Ivan the Terrible

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What was Ivan the Fourth known as?

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Ivan the Terrible

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What does 'Grozny' translate to in English?

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Terrible

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What was Ivan the Fourth's significant contribution to the Russian military?

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He started a corps of professional full-time soldiers

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What was Russia's first Parliament called?

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The Zemsky Sobor

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What major architectural work did Ivan commission?

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St. Basil's Cathedral

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What was a major negative aspect of Ivan's reign?

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Widespread warfare and famine

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What was the Oprichnina?

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A secret police force

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What happened to Novgorod under Ivan's rule?

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It was sacked.

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What was the outcome of the Livonian War?

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Russia lost

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How did Ivan's treatment of his son affect his legacy?

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It soured his legacy