AQA A-Level History 7042
1A The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204
1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598
1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603
1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702
1E Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796
1F Industrialisation and the People: Britain, c1783–1885
1G Challenge and Transformation: Britain, c1851–1964
1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964
1J The British Empire, c1857–1967
1K The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975
1L The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871–1991
2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216
2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499
2C The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564
2D Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570
2E The English Revolution, 1625–1660
2F The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643–1715
2G The Birth of the USA, 1760–1801
2H France in Revolution, 1774–1815
2J America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877
2K International Relations and Global Conflict, c1890–1941
2L Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945
2M Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957
2N Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1953
2O Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945
2P The Transformation of China, 1936–1997
2Q The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945–1980
2R The Cold War, c1945–1991
2S The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007
2T The Crisis of Communism: The USSR and the Soviet Empire, 1953–2000
1E Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796
The Succession Crisis of 1682 and the Streltsy
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Overview
Recall questions on the joint tsars, the regency of Sophia and the political role played by the Streltsy.
What you need to know
Answer each one before you reveal it.
With whom did Peter serve as joint ruler from 1682?
In what year did Peter overthrow Sophia's regency?
Questions from this subtopic
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What event in 1682 created a succession crisis in Russia?
Model answer
The death of Tsar Feodor III created a succession crisis.
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Who became regent following the succession crisis of 1682?
Model answer
Sophia Alekseyevna became regent.
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Who were named as joint tsars in 1682?
Model answer
Ivan V and Peter I were named joint tsars.
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Who were the Streltsy and what political role did they play in 1682?
Model answer
The Streltsy were elite military units in Moscow who supported the installation of the dual monarchy and backed Sophia's regency through armed intervention.
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With whom did Peter serve as joint ruler from 1682?
Model answer
Peter served as joint ruler with his half-brother Ivan V from 1682.
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Who actually exercised power during the joint rule of Ivan V and Peter I?
Model answer
The regent Sophia held actual power during this period.
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