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Russian Culture Quiz 2

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What famous tree type (called Берёза in Russian) is a key feature in Russian culture?

a)

Alma Trees

b)

Oak trees

c)

Walnut trees

d)

Birch trees

2.

What is the name of the cathedral in Moscow that was destroyed by Stalin December 5, 1931 and rebuilt after the fall of the Soviet Union?

a)

St. Basil's

b)

St. Peter's

c)

Christ the Savior

d)

Cathedral of Alexander the Great

3.

This famous opera and ballet theater in Moscow is world-renown for its world class ballet troupe. What is this theater called?

a)

The Malij Theater

b)

The Bolshoi Theater

c)

The Pokorovski Theater

d)

The Gorky Theater

4.

This typical Russian soup (Борщ) is made from what red root vegetable?

a)

Rhubarb

b)

Radishes

c)

Beets

d)

Jalapenos

5.

These mountains to the southwest of Russia contain the ever-tumultuous republic of Chechnya. What is the name of this famous mountain range?

a)

The Caucasus

b)

The Tian Shan

c)

The Urals

d)

The Rockies

6.

True or False.....these little houses outside of most major cities in Russian-speaking countries are used as an escape from the heat and hustle and bustle. These little houses are called....."Kubinki (Кубинки).

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Do elves live there?

d)

Hobbit town?

7.

Just like in the West, Russian-speaking countries have their version of Santa Claus. What is Santa called in Russia?

a)

Ded Moroz (Дед Мороз)(Grandfather Frost)

b)

Otets Rozhdestva (Отец Рождества)

Father Christmas

c)

Drug Snega (Друг снега)

Snow Friend

d)

Snegurichka (Снегуричка)

Snow Maiden

8.

This world famous museum founded by Catherine the Great in St. Petersburg was once part of the Winter Palace of the Czars. Today it boasts a collection of more than 3 million items. What is the name of this museum?

a)

The Bolshoi

b)

The Spassky Museum

c)

The Gorky Museum

d)

The Hermitage

9.

This traditional fermented drink, often made from rye bread, has been popular for over 1,000 years in Russia and Eastern Europe. What is its name?

a)

Shashlik

b)

Shoro

c)

Kvas

d)

Kymys

10.

This car is the "Volkswagen" of Russia. You can find them all over Russia and throughout the countries of the Former Soviet Union. It is known for its durability and simplicity. What is the name of this car?

a)

Lada

b)

Chaika

c)

Volga

d)

Mercedes

11.

The celebration on May 9th annually is one of the most important holidays in Russia and Central Asia. What historical event are they commemorating?

a)

The end of communism

b)

The end of World War I in Europe

c)

The end of World War II in Europe

d)

The end of Czarist rule in Russia

12.

"War and Peace (Война и Мир)" is one of the most famous and beloved Russian novels. Which Russian author penned this literary classic?

a)

Alexander Pushkin

b)

Leo Tolstoy

c)

Fodor Dostoyevsky

d)

Mikhail Bulgakov

13.

The monks Cyril and Methodius are credited for developing and bringing what is now the Cyrillic alphabet to the Slavic peoples. What nationality were these two famous missionaries?

a)

Bulgarian

b)

Polish

c)

German

d)

Dutch

14.

This Russian-made rocket is the workhorse of the Russian space program and has been in service since 1963. What is the name of this Rocket?

a)

Soyuz

b)

Druzhba

c)

Luna

d)

Mir

15.

This medieval political federation existed in Eastern Europe from 862 to 1242 and is considered the birthplace of the states of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. What was the name of this federation?

a)

The Slavic Junta

b)

The Mongol Horde

c)

The Russian Confederation

d)

The Kievan Rus