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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When did Charles XII launch his surprise campaign against Narva?
(a) Spring.
(b) Autumn.
(c) Summer.
(d) Winter.

3. After his mother died, Peter returned to Archangel, launched a ship, almost drowned on another, and took delivery and command of a warship built where?
(a) Holland.
(b) Poland.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Finland.

4. Chapter 15 reflected William III, simultaneously King of England and Stadholder of Holland, as __________.
(a) Sovereign Prince of Champagne-Ardenne,
(b) Sovereign Prince of Bordeaux,
(c) Sovereign Prince of Orange,
(d) Sovereign Prince of Buckingham,

5. Peter failed in his efforts with Leopold I to gain an ally against the Turks, as Austria was seeking peace in anticipation of new warfare in _____________.
(a) The West.
(b) The North.
(c) The South.
(d) The East.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Sophia use Fedor's funeral to break tradition?

2. In Chapter 3, who was Sophia?

3. Reports that the Streltsy were marching against him sent Peter in flight by night to the historic Troitsky Monastery______________.

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. Peter was treated as an upstart monarch, but he behaved with decorum as he was eager to meet Leopold I, master of _____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What significant affairs transpired during Sophia's reign?

2. How was Sophia overthrown?

3. Who did Peter meet when his Embassy came to an end unexpectedly, and he headed home?

4. What was Moscow like in Peter's youth?

5. What was Peter's response following his initial defeat against Charles XII?

6. According to Chapter 9, what did Peter find in the German Suburb?

7. What battle did Peter decide to engage in at age 22?

8. What did Peter initially state was his aim in attacking Sweden in the Great Northern War?

9. What was the astonishing test Peter applied to the welcome which noblemen offered him when he returned from the Great Embassy tour?

10. What activities did Peter prefer to state ceremonies during Sophia's reign?

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