M1 Geography Term 3 (Early History of Russia) Flashcards
In what millennium did a large group of tribes split through Eastern Europe?
First
What is the primary Chronicle?
Epic History (Munk named Nester made it in the 12th century)
What are the two things the tribes share before splitting?
Slavic Language and Polytheistic Religion
When did the tribes split?
7th century
What role did the northern vikings play?
They were kicked out by the eastern tribe, but welcomed back to maintain order.
What happened when the tribes were able to expel the vikings?
The people of the tribe turned on each other, and invited the vikings back.
Who was Prince Rurik?
The prince who was sent to help the tribe by the Vikings.
Who was Prince Oleg?
Rurik’s son and the person who made Kiev Run
What does Rus mean?
The men who row
What kind of relationship did the new princedom have with its neighbors?
Complex (alternating between alliance and warfare with the Byzantine empire and the Khazaria)
What is paganism?
A polytheistic Religion
Why did they choose Orthodox Christianity?
Others were bad. (They wanted an established, strong religion)
Where does the Russian script originate from?
Modified Greek scripts
What started the downfall of the Kiev Rus?
Fratricidal disputes over control
What ultimately led to the Kevin Rus’ collapse?
35,000 mounted archers led by Batukan destroyed Kiev, taking down the empire with it. (1237)
