Peter the Great

Peter the Great, born in 1672, ruled Russia until 1725. He expanded the Tsardom into a major European power, modernized the army, and established the Russian Navy. Peter led a cultural revolution, westernizing Russian society and founding Saint Petersburg. His educational reforms emphasized science and mathematics. Despite health issues, he continued to reform Russia until his death in 1725.

Who was Peter the Great's elder half-brother with whom he initially shared the throne?

• Nicholas II

• Alexis I

• Ivan V

• Fyodor III

What was one of the key goals of Peter the Great's reforms?

• To expand the Russian Empire into Africa

• To isolate Russia from European influences

• To abolish the Russian monarchy

• To modernize and westernize Russian society

Which city did Peter the Great found that became the capital of Russia?

• Kiev

• Moscow

• Novgorod

• Saint Petersburg

What was the primary focus of Peter the Great's industrialization efforts?

• Agricultural development

• Textile production

• Mining and lumber industries

• Automobile manufacturing

What significant military base did Peter the Great establish in 1698?

• Vladivostok

• Taganrog

• Murmansk

• Sevastopol

What educational reform did Peter the Great implement in 1714?

• Introduction of religious studies in schools

• Mandatory military training for students

• Establishment of the first Russian university

• Compulsory education for all children

What title was Peter the Great officially given in 1721?

• King of Russia

• Emperor of all Russia

• Grand Duke of Moscow

• Prince of Novgorod

Which war did Peter the Great launch to increase Russian influence in the Caucasus?

• Russo-Turkish War

• Great Northern War

• Crimean War

• Russo-Persian War

What was a major health issue that plagued Peter the Great in his later years?

• Tuberculosis

• Uremia

• Diabetes

• Heart disease

Where is Peter the Great interred?

• Saint Basil's Cathedral

• Kremlin, Moscow

• Catherine Palace

• Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, Saint Petersburg