7.8 Russia and Eastern Europe

2. Branch of Christianity that strongly influenced Russian religion and politics.
4. Grew in power by collecting tribute for the Mongols and later became Russia’s center.
5. Ethnic groups that expanded into southern Russia during Roman times.
6. first major Russian state and cultural center influenced by Byzantium.
9. Vast open grasslands of Central Asia that allowed migration and invasions.
10. Sea connecting Russia to northern trade routes.
11. Peninsula – Cultural crossroads in Eastern Europe that encouraged migration.
14. Another major Russian river used for trade.
17. Alphabet used by Cyril and Methodius to translate the Bible
19. the Terrible – First tsar of Russia who centralized power and used the oprichniki.
20. Migrants who found refuge in Poland and Lithuania, contributing to culture and economy.

1. Nomadic people who conquered Russia under Genghis Khan and formed the Golden Horde.
3. ___________of 1222 – Document that granted rights to Hungarian nobles.
7. Group – Community bound together by shared language and cultural heritage.
8. Wealthy landowning nobles of Russia.
9. Cyril and Methodius translate the Bible into _______ in 863
11. Sea that linked Russia to Byzantine and Mediterranean trade.
12. Vikings who traveled rivers, traded, and helped found Kievan Rus.
13. Mongol state that ruled Russia for over 200 years.
15. Princess of Kiev who converted to Christianity in 957.
16. River that connected Russia to Byzantine trade routes.
18. Alphabet created by Byzantine missionaries Cyril and Methodius.