QUEST 2000.

In 1729 I was born a German princess, but I am famous for ruling Russia from 1762 until my death in 1796. I was born in Stettin, Prussia (now Poland), but at age 16, I moved to Russia to marry Peter, the heir to the Russian throne. When he died, I became the country's ruler. I am well known for expanding the frontiers of Russia into what is now the Ukraine, Lithuania, and Poland. I am also credited with modernizing the country. What is my name?

Catherine the Great