Question

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

Explanation:

Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible) faced opposition from the boyars (nobles). The oprichnina was a tool to centralize power. He wanted to limit the boyars' influence.

• The first option about Novgorod uprising is a result of his harsh rule but not the main reason for creating oprichnina.
• Ivan IV was not overthrown by boyars.
• His issue with the church was not the core reason for oprichnina.

Answer:

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