This agricultural region, one of two in Kievan Russia, was known for its forests and short growing seasons.
What is the taiga?
100
This code of laws was introduced to the early Russians by Yaroslav the Wise.
What is the Pravda Russkia?
100
Though they were not the first invaders of Kiev, this group had the biggest impact on Slavic language and customs.
Who were the Mongols?
100
Russians claimed that Moscow was this, meaning that it had become the new center of the Orthodox Church.
What is the "Third Rome"?
200
These geographical features helped to provide transportation throughout eastern Europe and Asia.
What are rivers?
200
As advisers to the princes, these nobles helped to govern Kievan Russia.
Who were boyars?
200
This religious difference set the Poles apart from the Slavs and Mongols.
What is Western Christianity (Roman Catholicism)?
200
This Russian leader modernized the laws in Russia.
Who was Ivan IV?
300
These invaders took over Eastern Europe in order to build trade routes.
Who were the Vikings?
300
This early ruler of Kievan Russia required all of his subjects to convert to Christianity.
Who was Vladimir I?
300
The Mongols gained wealth from their Slavic subjects by doing this.
What is taxing them heavily.
300
This Russian leader was known for uniting Russia into an independent state. He did NOT recognize the Mongol khan as ruler.
Who was Ivan III (or Ivan the Great)?
400
This agricultural region was known for its grassy plains and fertile soil. It runs through the south of eastern Europe and Central Asia.
What is the Steppe?
400
Townspeople could discuss important matters with the prince at a meeting called this.
What is a veche?
400
This Turkish group attempted to interfere with Kievan trade.
Who were the Polovtsy?
400
Ivan the Terrible was known for establishing this vast territory as Russian.
What is Siberia?
500
This group of people made up the primary population of Eastern Europe.
Who were Slavs?
500
This early leader of the Rus took control of the area around Kiev.
Who was Rurik?
500
This was what led to the beginning of the decline of power in Kiev. It happened among the sons of early Kievan rulers.
What is infighting?
500
The fall of Constantinople, Orthodox Church leadership shifted to Russia. As a result of this new power, they built these in order to inspire awe and religious wonder among the believers.