The Rise of RussiaThe Rise of RussiaAgendaAgenda

► Complete worksheetComplete worksheet►Discussion – Decline of Kiev Discussion – Decline of Kiev – Rise of Russia– Rise of Russia

Kiev Declines – Moscow Kiev Declines – Moscow RisesRises

• Territory split among princes Territory split among princes territory fragments with in-fighting and territory fragments with in-fighting and attacks.attacks.• Mongols invade and conquer.Mongols invade and conquer.• Impose taxes to gain wealth – taxes paid Impose taxes to gain wealth – taxes paid to preserve customs/government.to preserve customs/government.• Improved communication, built roads, Improved communication, built roads, Russian language develops.Russian language develops.• Lithuanians/Poles take land – begin Lithuanians/Poles take land – begin rivalry with Slavs/Mongols (still exists rivalry with Slavs/Mongols (still exists today).today).

Decline of Kiev – Rise of Decline of Kiev – Rise of MoscowMoscow

► Ivan III (Ivan the Great)Ivan III (Ivan the Great)► Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible)Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible)► Relationship to “Rome”Relationship to “Rome”► Rise of the Orthodox ChurchRise of the Orthodox Church

Why is this important?Why is this important?

►Preserve and continue the cultures of Preserve and continue the cultures of Greece and Rome. That way, when Greece and Rome. That way, when Europe is ready, they can rediscover Europe is ready, they can rediscover their lost heritage.their lost heritage.

►Provide a bridge between Europe and Provide a bridge between Europe and Asia- open to and interested in many Asia- open to and interested in many things- pass them on to others.things- pass them on to others.