Slavic People

What caused Kiev’s rise?

• Strategic location on trade routes

• Rich natural resources

• Strong military power

• Cultural and religious influence

What caused Kiev’s decline?

• Mongol invasion

• Economic collapse

• Natural disasters

• Political instability

The Mongol invasions changed Russia by:

• Introducing new trade routes

• Strengthening the Russian military

• Isolating Russia from Western Europe

• Promoting cultural exchange with China

Which of the following is an effect of Mongol rule on Russia?

• Increased trade with Europe

• Isolation from Western Europe

• Adoption of Mongol culture

• Decline in agricultural productivity

What ties linked Kiev to Byzantium?

• Trade routes

• Military alliances

• Cultural exchanges

• Religious connections

Vladimir and his son Yaroslav contributed to the power of Kiev by:

• Expanding the territory and establishing trade routes

• Building a large navy

• Forming alliances with neighboring tribes

• Introducing new agricultural techniques

What factors brought about Kiev’s decline?

• Invasion by Mongols

• Economic instability

• Political corruption

• Natural disasters

How did the Mongols treat the Russian people?

• With respect and equality

• As allies and partners

• With harshness and oppression

• Indifferently, without interference

What events marked the beginning of an independent Russian Empire?

• The fall of Constantinople

• The Treaty of Tordesillas

• The crowning of Ivan IV as Tsar

• The signing of the Magna Carta

Most people in Poland, Russia, Romania, Greece, and other Eastern European Countries are what Christian religion?

• Catholic

• Christian Orthodox

• Protestant

• Methodist

• Baptist