Age of Absolutism

Which Russian czar is associated with "westernizing" Russia and increasing its military power?

• Ivan the Terrible

• Peter the Great

• Nicholas I

• Catherine the Great

What is one achievement of Ivan the Terrible?

• He built St. Basil's Cathedral.

• He established St. Petersburg as the capital.

• He increased Russia's connection to Western Europe.

• He abolished serfdom in Russia.

Which of the following is NOT a social or cultural pattern of Russia during the Age of Absolutism?

• Eastern Orthodox Church

• Ethnic diversity

• Centralized democracy

• Peasants and serfdom

What does the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles symbolize?

• Louis XIV's desire for a simpler lifestyle.

• The wealth and power of France under Louis XIV.

• The importance of religious ceremonies.

• The military power of France.

Who was the first czar of Russia, known for cementing peasantry and serfdom?

• Ivan the Terrible

• Peter the Great

• Louis XIV

• Nicholas II

What title was used by Ivan the Terrible as the ruler of Russia?

• King

• Emperor

• Czar

• Chancellor

What city did Peter the Great establish as the new capital of Russia?

• Moscow

• St. Petersburg

• Kiev

• Novgorod

What was one effect of Louis XIV’s requirement for nobles to live in the Palace of Versailles?

• It reduced the nobles’ political power.

• It increased the nobles' wealth and influence.

• It led to the collapse of the French monarchy.

• It strengthened alliances with other European countries.

Which of the following best describes the legacy of Ivan the Terrible?

• He modernized the Russian military.

• He expanded Russia’s territory but left it in social and economic ruin.

• He improved relations with Western Europe.

• He abolished peasant serfdom in Russia.

What was the primary religion of Russia during the Age of Absolutism?

• Roman Catholicism

• Protestantism

• Eastern Orthodox Christianity

• Islam