Russia and Eastern Europe Answers

Based on the map, why do you think Constantinople was so important to the development of Kiev?

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After the Mongols conquered Kiev, they created the [___], which ruled the western lands of the Mongol Empire. [___] was allowed to become the most important city at this time because of its cooperation with the Mongol rulers. In 1480, [___] refused to pay tribute to the Mongols any longer, an event that ended Mongol rule in the region.

After the Mongols conquered Kiev, they created the [___], which ruled the western lands of the Mongol Empire. [___] was allowed to become the most important city at this time because of its cooperation with the Mongol rulers. In 1480, [___] refused to pay tribute to the Mongols any longer, an event that ended Mongol rule in the region.

Which event happened first?

Why were many Russian cities spared from the destruction that happened elsewhere under Mongol rule?

Background information: In this passage from the Primary Chronicles, Vladimir I of Kiev has instructed advisers to inspect the religions of the world and to report their findings back to him.What most impressed Vladimir’s advisers when they visited the churches?

After the Mongols conquered Kiev, they created the [___], which ruled the western lands of the Mongol Empire. [___] was allowed to become the most important city at this time because of its cooperation with the Mongol rulers. In 1480, [___] refused to pay tribute to the Mongols any longer, an event that ended Mongol rule in the region.