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What city was once the center of a great empire in what is now Ukraine?
Kiev
Who established the first Russian state?
The Viking prince Rurik established a Varangian presence in Novgorod around 862 AD. His successor, Oleg of Novgorod, moved the capital to Kiev sometime between 882 and 920, where it developed into the Kievan Rus region of Russian rule.
Why were nomads and settled peoples often in conflict?
Nomads found settled communities an easy source of what they needed - someone else had done the work, and it was there for the taking. But when they had pillaged the land out of existence they often settled down to farm themselves, having got a taste for better accommodation, food and consumer goods. Such peoples were the Greek nomads who moved progressively into the land we now call Greece, and the Normans (Norsemen) - Vikings who pillaged the north coast of France until there was no alternative but to do some farming themselves (the Normans had settled in Normandy a mere 100 years before William the Conqueror set his sights on England. Others simply conquered militarily and established themselves a the ruling aristocracy, leaving the indigenoous inhabitants to do the work. Such peoples included the Franks (a Germanic tribe) in Gaul (now called France after the Franks), the Bulgars (over Slav inhabitants, now called Bulgaria) and the Vikings again in Russia (Hroreka renamed Rurik was the first Prince of Kiev and forefather of the Czars). Generally these nomads who became the ruling aristocracy were absorbed into the original settled peoples: the Viking-French Normans anglicised, the Viking-Russians and the Bulgars quickly slavicised. We still talk of France as Gallic today.
Who was the grand prince of Kiev who ordered Russians to covert to orthodox Christianity?
Vladimir
Answer to what ties linked to Kiev to Byzantium?
Trade
What ties linked kiev to byzatium?
trade
How did the geographic locations of Italy Kiev and Flanders and the power of the Hanseatic League revive trade in Europe?
The geographic locations of Italy, Kiev, and Flanders positioned them as vital trade hubs in medieval Europe, facilitating the exchange of goods between the East and West. Italy's ports served as gateways for luxury goods from the East, while Kiev connected trade routes to the Byzantine Empire and beyond. Flanders, with its thriving cities like Bruges, became a center for textile production and trade. The Hanseatic League, a powerful confederation of merchant guilds, further revived trade by ensuring safe passage, standardizing trade practices, and establishing a network that linked these regions, enhancing commerce across Europe.
Who was the prince of Kiev who ordered Russians to convert to Orthodox Christianity?
Vladimir I ordered his subjects to convert to Orthodox Christianity.
What Russian city was at the center of a vital trade network?
Kiev
What ties linked Kiev's to Byzantium?
Apparently trade, but that isn't the only thing
What river allowed Kiev to trade with the Byzantine Empire easily?
the river was near empire
River allowed Kiev to trade with the Byzantine Empire easily?
the river was near empire
What importance did geography have in the development of Kiev as a powerful city?
The geographic location of Kiev at the crossroads of important trade routes, such as the Dnieper River and the Varangian trade route, contributed to its development as a powerful city. Its position allowed for easy access to trade with both the Byzantine Empire and Northern European regions, enabling Kiev to become a significant economic and political center in Eastern Europe. Additionally, the natural defenses provided by the surrounding terrain, such as hills and rivers, made it a strategic stronghold for military purposes.
Who was the first Russian ruler to convert to Christianity?
AnswerIn the late tenth century, Vladimir, the prince of Kiev, adopted Byzantine Christianity and ordered the mass baptism of Russians.
How did the Russians other Viking groups and the Byzantine empire affect the rise of Kiev?
Kiev, and the rest of the Ukraine, was under control by all of these groups at one point or another throughout its history. Their influences have in large part created Ukrainian culture and indelibly impacted Ukrainian history.
