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20 Cards in this Set
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One theme of Russia is that...
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they expanded conquest because of their need for warm-water ports
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Another theme of Russia is...
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the necessity of a strong, central government
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Who were the early settlers of Russia?
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The Slavs and The Varangians (Vikings)
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What did the Varagians do?
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Their boats had low draft, they sailed up rivers to pillage, then they later settled and traded
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What was Novgorod?
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Novgorod was ruled by Rurik (Varagian) in 862. This was the beginning of Russian History. |
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What was a later development of Russia?
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Kiev on the Dnieper River important trade and political center this area becomes known as the center of Russia |
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What was one early Byzantine influence?
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Orthodox Christianity (Russians made "onion shaped" dome) Vladimir I "converted" and made Christianity the state religion Cyrillic Alphabet |
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Who brought about the height of Kievan Russia?
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Yaroslav Kiev becomes Mother of Russian cities expands territory builds churches and other buildings |
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After Yaroslav dies what happens?
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Kiev declines
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The Mongols Invasion:
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Tartars (Mongols) destroy Kiev in 1240 and they rule for 200 years
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The "New Rome" is considered to be...
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the capital of the Byzantine Empire and controls the trade between the Black Sea&the Med. (Europe&Asia) |
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As ... declined, ... prospered
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Rome; Byzantium
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Rome:
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Roman Latin European |
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Byzantium:
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Hellenistic Greek Asian |
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What was the Justinian period?
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The 1st great period of Byzantine history |
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What was the chief objective of the Justinian period? |
to restore the glory of Rome by recovering lands
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What were some accomplishments from the Justinian period?
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Corpus Juris Civilis was made as the Justinian code which systematizes Roman law and becomes the basis for European law Buildings&arts= Hagia Sophia (mosque) |
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What were some failures from the Justinian period?
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lack of defense of northern/eastern borders financial drain because of military campaigns and building programs |
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Who makes Christianity legal?
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Constantine moves the political capital from Rome makes Constantinople religious capital bishop of Const.= bishop of Rome |
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