History and Development of Kazan

The video explores the history of Kazan, from its origins and name derivation to its role in the Golden Horde and its strategic importance under Russian rule. It highlights Kazan's growth in the 18th and 19th centuries, including infrastructure and educational developments. The 20th century saw Kazan's industrialization and modernization, making it a key cultural and economic hub in Russia today.

What does the name 'Kazan' translate to in Tatar?

• Fortress

• River

• Mountain

• Pot

Which empire did Kazan become a part of after the conquest by Batu Khan?

• Mongol Empire

• Golden Horde

• Ottoman Empire

• Russian Empire

In which year did Kazan become the capital of the Kazan Khanate?

• 1708

• 1552

• 1438

• 1804

Who ordered the reconstruction of Kazan after its capture in 1552?

• Alexander I

• Catherine the Great

• Ivan the Terrible

• Peter the Great

What was the population of Kazan by the end of the 16th century?

• 10,000

• 16,000

• 60,000

• 100,000

Which famous Russian university was established in Kazan in 1804?

• Novosibirsk State University

• Kazan University

• Saint Petersburg State University

• Moscow State University

Which two famous individuals were students at Kazan University?

• Vladimir Lenin and Leo Tolstoy

• Fyodor Dostoevsky and Anton Chekhov

• Alexander Pushkin and Mikhail Lomonosov

• Nikolai Gogol and Ivan Turgenev

During which war did Kazan serve as a key logistical base?

• Russo-Japanese War

• World War I

• World War II

• Crimean War

In what year did Kazan celebrate its 1000th anniversary?

• 2005

• 2000

• 2010

• 2015

Which organization recognized the Kazan Kremlin as a World Heritage Site?

• National Trust

• UNESCO

• World Monuments Fund

• ICOMOS