Which ruler of sixteenth-century russia was known for expanding the empire, building with brilliant colored domes, but keeping power through extreme cruelty? a. ivan iv, the terrible b. ivan iii, the great c. vladimir, the victorious d. basil, the violent

The correct answer is A. Ivan IV, the Terrible

Ivan IV, was the first Russian Tsar, he made many reforms concentrated the power in his hands and limited the boyars authorities. He formed new trading connections opening up the White Sea and the port of Arkhangelsk to the Muscovy Company of English merchants. He also was famous for repression, Ivan ruled directly with the help of his oprichniki that were bodyguards. He was responsible to expand Russia down the Volga River by conquering the Tatar khanates of Kazan and Astrakhan.

d. dr. francis collins

well let's see i know a little about the fall of the roman empore but what to say i do not have a clue of what to say. (that's 28 words) i learned about it in social studies it was quite boring really my teacher talks a lot, like a lot then gives us a bunch of work sheets not too many though.( that's 60 words)i actually almost fell asleep in class of course i really like that teacher of course she is really nice. i actually don't remember much from that class i got a b without any notes (it was an open notes test)(that's 95 words) i'm wasting time but i've gone too far to stop now i'm sorry i haven't said really any thing on the topic at all sorry not sorry haha jk.(that's 125 words ) (mike drop)