Describe the influence of geographic factors on the rise of Russian civilization Explain the origins and influence of the Russian Orthodox Church

Summarize political, economic, and cultural aspects of tsarist Russia

Describe political and cultural influences on Eastern European kingdoms

Explain the impact of Mongol rule on Russia and Eastern Europe

Produce a written guide to life in medieval Europe that analyzes the experiences and roles of the serf, merchant and artisan, noble, and ruling class.