Question

russia and japan quick check
which of the following best explains why ivan iv created the oprichnina during his reign? (1 point)
○ ivan iv was struggling against the boyars and wanted to limit their power.
○ ivan iv had been overthrown by the boyars and was trying to regain his power.
○ ivan was not popular in cities like novgorod where people rose up against his rule.
○ ivan no longer had a good relationship with the russian orthodox christian church and wanted to destroy it.

Explanation:

Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible) faced opposition from the boyars (nobles). The oprichnina was a tool to centralize power. He used it to limit the boyars' influence. The second option is wrong as he wasn't overthrown. The third option about Novgorod is a consequence of his actions, not the main reason. The fourth option about the church is incorrect as he didn't aim to destroy it.

Answer:

Ivan IV was struggling against the boyars and wanted to limit their power.