Catherine the Great

During which years did Catherine the Great reign as empress regent of Russia?

• 1760-1780

• 1762-1796

• 1750-1775

• 1768-1792

1. What significant cultural institution did Catherine establish in St. Petersburg during her reign?

• State Russian Museum

• Russian Academy of Sciences

• Hermitage Museum

• National Library of Russia

1. Which institute did Catherine establish for the education of noble girls?

• The Smolny Institute

• The Women's Patriotic Institute

• The Mariinsky Institute

• Salem Academy

1. When was the Russian Statute of National Education created?

• 1. In 1762

• 1. In 1786

• 1. In 1764

• 1. In 1782

What criticism was often aimed at Catherine's educational reforms?

• Lack of diversity in the curriculum

• Separation of boys and girls at schools

• Overemphasis on religious education

• Insufficient funding for the educational system

By the end of Catherine's reign, approximately how many students were being educated across Russia?

• 45,000

• 150,000

• 62,000

• 72,000