Mongols, Moscow, Ivan the Great

Objectives Describe how the Mongol conquest affected Russia. Describe how Moscow emerged as the chief power in Russia.

Key terms Golden Horde tribute

People Mongols Ivan the Great

Mongol Invasion **Genghis Khan—led the conquest of Kiev** One of the most feared warriors of all time Built and enormous empire in Asia.

Mongol Army ***Called the Golden Horde***

Mongol Army Rode fast ponies Conquered all of China, swept across the steppes of Asia and on into Europe Ruthless—burning and killing everything By 1240 Mongols were in full control of the Kievan State.

Demands for Tribute No interest in changing Russian way of life Only demand was for enormous tribute. Princes became agents and tax collectors of the Mongols Peasants suffered greatly.

Consequences of Mongol rule Crippling blow to economy by destroying buildings Foreign trade and travel slowed Russia cut off from the rest of Europe Mongol rule strengthened the authority of both the church and Russian princes **Agriculture becomes the basis of the Russian economy.**

Rise of Russia and Ivan the Great 1328 Eastern Orthodox Church moves to Moscow Internal conflicts among Mongols led to Moscow fighting to free Russia from Mongol rule

**Ivan III or Ivan the Great** **Founder of the unified Russia from **1462-1505 1480– Would pay no more tribute to Mongols—independent Uses bribes and force to bring other Russian cities under his control By this time, Byzantine Empire had fallen

Ivan ***Regard himself as the heir to the emperors of Rome and Constantinople*** Marries the niece of the last Byzantine Emperor Byzantine Emperor---took the title of ***Czar—Russian word for Caesar Established himself as the sole ruler of Russia.

Objectives Describe how the Mongol conquest affected Russia. Agriculture became the basis of the Russian economy. Describe how Moscow emerged as the chief power in Russia. Increased their power due to location near trade routes.

Key terms Golden Horde Name of the Mongol army led by Genghis Khan Tribute— Respect Czar— Russian for Caesar

People Mongols Led in the conquest of Kiev by Genghis Khan Ivan the Great III Founder of the unified Russian state