The Russian Revolution
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True or false: Tsar Nicholas II ruled the Russian empire in 1917.

False (B)

What was the demand of the Revolution of 1905?

  • The establishment of a communist government
  • The withdrawal from World War I
  • The abolition of the monarchy
  • The creation of an elected consultative Parliament or Duma (correct)

What was the Russian Socialist Democratic Labour Party, and how was it divided?

The Russian Socialist Democratic Labour Party was formed in 1898. The party was divided into Bolsheviks and Mensheviks.

True or false: The Russian Socialist Democratic Labour Party was formed in 1898.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Bloody Sunday?

<p>Over 100 workers killed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Revolution of 1905, and what was demanded during it?

<p>The Revolution of 1905 demanded a constitution. Bloody Sunday saw over 100 workers killed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the war affect Russia's economy?

<p>It caused a shortage of grain and bread (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the war affect Russia, and what were some of the consequences?

<p>The war was initially popular but later lost support. There were 7 million casualties and 3 million refugees in Russia during the war. The war affected industry and caused a shortage of grain and bread.</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Revolution of 1905 demanded the end of the monarchy.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Tsar Nicholas II

The last Emperor of Russia who ruled until 1917 but was overthrown.

Revolution of 1905

A political uprising in Russia demanding a constitution and an elected Duma.

Bolsheviks and Mensheviks

The two factions of the Russian Socialist Democratic Labour Party formed in 1898.

Bloody Sunday

A tragic event in 1905 where over 100 workers were killed during a protest.

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Shortage of grain and bread

An economic consequence of World War I that resulted in famine.

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Russian Socialist Democratic Labour Party

A political party formed in 1898 that advocated for socialism in Russia.

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War's impact on Russian support

Initial popularity of WWI in Russia faded due to high casualties and struggles.

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End of the monarchy demand

The Revolution of 1905 did not demand the end of the monarchy.

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Duma

An elected consultative Parliament demanded during the Revolution of 1905.

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Study Notes

  • Tsar Nicholas II ruled the Russian empire in 1914.
  • Most of the Russian population were agriculturalists.
  • The Russian Socialist Democratic Labour Party was formed in 1898.
  • The party was divided into Bolsheviks and Mensheviks.
  • The Revolution of 1905 demanded a constitution.
  • Bloody Sunday saw over 100 workers killed.
  • The Tsar allowed the creation of an elected consultative Parliament or Duma.
  • The war was initially popular but later lost support.
  • There were 7 million casualties and 3 million refugees in Russia during the war.
  • The war affected industry and caused a shortage of grain and bread.

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Test your knowledge on the Russian Revolution and the factors that led to the downfall of Tsar Nicholas II's empire. Explore the formation of political parties, demands for a constitution, and the impact of World War I on the Russian population. From Bloody Sunday to the creation of the Duma, this quiz will challenge your understanding of this pivotal moment in Russian history.

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