Rurik, Varangian Chieftain of the Rus' Quiz
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Who is considered the founder of the Rurik dynasty?

  • Nestor
  • Igor
  • Rurik (correct)
  • Oleg

In what year was Rurik invited to reign in Novgorod according to tradition?

  • 1113
  • 879
  • 860
  • 862 (correct)

Where are most historians believe the Rus' originated from?

  • Coastal eastern Sweden (correct)
  • Northern Italy
  • Central Asia
  • Southern Spain

Who succeeded Rurik as regent for his infant son Igor?

<p>Oleg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chronicle contains one of the earliest mentions of Rurik?

<p>The Primary Chronicle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Rurik originally settle after consolidating the lands of Sineus and Truvor?

<p>Beloozero (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Rurik bequeath his realm to before his death?

<p>Oleg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which followers of Rurik seized Kiev before launching an attack in 860 according to Byzantine sources?

<p>Askold and Dir (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is the name Rus' believed to be derived from according to the prevalent theory?

<p>&quot;the men who row&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which dynasty ruled Kievan Rus' and later the Tsardom of Russia until 1598?

<p>Rurikids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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