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Vladimir the Great (980–1015) Prince of Kiev; converted Kievan Rus to Eastern Orthodox Christianity, strengthening ties with Byzantium.
Ivan the Great (Ivan III, 1440–1505) Grand Prince of Moscow; ended Mongol rule over Russia and centralized power, laying the foundation for the Russian state.
Yaroslav the Wise (978–1054) Prince of Kiev; promoted Christianity, codified legal system (Russkaya Pravda), encouraged cultural and intellectual growth.
Genghis Khan (1162–1227) Founder of the Mongol Empire; united the steppe tribes into one of the largest empires in history through conquest and diplomacy.
Kublai Khan (1215–1294) Grandson of Genghis Khan; conquered China, established the Yuan Dynasty, and encouraged trade and cultural exchange.
Marco Polo (1254–1324) Venetian traveler who visited Kublai Khan’s court in China and wrote about his journeys, spreading knowledge of Asia to Europe.
Steppe Vast grasslands in Central Asia, ideal for nomadic herding and cavalry warfare
Khanate A political entity or kingdom ruled by a Khan (e.g., Khanate of the Golden Horde).
Clans Family-based groups central to Mongol society and politics
Khan Title meaning "ruler" in Mongol and Turkic societies.
Tsar (Czar) Title of Russian rulers, derived from "Caesar," symbolizing imperial authority.
St. Basil’s Cathedral Iconic Russian Orthodox cathedral in Moscow, built by Ivan the Terrible; famous for colorful onion-shaped domes.
Cyrillic Alphabet Writing system created by Byzantine missionaries Cyril and Methodius; used for Slavic languages, including Russian.
Kiev Early capital of Kievan Rus; important cultural and trade hub influenced by Byzantium.
Pax Mongolia Period of peace and stability across the Mongol Empire (13th–14th centuries) that encouraged trade, travel, and cultural exchange along the Silk Roads.
Which river was instrumental in allowing trade throughout Eastern Europe, leaving a cultural impact on Russian people? The Dnieper River
What influenced Vladimir’s reign? Byzantine Empire,
What civilizations made up the Khanate of the Mongol Empire? Golden Horde Ilkhanate Chagatai Khanate Yuan Dynasty
What skills and techniques did the Mongols use to make them extremely dangerous? horseback riders and archers
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