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World Civ. 2
Russian & Prussian Autocracy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who were the Asian invaders that ruled Russia from the 13th to the 15th century? | Mongols |
| What Russian ruler had her husband killed to take over the throne? | Catherine the Great |
| What were the "windows on the west"? Why were they needed? | Warm Water Ports to trade |
| How did Peter the Great attempt to make Russia more powerful? | Tried to get Warm Water Port in the Black Sea Tried to introduce Westernization Got one water port from Sweden (later turned into St. Petersburg introduced reforms from Europe |
| 1st ruler to assume the title Czar & Autocrat of all Russians. | Ivan the Terrible |
| What German ruler converted his country into an important European power? | Frederick the Great |
| What culture influenced 10th century Russia? | Eastern Orthodox (European)(Byzantine Empire) |
| What branch of Christianity did the Russians adopt? | Eastern Orthodox |
| Define "Nihilism". | Belief that nothing is worth while in Russia. All must be destroyed to apply reason in science to build a better society. |
| Define "Russification". | Forced conquered nations to adopt Russian culture, language, & religion (Eastern Orthodox) |
| What were the social classes in Russia? Describe them. | Czars - Royalty Clergy - religious leaders Boyars - land owning nobles Peasants - poor but weren't slaves Serfs - enslaved peasants |
| What 3 Dynasties ruled Europe during the 15th - 20th centuries? | H.R.E/Spain/Austria - Hapsburgs Russia - Czars Prussia/Germany - Hohenzollerns |
| Who did the Boyars elect as Czar in 1613? | Michael Romanov |
| Where was the Hohenzollern family from in Germany? | Brandenburg (Berlin) |
| What term was used to describe the Despots that introduced reforms to their nations? | Enlightened Despots |
| What was the period of Russian history called where nobles fought for the control of the throne? | Time of Troubles |
| Describe how Catherine the Great expanded Russia's boundaries south & west. | *through wars she extended Russia's boundaries south to Black Sea(WWP) *took 1/3 of Poland(Prussia & Austria took rest) *made Russia a European power *gave Boyars more power *made serfs & peasants work more (if they revolted they would be killed |
| What were the Jewish restricted districts called? | Pale of Settlement |
| Jews were victimized through Government violence known as _______. | Pogroms |
| Identify 2 achievements & 2 weaknesses of absolute power. (Essay Question) | Achievements: 1. Weakened forces trying to disunite a country 2. Furthered the growth of national states Weaknesses: 1. Nations Welfare depend on ability of 1 person often who sacrifices people needs for own wants 2. led their countries into costly w |
| What is an Autocrat? | a ruler who has absolute power |
| Who made the Boyars shave their beards or pay a tax? | Peter the Great |
| Who ended Mongol rule in Russia and was a Slavic Grand Duke? | Ivan the Great (III) |
| How did Frederick the Great make Prussia a great power? | *Began unification of Germany *took Silesia (from Maria Theresa) & 1/3 of Poland *supported literature, music, science, farming, education, equal treatment for all, & religious freedom |
| Why was St. Petersburg built? | to give access to Europe. To trade and to get ideas from Europe. |
| Match ruling families to the country's they ruled. | Spain/H.R.E./Prussia - Hapsburg Russia - Romanov Prussia/Germany - Hohenzollerns |
| Who partitioned Poland? | Prussia/Germany (Frederick the Great), Russia, & Austria |
| What did enlightened despots do for their countries? | Brought in reforms which gave the people more right's |
| What events occurred during the reign of Catherine the Great? | - took Warm Water Port in Black Sea - took 1/3 of Poland - agreed to partition Poland - granted charter of rights to Boyars |
| Why did the intellectuals attack the absolute monarchs during the 18th century? Was it justified? Explain (Essay Question) | |
| Who were the 1st inhabitants in Russia in the 8th century? Who were the 2nd in 9th century? | 1st - Slavs 2nd - Norse |
| Who ruled before the Time of Troubles? | Ivan the Terrible |
| Who was the 1st ruler of Russia to use the name Czar? | Ivan the Great |
| Who was the 1st ruler of Russia to use Czar Autocrat of all Russia? | Ivan the Terrible |
| Pick a ruler you think is interesting and explain why you think he's interesting? (Essay Question) |
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