The Story of the World: Early Modern Times Chapter 17

The ruler of Russia was known as the _____.

• emperor

• king

• czar

• pharaoh

Peter the Great hoped to sail on the ____ Sea, but it was controlled by Sweden.

• Black

• Mediterranean

• Baltic

Peter founded the city of ____ on the banks of the Neva River.

• St Petersburg

• St Louis

• St Clair

Peter the Great is known for making Russia part of ______.

• North America

• Asia

• Europe

Who ruled Russia while Peter the Great was still a boy?

• his mother

• his sister

• the royal guard

• the prime minister

Why did Peter want a fleet of ships?

• He wanted to conquer Europe.

• He hoped to sail to the Far East.

• He wanted to trade Russian furs for Western luxuries.

• all of the above.

What was the problem with the port city of Archangel?

• Its waters were frozen for most of the year.

• It was controlled by the king of Sweden.

• The Ottoman Turks would not allow ships to sail in or out.

• The Europeans refused to trade there.

What city did Peter capture from the Turks?

• Istanbul

• Azov

• Moscow

• Narva

When Peter visited Europe, he ______.

• worked at the docks

• lived at the royal palaces

• wore fancy clothes

• impressed everyone with his manners

Who joined Peter in fighting the king of Sweden?

• England

• Holland

• Denmark-Norway

• the Ottoman Turks