History of Russia Part 1

The video explores the history of Ukraine and Russia, starting with nomadic tribes and the Slavic settlement. It covers the influence of Vikings, the formation of Kievan Rus, and the adoption of Orthodox Christianity. The Mongol invasions and the establishment of the Golden Horde are discussed, followed by the rise of Moscow and the reign of Ivan the Terrible. The narrative concludes with the Time of Troubles, marked by anarchy, foreign occupation, and significant challenges for the Russian state.

Who were the nomadic tribes that inhabited Ukraine before the Slavs?

• The Mongols

• The Vikings

• The Bronze Age cultures

• The Tatars

Which prince is credited with uniting the East Slavs and establishing the Kievan Rus'?

• Dimitri Donskoi

• Alexander Nevski

• Ivan the Terrible

• Rurik

What was the name of the Mongol empire that ruled over the Rus' lands?

• The Golden Horde

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Roman Empire

Which battle marked a significant victory for Moscow against the Tatars?

• Battle of the Ice

• Battle of Kulikova Field

• Battle of the Cauca River

• Battle of Blue Waters

Who was the first czar of Russia?

• Yermak Timofeyevich

• Boris Godunov

• Vladimir the Great

• Ivan the Terrible

What was the main cause of the Time of Troubles in Russia?

• Mongol invasions

• The end of the Rurikid Dynasty

• The expansion of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania

• The rise of the Ottoman Empire

Which foreign troops occupied Moscow during the Time of Troubles?

• Ottoman troops

• Mongol troops

• Viking troops

• Swedish troops