Задание 4. Answer the questions

Краткое пояснение:

• Необходимо ответить на вопросы, опираясь на информацию, представленную в текстах "Russia: Pages of History" и "The United Kingdom: Pages of History".

Пошаговое решение:

• 1. When did Kievan Rus appear? — According to the text "Russia: Pages of History", "In the 9th century, the first Russian state appeared - Kievan Rus.".
• 2. What did Peter the Great do for Russia? — Based on the text "Russia: Pages of History", "Peter the Great founded a new capital - Saint Petersburg - and introduced many reforms to modernise Russia. He wanted to make Russia a powerful European state.".
• 3. Who was Elizabeth I? — The text "The United Kingdom: Pages of History" states, "Elizabeth I, whose reign is often called the Golden Age. During this time, England became a strong naval power.". Thus, she was a monarch of England during a period of significant growth.
• 4. Why is Victory Day important for Russia? — The text "Russia: Pages of History" explains, "One of the most important events was the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945), when the Soviet people fought against Nazi Germany. The victory in this war is remembered every year on Victory Day (May 9).". It is important as it commemorates the victory in a crucial war.
• 5. What changes did the Industrial Revolution bring? — According to the text "The United Kingdom: Pages of History", "In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Industrial Revolution began in Britain. It changed the world: factories appeared, cities grew, and the British Empire became the largest in history.".

Ответ: 1. Kievan Rus appeared in the 9th century. 2. Peter the Great founded Saint Petersburg and introduced reforms to modernise Russia. 3. Elizabeth I was the monarch of England during the Golden Age, a time of strong naval power. 4. Victory Day is important for Russia because it commemorates the victory in the Great Patriotic War against Nazi Germany. 5. The Industrial Revolution led to the appearance of factories, growth of cities, and expansion of the British Empire.