Russia and the Mongols

Who founded the city-state of Kiev?

• Slavic people

• Vikings

• Khazars

• Pechenegs

What were the main trade goods of the Kievan Rus?

• Fur, wax, and slaves

• Gold, silver, and spices

• Silk, tea, and porcelain

• Timber, iron, and salt

What was the social status of peasants in Kievan Rus?

• Dependent on their relationship to the land

• Free and equal to other classes

• Slaves owned by the nobility

• Nomadic and outside the social hierarchy

What was the period of Mongol rule over Russia known as?

• Appanage Russia

• Golden Horde

• Khanate of Russia

• Mongol Empire

What was the role of the Mongols in Russia?

• Collecting tribute from Russian princes

• Establishing a centralized government

• Introducing Christianity to the region

• Promoting trade and commerce

Which Muscovite prince expanded Moscow's power and declared himself sovereign of all Russians?

• Ivan Kalita

• Dmitry Donskoy

• Ivan III (the Great)

• Ivan IV (the Terrible)

What title did Ivan III take for himself?

• Grand Prince

• Emperor

• Autocrat

• Tsar

What was the role of the oprichniki in Ivan the Terrible's reign?

• Secret police force

• Religious council

• Military advisors

• Trade negotiators

What did Ivan the Terrible do to break the power of the nobility?

• Established a constitutional monarchy

• Implemented land reforms

• Created a system of elected representatives

• Used terror and secret police

What was the impact of Ivan the Terrible's reign on Russian governance?

• Transition from autocracy to democracy

• Strengthening of princely power

• Suspension of law and order

• Promotion of religious freedom