Russia's Climate

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What image comes to mind when thinking of Russia?

A dense forest

Cold weather (correct)

A sunny beach

A mountain range

What is the region in Russia that is suitable for growing crops?

The eastern region near Siberia

The northern region near the Arctic Circle

A band of land from Ukraine to Central Asia (correct)

The southern region near the Caspian Sea

What was a profitable way for early Russians to sell their excess produce?

Sending it to other European countries

Distilling it into vodka (correct)

Using it to make bread

Selling it at local markets

What is the origin of the word 'vodka'?

From the Russian word for water Signup and view all the answers

What feature of the Russian landscape helped early Russians grow more food?

Rivers Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Kiev, the main city of the Kievan Rus?

It was the largest city in Western Europe Signup and view all the answers

Approximately when did the Slavs and Kievan Rus start living in the region?

From 700 AD onwards Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the early Rus settlements?

Agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What method of agriculture did the Rus practice?

Slash and burn Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant problem faced by early farmers, including the Rus?

Nutrient loss in the soil Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the rivers in the Slavic region?

They facilitated trade between the Vikings and the Byzantines Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the trade routes that connected the Vikings, Byzantines, and Central Europe?

The Rus grew wealthy and were exposed to new cultural ideas Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the decline of the Kievan Rus?

The threat of the Cumans to the trade routes Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Cumans on the Kievan Rus?

They severed the easy trade routes south with the Byzantine Empire Signup and view all the answers

What was a cultural idea that the Rus were exposed to through trade?

Orthodox Christianity Signup and view all the answers

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