Early Eastern Slavs
Eastern Slavs were ancestors of people from which 3 countries?
Ukranians, Belarussians and Russians
What is the term for a Mongol leader?
Khan
What is the term for wealthy landowners in Rus language?
Boyars
Why was the location of Kiev important?
Its location allowed it to control trade with Byzantium along the Dnieper River.
How was the territory of the princes of Moscow strengthened?
They cooperated with the Mongols to collect taxes; a secure inheritance to the throne united people; the church encouraged obedience to the princes.
What is an izba?
An izba is a one-room log cabin with a gabled roof and wooden window panes.
The way Ivan IV governed caused these people to not be free.
peasants or serfs
Was slash and burn good for the soil?
Short term but not long term.
What is a boyar?
landowning noble
What effect did the Mongols have on the Orthodox church?
The Orthodox church remained strong, but isolated from other Christian churches. Local rituals and practices developed.
Who were the Vikings who defended trade routes to Byzantium?
Varangians
What did Vladimir I accomplish?
He expanded Kievan Rus territory and chose Eastern Christianity as the country's official religion.
Before Moscow, the first Rus state centered around this city.
Kiev
Where is Moscow?
IN THE BARN WITH PA'S COW.
North of Kiev, in Russia.
Of the two Ivans studied, which came first?
the Great. III.
What did Yaroslav the Wise accomplish?
He promoted learning, encouraged artisans, fostered peace and prosperity, developed close ties to western Europe and organized Kievan Rus laws.
Ivan the Terrible increased the power of this leader.
increased the power of the czar.
The czar's secret police
What effect did the Mongols have on Kiev and Moscow?
Kiev declined while Moscow rose to power.