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Who ruled Russia in the early 1900s?
Who ruled Russia in the early 1900s?
The majority of Russia's population lived in urban areas in the early 1900s.
The majority of Russia's population lived in urban areas in the early 1900s.
False (B)
What significant political change occurred in Russia after the riots of 1905?
What significant political change occurred in Russia after the riots of 1905?
Formation of an elected parliament
Russia was the largest country in the world, yet it had no ______ colonies.
Russia was the largest country in the world, yet it had no ______ colonies.
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Match the following countries to their characteristics:
Match the following countries to their characteristics:
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What was a key issue in Austria-Hungary during this period?
What was a key issue in Austria-Hungary during this period?
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Franz-Josef was an unpopular ruler in Austria-Hungary.
Franz-Josef was an unpopular ruler in Austria-Hungary.
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What percentage of Russia's population lived in the countryside?
What percentage of Russia's population lived in the countryside?
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The union between Austria and Hungary was formed in _____ 1867.
The union between Austria and Hungary was formed in _____ 1867.
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What impact did poor harvests have on the Russian population?
What impact did poor harvests have on the Russian population?
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Study Notes
Russia
- Government: Ruled by Tsar Nicholas II, with absolute power. Popular belief of divine right to rule diminished, facing increasing opposition.
- Empire: Largest country in the world, with vast eastern territories. High population (nearly 160 million) comprising diverse ethnic groups. Limited overseas colonies.
- Key Issues: Rural poverty, harsh conditions for 85% of the population living in the countryside. Limited rights and freedoms, brutality toward those challenging authority. An elected parliament (formed in 1905) often had its laws rejected.
Austria-Hungary
- Government: Emperor Franz-Josef held ultimate authority, with differing strengths/weaknesses within his own government.
- Empire: Formed in 1867, a union of Austria and Hungary. Diverse nationalities, languages, and cultures within its borders. Growing calls for independence in some areas.
- Key Issues: Significant ethnic tensions and conflict between groups within the empire. Unpopular government with an aging emperor, leading to perception of decline.
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Explore the political structures and key issues faced by Russia under Tsar Nicholas II and Austria-Hungary under Emperor Franz-Josef. This quiz delves into the challenges of rural poverty, diverse ethnic groups, and growing demands for independence within the empires. Test your knowledge of these historical empires and their complexities.
