OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Russia 1645-1741 November 2021 question paper Y210

Which of the following was the more successful campaign for Peter the Great?

(i) The Great Northern War

(ii) The campaign in Persia

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

* How successfully did Tsars Alexis and Feodor deal with the problems facing Russia in the

years from 1645 to 1682?

Which of the following rulers faced the more effective opposition?

(i) Alexis

(ii) Peter the Great

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

* ‘Peter the Great’s foreign policy greatly improved Russia’s international position between the

years 1682 and 1725.’ How far do you agree?