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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. With Severia lost, where did Charles XII go?

2. Unable to fight with Sweden or Britain in new "ship-of-the-line" warships, what did Peter build that could sail close to shore and swarm larger ships?

3. Upon meeting King Louis XV, Peter shocked the French by lifting him up and ___________.

4. Who was the only individual who stood by Peter against William I?

5. Which Councillor of State controlled French foreign policy because of the age of Louis XV?

Short Essay Questions

1. Peter quickly suffered dismay upon his return to St. Petersburg on October 11, 1717, for what reason?

2. Why did the Turkish Sultan want to send Charles XII home?

3. Peter gave orders as early as January, 1707, that directed what to be done to Poland?

4. Why was it Russia appeared to have significantly deteriorated in comparison to Sweden in the spring of 1720?

5. What did Charles XII propose to his senior officers the day prior to the battle at Poltava in June, 1709?

6. How did the reign of Louis XIV of France compare with Peter's of Russia?

7. What sort of life did Catherine originate from?

8. St. Petersburg came about in what fashion?

9. Throughout Peter's reign, why was he seen as constantly moving?

10. What sort of effect did the arrival of Charles XII in Germany have?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What significance did Andrew Vinius, Patrick Gordon, Francis Lefort, and the Jolly Company have in Peter's life?

Essay Topic 2

What was Tsar Peter's reaction to Mazeppa's treason?

Essay Topic 3

Since Peter knew Charles XII fully intended to lead his army across Poland to invade Russia, what measures of defense did he undertake?

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