Peter the Great and His Reforms

The video explores the life and achievements of Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia, highlighting his efforts to westernize Russia, establish a strong navy, and transform the country into a major European power. It covers his military reforms, cultural changes, and the founding of St. Petersburg. Despite resistance, Peter's determination and vision led to significant advancements, making Russia an empire. His legacy is marked by his ability to overcome challenges and his impact on Russian history.

What was one of Peter the Great's primary goals for Russia?

• To establish a new religion

• To isolate Russia from European influences

• To westernize and gain warm water ports

• To expand eastward into Asia

How did Peter the Great first attempt to gain control of the Sea of Azov?

• By forming an alliance with the Ottoman Empire

• By launching a naval attack

• By using an exclusively land force

• By negotiating a treaty

What was a significant outcome of Peter the Great's European tour?

• He established trade agreements with England

• He learned shipbuilding techniques

• He adopted the Dutch flag for Russia

• He formed a military alliance with France

What cultural change did Peter the Great implement in Russia?

• He enforced traditional Russian music

• He banned all foreign clothing

• He introduced a beard tax

• He prohibited Western education

How did Peter the Great change the New Year celebration in Russia?

• He moved it to January 1st

• He abolished it entirely

• He aligned it with the Chinese calendar

• He celebrated it in March

Which group was a significant source of resistance to Peter's reforms?

• The Ottoman Empire

• The European merchants

• The Streltsy

• The Russian peasants

What was Peter the Great's approach to the Russian Orthodox Church?

• He built new Orthodox churches

• He converted to Catholicism

• He replaced the patriarch with a synod

• He increased the power of the patriarch

What was the purpose of the Table of Ranks introduced by Peter the Great?

• To establish a hierarchy based on family lineage

• To create a merit-based system for civil and military leadership

• To organize the Russian Orthodox Church

• To rank the Russian cities by population

What was a major result of the Great Northern War?

• Russia emerged as a major European power

• The Ottoman Empire gained control of the Baltic Sea

• Peter the Great was overthrown

• Russia lost significant territory to Sweden

What did Peter the Great proclaim in 1721?

• The Russian Federation

• The Russian Republic

• The Russian Kingdom

• The Russian Empire