Which ruler’s title did Ivan IV first take for Russia?
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the title of Tsar
The word „Tsar“ derives from the Roman „Caesar“.
💡 Did you know? He thereby placed himself among the emperors.
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What is Ivan’s dreaded epithet?
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the Terrible
The Russian word means more „awe-inspiring“ than „evil“.
💡 Did you know? His cruelty nonetheless made the epithet literally true.
With which feared force did Ivan spread terror through the land?
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the Oprichnina
In black robes its riders rode murdering across the land.
💡 Did you know? Whole cities like Novgorod were laid waste.
What terrible act did Ivan commit in anger against his own family?
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he killed his own son
A famous painting by Ilya Repin captures the moment.
💡 Did you know? In doing so he tore a hole in his own succession.
Which khanates on the Volga did Ivan conquer for Russia?
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Kazan and Astrakhan
This gave Russia control of the entire Volga.
💡 Did you know? The road to expansion into Siberia was opened.
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