Quiz on Russian History and Treaties

In which year did Russian troops occupy Derbent?

• 1720

• 1722

• 1723

• 1724

What natural event disrupted Peter the Great's attack on Baku?

• Earthquake

• Storm

• Flood

• Drought

Which European country encouraged the Ottomans to invade the Southern Caucasus?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Germany

What treaty was signed in 1723 to recognize Russian territories in exchange for protecting the Safavids?

• Treaty of Istanbul

• St. Petersburg Treaty

• Treaty of Rasht

• Treaty of Baku

What regime did Russia establish after the invasion of Baku?

• Monarchy

• Commandant

• Republic

• Protectorate

What treaty divided Azerbaijan between the Ottomans and Russia?

• Treaty of Rasht

• Treaty of Istanbul

• Treaty of Baku

• Treaty of Shirvan

Which area was recognized as semi-independent under the Ottomans after the Treaty of Istanbul?

• Tabriz

• Shirvan

• Derbent

• Rasht

Which city did the Ottomans attack and occupy in 1724?

• Baku

• Iravan

• Rasht

• Derbent

What did the Russian army pass a special document about?

• Silk trade

• Oil wells

• Cotton production

• Natural resources

What industries besides oil were the Russians interested in within Azerbaijan?

• Mining and fishing

• Silk, cotton, and wool

• Agriculture and forestry

• Metal and coal