The Rise of Russia5.2

‘Do Now’

What event stopped Emperor Justinian from reuniting the old Roman Empire???

Russian Geography!--Connects Europe and Asia

-- 3 Main Regions…

1) To the North -- Forests -- Animals for Fur -- But cold and poor soil!!2) To the south, Modern Ukraine! -- Better soil for Farming!!3) The ‘Steppe’ -- Treeless grassland perfect for early nomads!

Mongols Take Over Russia!

--Early 1200’s Mongols Invade --

“No eye remained to weep for the dead…”

Russia and The Mongols! 150 Years of Dominance

Ruler of the Mongol Empire -- Ghenghis Khan

Absolute Power...Mongol rule was absolute…

This set the tone for later rulers of Russia!

Long history of Extremely powerful Kings and Dictators

Ivan the Great -- Moscow1462 - 1505 Ivan Brings most of Russia under his rule!

First to call himself the ‘Czar’ = Russian for Caesar!

The Problem with Absolute Rulers and Monarchies…

After Ivan the Great… Ivan THE TERRIBLE!!! (1530 - 1584)

Totally centralizes power!!!

-- Cruel ruler

-- Killed anyone that stood in his way

-- EXTREME and Total power!!!

Vocab...Absolutism (gov) Ivan the Terrible!

Czar Ivan the Great!

Dynasty (gov) The Mongols

Influence

Impacted

Justinian

Totalitarian (gov)