Russian and Eastern Europe – Flashcards
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When Ivan IV took power, he named his vast territory
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Russia.
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Who is credited with creating the "Russian Empire"?
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Ivan IV
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The Byzantine influence can be seen in Kiev's government because
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the legal code was created on the basis of Byzantine law.
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Moscow was given more power under Mongol rule because
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Moscow was loyal to the Mongols.
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The resurgence of Russia under Ivan IV began in the middle of the
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1500s CE.
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What effect did the Mongol invasion have on Kiev?
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The invasion destroyed Kiev and power shifted to Moscow.
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Ivan III made an early contribution to the eventual resurgence of Russia by
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bringing in foreign architects to rebuild Moscow.
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What happened to Kiev when Yaroslav the Wise died in 1054 CE?
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Kiev was divided among Yaroslav's five sons.
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The most dramatic example of the influence of the Byzantine Empire occurred when
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Vladimir I forced all Russians to convert to Orthodox Christianity.
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After Ivan IV took power, how did he deal with the code of laws?
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He revised and updated the code of laws to make it more relevant.
