The Rise of Russia

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Mind Map on The Rise of Russia, created by hlehmann on 18/10/2015.
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The Rise of Russia
  1. Cyrillic
    1. Cyril and Methodius adapted the Greek alphabet to translate the Bible into Slavic; created written script still in use in Russia, Ukraine, Serbia, Bulgaria
    2. Golden Horde
      1. Mongol armies led by Batu into Russia; overran Russian towns and ruled for over 150 years; opened up trade in the east, but cut off contact with western Europe
      2. Ivan the Terrible
        1. 1st Russian ruler crowned tsar; further centralized royal power
        2. Ivan the Great
          1. Recovered northern Russia & territory in Lithuania, built the framework for absolute rule; adopted Byzantine rituals to emphasize Russia's role as the heir to Byzantine power
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