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Kiev’s importance to Russian society can be best illustrated by

A
the arts and architecture borrowed from the Byzantines.
B
the Russian alphabet based on the Greek alphabet.
C
the literature translated from the Greek language.
D
the role of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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Who is credited with creating the “Russian Empire”?

A
Vladimir I
B
Yaroslav
C
Ivan III
D
Ivan IV
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As Kiev increased its trade and contacts around the region, the most significant result was that

A
Kiev became the center of cultural exchange.
B
Kiev was able to increase its wealth.
C
Kiev had a growth in population.
D
Kiev made enemies.
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Ivan III made an early contribution to the eventual resurgence of Russia by

A
ridding the country of the Vikings’ rule.
B
bringing in foreign architects to rebuild Moscow.
C
building the city of Kiev into a trading center.
D
becoming the most influential leader of Russia.
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The Byzantine influence can be seen in Kiev’s government because

A
the legal code was created on the basis of Byzantine law.
B
the justice system was set up to mimic the Byzantine system.
C
the civil service exam to fill government positions came from the Byzantines.
D
the authoritarian role of the tsar was based on the ruler of the Byzantines.
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Which best defines Cyrillic?

A
It is the language adapted from the Greeks that is used by Russians.
B
It is the language adapted from the Byzantines that is used by Russians.
C
It is an alphabet adapted from the Greeks that is used for Slavic languages.
D
It is an alphabet adapted from the Hebrews that is used by Russians.
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What role did Russian princes play during the period of the Mongol khanate?

A
They acted as administrators and collected tribute on behalf of the Mongols.
B
The Russian princes actively resisted the influence and rule of the Mongols.
C
They assumed the role of khans and ruled jointly with Mongol leaders.
D
The Russian princes served as ambassadors to the Ottoman Empire.
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What nickname was given to Ivan IV?

A
Ivan the Evil
B
Ivan the Great
C
Ivan the Terrible
D
Ivan the Wise
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What did the Rus do that led to the eventual influence of the Byzantine Empire on Russia?

A
The Rus established a strong trading relationship with Constantinople.
B
The Rus first invaded and then ruled over Constantinople as well as the Slavs.
C
The Rus were originally from the area ruled by the Byzantine Empire.
D
The Rus forced the entire population to convert to the church of the Byzantines.
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When Ivan IV took power, he named his vast territory

A
USSR.
B
Mongolia.
C
Kiev Rus.
D
Russia.

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