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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, The Great Northern War, Chapters 22-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The new army under Sheremetev used artillery rebuilt from scratch using melted down iron from _______.
(a) Church bells.
(b) Tools, farming implements.
(c) Cemetery and church gates.
(d) Old cannons.

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

3. The "Great Embassy" was led by Lefort, two key diplomats, and ____________.
(a) "Engineers."
(b) "Educators."
(c) "Students."
(d) "Volunteers."

4. Peter evaded an anti-Swedish alliance in Prussia to concentrate on whom?
(a) Poles.
(b) Spanish.
(c) French.
(d) Turks.

5. What did the author note Peter seemed to identify as the key while he embarked on his "Great Embassy" travels?
(a) Religious tolerance.
(b) Civil acceptance.
(c) International mercantilism.
(d) Naval dominance.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Peter work at the Dutch company to learn his trade?

2. In 1695, Peter attacked Azov, the Turkish fortress, to end Tatar raids in the Ukraine and gain access to which sea?

3. William III was not ready when he met Peter during the "Great Embassy" to ally against which group?

4. When did the founding of St. Petersburg transpire?

5. What happened to Peter's great fleet when he sent an envoy on the first Russian warship to enter the Black Sea?

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