Russia... or Prussia?

Each of these clues pertains either to the country of Russia or the German state of Prussia. Can you guess which is which?

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Last updated: February 18, 2019

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1. Where the main part of the Soviet Union was located

Russia ✓

Prussia ✓

Most of the USSR was located in Russia. It's largest republic was the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (Russian SFSR).

2. The capital is Moscow

Russia ✓

Prussia ✓

The current capital of Russia is Moscow.

3. First to adopt Lutheranism as a religion

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Prussia ✓

The Kingdom State of Prussia adopted Lutheranism as a religion in 1525.

4. Peter the Great largely modernized and made it a "European" superpower

Russia ✓

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Peter the Great ruled the Tsardom of Russia and the Russian Empire. He modernized Russia through observing the ideas of European architecture and mannerisms and using it for Russia.

5. Has/had a population of 140 million or more

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Russia currently has a population of 143 million people.

6. Used a governmental system of Communism

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Russia used the governmental system of Communism during the Soviet Union.

7. Has the motto of "God With Us"

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Prussia's motto was "Gott mit uns" or "God With Us."

8. Originated in 1525 with a duchy centered the southeast coast of Baltic Sea

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Prussia was established in 1525 with a duchy in the southeast coast of the Baltic Sea.

9. Colors of flag are black and white

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Prussia's state flag was black and white stripes going horizontally to each other. It was later replaced with a black Prussian Eagle as a coat of arms on a white background bordered by a black line on the perimeter.

10. Where Saint Petersburg is located

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Prussia ✓

Saint Petersburg is located in the northwest of Russia.

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