Kievan Rus' History Quiz

A powerful state that formed around the Dnieper River in the 9th century and was ruled by Viking-like Varangians.

The Viking-like rulers who controlled Kievan Rus'.

The capital of Kievan Rus', established by Oleg in 882.

The city of Byzantium, rebuilt and renamed after the decline of the Roman Empire, becoming the capital of the Byzantine Empire.

A powerful Byzantine emperor who ruled from 527 to 565, known for his ambitious efforts to revive the Roman Empire.

A body of civil laws compiled during Justinian's reign, which served as a guide for legal decisions and influenced European legal systems for centuries.

A period of cultural and political flourishing in Kievan Rus', marked by the rule of Yaroslav the Wise, who brought about stability.

A system of social hierarchy in feudal societies, where land was controlled by lords and granted to vassals in exchange for loyalty and military service, which gave them the power to rule.

A region in Eastern Europe with diverse geography ranging from hilly grasslands to dense forests and swamps.

A group of Mongol tribes that conquered large territories in Asia and Eastern Europe.

The leader of a group of Mongol tribes that conquered vast territories, uniting them under a single empire.

The period of Mongol rule over Russia, which lasted for approximately two centuries and profoundly impacted Russian society.

A Russian prince who adopted a policy of collaboration with the Mongols, seeking to maintain peace and stability in his region.

A large nomadic group that conquered and ruled over the Rus', introducing a period of political and social instability.