person's birthday.

Who were the Varangians?

• The Varangians were a group of Roman soldiers.
• The Varangians were ancient Greek philosophers.
• The Varangians were a tribe of Native Americans.
• The Varangians were Vikings who settled in Eastern Europe.

What is the term for a state or a ruler who pays tribute to another state or a ruler?

• Overlord
• Liege
• Tributary

• Sovereign

What is the term for a hired soldier?

• Private Guard
• Combatant
• Mercenary
• Soldier of Fortune

A payment or act showing respect or allegiance. Such payment often guarantees peace between the two parties.

What is the term for a hired soldier?

What does the term urban mean?

• Relating to a rural area.
• Pertaining to a forest or wilderness.
• Connected to agricultural practices.
• Relating to a city or town.

What is a military campaign?

• A military campaign refers to the training of soldiers.
• A military campaign is a type of weapon used in warfare.
• A military campaign is a coordinated series of military operations aimed at achieving specific objectives.
• A military campaign is a single battle fought in isolation.

What does the term rural mean?

• Rural refers to densely populated cities.
• Rural means related to industrial areas.
• Rural describes suburban neighborhoods.
• Rural means relating to the countryside or areas outside urban centers.

If you see "c." by a date (c. 878), what does it stand for?

• century
• calendar
• circa
• current