Look at the maps in the textbook and find the places listed below in relation to Moscow and Kiev. Explain in Russian why these locations are important to understanding the period of Peter the Great in Russian history.

Read the questions below and find the answers in the text.

1. What was the most significant problem facing Peter when he assumed the throne?
2. What were Peter’s two most basic choices in addressing this problem?
3. What were Peter’s most beloved accomplishments?
4. What were Peter’s most important military victories?
5. What was Peter’s impact on the Russian economy?
6. What was Peter’s impact on Russian society?
7. Go back to section 6–2 and review the chronology. Find the events in the chronology that are referenced in the text.

1. What is the author’s attitude toward the events and individuals described in the text? Identify words and phrases that convey implicitly or explicitly the author’s attitude or ideological perspective, bringing evidence from the text to support your argument.
2. Did the information in the text depart from what you had previously read or thought about the period discussed in this chapter?