Question

What event led others to view Moscow as the center of Russian power?(1 point)
Responses

the destruction of Moscow by the Golden Horde
the destruction of Moscow by the Golden Horde

the Russian army’s defeat of Napoleon in 1812
the Russian army’s defeat of Napoleon in 1812

the Russian army’s defeat of the Mongol-Tatar army near the city in 1380
the Russian army’s defeat of the Mongol-Tatar army near the city in 1380

the occupation of Moscow by the Vyatichi and Krivichi

Answer 1

The event that led others to view Moscow as the center of Russian power was **the Russian army’s defeat of the Mongol-Tatar army near the city in 1380**. This battle, known as the Battle of Kulikovo, was significant in establishing Moscow's prominence and was a key step in the decline of Mongol influence over Russia.