Question

the byzantine empire and eastern europe (500 ce-1547 ce) end of lesson test 6 what was the primary purpose of the oprichnina? to control the amount of land the nobles could own to kill boyars and destroy towns to force the nobles into military service to control the peasants skip 5/10 complete

Explanation:

The Oprichnina was established by Ivan the Terrible. Its primary purpose was to suppress the boyars (nobles) who were seen as a threat to his power. The Oprichnina's actions included killing boyars and destroying towns associated with them to consolidate Ivan's authority. Among the options, "To kill boyars and destroy towns" aligns with this historical context. The other options: controlling noble land (not primary), forcing into military (not main), controlling peasants (not the focus of Oprichnina) are incorrect.

Answer:

To kill boyars and destroy towns