The Reign of Peter the Great of Russia

What significant event in Russia's history is referred to as the "Time of Troubles"?

• The Reformation

• The Renaissance

• The famine and war with Poland

• The fall of the Romanov dynasty

Who was the first ruler of the Rurik Dynasty?

• Peter the Great

• Ivan V

• Prince Rurik

• Czar Alexis

In what year did the Romanov family begin their dynasty in Russia?

• 862

• 1598

• 1613

• 1649

Who was Peter the Great's co-czar at the age of ten?

• Fedor

• Ivan V

• Alexis

• Sophia

What was the status of the majority of Russians during the time of Peter the Great?

• Nobles

• Military leaders

• Serfs

• Merchants

What was the population of Russia during the early 1700s?

• About eight million

• About ten million

• About fifteen million

• About nineteen million

Which port city did Peter capture from the Ottomans in 1696?

• St. Petersburg

• Moscow

• Azov

• Warsaw

What did Peter establish to improve the Russian army?

• A new trade route

• A military draft

• A peace treaty

• A new currency

What was one of the benefits of capturing Azov for Russia?

• Access to the Mediterranean Sea

• A warm water port

• A new capital city

• A new ally in Europe

What did Peter order to be built to support the military?

• Schools

• Shipyards

• Hospitals

• Libraries