Western Civ Test 1: Age Of Absolutism In Russia

This country had no warm water ports, and therefore, had very little trade with the rest of Europe

What religious affiliation did Russia have?

An assembly of nobles elected this 17 yr old to become the new czar, hoping to resolve tension

This Russian dynasty was in rule from 1613 until 1917

This 10 yr old ascended the throne, without the benefit of discipline and no formal education during the age of absolutism

His three basic policies were 1. europeanize his people, 2. obtain an outlet on the sea, and 3. make his power absolute

In order to gain a warm water port, Peter I tried to gain a territory from this power

Once Peter I obtains Swedish territory, he moves the capital to this city

"His window open upon the sea"

Peter I bestows this title upon himself

This person opposed Peter, so Peter abolished his position

Peter replaces the Patriarch of the ROC with this system, of which he is the head

Peter's son begins to call him this, so he is thrown into a prison and dies

After Peter I died, the throne went to...

He was the heir apparent under Elizabeth, married a German princess named Catherine

During Elizabeth's reign, she befriends many nobles.  When her husband, Peter III, comes to the throne, she plots his demise, aids in his murder. 

"Moronic booby"

Ruler after Elizabeth

Ruler after Peter III

Catherine the Great wanted access to this, so she goes to war with the Ottoman Empire

In cooperation with Austria and Prussia, Catherine the Great annexes half of this territory...