1. The Rise of Russia Agenda ► Complete worksheet ► Discussion – Decline of Kiev – Rise of Russia

2. Kiev Declines – Moscow Rises Territory split among princes  territory fragments with in-fighting and attacks. Territory split among princes  territory fragments with in-fighting and attacks. Mongols invade and conquer. Mongols invade and conquer. Impose taxes to gain wealth – taxes paid to preserve customs/government. Impose taxes to gain wealth – taxes paid to preserve customs/government. Improved communication, built roads, Russian language develops. Improved communication, built roads, Russian language develops. Lithuanians/Poles take land – begin rivalry with Slavs/Mongols (still exists today). Lithuanians/Poles take land – begin rivalry with Slavs/Mongols (still exists today).

3. Decline of Kiev – Rise of Moscow ► Ivan III (Ivan the Great) ► Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible) ► Relationship to “Rome” ► Rise of the Orthodox Church

4. Why is this important? ► Preserve and continue the cultures of Greece and Rome. That way, when Europe is ready, they can rediscover their lost heritage. ► Provide a bridge between Europe and Asia- open to and interested in many things- pass them on to others.