The scene changed to a snowy medieval Kiev. A monk was writing in a thick book. "Young man," the monk said, "my Prince has just finished the first written code of laws for our people. Do you know which Prince is famous for this 'Russian Truth' (Russkaya Pravda)?" Vladimir the Great B) Yaroslav the Wise ✅ C) Oleg the Prophet D) Svyatoslav the Brave Correct Answer: B) Yaroslav the Wise

Suddenly, the smell of spices filled the air. Dima was at a busy port. "We are sailing to the new lands!" a sailor shouted. "But tell me, boy, which famous explorer's voyage to the 'Indies' in 1492 was sponsored by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella?" Vasco da Gama B) Amerigo Vespucci C) Christopher Columbus ✅ D) Ferdinand Magellan Correct Answer: C) Christopher Columbus

This period (late 16th – early 17th century) was characterized by a deep political, social, and economic crisis in Russia, including the appearance of "False Dmitrys" (impostors).

❌ led the first circumnavigation of the globe much later. Challenge 4: The Laws of the Wise

❌ gave his name to America but wasn't the first in 1492.

Dima blinked, and he was back in the library. The parchment was gone, replaced by his history textbook. He smiled—he was ready for the olympiad.

Prince Yaroslav the Wise is credited with the creation of the Russkaya Pravda , the first systematic legal code of Ancient Rus. ❌ A is famous for the Christianization of Rus.

❌ is incorrect because Caesar was assassinated while still holding power.