vocabulary
đź’¬ Category 1: Vocabulary in Context
100
The word “tribute” in the text refers to...
a) A gift paid to avoid punishment
b) A type of tax paid for protection
c) Money or goods paid to show submission
100 → c) Money or goods paid to show submission
Who conquered Russia during the 1200s?
a) The Ottomans
b) The Mongols
c) The Japanese
100 → b) The Mongols
The Mongols punished Russian cities that refused to pay tribute.
100 → True
Who refused to pay tribute?
100 → Ivan III
200
The word “populous” means...
a) Rich in resources
b) Having many people
c) Very powerful
200 → b) Having many people
Why did Moscow become an important city?
a) It was near the ocean
b) It had many castles
c) It was close to many rivers
200 → c) It was close to many rivers
Ivan III helped Russia become independent from Mongol rule.
200 → True
What sea were the Mongols near?
200 → Black Sea
The word “tyrant” in the text refers to someone who...
a) Rules fairly
b) Leads an army
c) Rules cruelly and unfairly
300 → c) Rules cruelly and unfairly
What title did Ivan IV use instead of king?
a) Emperor
b) Tsar
c) President
300 → b) Tsar
Ivan the Terrible trusted the nobles and worked closely with them.
300 → False
What church did Ivan build?
300 → Saint Basil’s Cathedral
The word “resources” in the Siberia section means...
a) Natural materials that are valuable
b) Cities and buildings
c) Traditions and beliefs
400 → a) Natural materials that are valuable
Who led the exploration of Siberia?
a) Ivan III
b) Ivan IV
c) Yermak
400 → c) Yermak
Russians reached the Pacific Ocean before Ivan the Terrible became ruler.
400 → False
Where did Russians arrive in 1638?
400 → Pacific Ocean