Question

In what way did the rivers of Russia influence its
history?
(1) They provided a network for trade between
the Byzantine Empire and Russia.
(2) They allowed Japan to defeat Russia in the
Russo-Japanese War.
(3) They were used by Napoleon to invade
Russia.
(4) They gave the Mongols a route to conquer
Russia.

Answer 1

"(1) They provided a network for trade between the Byzantine Empire and Russia." is the best answer as to how the rivers of Russia influenced its history.