The First Romanovs

What is Ivan Susanin known for?

• Leading a rebellion against Vasily Shuisky

• Preventing the Poles from assassinating Mikhail Romanov

• Printing the first book in Russia

• Impersonating Prince Dmitry, son of Ivan IV.

How old was Mikhail Romanov when he was elected to be the next Tsar?

• 14

• 16

• 18

• 12

Who elected Mikhail Romanov?

• The Boyar Duma

• The Assembly of the Lands

• The Council of Seven Boyars

Who greatly influenced Mikhail Romanov during his reign?

• His parents

• His wife

• His childhood friend

• The Boyar Duma

How old was Alexey Mikhailovich when he ascended to the throne?

• 14

• 16

• 21

• 23

Mikhail Romanov was an experienced politician when he acended to the throne.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Alexey Mikhailovich wasn't well educated.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What happened when the father of Mikhail Romanov, Filaret, returned to Russia from captivity in Poland?

• Tired of politics, Filaret retired to a distant monastery.

• Filaret became a close adviser of his son but didn't interfere in Mikhail's decisions.

• Filaret became a co-ruler of Mikhail Romanov and even took the title of Great Sovereign.

• Filaret concentrated all political power in his hands and even planned to overthrow his own son but died before the plan was realized.

What qualities did people notice in Alexey Mikhailovich?

• Kindness

• Some weakness of character

• Cruelty

• Deep insight

• Carelessness

Under the first rulers of the Romanov dynasty -- [several answers]

• Royal power significantly increased

• Royal power significantly decreased

• The power of governmental institutions increased

• The power of governmental institutions decreased