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What significant event occurred in 988 related to the Rus people?
What significant event occurred in 988 related to the Rus people?
- The Rus defeated the invading Mongols.
- The Rus ruler, Vladimir, embraced Eastern Orthodox Christianity. (correct)
- The Rus people established Moscow as their capital.
- The Rus expanded their trade routes into Western Europe.
Which city, during the Mongol rule, grew significantly due to its strategic position as a trade hub?
Which city, during the Mongol rule, grew significantly due to its strategic position as a trade hub?
- Moscow (correct)
- Constantinople
- Novgorod
- Kiev
What was a major consequence of the Mongol invasion around 1240 on the geography of Slavic settlements?
What was a major consequence of the Mongol invasion around 1240 on the geography of Slavic settlements?
- Slavs abandoned Kiev and settled further east.
- Slavs moved north and established new settlements. (correct)
- Slavs were dispersed throughout Western Europe.
- Slavs migrated south to the Byzantine Empire.
What action taken by Ivan III in 1480 had a major impact on the Russian territory's sovereignty?
What action taken by Ivan III in 1480 had a major impact on the Russian territory's sovereignty?
Aside from paying tribute to the Mongols, what other major challenge did Novgorod face during the 13th century?
Aside from paying tribute to the Mongols, what other major challenge did Novgorod face during the 13th century?
Flashcards
What city became a major trading center for Eastern Slavs?
What city became a major trading center for Eastern Slavs?
The city that became a wealthy trading center for Eastern Slavs in the 800s, connecting with Scandinavia and the Byzantine Empire.
Who brought Eastern Orthodox Christianity to the Rus?
Who brought Eastern Orthodox Christianity to the Rus?
The Rus ruler who adopted Eastern Orthodox Christianity in 988, after marrying a Byzantine princess.
Who conquered Kievan Rus?
Who conquered Kievan Rus?
The Mongol warriors who conquered Kievan Rus around 1240, forcing Novgorod to pay tribute.
Who defended Novgorod from invaders?
Who defended Novgorod from invaders?
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What city emerged as a major trade center during the Mongol rule?
What city emerged as a major trade center during the Mongol rule?
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Study Notes
Eastern Slavic States
- Slavs established villages along rivers
- Three major groups: Southern, Western, and Eastern Slavs
- Kiev (KEE-EHF) became a significant trading center (Kievan Rus)
- Kievan Rus traded with Scandinavia and Byzantine Empire
- Vladimir I married Byzantine princess and adopted Orthodox Christianity
Rise of Moscow
- During Mongol rule, Slavs migrated north, settling in Moscow region
- Moscow located at major trade crossroads
- Moscow cooperated with Mongols (collected taxes, expanding territory)
- Moscow gradually expanded its territory
Ivan III
- Became ruler of Moscow in 1462
- Married Sophia (Byzantine emperor's niece)
- Became known as czar (Russian for emperor)
- Drove Mongols from Moscow by 1480
- Expanded Russian territory significantly (tripled in size)
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