Questions you should be able to answer
Why did the title of Grand Prince fall out of usage?
Power struggles caused the title of Grand Prince to fall out of usage. It was replaced by "tsar."
What are the three major cities of Early Russia?
The three major cities of Early Russia were Novgorod, Kiev, and Moscow.
Describe the economy of the early Russia.
Early Russia was an agrarian society, supported by the large number of peasants. The commerce grew and they established trade routes leading to the Baltic, Caspian, and Black Sea.
Who were the major rivals to the early Russians and their relative geographical location?
Major rivals included the Livonian Knights, Poland-Lithuania, and Sweden. There were also the Ottoman Turks and the Crimean Tartas to the south.
Name the most important sea trade route for the early Russians.
The most important sea trade route was the White Sea Trade Route.
Name the trade route made possible by the Mongol Invasion.
The Great Silk Road was made possible by the Mongol Invasion.
Name some modern states that claim the early Russians' heritage and ethnic identity.
Modern states that claim the early Russians' heritage and ethnic identity include Belarus and Ukraine.
What is the major religion of the Russians?
The major religion is Russian Orthodox.
Why was it important for leaders to endorse or appease the officials of this religion?
It was important because it unified the Russians under one major religion, and many emperors and leaders claimed that they were selected to rule through divine anointment or divine right to rule in order to establish their authority.
What is autocracy?
Autocracy is a system of government where the leader has unlimited power.
Why did the title of Grand Prince fall out of usage?
Power struggles caused the title of Grand Prince to fall out of usage. It was replaced by "tsar."
What are the three major cities of Early Russia?
The three major cities of Early Russia were Novgorod, Kiev, and Moscow.
Describe the economy of the early Russia.
Early Russia was an agrarian society, supported by the large number of peasants. The commerce grew and they established trade routes leading to the Baltic, Caspian, and Black Sea.
Who were the major rivals to the early Russians and their relative geographical location?
Major rivals included the Livonian Knights, Poland-Lithuania, and Sweden. There were also the Ottoman Turks and the Crimean Tartas to the south.
Name the most important sea trade route for the early Russians.
The most important sea trade route was the White Sea Trade Route.
Name the trade route made possible by the Mongol Invasion.
The Great Silk Road was made possible by the Mongol Invasion.
Name some modern states that claim the early Russians' heritage and ethnic identity.
Modern states that claim the early Russians' heritage and ethnic identity include Belarus and Ukraine.
What is the major religion of the Russians?
The major religion is Russian Orthodox.
Why was it important for leaders to endorse or appease the officials of this religion?
It was important because it unified the Russians under one major religion, and many emperors and leaders claimed that they were selected to rule through divine anointment or divine right to rule in order to establish their authority.
What is autocracy?
Autocracy is a system of government where the leader has unlimited power.
