Which of the following best summarizes Russia’s expansion as an empire under Ivan IV in the sixteenth century?(1 point)

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Ivan IV was the first to attempt to expand the Russian territory in every direction.
Ivan IV was the first to attempt to expand the Russian territory in every direction.

Ivan IV used gunpowder weapons in new ways to take over areas he wanted.
Ivan IV used gunpowder weapons in new ways to take over areas he wanted.

Ivan IV acquired Siberia even though the Cossacks refused to help him.
Ivan IV acquired Siberia even though the Cossacks refused to help him.

Ivan IV successfully acquired access to the Baltic Sea through military conquest.
Ivan IV successfully acquired access to the Baltic Sea through military conquest.

Answer 1

The response that best summarizes Russia’s expansion as an empire under Ivan IV in the sixteenth century is:

Ivan IV used gunpowder weapons in new ways to take over areas he wanted.

This highlights Ivan IV's use of military innovation to expand Russian territory. While other options mention various aspects of his reign, the use of gunpowder weapons was a significant factor in his military campaigns and conquests during this period.