Can you help me with these questions about Ivan the Terribles life and reign in the 16th century? Ivan was a

Of course! Ivan the Terrible, also known as Ivan IV, was indeed a significant Russian ruler in the 16th century. Here are detailed answers to your questions:

a7) False. Ivan the Terrible’s mother died when he was only eight years old, not five years after his father.

a8) True. Ivan’s younger brother did want to become Tsar of all the Russias, but Ivan took the throne when he turned 16.

a9) False. The fire at the print yard was not an accident. Workers who were unhappy about the introduction of a printing press set fire to it, but Ivan had it repaired.

a10) True. Ivan ordered the construction of St. Basil’s Cathedral in the years 1555-1561, which still stands today as a symbol of Russia.

a11) False. Ivan’s wife died, possibly from poisoning, which had a significant impact on his character and policies.

a12) False. When Ivan tried to quit as leader, many poorer people were not pleased, and the noble families begged him to change his mind.

a13) True. In his later years, Ivan felt that some people were against him, which led to his more ruthless policies.

a14) False. The English were not the first to call him ‘Ivan the Terrible.’ This title is related to creating fear rather than being evil, and it wasn’t given by the English.

Ivan’s reign was complex, marked by both accomplishments, such as modernizing Russia and strengthening ties with England, and darker aspects, including his ruthless treatment of the nobility. His legacy remains a subject of historical debate.