1. By: Carli Duggan, Dylan Ceslak, Drake Bayard, CJ Haas, and Jason Stout

2. (Moneybags or Great Prince)

3.   Christian  Followed Roman Religion, and was also Orthodox Chistian. Religion

4.   In 1328, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church made Moscow, a big city of Russia, his residence and key ally. Important Events

5. Ivan the Great

6.   He gained independence from the Mongol Tators ending their 200 year rule. Government/Social Policy

7.   Christian was the main religion of all the Russian rulers including Ivan III.  He followed Roman Culture and was Orthodox Christian. Religion

8.   He traded mostly with surrounding city states such as the Nosgard Princedom  Also instead of trading Ivan III Mostly conquered lands and used the goods produced there. Economy/Trade

9.   He was able to strengthen the Kremlin Walls and added new towers and gates around Moscow.  Conquered multiple lands and was known as the most successful Russian Ruler. Technology/Warfare

10.  Ivan III’s important events  He had a stare- down of a battle across the Ugra River and formed the borders of Russia and freed them from the Mongols.  First czar in Russian history

11.   Built off the Kremlin Walls, adding new buildings and making the walls more able to defend.  Code of law known as the Sudebnik Legacies

12.   There was no direct decline.  He was known as Ivan the Great because his rule was successful.  It ended with his death in 1505. Decline of Ivan III’s Rule

13.  Notable people in Ivan III’s rule  Last niece of the last king of Byzantium  Vasily II- His father  Maria of Borovsle- His Mother  Maria of Tver- His first Wife  Zoey Palaeologa- Byzantine Princess, his second wife

14. (Ivan the Terrible)

15.   First Russian ruler to crown himself czar at age 16 in 1547.  He revised the code of law in Russia and established the Zemsky Sobor.  He also established the council of Nobles Government/Social Policy

16.   Just like other Kings, Ivan IV was Orthodox Christian. Religion

17.   The main trade sold and bought during his reign was animal fur. This is what the economy mostly revolved around.  That was the biggest trade during his reign but like Ivan III he conquered many lands and used their goods. Economy/Trade

18.   He developed a dominating army capable of conquering any lands.  His armies crushed the Tatar knanates of Kazan and Astrakhan. Technology/Warfare

19.   Assumed the throne at age three.  First self-proclaimed czar.  Violent outbursts caused his sons death. Important Events

20.   Extremely harsh ruler.  Introduced self-government in rural regions.  Reformed largely with new codes of law.  Powerful army. Legacies

21.  Ivan IV’s Decline  Without explanation one day he turned on the Boyars accusing one of them of poisoning his wife  In 1581 in a rage he brutally murdered his son and heir  When he died he only had his youngest son to succeed him in 1584

22.   Anastasia Romanova- His wife  Basil III- His father. Notable People During His Rule.

23.   S.S. World History Textbook  http://www.biography.com/#!/people/ivan-the- terrible-9350679#early-life& http://www.biography.com/#!/people/ivan-the- terrible-9350679#early-life&  http://russiapedia.rt.com/prominent-russians/the- ryurikovich-dynasty/ivan-iii-the-great/ http://russiapedia.rt.com/prominent-russians/the- ryurikovich-dynasty/ivan-iii-the-great/ Works Cited