Russia in the 16th–18th centuries
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
List three reforms or measures of Ivan IV.
Tsar title; Zemsky Sobor and Sudebnik; oprichnina.
2
Write 2–3 sentences on the causes and end of the Time of Troubles.
The dynasty ended, boyars struggled, Poland and Sweden interfered; in 1612–1613 a militia liberated Moscow and Romanov was elected.
3
Write five events from Peter I’s career with years.
1682 came to the throne; 1696 sole rule; 1700 Northern War; 1703 St Petersburg; 1721 Nystad and empire.
4
About Russia’s expansion: which khanates were annexed?
The Kazan, Astrakhan and Siberian khanates.