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Which of the following is TRUE of the Russian Empire? (1 point)

The Russian Empire was decimated by the Mongols in the 1500s, leading to it's decline for 3 centuries.
• Russian society was highly influenced by the Byzantine Empire and Orthodox Christianity.
Ivan IV was known as a kind and benevolent leader who expanded the empire through trade negotiations.
• The peasants, known as boyars, democratically elected leaders to advise Tsar Ivan IV.

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The statement that is TRUE of the Russian Empire is:

Russian society was highly influenced by the Byzantine Empire and Orthodox Christianity.

The Byzantine Empire had a significant impact on Russian culture, government, and religion, especially through the adoption of Orthodox Christianity in the 10th century. The other statements contain inaccuracies regarding the history of the Russian Empire.