Interactive Historical Figures - Catherine the Great.

"Catherine the Great Puzzle" is a small knowledge level game, to sort an artistic portrait of Catherine the Great online and learn something new. 40 square pieces puzzle of notable historical leaders and rulers. Fun educational game, suitable for online lessons, interactive classes and history homeworks.

The painting of Catherine the Great is split in 5 rows and 8 columns, forming 40 squares. Click on the square to rotate it, until it fits the original image. The "hint" button can be pressed once to reveal unsorted pieces. Fitting more squares of the painting, will reveal interesting information about Catherine the Great the leader.

Catherine the Great (1729–1796), also known as Catherine II, was a Russian empress and one of the most prominent and successful rulers in Russian history. Key facts: Birth and Early Life: Catherine was born Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst in Stettin (now Szczecin, Poland), Germany. She married Emperor Peter III of Russia in 1745 and became Empress Consort. Rise to Power: After the deposition and assassination of her husband, Peter III, in 1762, Catherine became the ruler of Russia. Her rise to power marked the beginning of her reign as empress, where she reformed and expanded the Russian Empire. Reforms and Expansion: Catherine is known for her enlightened absolutism. She implemented numerous reforms in education, law, and the economy. She expanded the Russian Empire, notably through military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and the division of Poland. Cultural Patronage: She was a patron of the arts and philosophy, corresponding with Voltaire and other Enlightenment thinkers, and she greatly influenced Russian culture and intellectual life. Legacy: Catherine is remembered as one of Russia's greatest monarchs, often credited with transforming Russia into a major European power. Her reign, from 1762 to 1796, is often regarded as the Golden Age of the Russian Empire.