Question 2 • World History_A_IC
Vikings established the kingdom of Rus in the 9th century, traditionally dated to 862. Vladimir converted to Orthodox Christianity in 988, Yaroslav divided the kingdom among his sons after his death in 1054, and Ivan III freed Moscow from Mongol rule in 1480. Therefore, the earliest event was the Vikings’ establishment of Rus, choice C.
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