Which years correspond to Ivan III's reign in Russia?

Which years correspond to Ivan III's reign in Russia?

• A. 1400-1445
• B. 1440-1505
• C. 1480-1520
• D. 1505-1530

Answer: (B)

Understanding reign years means knowing when a ruler actually held the throne, not when they were born or died. Ivan III, known as Ivan the Great, began ruling Moscow in 1462 and ruled until his death in 1505. So the reign spans 1462–1505. Among the options, the range that encompasses that entire period is the one ending in 1505 and starting before 1462, which makes it the best fit. The other ranges either end before his reign began or start after it, so they don’t capture the time he was on the throne. (Note that Ivan III was born in 1440, which is why a range starting at 1440 might seem related, but the important point for the question is the years he actually ruled.)

Understanding reign years means knowing when a ruler actually held the throne, not when they were born or died. Ivan III, known as Ivan the Great, began ruling Moscow in 1462 and ruled until his death in 1505. So the reign spans 1462–1505. Among the options, the range that encompasses that entire period is the one ending in 1505 and starting before 1462, which makes it the best fit. The other ranges either end before his reign began or start after it, so they don’t capture the time he was on the throne. (Note that Ivan III was born in 1440, which is why a range starting at 1440 might seem related, but the important point for the question is the years he actually ruled.)