Grand Prince Vladimir
Why did Grand Prince Vladimir choose to adopt Eastern Orthodoxy?
The arts and rituals were the most beautiful in his opinion.
Who was responsible for modernizing Russia during this time?
Peter the I
What did the Bolsheviks establish?
The Soviet Union
What two major leaders contributed to communism?
Lenin and Stalin
What was the Eastern Orthodox church like?
The churches had only candle light and no musical instruments were played.
What did he require the people to do after converting to Eastern Orthodoxy?
He required them to be baptised.
Who had the most power during the Romanov's rule?
The Orthodox Church
What did the Bolsheviks believe?
Once the power was taken away from the church, religion would dissolve.
What kind of soviet art influenced people?
soviet realism
What percent of Russians are non-religious today?
30%
What was the purpose behind adopting a religion?
It was for unity and personal power.
What were some changes Peter the I made to society?
He made people shave their beards and couldn't wear long robes
What type of political and economic system was marxism?
Socialism
What happened when the USSR ended?
there was more religious freedom
In religious paintings, what does ICXC mean?
Christ
What religion did he adopt?
Eastern Orthodoxy
How was the crown changed?
It was changed from having a religious appearance to being more selfish toward himself.
Who was the founder of the Bolsheviks?
Vladimir Lenin
What was the goal when atheism was the religion of the communist government?
its for more power to the government
The "onion domes" located on top of the structures
Where did Grand Prince Vladimir rule?
Kiev
What princess was baptised into Orthodoxy?
Catherine the Great
What did the Bolsheviks do to members of the church?
Murder them and throw them behind bars
Was communism introduced before of after Eastern Orthodoxy?
After
What religion was Eastern Orthodoxy attempted to be switched with?
Atheism