31 Questions
During the 19th century, Russia was considered to be
Feudal and underdeveloped
Which country invented the train during the 1800s?
United Kingdom
What was the social status of the majority of people in Russia during the 19th century?
Serfs
Which country did Lenin go to after leaving Russia?
Germany
What was the name of the party Lenin founded?
Bolshevik
What punishment would publicly admitting to loving Marx and not the Tsar lead to?
Exile to Siberia
What did Karl Marx's manifesto explain?
The importance of class warfare
During the reign of Tsar Alexander II, what major reform did he implement?
Abolition of serfdom
Who succeeded Tsar Alexander II as the ruler of Russia?
Tsar Alexander III
Which of the following best describes Nicholas II's personality and leadership style?
Timid and easily swayed
What event occurred during Nicholas II's coronation celebration in Moscow?
A stampede resulting in the death of nearly 1500 people
Who proposed an idea to reduce tension between Russia and Japan?
Japan
What was the outcome of the war between Russia and Japan?
Japan won
What was the purpose of the peaceful protest led by Father Gapon?
To deliver a petition for more freedom and better working conditions
What did Nicholas hope to achieve by going to war with Japan?
To regain the support of the people
Which event became known as Bloody Sunday?
The imperial soldiers opening fire on the crowd
What did Sergei propose in his manifesto?
To give the liberals an elected assembly
What nickname was given to Stolypin's crackdown on the Tsar's opponents?
Stolypin's Necktie
What did Lenin believe was the only way left for a real revolution?
An armed revolution by the workers
Who did Lenin meet at a communist convention in Finland?
Joseph Stalin
What did Rasputin become famous for?
His holy healing powers
Why were people freaked out about Rasputin's influence on the Tsar and his wife?
He was a heavy drinker
What event marked the beginning of World War One?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Who did Lenin meet at a communist convention in Finland?
Joseph Stalin
What did Rasputin become famous for?
Being a holy healer
What was the cause of the ban on discussing Rasputin in the press?
Fear of scandal
What event marked the beginning of World War One?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Who did Lenin meet at a communist convention in Finland?
A handsome Georgian with a historical mustache
What were Stalin's skills that impressed Lenin?
Fundraising and organizing
Why did Rasputin become close to the Russian royal family?
He had healing powers
Why did Rasputin's influence become a scandal?
His behavior and parties
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