Packet 8: Tossup 13

Note to players: Either an original-language term or a description is acceptable. A copper candlestick base depicts a member of this institution as described in German pamphlets and is inscribed with a phrase saying one figure “went to the monastery.” The symbolism of an object used by this institution was described by the diplomats Elert Kruse (“KROO-suh”) and Johann Taube (“TAO-buh”), who corresponded with Gotthard Kettler. While possibly serving in this institution, Heinrich von Staden (“sh’TAH-dun”) described its founder as a “horrid tyrant.” This institution’s name indicates being “apart from,” in contrast to the “land.” This institution’s members supposedly tied brooms and dogs’ heads to their horses (10[1]-5[1])to inspire fear. During (10[1])the (10[2])Livonian War, a ruler (-5[1])moved to Aleksandrova Sloboda and formed this institution, (10[1]-5[1])which repressed the boyars and sacked (10[1]-5[1])Novgorod (10[2])in 1570. (10[6]-5[1])For (10[1]-5[1])10 (10[1])points, what institution enforced (10[1])state terror under the first Tsar of All Russia? ■END■ (10[6]0[1])

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