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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, On the European Stage, Chapters 48-52.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which nations sided with Charles XII against Denmark to keep the European political status quo?
(a) Finland, Poland.
(b) England, Poland.
(c) Netherlands, Finland.
(d) England, Netherlands.

2. Despite people's pleas, Charles XII vowed to make which group join him or face annihilation?
(a) Poles.
(b) Livonians.
(c) Finns.
(d) Western Pomeranians.

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

4. When Fedor died in 1682 without an heir, the choice was between Peter and ____________.
(a) Fedor's physically-challenged brother, Ivan.
(b) Fedor's healthy cousin, Ivan.
(c) Fedor's physically-challenged cousin, Ivan.
(d) Fedor's healthy brother, Ivan.

5. In Chapter 38, the Swedes were entrapped, and they convinced Charles XII to flee to what territory?
(a) Polish territory.
(b) Turkish territory.
(c) Lithuanian territory.
(d) Slovakian territory.

Short Answer Questions

1. Due to the French monarch's age, who served as Regent for Louis XV?

2. Peter's passion for sailing began when he and his tutor found, refurbished, and took a boat out on what lake?

3. How long did Peter send the "Great Embassy" to Europe to recruit and study?

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

5. Chapter 1 described Moscow in what period?

(see the answer key)

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