Peter the Great and St. Petersburg

The video explores the transformative reign of Peter the Great, who modernized Russia by adopting Western technologies and culture. His military reforms led to victories in the Great Northern War, securing access to the Baltic Sea. Peter's societal reforms included restructuring the nobility and establishing St. Petersburg, a new capital built at great human cost. These changes positioned Russia as a significant European power.

What was the state of Russia before Peter the Great's reign?

• Technologically advanced

• Economically prosperous

• Technologically behind

• Culturally dominant

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

• To maintain traditional Russian culture

• To make Russia technologically advanced

• To expand Russia's territory in Asia

• To isolate Russia from Europe

Why did Peter the Great engage in the Great Northern War?

• To gain access to the Mediterranean Sea

• To break Sweden's control over the Baltic Sea

• To conquer the Ottoman Empire

• To establish trade with China

What significant battle did Peter the Great win during the Great Northern War?

• Battle of Waterloo

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Poltava

• Battle of Leipzig

Which countries influenced Peter the Great's reforms?

• France and Spain

• Germany and Poland

• Netherlands and Sweden

• Italy and Greece

What was the purpose of the universal table of ranks introduced by Peter?

• To limit social mobility

• To allow anyone to ascend the social ladder

• To abolish the nobility

• To create a new class of merchants

What was one of the major changes in governance introduced by Peter the Great?

• Establishment of a parliamentary system

• Replacement of the Boyar Duma with the Governing Senate

• Creation of a constitutional monarchy

• Abolition of the monarchy

What was a significant challenge in the construction of St. Petersburg?

• Lack of funding

• Resistance from the nobility

• Building on swampy land

• Frequent invasions

What was the symbolic significance of St. Petersburg?

• It was a military fortress

• It was a symbol of Peter's vision for a modern Russia

• It represented Russia's isolation

• It was a religious center

What was the cost of constructing St. Petersburg?

• Loss of Russian territory

• Complete economic collapse

• Tens of thousands of lives

• Minimal financial expense