Russian Reforms of Ivan the Terrible
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What was the purpose of the Law Code 'Sudebnik' enacted in 1550 CE?

  • To grant more power to the aristocrats and limit the authority of the king
  • To establish a new system of taxation
  • To reform the military and create a standing army
  • To strengthen royal power and impose restrictions on aristocrats (correct)
  • What was the significance of the 1556 CE military reform initiated by Ivan?

  • It abolished the existing military structure
  • It increased the influence of foreign military advisors
  • It focused on expanding the power of the aristocracy in military matters
  • It led to the creation of the Russian standing army ('streletz' corps) (correct)
  • What was the main purpose of the Council of the Hundred Chapters, established in 1551 CE?

  • To resolve disputes among different social groups
  • To introduce new laws for the self-government of magistrates
  • To establish a new system of trade and commerce
  • To implement religious reforms and unify rituals and rules of icon painting (correct)
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