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During excavations by archaeologists in certain areas of Ukraine, they often find a trident, which, according to scientists, was important for one of the ancient Slavic tribes. It could be either his symbol or a sign of the power of the tribal leader. Later, in the time of Vladimir Svyatoslavovich (he was also called Vladimir the Great), the trident appeared on the coins of Russia and became a princely sign, well known abroad. He and his authorities are succeeded by Vladimir's successors on the throne. The trident is often found on Varangian swords (those that were in the service of the Kiev princes), and found it in the coat of arms of Anna Yaroslavna, daughter of Yaroslav the Wise, Queen of France. With this sign the rulers of the n lands sealed treaties with other states, he was on the belts of the prince's warriors.

What was the significance of the trident? Historians do not have a single answer to this question. Some believe that he embodied three elements: air, water and earth. Others are convinced that the trident is a deification of fishing gear (referring to the fact that it is found in other countries). Still others insist: it is a stylized image of a falcon. There is also a version that he - a reproduction of an object resembling a mace - a symbol of power. There are dozens of such interpretations. Thus, there is no single established view in the explanation of the trident. Scholars agree on the basic principle: it is most directly connected with the princely person and symbolizes his power. There can be no disputes (Mikhail Fedotov).
1. Identify the first microtheme of the text.
a) the use of the trident in ancient times
b) the trident is well known outside of princely Russia
c) trident on the coins of Russia
d) the trident was important for one of the ancient Slavic tribes

2) What words are key in the text?
a) Slavic, symbol, warriors, historians, version
b) fishing, falcon, mace, disputes, Vladimir the Great
c) territory, Russia, throne, mace, interpretation
d) trident, prince, power, scientists, symbol

3) Choose a sentence that serves as the beginning of the text.
a) Scholars agree on the main thing: it is most directly associated with the princely person and symbolizes his power.
b) It could be either his symbol or a sign of the power of the tribal leader.
c) What value was invested in the trident?
d) During the excavations of archaeologists in certain areas of Ukraine often find a trident, which, according to scientists, was important for one of the ancient Slavic tribes.

Answer 1

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1) b) the trident is well known outside of princely Russia

2) b) fishing, falcon, mace, disputes, Vladimir the Great

3) d) During the excavations of archaeologists in certain areas of Ukraine often find a trident, which, according to scientists, was important for one of the ancient Slavic tribes.

Answer 2

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