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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. When Peter ordered the fortress at Grodno abandoned, Charles XII was freed to invade what region?
(a) Bohemia.
(b) Saxony.
(c) Schwarzwald.
(d) Waserbergland.

2. After how long did Peter bid the Regent and King farewell?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) Eight weeks.
(c) Ten weeks.
(d) Four weeks.

3. Seventeenth century European wars were shown to be steadily growing in deadliness and scope, yet what rules were they still obeying?
(a) Seasonal campaigning.
(b) Use of shields, swords, spears.
(c) Afternoon tea sessions.
(d) Use of catapults, horses, caissons.

4. The "Great Embassy" ended abruptly before a trip to ________________because word came that the Streltsy were rebelling?
(a) Venice.
(b) Warsaw.
(c) Dresden.
(d) Constantinople.

5. After serfs and peasants were drafted by the thousands for unskilled shipbuilding labor, what work moved swiftly despite what?
(a) High desertion and death rates, poor machinery,
(b) High desertion and death rates, minimal machinery,
(c) Moderate desertion and death rates, no machinery,
(d) High desertion and death rates, no machinery,

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Chapter 36 brought spring's oppressive heat, but Charles XII rejected what at this point?

4. Charles XII broke traditions, proved rash in using disciplined troops, and forced battles. How long did it take for Russia to stand up to him?

5. Which nations sided with Charles XII against Denmark to keep the European political status quo?

(see the answer key)

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