Ivan the Terrible: Key Events and Impact

The video explores the reigns of Ivan III and Ivan the Terrible, highlighting their contributions to Russian history. Ivan III expanded Moscow's territory and freed Russia from Tatar control, earning the title 'Ivan the Great.' His grandson, Ivan the Terrible, known for his cruelty, further expanded Russia into an empire. The Siege of Kazan was a pivotal moment, leading to the construction of St. Basil's Cathedral. Ivan the Terrible's later years were marked by paranoia and destructive wars.

What was one of Ivan III's major accomplishments during his reign?

• Establishing the Russian Orthodox Church

• Building the Kremlin

• Tripling Moscow's territory

• Defeating the Mongols

Who arranged the marriage of Ivan III to Sophia Paleologus?

• The King of France

• The Sultan of the Ottoman Empire

• Pope Paul II

• The Emperor of China

What title did Ivan the Terrible adopt to signify his rule?

• Emperor

• King

• Tsar

• Duke

What was the name of the movable fortress used by Ivan the Terrible's army?

• Gulag

• Goua Garod

• Bastion

• Kremlin

What was the strategic significance of the Siege of Kazan?

• It opened the way to the Black Sea

• It secured the northern borders

• It allowed expansion into Siberia

• It established trade with Europe

What architectural feature is St Basil's Cathedral known for?

• Its marble columns

• Its onion domes

• Its Gothic arches

• Its golden spires

How many churches are incorporated into the design of St Basil's Cathedral?

• Ten

• Four

• Six

• Eight

What was a major consequence of Ivan the Terrible's later rule?

• Costly and foolish wars

• Economic prosperity

• Increased trade with Europe

• Territorial loss

What psychological trait marked Ivan the Terrible's later years?

• Generosity

• Paranoia

• Indifference

• Optimism

What was the impact of Ivan the Terrible's oppressive rule?

• Strangling of the empire

• Cultural renaissance

• Strengthened alliances

• Expansion of democracy