1. Who drew the cartoon?
2. List the key objects in the cartoon and describe what each represents.
3. What issue or event does the cartoon deal with?
4. Describe the action taking place in the cartoon.
5. What is the cartoon’s message?
6. Does the cartoon clearly convey the desired message? Why or why not?
7. What groups would agree/disagree with the cartoon’s message? Why?
Generally speaking, both the Enlightenment and American Revolution changed the way people viewed their relationship to their rulers in that they began to question the ultimate power and supremacy of a monarch, simply because he or she was born into the position.
As per RACE Chart,
<u>R -</u> The ancient rulers of Russia choose to use Christianity for the establishment and maintenance of the nation and its government.
<u>A -</u> Okay
<u>C -</u> As per history, Prince Vldamir sent his emissaries to various countries to learn about their religions because felt that Russia would become a unified nation if it has its people practicing one single religion. The prince chose the Byzantine faith of Orthodox Christianity as the faith to bring his country of turmoil into harmony.
<u>E -</u> This Christianity was introduced into the East Slavic state of Kievan Rus by the Greek missionaries from Byzantium in the 9th century. Also, when Russia layed under the Mongol rule from the 13th through the 15th century, the Russian church enjoyed a central position by obtaining the immunity from taxing heavily.
