Kyivan Rus
who invaded Kyivan Rus?
The Mongols
Who Burned down many of Kyivan Rus's Cities after Conquering its lands?
example: Serbia, Poland, Bulgaria
3 of: Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Czech Republic, Montenegro, etc
What was the name of the "Original Ukrainian Kingdom"?
Ruthenia
What words did the name Kyivan Rus come from and what do they mean?
Kyivan - the name of the Capitol city
Rus - Meaning those who row
What was Kyivan Rus's Original Capitol City
Novgorod
why did the old tribes get along?
They had shared language and Culture
what year did the Chieftain Rurik come to rule the Slavic people
879
Who brought Orthodox Christianity to the Kyivan Rus and later Ukraine?
Volodymyr the Great
What Year was the City Kyiv Founded?
482 AD
What River allowed for the settlements to trade and build their wealth?
The Dnieper River
Not mentioned in the powerpoint but what is the Oldest standing Cathedral in Ukraine
St Sophia Cathedral Built in 1037 AD
Who United and made the Kyivan Rus
Rurik's brother Helgi
What was the name of the Chieftain who Founded Kyiv
Kye
From what River are the first Slavic people said to Originate?
Vistula River
What Language was influenced by Crimean and Polish Dialects and evolved into Ukrainian?
(Hint: Its name is similar to the First Ukrainian Kingdoms name)
Ruthenian