World History Flashcards
Who was the first Czar of Russia?
Ivan IV, also known as Ivan the Terrible.
True or False: Peter the Great was known for modernizing Russia.
True.
Which Czar is famous for the construction of the Winter Palace?
Catherine the Great.
Fill in the blank: The Romanov dynasty ruled Russia from 1613 until _____ .
1917.
Who was the last Czar of Russia?
Nicholas II.
Multiple choice: Which Czar is known for the expansion of the Russian Empire into Siberia? A) Alexander I B) Ivan III C) Peter I D) Nicholas I
B) Ivan III.
What year did the Russian Revolution occur, leading to the abdication of Nicholas II?
1917.
True or False: Alexander III was known for his liberal reforms.
False.
Fill in the blank: The Czar known for his military victories against Napoleon was _____ .
Alexander I.
Which Czar established the Russian Navy?
Peter the Great.
Multiple choice: What was the primary focus of Catherine the Great’s reign? A) Military expansion B) Cultural development C) Economic reform D) All of the above
D) All of the above.
Who was the Czar during the Crimean War?
Nicholas I.
True or False: Ivan IV was the first ruler to be officially crowned as Czar of all Russia.
True.
Fill in the blank: The period of rule by the Romanov family is often referred to as the _____ dynasty.
Romanov.
Which Czar is credited with creating the Table of Ranks?
Peter the Great.
Multiple choice: Who was known for the policy of Russification? A) Nicholas II B) Alexander III C) Peter I D) Catherine II
B) Alexander III.
What significant event did Nicholas II oversee in 1905?
The Revolution of 1905.
True or False: Catherine the Great was born in Russia.
False.
Fill in the blank: The Czar known for his reforms and the emancipation of serfs in 1861 was _____ .
Alexander II.
Which Czar was assassinated in 1881?
Alexander II.
Multiple choice: Who initiated the Westernization of Russia? A) Ivan IV B) Peter I C) Nicholas II D) Alexander I
B) Peter I.
What was the primary reason for the abdication of Nicholas II?
Widespread discontent and the February Revolution.
True or False: The Czar’s authority was absolute and not subject to any legal limits.
True.
Fill in the blank: The famous palace built by Peter the Great is called _____ .
Peterhof.
Which Czar expanded Russia’s territory significantly during the 17th century?
Peter I.
Multiple choice: Which Czar is known for the phrase ‘I am the state’? A) Nicholas II B) Ivan IV C) Louis XIV D) Peter I
C) Louis XIV.
What treaty ended World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles
Which treaty established the European Union?
The Maastricht Treaty
What year was the Treaty of Paris signed, ending the American Revolutionary War?
1783
Which treaty is known for its role in the Cold War, specifically in limiting nuclear arms?
The Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) treaties
Fill in the blank: The ___ Treaty was signed in 1992 to establish the European Union.
Maastricht
Who were the primary countries involved in the Treaty of Tordesillas?
Spain and Portugal
What treaty ended the Franco-Prussian War?
The Treaty of Frankfurt
Which treaty formally recognized the independence of the United States?
The Treaty of Paris (1783)
What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Westphalia?
To end the Thirty Years’ War in Europe
Which treaty concluded the Mexican-American War?
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
What treaty is known for the establishment of the League of Nations?
The Treaty of Versailles
In what year was the Treaty of Rome signed, establishing the European Economic Community?
1957
Which treaty ended the War of 1812 between the United States and Britain?
The Treaty of Ghent
What treaty was signed in 1972 to limit the number of anti-ballistic missile systems?
The Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
Fill in the blank: The ___ Treaty was signed in 1998 to promote peace in Northern Ireland.
Good Friday
Which treaty ended the Russo-Japanese War?
The Treaty of Portsmouth
What was the main outcome of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
Russia exited World War I
Which treaty was signed in 1763 to end the Seven Years’ War?
The Treaty of Paris
What treaty established the boundaries of modern-day Canada and the United States?
The Treaty of Washington (1846)
Which treaty was signed to end the First Indochina War?
The Geneva Accords
What treaty was signed in 1968 to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons?
The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
Which treaty addressed the issue of slavery and was signed in 1865?
The Thirteenth Amendment (although not a treaty, it was a significant legal change related to international treaties on human rights)
What is the primary focus of the Treaty of Lisbon?
To enhance the efficiency and democratic legitimacy of the European Union
Which treaty was a peace agreement signed in 1979 between Egypt and Israel?
The Camp David Accords
What treaty is known for its role in the establishment of the United Nations?
The Charter of the United Nations
Fill in the blank: The ___ Treaty was signed in 1791 to ratify the United States Constitution.
Bill of Rights
