The Expansion of Russia into Siberia

What was the primary reason for Russia's conquest of Siberia?

• To spread religious beliefs

• To secure economic benefits

• To gain access to new technologies

• To establish a cultural exchange

Who was sent by Ivan the Terrible to lead an army of Cossacks?

• Dmitry Donskoy

• Alexander Nevsky

• Peter the Great

• Yermak Timofeyevich

How did Russia manage the governance of Siberia during its expansion?

• By establishing a centralized government

• By implementing strict military control

• By planting trading posts and small fortresses

• By forming alliances with local tribes

What was the outcome of the initial contact between Russia and the Qing Dynasty?

• The Qing Dynasty ceded land to Russia

• Russia gained control over Qing territories

• Russia renounced claims to certain lands

• The Qing Dynasty adopted Russian customs

What was one of the reasons European leaders acknowledged Russian Tsars as Emperors?

• Russia's cultural influence

• Russia's military prowess

• Russia's vast territorial size

• Russia's technological advancements