Good King Wenceslas
What religion did Wenceslas' grandmother teach him?
Christianity/Christian faith
Where did Otto I rule?
East Francia, and Germany
Which princess did Vladimir marry?
Anna (from Byzantine)
Where was Wenceslas the Duke?
Bohemia
Who did Otto I marry?
Adelaide of Italy
What was the RURIK dynasty?
dynasty set up by Rurik, first leader of the Rus (vikings in russia)
What did Wenceslas do to his mother?
Forgave her and brought her back from banishment
What did Pope John XII crown Otto I as?
Roman Emperor of the West
Who were the Scythians?
First migrators into Eurasia
Who murdered Wenceslas?
His pagan brother, Boleslav
What flourished under Otto I rule?
Learning & education, and architecture
Who were the Rus people?
Vikings who looted and settled in Russia
What does "good king Wenceslas" story describe?
- Wenceslas and Page walking in snow to give meal to poor man
Why did Otto I marry Adelaide of Italy?
To marry his way into power in Northern Italy
Which two churches did Vladimir have trouble choosing between for his kingdom?
Eastern Orthodox vs Western Roman Church