The Defeat of the Swedish Empire (1700, Russia) — Questions and answers

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What were Charles XII's eyes described as doing on the battlefield?

Choices

  1. Closed in thought
  2. Blazing with a youthful fire ✓
  3. Observing with a knowing gaze
  4. Filled with tears

Answer: Blazing with a youthful fire

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Why did Peter the Great want to challenge Sweden's power?

Choices

  1. He wanted to make friends with Charles XII.
  2. He needed to find a new place to live.
  3. He wanted Russia to have access to the Baltic Sea. ✓
  4. He wanted to build a bigger castle.

Answer: He wanted Russia to have access to the Baltic Sea.

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What was the war that Peter declared on Sweden called?

Choices

  1. The Big Southern War
  2. The Great Northern War ✓
  3. The Baltic Sea Conflict
  4. The Swedish Challenge

Answer: The Great Northern War

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What happened in the Battle of Narva in 1700?

Choices

  1. A large Swedish army defeated a small Russian army.
  2. A small Swedish army defeated a large Russian army. ✓
  3. The Russian army won a big victory.
  4. Both armies decided to go home.

Answer: A small Swedish army defeated a large Russian army.

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After early setbacks, what did Peter the Great focus on doing?

Choices

  1. Giving up and going home.
  2. Asking Charles XII for help.
  3. Reforming his army and building a navy. ✓
  4. Sending all his soldiers away.

Answer: Reforming his army and building a navy.

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What two things helped weaken Charles's army as he moved deeper into Eastern Europe?

Choices

  1. A new king and plenty of food.
  2. Peter's scorched-earth policy and a harsh winter. ✓
  3. Strong allies and warm weather.
  4. New weapons and fast horses.

Answer: Peter's scorched-earth policy and a harsh winter.

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What did General Rehnskiöld ask Charles to do during the battle?

Choices

  1. To bring more food.
  2. To retreat from the fight. ✓
  3. To sing a song.
  4. To build a new ship.

Answer: To retreat from the fight.

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What was the main outcome of the Battle of Poltava for Peter the Great?

Choices

  1. He lost access to the Baltic Sea.
  2. He became friends with Charles.
  3. He achieved his goal of access to the Baltic Sea. ✓
  4. He decided to go on vacation.

Answer: He achieved his goal of access to the Baltic Sea.

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After the great victory, what did Peter the Great know about peace?

Choices

  1. Peace was finally here.
  2. Peace was still a long way off. ✓
  3. Peace was not important.
  4. Peace would start tomorrow.

Answer: Peace was still a long way off.

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How did the Battle of Poltava change Europe?

Choices

  1. It made Sweden stronger.
  2. It caused Russia to disappear.
  3. It reshaped the balance of power, with Russia becoming a major nation. ✓
  4. It made everyone want to live in Sweden.

Answer: It reshaped the balance of power, with Russia becoming a major nation.

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