3. 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 _____________.

4. William III met Peter, long an admirer of his military exploits against _____________.

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Peter select the location he did for St. Petersburg?

2. What sequence transpired that resulted in Peter coming to power?

3. How did King William find Peter shortly following his arrival in London?

4. What intentional humiliations did former elite troops that comprised old Muscovite armies sustain following Sophia's downfall?

5. What were some ways Peter treated Anna Mons differently after he returned from his Great Embassy tour?

6. Why did Peter's Great Embassy amaze his countrymen?

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

8. Peter ventured into Holland with his Great Embassy for what purpose?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why did the author stipulate Peter's most extraordinary characteristic was his titanic energy?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss why Peter failed in his initial attack on Azov, but he was successful in a subsequent assault? In what manner did this affect his status in Russia and in Europe?

Essay Topic 3

What were the fruits that Peter's triumph at Poltava afforded?

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