25. Specify the purpose of Tvan IV the Terrible's foreign policy: A. strengthening and expanding the borders of the state B. establishing relations with other states C. growth of the economic , political and defense potential of the state D. increasing the international prestige of the country 26. The results of the Time of Troubles cannot be attributed to: A. the return of former territories B. the election of Mikhail Romanov C. liberation from foreign intervention D. economic decline 27. What were the names of the central executive authorities during the reign of Tsar Alexei Mikhailov A. Collegia B. Orders C. Ministries D. Departments 28. What was the name of the supreme body of state administration in Russia in the XV- XVII centurie A. Zemsky Sobor B. Boyar Duma C. Elected Rada D. The Secret Committee 29. What was the name of the first printed history of the Russian state from ancient times to the beginn of the 1670s? A. Synopsis B. The Primary Chronicle C. Sudebnik D. The History of Antiquity 30. Which of the listed events happened later? A. reconstruction of the Moscow Kremlin B. opening of the Slavic -Greek-Latin Academy C. publication of the first printed book in Moscow D. construction of St. Basil's Cathedral

25. The correct answer is A. strengthening and expanding the borders of the state. Ivan IV the Terrible's foreign policy aimed at expanding and securing the borders of the Russian state, which involved military campaigns and the annexation of new territories.<br /><br />26. The correct answer is C. liberation from foreign intervention. The Time of Troubles in Russia was characterized by internal strife, foreign intervention, and the eventual election of Mikhail Romanov as the Tsar. It did not result in liberation from foreign intervention.<br /><br />27. The correct answer is A. Collegia. During the reign of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, the central executive authorities were called Collegia, which were advisory bodies responsible for various administrative and judicial functions.<br /><br />28. The correct answer is A. Zemsky Sobor. The Zemsky Sobor was the supreme body of state administration in Russia during the XV-XVII centuries. It was a consultative assembly composed of representatives from different social classes and served as the highest governing body.<br /><br />29. The correct answer is B. The Primary Chronicle. The Primary Chronicle is the first printed history of the Russian state from ancient times to the beginning of the 1670s. It provides a detailed account of the early history of Russia, including the origins of the Russian people, the establishment of the Kievan state, and the reigns of the early Rus' princes.<br /><br />30. The correct answer is D. construction of St. Basil's Cathedral. The construction of St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow occurred later than the other events listed. The reconstruction of the Moscow Kremlin, the opening of the Slavic-Greek-Latin Academy, and the publication of the first printed book in Moscow all took place before the construction of St. Basil's Cathedral.