In Order to Wield More Central Authority, Ivan IV Had

question 59

Multiple Choice

In order to wield more central authority, Ivan IV had to take which of these actions?

• A) He needed to restrict the power of the boyars, great Russian nobles.
• B) He had to reduce the number of bishoprics in Russia.
• C) He had to restrict interference from the patriarch in Constantinople.
• D) He added more archers to his armies.
• E) He negotiated conciliatory treaties with Muslim khanates.

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Definitions:

Total Surplus

The sum of consumer surplus and producer surplus in a market, representing the total net benefits to all participants in the market transaction.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity demanded by consumers at those prices.

Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the quantity of a good that producers are willing to sell and the price of the good.

Consumer Surplus

The distinction between the total consumers are prepared to spend on a good or service and the actual amount they pay.