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What happened to Kiev when Yaroslav the Wise died in 1054 CE?
Yaroslav’s oldest son became the new ruler.
The Mongols invaded.
Kiev was divided among Yaroslav’s five sons.
Kiev was renamed Moscow.
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Correct answer: Kiev was divided among Yaroslav’s five sons.
Explanation: Yaroslav practiced partible inheritance, so when he died in 1054 his realm was split among his sons (though his eldest, Iziaslav, initially took Kiev as Grand Prince). This division began the political fragmentation of Kievan Rus'. The Mongol invasions occurred much later (13th century), and Kiev was never renamed Moscow.
Explanation: Yaroslav practiced partible inheritance, so when he died in 1054 his realm was split among his sons (though his eldest, Iziaslav, initially took Kiev as Grand Prince). This division began the political fragmentation of Kievan Rus'. The Mongol invasions occurred much later (13th century), and Kiev was never renamed Moscow.
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