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Who invited Catherine to come to Russia? a. Peter Ulrich b. Empress Elizabeth c. Peter the Great d. the royal guard
b
Catherine first traveled to the Russian capital city of . a. Archangel b. Narva c. Moscow d. St. Petersburg
d
Why did Catherine dislike Peter? a. He was rude to the servants and courtiers. b. He made unpleasant noises and loud jokes in church. c. He refused to speak Russian. d. all of the above
d
After her wedding, Catherine spent many hours reading books about . a. history and philosophy b. military tactics c. the emperors of Rome d. all of the above
d
What did Catherine do when Empress Elizabeth died? a. She went to the cathedral every day to mourn. b. She immediately claimed the throne for herself. c. She paid the army to overthrow her husband.
a
Where did Peter get money for the royal treasury? a. He sold many of the imperial jewels. b. He sold peasants as slaves to Russia’s enemies. c. He sold land that belonged to the Russian Orthodox Church. d. He borrowed money from Prussians
c
Who gained the most power during Catherine’s reign? a. the peasants and serfs b. the priests c. the Turks d. the noblemen
d
What Western ideas and practices did Catherine the Great bring to Russia? Name at least 3
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