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The Rise of Russia

The Rise of Russia . Se ction 9-2 pp. 289-293. Preview Questions. How did geography help shape early Russia and the growth of Kiev? How did the Mongol conquest affect Russia? Why did Moscow emerge as the chief power in Russia?. The Geography of Russia. The Geography of Russia.

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The Rise of Russia

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  1. The Rise of Russia Section 9-2 pp. 289-293

  2. Preview Questions • How did geography help shape early Russia and the growth of Kiev? • How did the Mongol conquest affect Russia? • Why did Moscow emerge as the chief power in Russia?

  3. The Geography of Russia

  4. The Geography of Russia

  5. The Growth of Kiev • Slavs expanded into Russia during Roman times • Varangians (Vikings) became part of Russian culture

  6. The Growth of Kiev • Byzantine Influence • Trade • Cyrillic Alphabet • Byzantine Christianity • Heirs to Byzantine empire and culture • Yaroslav • Ruler during Kiev’s golden age

  7. Mongol Conquest • Mongols: Nomadic warriors from Central Asia united under Genghiz Khan • The Golden Horde • Mongols invaded and ruled Russia in 13th Century • Demanded tribute and recognition as overlords • Generally tolerant and let Russian princes rule

  8. Mongol Conquest • Effects of Mongol Rule • Heavy burden of taxes • Some peasants turned to Russian nobles for protection • Tolerance and growth of Russian Orthodox Church • Peace across Asia led to increased trade • Isolation of women • Tradition of absolute rule

  9. Moscow Takes the Lead • Rise of Moscow • Located near important trade routes • Power from collecting tributes for Mongols • Capital of Russian Orthodox Church • Defeated Golden Horde in 1380

  10. Moscow Takes the Lead • Ivan the Great • United and added land to Russia’s empire • Absolute Rule • Limited power of boyars, or landholding nobles • Took the title czar • Idea of divine rule

  11. Moscow Takes the Lead • Ivan the Terrible • Introduced feudalism in Russia as it was fading in Western Europe • Used oprichniki as special agents to enforce his will • Tradition of extreme absolute power

  12. Looking Ahead… • “Time of Troubles” • Invasions • Uprisings • Disputes over succession • Romanov Dynasty began in 1613 when Michael Romanov was chosen to be new czar

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