Who Was Peter The Great?

Who Was Peter The Great?

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11th Grade - University

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Peter the Great was a towering figure in Russian history, known for his efforts to modernize and Westernize Russia. He co-ruled with his half-brother Ivan before taking sole control. Peter's reforms touched every aspect of Russian life, from culture to religion, and he is credited with founding the Russian Navy. Despite his public achievements, his personal life was fraught with family tensions and harsh treatment of his son. His legacy includes the establishment of Saint Petersburg and the Table of Ranks, which aimed to democratize Russian society.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event in Peter's childhood significantly influenced his character?

Witnessing the slayings of his mother's family members

His education in Europe

His father's death

His coronation as czar

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of Peter's Grand Embassy?

To establish trade relations

To find a bride

To conquer new territories

To learn Western ways and bring back new ideas

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Peter the Great attempt to change Russian fashion?

By banning all foreign clothing

By promoting Asian styles

By enforcing the latest Parisian fashions

By introducing traditional Russian attire

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Peter's solution for those who wanted to keep their beards?

They had to work for the government

They could keep them without any conditions

They had to pay a tax

They had to join the military

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Peter the Great focus on building a navy?

To trade with China

To explore new lands

To establish Russia as a world power

To defend against the Mongols

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the major challenge in building Saint Petersburg?

Resistance from the nobility

The site was a swamp

Hostile local tribes

Lack of funds

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Peter the Great's relationship with his son Alexei end?

Alexei became czar after Peter

Alexei was exiled to Europe

Alexei was imprisoned and died from harsh treatment

Alexei fled to Asia

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