The principality of Kiev was founded by
A)Central Asian Mongols.
B)Scandinavian Vikings.
C)Byzantines from Constantinople.
D)the Germanic Holy Roman Emperors.
E)Hungarian Magyars.

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The principality of Kiev was founded by Scandinavian Vikings, also known as Varangians, in the late 9th century. They established their rule over the Slavic tribes in the region and established the city of Kiev as their capital. This began the period of Kievan Rus, a medieval state in Eastern Europe.

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