The Triumph of the Russian Empire

Introductory questions: answer on your participation sheet What civilization had the first major influence on Russia, and what were the most important influences? What was the impact of the Mongol empire on Russia? What were the Mongol policies of governance and tax collection?

Rise of the Romanovs After fall of Golden Horde (Tatar) rule in Russia, Moscow center of new state 1547 – Ivan IV – “the terrible” takes title of tsar (Caesar) Ivan leads Russia’s first major phase of expansion against Kazam

Ivan & the Time of Troubles Ivan from line of Rurik of Kiev (Viking lineage) Beats daughter-in-law for wearing “immodest clothing”, possibly causing miscarriage In resulting argument with son, beats in head with rod and kills him No heir Increasingly uses secret police against Russian nobles he sees as resistant to rule

Zemsky Sobor chooses Mikhail Romanov After several short-term Tsars and persistent chaos, Mikhail Romanov chosen as Czar Romanovs in power until 1917, including Peter the Great Katherine the Great, and yes, Anastasia