Hines’ History Spot

APWH - Complete Ch18 discussion questions - due tomorrow. World History - None but a quiz over sec.1/2 ch18 is possible on Thurs.French Ex.E & G on handouts from class due tomorrow.  

APWH – Ch. 18 Discussion questions – Read the chapter

1. How did the Mongol occupation affect Russian civilization?
2. What was the nature of Russian expansion under the Ivans?
3. What was the extent of Westernization under Peter the Great?
4. What was the extent of Westernization under Catherine the Great?
5. What was the nature of Russian serfdom?
6. Why did Russia become economically dependent on the West?
7. What is the basis for the culture of the Russian masses?
8. What characteristics did Eastern Europe share with Russia?
9. Discuss the similarities and differences between the development of the Russian Empire from 1480-1800 and the expansion of the West during the same period.
10. Discuss the effect of Westernization in Russia during the 17^th and 18^th c and whether the process overcame the separation of Russia and the West.