Understanding the History and Identity of Belarus

What does the name 'Belarus' mean?

• Red Russia

• Green Russia

• Blue Russia

• White Russia

During the 19th century, which empire was Belarus a part of?

• British Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Russian Empire

• Austro-Hungarian Empire

Who led the Belarusian revolt against the Russians in the 19th century?

• Alexander Pushkin

• Peter the Great

• Konstanty Kalinowski

• Ivan the Terrible

What was the Belarusian People's Republic?

• A part of the Ottoman Empire

• A colony of the British Empire

• A puppet state created by the Germans

• A long-lasting independent state

When did Belarus gain its seat in the UN?

• After World War I

• During the Napoleonic Wars

• During the Cold War

• After the dissolution of the USSR