Russian Culture

What two traditions blended to create Russian culture?

• Roman and Slavic

• Greek and Slavic

• Byzantine and Roman

• Greek and Roman

Who was the nobleman from Novgorod who moved south to Kiev around 880?

• Rurik

• Oleg

• Igor

• Vladimir

How did Kiev's location on the Dnieper River help establish Christianity among the Slavs?

• It provided a direct route to Rome.

• It gave access to Constantinople with its Byzantine Christianity.

• It isolated the Slavs from other cultures.

• It was a barrier to trade and communication.

Which city became the center of the Russian Orthodox Church?

• Moscow

• Kiev

• Novgorod

• St. Petersburg

Which civilization influenced Russia with mosaics, icons, domes and Christianity?

• Mongol

• Viking

• Byzantine

• Chinese

What does the quote from The Primary Chronicle describe?

• A battle

• A religious ceremony

• The beauty of Byzantine worship buildings

• A political meeting

What is the traditional Russian folk dance known for its energetic movements and squat kicks?

• A) Ballet

• B) Kalinka

• C) Hopak

• D) Khorovod

Which Russian holiday is celebrated with the burning of a straw effigy to mark the end of winter?

• A) Maslenitsa

• B) Ivan Kupala

• C) Victory Day

• D) New Year

What is the name of the famous Russian nesting dolls, which are a symbol of Russian folk art?

• A) Babushka

• B) Matryoshka

• C) Samovar

• D) Balalaika

Which Russian author is known for writing 'War and Peace'?

• A) Fyodor Dostoevsky

• B) Anton Chekhov

• C) Leo Tolstoy

• D) Alexander Pushkin