Russia, Peter the Great, and Miscellaneous

What is the CURRENT capital of Russia, where the Kremlin and St. Basil's cathedral is located.

• St. Petersburg

• Stalingrad

• Volgograd

• Moscow

What city was built in a swamp connected to the Baltic Sea, that became the "New" Capital of Russia in 1703-1917. Also know as "The City built on Bones."

• Moscow

• Amsterdam

• London

• St. Petersburg

Who is this "Great" Tsar in Russian History?

• St. Peter

• Peter I

• Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible)

• Henry VIII

Name this country that fought against Russia in The Great Northern War, lead by King Charles XII. They were hindering the Russians from reaching the Baltic Sea.

• The Swedish Empire

• The Mongol Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Mughal Empire (India)

How tall was Peter the Great?

• 7'0"

• 6'8"

• 6'3"

• 5"8"

What profession was Peter the Great while he was incognito on his trip to Europe? (1696-1698)

• A chippendale

• A Ship Builder (Carpenter)

• A Entrepreneur

• A Candlemaker

Which of the following was NOT an issue with Russia in the 1600s?

• No warm water sea ports

• Uneducated/miss out on the enlightenment

• Primitive towns with little infrastructure

• A lack of Land

A sudden, violent seizure of power in Government where a group tries to overthrow the current leader.

• A Coup

• The American Revolution

• A Gang

• Democracy

Which of the following is the best definition of Westernization?

• A transition of dress and customs to that of American Cowboys

• Expanding a countries borders

• Converting to the customs and practices of Western European civilization.

• Focusing a countries attention more toward farming and cattle herding

What did Peter the Great do to those who opposed his transformation of Russia in the Early 1700s?

• He praised them for their use of Democracy

• He allowed them freedom of speech but wanted them to leave

• He killed, imprisoned, and enslaves those who opposed him

• He tried desperately to convince them to join his cause