The achievements of Peter the Great included
A) the fostering of ethnic Russian life and culture.
B) his determination to live in peace with neighboring countries.
C) Westernization of Russia and development of a powerful army and navy.
D) his resistance to European technology and culture.
E) moving the capital back to Moscow.
Ans: C
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