A. Ivan IV's accomplishments were strictly connected to his success in using gunpowder to win wars
B. Ivan IV's accomplishments were limited, due to constant attacks from people he tried to conquer
C. Ivan IV was consistently successful in acquiring all of the lands he sought, expanding Russia in every direction
D. Although Ivan IV did not succeed in gaining access to the Baltic sea, he expanded Russia southward and eastward
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The best description of Ivan IV's accomplishments in expanding the Russian empire is:
D. Although Ivan IV did not succeed in gaining access to the Baltic Sea, he expanded Russia southward and eastward.
Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible) is known for his territorial expansion, particularly towards the Caspian Sea and east into Siberia, but he did not achieve the goal of gaining access to the Baltic Sea, which was pursued in later periods.
