Ivan the Terrible YouTube Video

What was the primary reason Ivan the Terrible was known for his cruelty?

• He believed he was on a divine mission.

• He was mentally unstable.

• He was betrayed by his closest allies.

• He enjoyed the process of torture.

What architectural feature is Ivan the Terrible credited with introducing to Russia?

• Wooden tent spires

• Stone fortresses

• Gothic arches

• Brick cathedrals

What architectural technique did Ivan the Terrible favor for building churches?

• Brick with pendentives

• Prefabricated wooden structures

• Gothic cathedrals

• Using limestone

Which city's conquest marked a turning point in Ivan's reign and Russia's history?

• Moscow

• Kazan

• St. Petersburg

• Novgorod

What was the symbolic significance of St. Basil's Cathedral?

• A tribute to the Russian Orthodox Church

• A memorial for Ivan's family

• A monument to Ivan's military victories

• A symbol of Moscow as the New Jerusalem

What was the purpose of the English Court in Moscow?

• A religious site

• A trade and diplomatic center

• A royal residence

• A military base

What led to the decline of Ivan the Terrible's mental state?

• The death of his son

• The loss of his territories

• All of the above

• His isolation from the boyars

What was the Oprichnina created by Ivan the Terrible?

• A secret police force

• A religious sect

• A trade guild

• A new capital city

How did Ivan the Terrible's reign of terror impact the Russian nobility?

• It had no significant impact.

• It caused widespread fear and oppression.

• It led to economic prosperity.

• It strengthened their power.

How did Ivan the Terrible's reign end?

• He abdicated the throne.

• He was assassinated.

• He died of natural causes.

• He was overthrown by the boyars.