Russia and Eastern Europe

Question 1

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

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It was a center of trade on the Mediterranean.

Question 2

Which event happened first?

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Vikings established the kingdom of Rus.

Question 3

Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements.

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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: Golden Horde; 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: Moscow; 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: Ivan III

Question 4

Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements.

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✔ Golden Horde; 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: Golden Horde; 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: Moscow; 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: Ivan III

Question 5

✔ MoscowNovgorod Constantinople

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✔ Moscow

Question 6

Yaroslav the Wise✔ Ivan III Vladimir I

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✔ Ivan III

Question 7

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

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The Russian princes ruled in exchange for collecting a Mongol tribute.

Question 8

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?

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the appearance of the church

Question 9

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 religion can you infer is being discussed in this passage?

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Eastern Orthodox

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