This passage BEST represents Peter the Great's status as

an absolute ruler.

the head of an empire.

an Enlightened Despot.

the first Russian Tsar.

The passage BEST represents Peter the Great's status as an absolute ruler.

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Peter the great was named as the emperor of Russia and he ruled from 1689 to 1725. His rule was considered as the example of absolutism because during his reign he strengthened the central government and reduced the power of the nobility.

In the eighteenth century, Peter and empress Catherine embraced the learning style and methods of the western Europe in Russia. This came to be known as the period enlightened despot in Russia.