The Slavic Ruler Who Defeated the Mongols and Began the Modern

question 101

Multiple Choice

The Slavic ruler who defeated the Mongols and began the modern Russian empire was:

• A) Genghis Khan.
• B) Alexander the Great.
• C) Ivan the Terrible.
• D) Vlad the Impaler.

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