chapter one

Question 1

autocratic empire

Answer 1

ruled by one person with no limits on their power

Question 2

localism

Answer 2

loyalty to the local community or local area

Question 3

orthodox church

Answer 3

following the split in the christian church in the eleventh century the eastern orthodox church developed

Question 4

when did moscow become spiritual capital of orthodox church

Answer 4

1453

Question 5

over-procurator

Answer 5

appointed by the tsar from laity (non-clergy, ordinary people) and was the highest church official

Question 6

holy synod

Answer 6

a group of bishops which forms the ruling body of the orthodox church; highest authority of rules. regulations, faith and any church matters

Question 7

edict

Answer 7

an official order issued by a person of authority

Question 8

tsars relation to orthodoxy

Answer 8

head of orthodox church
believed to have the divine right to rule

Question 9

civil servants

Answer 9

someone working for the government

Question 10

conscription