LO: To explore the History of Russia up to 1721. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to… Describe the key features of early Russian history E-D Explain how and why the country developed C-B Judge any common characteristics in its development. A-A*

LO: To explore the History of Russia up to 1721. Describe the key features of early Russian history E-D Explain how and why the country developed C-B Judge any common characteristics in its development. A-A Task: Once you are in And settled… “I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia. It is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma; but perhaps there is a key.” Winston Churchill, October 1939 What do you think Churchill Meant by this quote? What does it suggest about Russia? What do you think “the key” Is?

LO: To explore the History of Russia up to 1721. Describe the key features of early Russian history E-D Explain how and why the country developed C-B Judge any common characteristics in its development. A-A Today we are going to be Exploring how Russia Came into being. What happened in the Years before 1855? How was Russia built And grown into power? Are there any common Themes that emerge?

LO: To explore the History of Russia up to 1721. Describe the key features of early Russian history E-D Explain how and why the country developed C-B Judge any common characteristics in its development. A-A Russia is reached around 40,000 BC Neanderthals still existing 29,000 BC. Nomadic peoples constantly War with each other on Steppe. Growing influence of the Khazars and Slavs (Finnish)

LO: To explore the History of Russia up to 1721. Describe the key features of early Russian history E-D Explain how and why the country developed C-B Judge any common characteristics in its development. A-A The Kievan Rus 882-1283 Successors of a Viking called Rurik Extend power down towards Kiev. A “Rus”, a vague trade federation of Princely states is established. Region adopted Christianity in around 900 AD, however this was of the Byzantine variety. Is undone by factional infighting and The Mongol invasion of 1237-38. Area, apart from Novgorod, becomes Dominated by the Golden Horde. -Is only saved by the work of Prince Alexander Nevsky. 1221-1263

LO: To explore the History of Russia up to 1721. Describe the key features of early Russian history E-D Explain how and why the country developed C-B Judge any common characteristics in its development. A-A Grand Duchy of Moscow 1283-1547 Survives as pays tribute to the Mongols, was allowed to collect taxes and tribute. 1380 Battle of Kulikovo, led by Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy. Ivan III (1462-1505) slowly expands Muscovy and makes other princes submit to his will. Constantinople falls in 1453, Ivan sees Muscovy as a “new Rome”. Growth of Muscovy is tempered by a clamping down on freedoms and the outside world. By 1500 much of Western Russia in the hands of Ivan.

LO: To explore the History of Russia up to 1721. Describe the key features of early Russian history E-D Explain how and why the country developed C-B Judge any common characteristics in its development. A-A Tsardom of Russia 1547-1721 Reign of Ivan IV, (“The Terrible”). First Ruler to declare himself “Tsar”. Paranoid ruler who embarked upon A wide series of Purges. Emphasis on Strength. Instituted a wide number of reforms Including protecting the church. Russia after his death descends into Civil wars and Polish invasions. In 1613 the Poles are forced from Moscow, a national assembly elects A young 16 year old called Mikhail Romanov…

LO: To explore the History of Russia up to 1721. Describe the key features of early Russian history E-D Explain how and why the country developed C-B Judge any common characteristics in its development. A-A Ivan III tears the Khans demands to pieces. The battle of Kulikovo

LO: To explore the History of Russia up to 1721. Describe the key features of early Russian history E-D Explain how and why the country developed C-B Judge any common characteristics in its development. A-A Task: Lets return to Our original quote… “I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia. It is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma; but perhaps there is a key.” Winston Churchill, October 1939 What do you think Churchill Meant by this quote? What does it suggest about Russia? What do you think “the key” Is?

LO: To explore the History of Russia up to 1721. Describe the key features of early Russian history E-D Explain how and why the country developed C-B Judge any common characteristics in its development. A-A LO: To explore the History of Russia up to 1721.

LO: To explore the History of Russia up to 1721. Describe the key features of early Russian history E-D Explain how and why the country developed C-B Judge any common characteristics in its development. A-A LO: To explore the History of Russia up to 1721.

LO: To explore the History of Russia up to 1721. Describe the key features of early Russian history E-D Explain how and why the country developed C-B Judge any common characteristics in its development. A-A LO: To explore the History of Russia up to 1721.

LO: To explore the History of Russia up to 1721. Describe the key features of early Russian history E-D Explain how and why the country developed C-B Judge any common characteristics in its development. A-A LO: To explore the History of Russia up to 1721.