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1 The Russian Empire 11.2

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3 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

4 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

5 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

6 Mongol Invasion Lead by Genghis Khan 1240 – demolished Kiev
Very violent and brutal warriors 1240 – demolished Kiev Led by Bantu Khan (Grandson)

7 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

8 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


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