Russia's Transformation From Kievan Rus to Imperial Power

The video discusses the evolution of Russia from Kievan Rus to a vast empire under czarist rule. It highlights the Mongol influence on Russian culture, the rise of czars like Ivan III and Ivan IV, and the expansion into Northern Asia. The Time of Troubles led to the Romanov dynasty, which continued expansion but imposed coerced labor. Peter and Catherine the Great attempted Westernization, focusing on power rather than intellectual growth.

What was the original name of Russia before it was known as Russia?

• Eastern Europe

• Kievan Rus

• Byzantine Empire

• Ottoman Empire

Which group had a significant influence on Russian culture during the post-classical period?

• The Ottomans

• The Cossacks

• The Mongols

• The Byzantines

Who was the first czar of Russia that expelled the Mongols?

• Peter the Great

• Ivan III

• Michael Romanov

• Ivan IV

What was Ivan IV's nickname due to his notorious actions?

• Ivan the Great

• Ivan the Conqueror

• Ivan the Terrible

• Ivan the Wise

What role did the Cossacks play in Ivan IV's expansion efforts?

• They were diplomats

• They were peasant warriors

• They were traders

• They were advisors

What was the period of instability after Ivan IV's death called?

• The Great Schism

• The Mongol Yoke

• The Dark Ages

• The Time of Troubles

Who was elected as czar after the Time of Troubles?

• Peter the Great

• Ivan III

• Michael Romanov

• Catherine the Great

What was the main goal of Peter the Great's Westernization efforts?

• To strengthen the military

• To increase trade and cultural diffusion

• To convert to Catholicism

• To expand the Russian Empire

Which city did Peter the Great build to promote trade?

• Novgorod

• St. Petersburg

• Kiev

• Moscow

What was a major limitation of the Westernization efforts in Russia?

• It only influenced the upper classes

• It was too focused on military expansion

• It caused a cultural revolution

• It led to economic decline