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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, The Great Northern War, Chapters 34—39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Peter build an outpost that grew into the Kronstadt naval base?
(a) Wolin Island.
(b) Bornholm Island.
(c) Kotlin Island.
(d) Gotland Island.

2. Patkul, an anti-Swede from __________, stirred Peter and Augustus to action against Charles XII?
(a) Karelia.
(b) Estonia.
(c) Ingria.
(d) Livonia,

3. "Great Embassy" member in Russia felt that Europeans who embraced music, art, literature, and science were _________.
(a) "Agnostics."
(b) "Heretics."
(c) "Iconoclasts."
(d) "Pagans."

4. What did the author note Peter seemed to identify as the key while he embarked on his "Great Embassy" travels?
(a) International mercantilism.
(b) Civil acceptance.
(c) Naval dominance.
(d) Religious tolerance.

5. William III met Peter, long an admirer of his military exploits against _____________.
(a) Catholicism.
(b) The Greek Orthodox Church.
(c) Judaism.
(d) Protestantism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sieges were preferred to open-field battle and frequently ended in what manner?

2. William III was not ready when he met Peter during the "Great Embassy" to ally against which group?

3. How long did Peter send the "Great Embassy" to Europe to recruit and study?

4. What happened to Sophia after her inner circle was tortured and Peter refused to see her?

5. Upset by Sophia, whom did the boyars rally around?

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