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What major event left Russia unprepared for World War I?
What major event left Russia unprepared for World War I?
- Revolution of 1917
- Industrial revolution in 1915
- Defeat by Japan in 1905 (correct)
- Military coup in 1910
Why were many Russian soldiers unable to train with proper weapons?
Why were many Russian soldiers unable to train with proper weapons?
- Foreign countries banned weapon sales to Russia
- Russian soldiers did not want to use rifles
- Russian industry lacked the capability to produce weapons (correct)
- Weapons were provided but soldiers refused to train
Who insisted on taking personal charge of the armed forces despite a lack of ability and training?
Who insisted on taking personal charge of the armed forces despite a lack of ability and training?
- Russian military leaders
- Czar Nicholas II (correct)
- Czarina Alexandra
- Grigory Rasputin
How did some Russian soldiers end up with rifles during World War I?
How did some Russian soldiers end up with rifles during World War I?
What influenced Czar Nicholas II's decision-making after he went to the battlefront?
What influenced Czar Nicholas II's decision-making after he went to the battlefront?
What contributed significantly to the Russian army's incredible losses between 1914 and 1916?
What contributed significantly to the Russian army's incredible losses between 1914 and 1916?
What event led to the establishment of the provisional government in Russia in March 1917?
What event led to the establishment of the provisional government in Russia in March 1917?
What did Nicholas II do in response to the demands of the women and workers in Petrograd on March 8, 1917?
What did Nicholas II do in response to the demands of the women and workers in Petrograd on March 8, 1917?
What did the Duma do on March 12, 1917, despite Nicholas II's attempt to dissolve it?
What did the Duma do on March 12, 1917, despite Nicholas II's attempt to dissolve it?
What was a significant challenge to the authority of the provisional government in Russia in March 1917?
What was a significant challenge to the authority of the provisional government in Russia in March 1917?
What was a major blunder made by the provisional government in Russia after Nicholas II stepped down?
What was a major blunder made by the provisional government in Russia after Nicholas II stepped down?
What role did the Bolsheviks play during the events following Nicholas II's abdication?
What role did the Bolsheviks play during the events following Nicholas II's abdication?
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