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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, On the European Stage, Chapters 40-46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sieges were preferred to open-field battle and frequently ended in what manner?
(a) Minimal deaths.
(b) Religious sanctuary.
(c) Honorable surrender.
(d) Massive retreat.

2. Golitsyn was responsible for what foreign policy highpoint of the Regency?
(a) Return of Kazan to Russian control.
(b) Return of Kiev to Russian control.
(c) Return of Moscow to Russian control.
(d) Return of Perm to Russian control.

3. 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.

4. Peter was shown in Chapter 29 as an autocrat over the vast country which he divided into how many governorships?
(a) Eight.
(b) Six.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Ten.

5. Chapter 21 reflected Peter was back at his highest priority, finding in his shipyards any waste, shortages, or ________.
(a) New ideas.
(b) Rewardable efforts.
(c) Punishable activities.
(d) Sullen workers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Charles XII hoped to ally with Hetman Mazeppa, the Cossack who had been waiting for an opportunity to win independence for ___________.

2. Charles XII was impatient, but a competent Russian attack surprised him when he crossed which waterway?

3. Eudoxia Lopukhina bore Peter __________ before they were estranged.

4. When Fedor died in 1682 without an heir, the choice was between Peter and ____________.

5. Peter dealt harshly with robbers and beggars, especially ones who ________________.

(see the answer key)

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