Rurikid Dynasty Family Tree | Rurik the Viking to Ivan the Terrible

The video explores the history of the Rurik dynasty, a Slavic dynasty that ruled for over 700 years in Eastern Europe. It covers the founding of Novgorod by Rurik, the establishment of Kievan Rus under Oleg, and the expansion under Sviatoslav. The conversion to Christianity by Vladimir the Great and the subsequent civil wars are discussed. The rise of Moscow and the reign of Ivan the Terrible, who modernized Russia but also led it into turmoil, are highlighted.

Who was the founder of the city of Novgorod?

• Rurik

• Igor

• Oleg

• Sviatoslav

What was Olga's significant contribution to the Kievan Rus?

• She was the first to use the title of Tsar.

• She expanded the territory to modern-day Romania.

• She ended persecution against Christians and built the first churches.

• She led a massacre against the citizens of Novgorod.

Why did Vladimir the Great choose Orthodox Christianity for the Rus?

• He was influenced by the Pope.

• He wanted to avoid conflict with the Swedes.

• He wanted to align with the Mongols.

• He was impressed by the Byzantine churches.

Which ruler is known for distancing the Rus from Constantinople by appointing his own priests?

• Vladimir the Great

• Yaroslav the Wise

• Alexander Nevsky

• Sviatoslav

What was the outcome of the Mongol invasion for Daniel of the Western Rus?

• He became a vassal to the Mongols.

• He united all the Rus under his rule.

• He successfully resisted the Mongols.

• He was crowned Emperor of Rome.

What was Alexander Nevsky's strategy in dealing with the Mongols?

• He formed an alliance with the Pope.

• He led a rebellion against them.

• He sought help from the Swedes.

• He appeased them as their vassal.

Why was Ivan I known as 'Ivan the Money Bag'?

• He was the first to use the title of Tsar.

• He defeated the Mongols in battle.

• He conquered vast territories.

• He made Moscow wealthy through trade and loans.

What significant change did Ivan the Terrible bring to the Rus?

• He united the Rus into the Tsardom of Russia.

• He established a parliament that lasted 200 years.

• He abolished serfdom.

• He introduced the printing press.

What was the impact of Ivan the Terrible's abdication?

• It led to the unification of the Rus.

• It resulted in the establishment of a new dynasty.

• It led to his return with absolute power.

• It caused a massacre in Novgorod.

What marked the end of the Rurikid dynasty?

• The conquest of Moscow by the Mongols.

• The extinction of the Rurikid line with Theodore I.

• The rise of the Romanov dynasty.

• The death of Ivan the Terrible's son, Ivan.