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Kiev and the Rus

Kiev and the Rus. Pages 357-362. Eastern Europe inhabited by Slavs and Vikings. Their cultures eventually combined. Vladimir and Orthodox Christianity. Sent out teams to observe the major religions. Account from those who observed Orthodox Christianity in Byzantium…

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Kiev and the Rus

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  1. Kiev and the Rus Pages 357-362

  2. Eastern Europe inhabited by Slavs and Vikings. • Their cultures eventually combined.

  3. Vladimir and Orthodox Christianity • Sent out teams to observe the major religions. • Account from those who observed Orthodox Christianity in Byzantium… “The Greeks led us to the buildings where they worship their God, and we knew not whether we were in heaven or on earth. For on earth there is no such splendor or such beauty, and we are at a loss how to describe it. We only know that God dwells there among men, and….we cannot forget the beauty”

  4. Yaroslav the Wise • Married off his daughters and sisters to Kings and Princes in Western Europe (created important trade alliances). • Created a legal code catered to Kiev’s commercial culture (most laws dealt with property). • Built a library in Kiev • Orthodox Christianity thrived as well • After his death in 1054, he had his realm divided amongst his sons…SMH!

  5. The Mongols • In the Mid 1200’s the Mongols rode West from Central Asia under the leadership of Genghis Khan • After Genghis Khan’s death in 1227, his successors continued the expansion. • In 1240, the Mongols attacked and demolished Kiev!

  6. The Mongols “No eye remained to weep” -Russian Historian “When we passed through [Kiev] , we found lying I the field countless heads and bones of dead people.” -Roman Catholic Bishop passing through Kiev 5 Years after the Mongol Conquest

  7. Khanate of the Golden Horde • Khanate (Kingdom) Golden (Royal Color of Mongols) and Horde (Camp) • After the Fall of Kiev, the Mongols would rule Russia for 200 years!

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