Which of the following best describes Ivan IV's accomplishments in expanding the Russian Empire?(1 point) Responses Ivan IV was not able to expand the Russian Empire due to resistance from the native people. Ivan IV was not able to expand the Russian Empire due to resistance from the native people. Ivan IV expanded northward and westward including the area around the Baltic Sea. Ivan IV expanded northward and westward including the area around the Baltic Sea. Ivan IV was consistently able to expand Russia's borders in all directions, after the defeat of the Mongols. Ivan IV was consistently able to expand Russia's borders in all directions, after the defeat of the Mongols. Ivan IV was only able to conquer a small but important area of Europe- The Baltic Sea.

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The statement that best describes Ivan IV's accomplishments in expanding the Russian Empire is: "Ivan IV expanded northward and westward including the area around the Baltic Sea."

While he did face resistance from various groups, Ivan IV was able to make significant territorial gains, particularly in the northwest.