Foundations Of The Russian Empire In Asia

Question 1

in what way is russia’s eastward expansion similar to western europe’s maritime exploration?

Answer 1

open opportunities for trade -russia expanded over land while europe expanded over water

Question 2

why was russia interested in siberia

Answer 2

fur-

Question 3

how did the russians treat the native population of siberia?

Answer 3

sought to exact tribute from them by coercing them to supply pelts on a regular basis -when they resisted, russia raided and took hostages -then they tried to convert people to orthodox christianity but failed

Question 4

describe the russian immigrants that moved to Siberia

Answer 4

social misfits. convicted criminals, prisoners of war-started small agricultural settlements around trading posts