18 Questions
What was the position of Russian boyars in the Eastern European feudal system?
Highest rank of aristocracy after ruling princes
How did Ivan IV consolidate his power and abolish the boyar councils?
By creating his own council of senators
What event led to Ivan IV's infamous title 'Ivan the Terrible'?
Oprichnina Terror
How did Ivan IV further centralize his power by dealing with dissent from the Russian boyars?
Public torture and execution
What was Tsar Peter I's contribution to Russian territorial expansion and reforms?
Greatly enhanced territorial expansion and initiated domestic reforms
What geopolitical force influenced Tsar Peter I's reform efforts in Russia?
Western Europeans dominating interregional trade
Who is largely considered the founder of the Russian state?
Ivan III
Which kingdom led the campaign of uniting the Rus people and ousting the Golden Horde in the 15th and 16th centuries?
Muscovy
What title did Ivan III earn due to his efforts in uniting most of the Rus people and defeating the Golden Horde?
Ivan the Great
Which Russian ruler officially began the Russian Empire after adding more Rus people to the state and consolidating power?
Ivan IV
Which Russian ruler continued Russian expansion and consolidated monarchial power at the expense of the Russian nobility?
Ivan the Terrible
What was Ivan III's main rival in Eastern Europe that he defeated, leading to his title as Ivan the Great?
Republic of Novgorod
What was one of the key reasons for Peter I moving the imperial capital to the coast and building St. Petersburg?
To adopt Western maritime trade practices
In what war did Peter I fight to win access to the sea and coastal maritime cities in Northern Europe?
Great Northern War (1700-1721) against Sweden and its allies
How did Peter I's reforms impact Russian nobles?
Forced them to operate in close proximity to the capital
What was one of the main consequences of Peter I's tax reforms and increased demands for funding imperial projects?
Added more pressure on Russian peasants
What was a significant outcome of many Russian peasants settling on the Asian frontier near Russian forts?
The spread of Russian peoples across Asia began
How did the Ming Dynasty's focus change from maritime trade during Admiral Zheng He's voyages to later years?
They focused internally and neglected the outside world
Test your knowledge on the Russian boyars, their role in the Eastern European feudal system, and the changes brought about by Ivan IV's reign as Tsar of the Rus. Explore the shift in political power, the oprichnina state policy, and the conflicts between Ivan IV and the boyars.
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