Asked by Jake

Which of the following best describes Ivan IV’s accomplishments in expanding the Russian empire?(1 point)
Responses

Although Ivan IV did not succeed in gaining access to the Baltic Sea, he expanded Russia southward and eastward.
Although Ivan IV did not succeed in gaining access to the Baltic Sea, he expanded Russia southward and eastward.

Ivan IV’s accomplishments were limited, due to constant attacks from people he tried to conquer.
Ivan IV’s accomplishments were limited, due to constant attacks from people he tried to conquer.

Ivan IV was consistently successful in acquiring all of the lands he sought, expanding Russia in every direction.
Ivan IV was consistently successful in acquiring all of the lands he sought, expanding Russia in every direction.

Ivan IV’s accomplishments were strictly connected to his success in using gunpowder to win wars.
Ivan IV’s accomplishments were strictly connected to his success in using gunpowder to win wars.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Although Ivan IV did not succeed in gaining access to the Baltic Sea, he expanded Russia southward and eastward.

He captured the Khanates of Kazan and Astrakhan and pushed into the Volga region and Siberia, but failed in the Livonian War to secure the Baltic.