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What was the primary reason for Peter the Great's adoption of the title "Emperor"?
To assert power over nobles
To gain international recognition
To honor his father
Following victory in the Great Northern War
Answer
Peter the Great adopted the title of Emperor in 1721, following his victory in the Great Northern War. This title symbolized Russia's transformation into a major European power and its expansion into an empire.
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