Ivan IV consolidated his rule over Muscovy by
A)granting partial control to the Orthodox Church.
B)terrorizing his people.
C)allowing nobles to rule through a parliament.
D)granting the middle class the right to vote on legislation.
E)ending the practice of serfdom in Muscovy.

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Ivan IV, also known as Ivan the Terrible, consolidated his rule through terrorizing his people. He established the Oprichnina, a secret police force that carried out brutal acts of violence against those perceived as disloyal. This created a climate of fear that allowed Ivan to maintain control over Muscovy.

Ivan IV Consolidated His Rule Over Muscovy by