1. Which of the following correctly describes the political structure of the early Russians under the control of Kiev?
A a loosely tied collection of city-states under a grand prince
OB an empire under absolutist control of a single ruler
C an early democratic state run completely by elected officials
OD an outpost under the control of the Byzantine Empire
2. Which statement correctly describes the relationship between the Russian Orthodox Church and the leadership of Kiev?
A the Church controlled the Russian leader
O B the Church shared power with the Russian leader equally
OC the Church had complete religious power, but not political
OD the Church was dependent on the power of the Russian leader
3. From which group of people was the early Kievan Russian leadership derived from?
A Vikings
OB Magyars
OC Slavs
OD Mongols
