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Giattino - U2-3a
Unit 2 - Section 3a
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Themes in Russian History | Expansion by conquest. Need for warm-water ports. The necessity of a strong, central government |
| Ivan III | Also known as Ivan the Great. Extended Muscovy territory and United Russia. 1547- proclaims himself to be Czar – emperor or Caesar |
| Ivan IV | Also known as Ivan the Terrible Continued policy of expansion Gained his name because of his use of a secret police Harsh ruling methods |
| The Pendulum of Russian History | Pro-WestFor Progress & ChangeEncourage New Ideas,Technologies, etc. Anti-WestIsolationistXenophobicUltra-Conservative |
| Peter the Great1682-1725 | Absolute monarch Controlled Russian Orthodox Church Created an Army that would only answer him(self). Goal was to turn Russia into a commercial and military power Take over a warm weather port Policy of Westernization – modernize Raised taxes |