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Russians, Turks, Crusaders, Mongols

Russians, Turks, Crusaders, Mongols. Russian & Turkish cultures develop Christian & Islamic societies fight over religious issues & territory Mongols Invade and Conquer Eurasia. Russian Empire. Russia grew out of a blending of Slavic and Byzantine cultures with Eastern Orthodox traditions.

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Russians, Turks, Crusaders, Mongols

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  1. Russians, Turks, Crusaders, Mongols • Russian & Turkish cultures develop • Christian & Islamic societies fight over religious issues & territory • Mongols Invade and Conquer Eurasia

  2. Russian Empire • Russia grew out of a blending of Slavic and Byzantine cultures with Eastern Orthodox traditions • Early history of Russia separated it from the West, causing mutual misunderstandings that still exist today

  3. Russia’s Birth & Emergence of Russian Culture • Byzantium trades with Slavs—groups living north of Black Sea • Eventually Slavic /Greek traditions produce Russian culture • Slavic groups lived in small groups in forest-no political unity Geography of Russia • Russian territory-west of Ural Mountains-from Black Sea to Baltic Sea • Forests in north, hilly grasslands in south; three great rivers Slavs &Vikings • In 800s, Vikings settle among Slavs- move to Kiev-better location for trade • Vikings &Slavs mix cultures- eventually become one

  4. Kiev Becomes Orthodox • Princess Olga of Kiev visits Constantinople- converts to Christianity • Her grandson, Vladimir, becomes leader of Kiev around 980 • In 989, Vladimir has all Kiev citizens baptized in Dnieper River • Beliefs & traditions of Orthodox Christianity flourish in Kiev-link between church & state became very close

  5. Kiev’s Power and Decline Kievan Russia • Vladimir expands Russia into Poland, and north to Baltic Sea • Vladimir’s son, Yaroslav the Wise, rules Kiev in 1019 • He forges alliances, creates legal code, builds over 400 churches Kiev’s Decline • Yaroslav divides realm between his sons, which ends up causing civil war • Kiev’s commerce is further weakened by the Crusades, as they disrupted trade. • The Crusades—clash between Christians and Muslims over Holy Lands.

  6. The Mongol Invasions The Mongols • Mongols, nomads from central Asia, begin conquests in early 1200s • Kiev falls in 1240 to Genghis Khan’s grandson, Batu Khan. • Mongols rule much of Russia for the next 200 years Mongol Rule in Russia • Mongols give Russians many freedoms, but demand obedience and that they pay tribute • Russian nobles such as Alexander Nevskysupported Mongols • Mongol rule isolates Russia from rest of Europe, which sets them back as a nation.

  7. Russia Breaks Free The Rise of Moscow • Moscow founded in 1100s—located near Russia’s three main rivers Moscow’s Powerful Princes • Moscow’s princes grow strong under Mongol rule throughout the1300s An Empire Emerges • Late 1400s Ivan III becomes prince of Moscow - challenges Mongol rule • Takes the name czar, Russian for “Caesar” -vows to restore Russia • Russian &Mongol armies face off at Ugra River in 1480 • Both armies retreat-Russia gains freedom from Mongol rule

  8. Turkish Empires Rise in Anatolia Turkish people convert to Islam- establish new empires that renew Muslim civilization

  9. Rise of the Turks Decline of Abbasids • Powerful Abbasid Empire under attack during 700s &800s. Lost land in Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, Persia, Egypt • Persians conquer Abbasid capital, Baghdad, in 945-Caliph gave up political power to Persians • Persians lost land soon too. Conquering Seljuks Turks • nomadic group living along west border of China • Group led by Turkish family— Seljuks—seizes Baghdad in 1055 • In 1071 Seljuk sultans crush Byzantine Empire at Battle of Manzikert • Seljukstake most of Anatolia-close to Constantinople

  10. Seljuks Confront Crusaders Malik Shah Dies • In 1092 Malik Shah dies-no capable shah to replace him • Seljuk Empire disintegrates into loose collection of minor kingdoms The Seljuks and the Crusaders • Crusades begin in 1095—Christians drive Turks out of Anatolia • In 1099, Crusaders capture Jerusalem-massacre Muslims and Jews • Fragment of Seljuk Empire fights back, Muslims recover Jerusalem • Saladin of Seljuks allows Western pilgrims access to Christian holy places

  11. Seljuks Face the Mongols • Mongol armies under leader Hulagu capture Baghdad in 1258 • Hulagu, Genghis Kahn’s grandson, burns palace, kills Abbasid caliph • Ends Turkish rule with much bloodshed

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