Themes in Russian History Expansion by conquest. Need for warm-water ports. The necessity of a strong, central government. Kievan Rus Begun by invasion of Viking tribes –…

The Age of Absolutism The Age of Absolutism… France In the Age of Absolutism Henry IV (r. 1589-1610) – Bourbon King of France, Huguenot converted to Catholicism Edict…

Slide 1 Early Russian History Russia Today Former Soviet Region Compared in Latitude & Area with the United States Russia’s Time Zones Topography of Russia Rich Soil…

The Age of Absolutism The Age of Absolutism… France In the Age of Absolutism Henry IV (r. 1589-1610) – Bourbon King of France, Huguenot converted to Catholicism Edict…

Slide 1 Chapter 18 â The Rise of Russia Moscow â capital of Russia; the â3rd Romeâ took the lead in liberating Russia from the Mongols in the 14th c. Ivan III â (Ivan…

Ms. Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY Themes in Russian History Expansion by conquest. Need for warm-water ports. The necessity of a strong, central government.…

Former Soviet Region Compared in Latitude & Area with the United States Themes in Russian History Expansion by conquest. Need for warm-water ports. The necessity of a…