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What caused Ivan the IV to be

known as Ivan the Terrible?
A. he ruled as a communist
B. he ruled as a oligarchy
C. he ruled as a dictator

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A. He ruled as a dictator
Fearing the nobility were plotting against him he instigated a rule of terror through a newly created secret police force which enforced his dictatorial will over the Russian population.
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