Table of Contents
What did Yaroslav contribute to the power of Kiev?
Yaroslav began consolidating the Kievan state through both cultural and administrative improvements and through military campaigns. He promoted the spread of Christianity in the Kievan state, gathered a large collection of books, and employed many scribes to translate Greek religious texts into the Slavic language.
Who settled in Kiev and began trade with Byzantines?
The Rus (also known as Varangians) were original Vikings who began to trade along the Volga River and later the Dnieper River. They establish several principalities centered on cities like Novgorod and later Kiev. Starting in the 9th century, they began to raid and even attack the Byzantine Empire.
What marked the beginning of an independent Russian empire?
Module 10.1 and 10.2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What events marked the beginning of an independent Russian Empire? | Czar Ivan III refused to pay tribute to Mongols; Russian & Mongol armies had bloodless standoff. |
What did Vladimir of Kiev do?
Vladimir Svyatoslavich the Great (c. 958 – July 15, 1015, Berestovo), also known as Saint Vladimir of Kiev, was the grand prince of Kiev who converted to Christianity in 987 and is generally credited as the person most responsible for the Christianization of Russia.
What factors led to the decline of Kiev?
The factors that led to Kiev’s decline were the death of Yaroslav, Mongols conquering them, and the sons fighting over territory.
What were Viking guards called?
the Varangian Guard
During the Viking Age there existed, within the army of the Byzantine empire, an elite company of mercenaries mostly from Scandinavia. This group was known as the Varangian Guard, a regiment of warriors renowned for their ruthless loyalty and military prowess.
What caused Kiev decline?
It was further weakened by economic factors, such as the collapse of Rus’ commercial ties to the Byzantine Empire due to the decline of Constantinople and the accompanying diminution of trade routes through its territory. The state finally fell to the Mongol invasion of the 1240s.