Peter the Great

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How many new metallurgy works were opened during Peter's reign?
72
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What was Russia the biggest exporter of in the world by the middle of the century?
Pig iron
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Who was regent before Peter became Tsar?
Sophia
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Name an opposition to Peter.
Old Believers
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Why didn't Russia have any ports when Peter came to the throne?
Froze over
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When was the poll tax introduced?
1724
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When did St Petersburg become the new capital of Russia?
1712
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What incident did Peter witness as a child?
Murder of family
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When was Peter's Embassy to the West?
1697-98
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Name an influence Peter took from his Embassy to the West for the building of the new capital?
Palace of Versailles
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How was Peter's physical appearance different to other Russians?
Very tall
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Name one of Peter's personalities.
Curious
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What was Russia the biggest exporter of in the world by the middle of the century?

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Pig iron

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Name an opposition to Peter.

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Why didn't Russia have any ports when Peter came to the throne?

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