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He was the first Russian leader to take the title of "czar," and was known for expanding the power of the monarchy and expanding Russia's territory.
Who is Ivan IV, or Ivan the Terrible?
He was the first ruler to establish an independent Russian free from the control of the Mongols.
Who is Ivan III?
This are are intricate pictures or designs made from small pieces of glass, tile or stone and is an art form widely associated with Byzantines.
What are mosaics?
This is the famous domed Byzantine Church built in the 500’s that was converted to a mosque when Constantinople fell to Muslims in the fifteenth century.
What is the Hagia Sophia?
This famous and prestigious 1,000-mile dog sled race is currently taking place in Alaska.
What is the Iditarod?
These were the Muslim invaders who conquered the Byzantine Empire by capturing its capital in the mid 1400's
Who are the Ottoman Turks?
He was the powerful leader of the Mongols who, in 1200’s, began conquests that led to eventual Mongol domination of most of Asia and eastern Europe.
Who is Genghis Khan?
This was the weapon similar to a modern flamethrower developed by Byzantines that gave them great advantage in naval warfare.
What is Greek Fire?
This was the huge chariot-racing arena built in center of ancient Constantinople that also served as the center of the city's social life.
What is the Hippodrome?
An inmate on death row in this state was recently executed by firing squad, the first time this method has been used in the U.S. since 2010.
What is South Carolina?
She was the powerful and influential wife of the Byzantine Empire’s greatest emperor, Justinian.
Who is Theodora?
This is the group of people descended from the Vikings who came to rule area along Dnieper River that became city of Kiev.
Who are the Rus?
This is the grassy plains area of Europe that covers much of modern Ukraine and is known for its fertile black soil that makes it ideal for agriculture.
What is the steppe?
This is the mountain range that runs north-south through Russia and divides Europe from Asia.
What are the Ural Mountains?
This well-known American sketch comedy television show, which first aired in 1975, held its 50th anniversary episode in February.
What is Saturday Night Live?
He was the ninth-century leader of the tribal people in eastern Europe known as the Rus.
Who is Rurik?
He was the Russian leader who converted to Christianity in A.D. 988 and forced all Kievans to also convert.
Who is Vladimir I?
This is the Russian-claimed title for city of Moscow used after Constantinople fell that showed it was now the center of Orthodox Christianity.
What is "Third Rome?"
Constantinople, the capital of the former Byzantine Empire is known by this name today.
What is Istanbul?
This well known actor and his wife were found dead under unusual circumstances in their New Mexico home last month.
Who is Gene Hackman?
He was the powerful and experienced Byzantine general who crushed rebellions and conquered land for Justinian, including areas of Italian Peninsula.
Who is Belisarius?
He was the Russian ruler in the 1100’s known for making great advancements in the Russian legal system, and for building churches.
Who is Yaroslav the Wise?
This are the class of Russian nobles who helped govern Kievan Russia.
What are Boyars?
This is the iconic sixteenth-century Russian Orthodox church in Moscow known for its distinct onion-domes and colorful exterior.
What is St. Basil's Cathedral?
Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached president of this Asian country was just released from prison and will soon stand trial for charges of attempting an insurrection in December.
What is South Korea?