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What was the purpose of the 'Chosen Council' during Ivan IV's reign?
What was the purpose of the 'Chosen Council' during Ivan IV's reign?
- To advocate for the rights of the common people
- To lead internal reforms and military conquest (correct)
- To resist Ivan IV's autocratic rule
- To demand religious freedom
During which period did Ivan IV the Terrible implement political purges and state terror?
During which period did Ivan IV the Terrible implement political purges and state terror?
- Bright stage (1547-1560)
- Intermediate stage (1560-1570)
- Reform stage (1547-1570)
- Dark stage (1560-1584) (correct)
What title was Ivan IV given, and what does it descend from?
What title was Ivan IV given, and what does it descend from?
- Emperor, descended from the Roman Senate
- King, descended from the Roman emperors
- Sultan, descended from the Persian rulers
- Tzar, descended from 'Caesar' (correct)