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Orthodoxy and developments in the Church: attempts to increase the power of the Tsar.
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Increasing the glory of Russia, 1707–1725
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Orthodoxy and developments in the Church: attempts to increase the power of the Tsar
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Which of the following reforms did Peter the Great implement to strengthen the power of the Tsar?
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The Table of Ranks was a system established by Peter the Great that allowed individuals to gain positions in the government and military based on merit rather than noble birth, thereby increasing the power of the Tsar.
Key terms
- Orthodoxy: The adherence to the traditional beliefs and practices of the Russian Orthodox Church, which played a key role in supporting the Tsar's authority.
- Serfdom: A system of agricultural labor in which peasants were tied to the land and subject to the authority of landowners, prevalent in Russia during this period.
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Confusing reforms with their outcomes: Always connect the reform to its direct impact on society or governance to demonstrate understanding of causation.
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