Catherine the Great — Questions and answers

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What did Catherine wear when she took command outside the Winter Palace?

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  1. A pink ball gown
  2. A green military uniform ✓
  3. A simple peasant dress
  4. A royal crown and cape

Answer: A green military uniform

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What name did Sophie receive when she converted to the Russian Orthodox faith?

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  1. Empress Sophie
  2. Grand Duchess Peter
  3. Catherine Alexeievna ✓
  4. Princess Anhalt-Zerbst

Answer: Catherine Alexeievna

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What did Catherine do during her time as Grand Duchess instead of being idle?

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  1. She spent all her time playing games.
  2. She went on many trips around the world.
  3. She rigorously educated herself by reading books. ✓
  4. She learned how to knit and sew.

Answer: She rigorously educated herself by reading books.

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Which of these actions made people in Russia upset with Emperor Peter III?

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  1. His love for the Orthodox Church
  2. His decision to join the Seven Years' War
  3. His admiration for Prussia and disdain for the Orthodox Church ✓
  4. His kindness and frequent giving of gifts

Answer: His admiration for Prussia and disdain for the Orthodox Church

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Who were the powerful brothers who became Catherine's crucial allies?

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  1. The Romanov brothers
  2. The Winter brothers
  3. The Orlov brothers ✓
  4. The Saint Petersburg brothers

Answer: The Orlov brothers

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Where did Catherine ride directly to, accompanied by the Orlov brothers?

Choices

  1. The Winter Palace
  2. Oranienbaum
  3. The Izmailovsky Guards barracks ✓
  4. Her secret meeting place

Answer: The Izmailovsky Guards barracks

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What did Catherine's wars against the Ottoman Empire help Russia gain?

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  1. More art and music
  2. Crucial access to the Black Sea and Crimea ✓
  3. New types of food
  4. A new capital city

Answer: Crucial access to the Black Sea and Crimea

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How is Catherine the Great's reign remembered in Russian history?

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  1. A time of great sadness
  2. A period of decline for the empire
  3. A Golden Age of the Russian Empire ✓
  4. A brief and forgotten era

Answer: A Golden Age of the Russian Empire

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