Catherine II of Russia

Where was Catherine II of Russia born?

• Stettin, Germany

• Moscow, Russia

• London, England

• Paris, France

What was Catherine's original religion before she converted to Russian Orthodox?

• Jewish

• Protestant

• Catholic

• Muslim

How many languages was Catherine educated in?

• Three

• One

• Four

• Two

Who was Catherine's first lover and likely the father of her son Paul?

• Count Stanisław August Poniatowski

• Count Grigory Orlov

• Prince Grigory Potyomkin

• Count Serge Saltykov

How did Catherine come to power as Empress of Russia?

• By marrying the previous ruler

• By a Coup d'état

• By winning a war

• By inheriting the throne

What was the name of Catherine's daughter who died in 1759?

• Maria

• Anna

• Olga

• Sophia

Who was Catherine's last love interest?

• Prince Grigory Potyomkin

• Count Stanisław August Poniatowski

• Count Platon Zubov

• Count Grigory Orlov

What event led Catherine to rule Russia on her own?

• A popular uprising

• A palace coup

• A foreign invasion

• Her husband's abdication

Which war did Catherine lead Russia to victory in, expanding its territories?

• Russo-Japanese War

• Crimean War

• Russo-Turkish Wars

• Napoleonic Wars

Where was Catherine buried after her death?

• Winter Palace, Saint Petersburg

• Red Square, Moscow

• Peter and Paul Cathedral, Saint Petersburg

• Kremlin, Moscow