About the
Ivan The Terrible
Lesson
Summary
This lesson introduces students to Ivan the Terrible.
Lesson Objectives
• To be able to explain Ivan the Terrible’s reign.
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To be able describe how Ivan got his nickname.
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To be able to describe Ivan’s militia.
Suggested Grades
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
Lesson Excerpt
Ivan IV became ruler of Russia after his father. His reign is typically divided into two parts. The first part of his rule is considered the good period, and Ivan ruled with input from a council. During this time period, Ivan defended Russia’s borders, updated the military, and formed an assembly of the land (called a zemskii sobor). While he was initially considered successful in military matters, he suffered great losses trying to expand Russia in the west.
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