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What was a significant outcome of Russian control over the Volga River?
Which policy did Ivan IV implement for expansion?
How did Mongol influence shape Russian society?
What role did Cossacks play in the fur trade during the Russian expansion?
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What characterized Russian exploration into Siberia?
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What impact did the control of the Volga River have on Russian trade dynamics?
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What military strategy did Ivan IV utilize to expand Russia into new territories?
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What was one result of the Mongol dominance over Russia?
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What was the main reason for the selection of lower-level bureaucrats and merchants during Ivan IV's reign?
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Which event characterized Peter the Great's rise to power?
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What was the predominant aspiration of the Church during the Romanov Dynasty?
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How did Peter the Great reorganize the Russian government?
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What was a key aspect of the devshirme system in the Ottoman Empire?
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What was a significant outcome of Peter the Great's reforms regarding provincial officials?
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What system did the Ottoman sultans use to ensure control over their territories?
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What happened to the Streltsy under Peter the Great's rule?
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What was a significant outcome of Ivan IV's policy to expand eastward?
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How did Ivan IV’s reign influence the role of the Cossacks?
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What role did the Mongolian conquerors play in shaping Russian development?
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What was a key feature of Russian expansion into Siberia during and after Ivan IV’s rule?
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Which of the following best describes Russian trade with Persia and the Ottoman Empire during Ivan IV's reign?
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What was a major consequence of the interaction between fur traders and indigenous tribes during the Russian expansion into Siberia?
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How did the geography of Russia influence its trade capabilities?
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What aspect of the centralized power in new monarchies marked a significant change in governance in the 1500s?
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Study Notes
New Monarchies
- New monarchies in Europe during the 1500s centralized power by controlling taxes, the army, and religion.
- Examples of new monarchies include the Tudors in England, the Valois in France, and Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand in Spain.
- These new monarchies led to the rise of bureaucracies and the middle class at the expense of lords and the church.
- New monarchies sought to curb the private armies of the nobility.
Russia
- Russia's position made it a trading hub between the east and west.
- Russia was influenced by both Europe and Asia, with a strong link to Europe through its capital cities of Kiev, St. Petersburg, and Moscow.
- Ivan IV , also known as Ivan the Terrible, expanded Russia eastward, taking control of Kazan, Astrakhan, and Siberia, held by the descendants of the Golden Horde.
Control of the Volga
- Ivan IV allowed the Stroganovs to hire Cossacks to fight local tribes and the Siberian khan.
- This expansion resulted in control of the Volga River and access to the Caspian Sea.
- Access to the Caspian gave Moscow direct trading routes with Persia and the Ottoman Empire.
Russia Expands to the Pacific
- After Ivan IV's reign, Russia continued east into Siberia.
- Fur traders and militias conquered indigenous tribes.
- Missionaries spread Eastern Orthodox faith.
- By 1639, Russia reached the Pacific.
- Explorations expanded to Alaska in 1741 and California in 1814.
Peter the Great
- The Romanov Dynasty ruled Russia after Ivan IV's death.
- Peter I, also known as Peter the Great, consolidated power by defeating his half-sister Sophia and the Streltsy.
- He reformed Russia’s government by creating provinces and a senate.
Centralizing Control in the Ottoman Empire
- The Ottoman Empire used the devshirme system to staff its military and government.
- Christian boys between 8 and 20 were forced to serve in the Ottoman government.
- Devshirme evolved from a system of slavery, where slaves were considered tribute after conquest.
Gunpowder Empires
- The term Gunpowder Empires refers to states that relied on firearms for territory control.
- Gunpowder Empires included the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires, all of which had strong Islamic influence.
- Suleiman the Magnificent, ruler of the Ottoman Empire, conquered Christian strongholds in Belgrade, Rhodes, and Hungary.
Qing Empire
- The Qing Empire in China experienced both invasions and prosperity.
Europe
- The year 1450 marks the end of the medieval period and the beginning of the early modern period.
- This era saw the end of the Hundred Years' War and the invention of the printing press.
- Europe saw the rise of powerful and wealthy nations that launched overseas explorations and established colonies.
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Explore the rise of new monarchies in Europe during the 1500s and their impact on governance, society, and power dynamics. This quiz also examines Russia's expansion under Ivan IV, focusing on its influence and control over trade routes and local tribes. Test your knowledge of this transformative period in European and Russian history.