Bell Work Tuesday 10/22 Look in your book beginning on page 307 to find the answers 1.) How did Yaroslav's decision to divide his empire among his sons lead to Kiev’s decline? 2.) What main demand did the Mongols place upon their Russian subjects? 3.) How did Ivan III lead the Russian’s to independence from the Mongols?

Section 2-The Russian Empire

Russia’s Birth Vikings-Bands of adventures sometime in the 800’s that traveled by water to trade or conquer new lands –The name “Russia” comes from this group the Rus

Russia’s Birth Early Russian Cities –Novgorod-Russia’s first important city founded in 862 –Kiev-Located on the Dnieper river and founded in 880. Traveling Vikings could trade for products from distant lands.

Russia’s Birth 957-Princess Olga converts to Christianity and brought it’s message to Kiev. 989-Vladimir Converts to Christianity –After exploring the three major religions –Kiev’s citizens baptized in the Dnieper River

Kiev’s Power and Decline 1019-Yaroslav the Wise takes power –Used political marriages to strengthen his relationship with Western European kings –Built Kiev’s 1 st library –Set up a legal code –Built 400 Christian churches

Kiev’s Power and Decline 1054-Yaroslav dies –Kingdom is divided between his four sons Less land = less power

The Mongol Invasion Mongols-Group of ferocious horsemen from Asia who tore through Russia during the 1200’s Genghis Khan-Leader of the Mongols 1240-Mongols demolished Kiev –Began the Mongols 200 year control of Southern Russia

The Mongol Invasion Mongol Rule- –People could keep their customs as long as they didn’t rebel –The church acted as mediators between the Russian’s and the Mongols

Russia Breaks Free Ivan III- –Ruled Russia for 43 years –Challenged Mongol control over Russia –Took the name “czar” (Russian term for Caesar) Wanted to make Russia the 3 rd Rome