ABSOLUTISM IN RUSSIA

ABSOLUTISM IN RUSSIA

Ivan The Terrible, Peter and Catherine The Great

Ivan The Terrible

1530 - 1548

Ivan The Terrible

• First Czar.

• Turned Russia into a world empire.

• He could be incredibly cruel.

• The poor and powerless saw him as a champion.

• It was believed he was insane.

Multiple Choice

When did Ivan The Terrible Rule over Russia?

• 17th century

• 16th century

• 15th century

Peter The Great

Also known as Peter I.

He was interested in bringing the best of Europe to Russia. He removed everything that was still medieval.

Peter The Great

• Created schools, and a strong navy.

• Founded Saint Petersburg.

• Controlled the Orthodox Church.

Multiple Choice

With all Peter's changes in Russia what did he gain?

• Russia's modernization.

• Russia's growth.

• Russia's expantion.

Catherine The Great

Real name Sophie von Anhalt-Zerbst

Catherine The Great

or

Catherine II

Expanded the Russian Empire. Made Russia a great power. Her time ruling is considered as the Golden Age. Intelligent and cultured.

Multiple Choice

During her period, Catherine finished turning Russia into a major force. Who began that change?

• Peter The Great

• Ivan The Terrible

Multiple Choice

When did Ivan The Terrible rule over Russia?

• 17th century

• 16th century

• 15th century