The Russian Empire 11.2
Russia’s Birth 3 great rivers- Dnieper, Don, Volga Vikings and Slavs Provides travel and Trade Vikings and Slavs Mix cultures to form first Russian Society Establish Novgorod- 1st important city
Russians Birth Kiev is founded Vladimir Provides travel to Constantinople Vladimir Takes throne in 980 Brings Byzantine Christianity to Kiev strong connection of Church and State power
Kiev’s Power and Decline Yaroslav the Wise (1019 – 1054) Made important trade alliances The Church prospers Passed throne to all of his sons Created problems as they fought over territory Weakens empire
Mongol Invasion Lead by Genghis Khan 1240 – demolished Kiev Very violent and brutal warriors 1240 – demolished Kiev Led by Bantu Khan (Grandson)
Mongols ruled all southern Russia for 200 years Empire name: Khanate of the Golden Horde Demanded Absolute Obedience and massive amounts of Tribute (Taxs) Tolerated all Religions and customs Russian nobles help crush rebellions and collect taxes Alexander Nevsky Ivan I
Russia Breaks Free Moscow is Founded Ivan III Key location by all 3 rivers Ivan III Takes the name “Czar” (Caesar) 1480- Refuses to pay Mongols Bloodless standoff