A member of a group of peoples in central and eastern Europe.
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What were the three great rivers in northern Russia?
The Dnieper, the Don, and the Volga which ran from the heart of the forests to the Black Sea or the Caspian Sea.
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Which female had governed Kiev and converted the state to Orthodox?
Princess Olga had governed from 945 to 964.
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Define czar.
An emperor or king.
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Who had inhabited the forests in the early days of the Byzantine Empire?
The tribes of Slavic farmers and traders had lived here but had no political unity.
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What report had convinced Vladimir to convert to Byzantine Christianity?
The Primary Chronicle. "The Greeks led us to the [buildings] where they worship their God, and we knew not whether we were in heaven or on earth."
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Who is Ivan III?
Called Ivan the Great, was grand duke of Moscow from 1462 to 1505.
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What happened when Kiev converted to Byzantine Christianity?
It had eliminated all links and ties to Islam. Also everybody had to convert to this religion.
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Who is Vladimir?
Vladimir the Great was a prince of Novgorod, grand prince of Kiev, and ruler of Kievan Rus' from 980 to 1015. He was also the grandson of Princess Olga.
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Who had came and settled into Russia in the 800's?
The vikings had settled in the early Byzantine Empire.
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Who is Yaroslav the Wise?
He was the Grand Prince of Kiev from 1019 to 1054.
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Who had founded Novgorod in 862?
Rurik the Viking chief.
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When did Yaroslav the Wise (Vladimir's Son) come to throne?