OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Russia 1645-1741 November 2020 question paper Y210

Which of the following was the more significant development in Peter the Great’s war against Sweden?

(i) The battle of Narva (1700)

(ii) The Swedish invasion of Russia (1707)

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* ‘Russia’s economic backwardness was the most serious problem facing Tsars Alexis and

Feodor in the years from 1645 to 1682.’ How far do you agree?

Which of the following posed the greater threat to Russia’s rulers?

(i) The revolt of Stenka Razin

(ii) The actions of Ivan Mazeppa

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* Assess the reasons for Peter the Great’s foreign policy successes.