Trees are cut down and burned for fertilzer; barley, rye and flax were planted on cleared land; when the land was worn out, the process was repeated in a new area.
200
Why was the location of Kiev important?
Its location allowed it to control trade with Byzantium and prevent merchant ships from being attackd by central Asian warriors.
200
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.
200
What is an isba?
An isba is a one-room log cabin with a gabled rood and wooden window panes.
200
Who made the now very famous and valuable works of art in the shape of an egg?
Faberge
300
Was slash and burn good for the soil?
Answer will vary, according to what you remember from your science unit! :)
300
What is a boyar?
landowning noble
300
Why did Ivan the Terrible begin to turn the peasants into serfs?
To ensure the farming of country estates while their owners were in Moscow with him, he ordered peasants not to leave their land.
300
What is a kremlin?
a Russian fortress
300
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.
400
What did Slavs create from wood?
musical instruments, boats and homes
400
What did Vladimir I accomplish?
He expanded Kievan Rus territory and chose Eastern Christianity as the country's official religion.
400
Why was he called Ivan the Terrible?
The English translation should have been awesome. To Muscovites, Ivan was a great ruler who protected their country against their enemies.
400
What is a czar?
A Russian ruler
400
How was the territory of the princes of Moscow strengthened?
They cooperated with the Mongols to get the power to collect taxes; a secure inheritance to the throne united people; the church encouraged obedience to the princes.
500
What did the Eastern Slavs trade? What did they get in return?
They traded furs, honey and forest products and received cloth, wine, weapons and jewelry.
500
What did Yasoslav the Wise accomplish?
He promoted learning, encouraged artisans, fostered peace and prosperity, developed close ties to western Europe and organized Kievan Rus laws.
500
List 4 accomplishments of Ivan the Terrible.
He encouraged art and learning; taught Rus people new skills; established a link between Moscow, Holland and England; increased the power of the czar.
500
What is a veche? Name 2 duties of a veche.
A veche is an assembly which handled daily town matters including settling business disputes, and accepting or removing a prince.
500
What effect did the Mongols have on Rus states?
Villages and towns were destroyed, and Rus citizens had to pay tribute to Mongol leaders and serve in Mongol armies.