Flashcard on Russian History

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Which Russian czar is associated with "westernizing" Russia and increasing its military power?

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Peter the Great

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What is one achievement of Ivan the Terrible?

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He built St. Basil's Cathedral.

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Which of the following is NOT a social or cultural pattern of Russia during the Age of Absolutism? Eastern Orthodox Church, Ethnic diversity, Centralized democracy, Peasants and serfdom

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Centralized democracy

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What does the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles symbolize?

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The wealth and power of France under Louis XIV.

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Who was the first czar of Russia, known for cementing peasantry and serfdom?

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Ivan the Terrible

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What title was used by Ivan the Terrible as the ruler of Russia?

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Czar

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What city did Peter the Great establish as the new capital of Russia?

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St. Petersburg

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What was one effect of Louis XIV’s requirement for nobles to live in the Palace of Versailles?

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It reduced the nobles’ political power.

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Which of the following best describes the legacy of Ivan the Terrible? Options: He modernized the Russian military., He expanded Russia’s territory but left it in social and economic ruin., He improved relations with Western Europe., He abolished peasant serfdom in Russia.

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He expanded Russia’s territory but left it in social and economic ruin.

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What was the primary religion of Russia during the Age of Absolutism?

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Eastern Orthodox Christianity