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Russia and Eurasian Republics Pop Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

What culture had the most lasting effect on early Russian History?

a)

Slavs

b)

Turks

c)

Japanese

d)

China

2.

What tribe is believed to have given Russia its name?

a)

Chinese Merchants

b)

Scandinavian Vikings

c)

Muslim Nomads

d)

Japanese Businessmen

3.

What is Kievan Rus?

a)

A Russian Emperor

b)

An Eurasian Municipality

c)

Modern Russian City

d)

A state established by a Varangian prince after capturing Kiev.

4.

Who was Genghis Khan and why was he important to early Russian history?

a)

He was the most influential Mongolian Merchant who trade mostly gold, jade, and aluminum in Russia

b)

He was the first czar in Russian history

c)

Mongolian ruler who established the Mongol Empire which became the largest contiguous empire after his death

d)

He was the emperor who established royalty having multiple marriages

5.

What was a result of the isolating of Russia from European Influence?

a)

The Silk Roads were cut off from traveling through Russia.

b)

The isolation lasted for more than 200 years, but remained opened to the East.

c)

Russian culture became more attractive to the eastern portion of Asia.

d)

The isolation caused conflict between Russia and the United States.

6.

How did Russia affect the invaders from France (Napoleon I) and Germany (Adolf Hitler)?

a)

The harsh winters and rugged terrain presented obstacles that the invaders could not overcome.

b)

The modernized Russia caused the invaders to become unfocused on their missions.

c)

Russia had a very sophisticated military that destroyed the invaders before they reached Moscow.

d)

The invaders did not have the right military strategy to overcome the Russian military.

7.

Who was Peter Romanov and what did he accomplish for Russian history?

a)

Peter Romanov, also know as Peter the Great, was the Russian emperor who brought back ideas from China; thereby making Russia more Asian than European.

b)

Peter Romanov, also know as Peter the Great, was the Russian emperor who made trips to Europe, brought back the ideas of government and trade; henceforth, Russia had more of a European influence than Asia.

c)

Peter Romanov, also known as Peter the Great, was the Russian merchant that increased the presence of European architecture in St. Petersburg.

d)

Peter Romanov, also known as, Peter the Great, was the Russian emperor who killed more than 6 million people in Moscow's Town Square.

8.

What does the word "secular" mean?

a)

An increase in religious ideas and beliefs

b)

A decrease in a governmental influence in establishing businesses.

c)

Having little to no influence of the church in policies of the region.

d)

Description of culture that increases religious knowledge.

9.

What is a tribute?

a)

An honor given to someone important in life.

b)

A military branch in the armed forces.

c)

Something spoken of that praises the accomplishments of dead people.

d)

A tax that was paid the Mongol empire that shows loyalty to the emperor.

10.

Who was Napoleon I?

a)

French emperor that lost a battle in Russia because of the harsh climate.

b)

German military leader who was victorious over Peter the Great.

c)

Japanese dictator

d)

The first mayor in St. Petersburg's history