This tribe settled in Eastern Europe near what is present day Kiev, Ukraine. Hint: their name is the origin and similar to our word 'slave'.
What is Slavs?
100
He was the 3rd of his name, but was considered pretty great. You would have to be to drive out the Mongols and be considered a national hero!
Who is Ivan III (or Ivan the Great)?
100
A German socialist and atheist, he is the father of communism.
Who is Karl Marx?
100
In this book, Marx called communism the ultimate product of evolution.
What is Das Kapital?
200
Russia's name comes the Russes, a group of these type of people who were known to raid settlements all over Europe.
Who are the Vikings (Norsemen)?
200
Fourth Russian rule who had this name but ruled with TERRIBLE might.
Who is Ivan the Terrible?
200
Marx opposed this economic system which was based on private property and private ownership of business.
What is capitalism?
200
This Greek inspired brand of Christianity greatly influenced Russian history, but eventually changed its name because of its importance in the country.
What is the Russian Orthodox Church?
300
This saint introduced Christianity to the Russian people in the year 988.
Who is Vladimir the Saint?
300
This emperor desired for Russia to become a great empire. To do this, he traveled through Western Europe and made relationships with other nations to advance the Russian people.
Who is Peter the Great?
300
This writing of both Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx encouraged violent other-throw of the 'bourgeoisie'.
What is The Communist Manifesto?
300
This economic system is based on government ownership and control of business and industry. According to Marx, this needs to take place first before Communism can fully take over.
What is socialism?
400
This city rose to power despite the ruthless Mongol rule which dominated the Russian people for 250 years.
What is Moscow?
400
She was an empress who didn't take no for an answer as she conquered more of Ukraine and Poland, adding them to the growing Russian Empire.
Who is Catherine the Great?
400
Being an atheist, Marx called religion "_____ of the people"; something as giving them less satisfaction in this life because of the promise of the after life.
What is opiate of the people?
400
Marx spent most of his time here, studying books while his children starved.
What is the British Museum?
500
This city was an important center for politics and religion in the early Russian empire.
What is Kiev?
500
This Russian ruler blamed Jews for his fathers assassination, forcing them to live in certain parts of the country while periodically massacring groups of them.
Who is Alexander III?
500
Marx defined humanity by two classes of people. I know, they are a mouthful but try your best!
What is the bourgeoise and the proletariat?
500
This organization met in Geneva and other locations across Europe, spreading the influence of socialism.
What is International Workingman's Association (or First International)?