10 Questions
Who is considered the founder of the Rurik dynasty?
Rurik
In what year was Rurik invited to reign in Novgorod according to tradition?
862
Where are most historians believe the Rus' originated from?
Coastal eastern Sweden
Who succeeded Rurik as regent for his infant son Igor?
Oleg
Which chronicle contains one of the earliest mentions of Rurik?
The Primary Chronicle
Where did Rurik originally settle after consolidating the lands of Sineus and Truvor?
Beloozero
Who did Rurik bequeath his realm to before his death?
Oleg
Which followers of Rurik seized Kiev before launching an attack in 860 according to Byzantine sources?
Askold and Dir
What term is the name Rus' believed to be derived from according to the prevalent theory?
"the men who row"
Which dynasty ruled Kievan Rus' and later the Tsardom of Russia until 1598?
Rurikids
Test your knowledge on Rurik, the Varangian chieftain of the Rus', who founded the Rurik dynasty. Learn about his reign in Novgorod, succession by Oleg, and the history of the Kievan Rus'.
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