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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, On the European Stage, Chapters 53-57.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Peter's great fleet when he sent an envoy on the first Russian warship to enter the Black Sea?
(a) Sold, leaving sailors to march back.
(b) Rotted unused for lack of purpose.
(c) Engaged in future warfare service.
(d) Relinquished as part of the truce.

2. With Severia lost, where did Charles XII go?
(a) Ukraine.
(b) Lithuania.
(c) Slovakia.
(d) Belarus.

3. Peter could be easily identified and thronged until he was set up securely in which dockyard?
(a) East India Company.
(b) Amserdam Shipping Company.
(c) Rotterdam Naval Shipyard.
(d) Netherlands Nautical, Ltd.

4. The King of Poland convinced Peter to undertake a joint war against which nation?
(a) Spain.
(b) Sweden.
(c) Greece.
(d) France.

5. What were some ways Peter broke tradition beyond freeing himself of Eudoxia, shaving nobles' beards, and using decorations in lieu of land as rewards?
(a) Offering land in exchange for military service.
(b) Affording peasants, not serfs, voting rights.
(c) Reforming the calendar and currency.
(d) Reforming Russian feudal system.

Short Answer Questions

1. General Lewenhaupt was sent for a massive quantity of supplies, but his effort bogged down and cost the campaign of Charles XII how much time?

2. In Chapter 32, the Russians torched Poland to deny Charles provisions and bridges, and accomplish what else?

3. In Chapter 38, the Swedes were entrapped, and they convinced Charles XII to flee to what territory?

4. Peter was shown in Chapter 29 as an autocrat over the vast country which he divided into how many governorships?

5. Peter was able to launch a disciplined infantry line which enveloped ________/

(see the answer key)

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