1. Describe the religious diversity in the steppes before the 10th century.
2. How did the Slav language come to dominate the vast region of the steppes?
3. ow did the Slav language come to dominate the vast region of the steppes?
4. Describe some of the events that gave Ivan IV the title “Ivan the Terrible.”
5. What did the Romanov tsars Peter the Great and Catherine the Great do to make
Russia more European?
6. What does the phrase "window on the West" mean with regard to the construction
of St. Petersburg?
7. How did Catherine the Great’s policies toward newly conquered peoples contrast with
her policies toward the serfs?
8. What problems do you think the situation with the serfs will create for Russia’s future?
9. Describe some of the abuses faced by the Jewish, Tatar, and Armenian people.
10. How did the European Jews, Tatars, and Armenians differ from their neighbors?
11. What are some of the push and pull factors that influenced Armenian migration?
12. What did the Romanov tsars Peter the Great and Catherine the Great do to make
Russia more European?
13. What does the phrase "window on the West" mean with regard to the construction
of St. Petersburg?
14. How did Catherine the Great’s policies toward newly conquered peoples contrast with
her policies toward the serfs?
15. What problems do you think the situation with the serfs will create for Russia’s future?
16. Describe some of the abuses faced by the Jewish, Tatar, and Armenian people.
17. How did the European Jews, Tatars, and Armenians differ from their neighbors?
18. What are some of the push and pull factors that influenced Armenian migration?
1. The steppes before the 10th century were characterized by a mix of religious beliefs including Shamanism, Tengriism, and various forms of paganism. There was also some influence of Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism in certain areas.
2. The Slav language came to dominate the region of the steppes through a process of gradual assimilation and colonization by Slavic-speaking tribes. These tribes gradually expanded their territory and imposed their language on the indigenous populations.
3. The Slav language came to dominate the vast region of the steppes through a process of gradual assimilation and colonization by Slavic-speaking tribes. These tribes gradually expanded their territory and imposed their language on the indigenous populations.
4. Ivan IV, also known as Ivan the Terrible, gained the title due to his ruthless and violent rule. Some of the events that contributed to this title include the Massacre of Novgorod, the Oprichnina (a state policy of terror and repression), and his violent outbursts towards his own family members.
5. Peter the Great and Catherine the Great implemented various reforms and policies to modernize and Westernize Russia. These included military reforms, educational reforms, cultural exchanges with Europe, and territorial expansion.
6. The phrase "window on the West" refers to St. Petersburg's strategic location on the Baltic Sea, which allowed for easier access to Western Europe. The construction of St. Petersburg was part of Peter the Great's efforts to create a modern European capital for Russia.
7. Catherine the Great's policies towards newly conquered peoples were often more lenient and inclusive, offering them religious freedom and autonomy. In contrast, her policies towards the serfs were harsh and oppressive, further consolidating their bondage to the land.
8. The situation with the serfs in Russia is likely to create social and economic unrest in the future, as the oppression and exploitation of the serfs could lead to uprisings and resistance against the ruling elite.
9. The Jewish, Tatar, and Armenian people in Russia faced various abuses such as discrimination, persecution, forced conversions, and restrictions on their rights and freedoms. They were often marginalized and subjected to violence and discrimination by the ruling authorities and the general population.
10. European Jews, Tatars, and Armenians differed from their neighbors in terms of their cultural, religious, and linguistic practices. They often maintained distinct identities and traditions that set them apart from the Slavic and Russian populations.
11. Armenian migration was influenced by factors such as economic opportunities, political persecution, religious freedom, and social stability. Push factors included violence, discrimination, and economic hardships, while pull factors included the promise of religious and economic freedom in other regions.
12. The Romanov tsars Peter the Great and Catherine the Great implemented various reforms and policies to modernize and Westernize Russia. These included military reforms, educational reforms, cultural exchanges with Europe, and territorial expansion.
13. The phrase "window on the West" refers to St. Petersburg's strategic location on the Baltic Sea, which allowed for easier access to Western Europe. The construction of St. Petersburg was part of Peter the Great's efforts to create a modern European capital for Russia.
14. Catherine the Great's policies towards newly conquered peoples were often more lenient and inclusive, offering them religious freedom and autonomy. In contrast, her policies towards the serfs were harsh and oppressive, further consolidating their bondage to the land.
15. The situation with the serfs in Russia is likely to create social and economic unrest in the future, as the oppression and exploitation of the serfs could lead to uprisings and resistance against the ruling elite.
16. The Jewish, Tatar, and Armenian people in Russia faced various abuses such as discrimination, persecution, forced conversions, and restrictions on their rights and freedoms. They were often marginalized and subjected to violence and discrimination by the ruling authorities and the general population.
17. European Jews, Tatars, and Armenians differed from their neighbors in terms of their cultural, religious, and linguistic practices. They often maintained distinct identities and traditions that set them apart from the Slavic and Russian populations.
18. Push factors for Armenian migration included economic hardship, political persecution, religious discrimination, and social instability. Pull factors included the promise of economic opportunities, religious freedom, and social stability in other regions.