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where is rasputin from

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siberia

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who took over from the tsar

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bolsheviks

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what year was the russian revolution

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1917

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What year did the Russian Revolution begin?

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1917

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True or False: The Russian Revolution consisted of two main events.

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True

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What were the names of the two main events of the Russian Revolution?

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February Revolution and October Revolution

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Fill in the blank: The February Revolution led to the abdication of Tsar _______.

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Nicholas II

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Who were the Bolsheviks?

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A faction of the Marxist Russian Social Democratic Labour Party led by Vladimir Lenin.

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Multiple Choice: Which event marked the overthrow of the Provisional Government?

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October Revolution

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What was the main ideology promoted by the Bolsheviks?

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Communism

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True or False: The October Revolution was relatively bloodless.

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True

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What was the name of the treaty that ended Russia’s involvement in World War I?

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Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

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Who was the leader of the Bolshevik Party during the revolution?

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Vladimir Lenin

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Fill in the blank: The slogan ‘Peace, Land, and _______’ was popular among the Bolsheviks.

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Bread

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What was the primary cause of the February Revolution?

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Widespread discontent due to food shortages and military failures in World War I.

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Multiple Choice: Which group opposed the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War?

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White Army

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What was the outcome of the Russian Civil War?

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The Bolsheviks emerged victorious, establishing Soviet power.

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True or False: The Russian Revolution led to the establishment of the Soviet Union.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The Russian Revolution inspired a wave of _______ movements worldwide.

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communist

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What was the purpose of the Red Terror?

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To suppress opposition and consolidate Bolshevik power.

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Who was Leon Trotsky?

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A key leader in the Bolshevik Revolution and the Red Army’s founder.

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Multiple Choice: Which ideology did the Provisional Government support?

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Liberal democracy

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What role did the Duma play during the Russian Revolution?

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It was the legislative body that attempted to govern after the abdication of the Tsar.

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Fill in the blank: The Bolshevik’s main newspaper was called _______.

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Pravda

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What economic policy did the Bolsheviks implement after the revolution?
War Communism
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True or False: The Russian Revolution was a single event rather than a series of events.
False
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What was the main effect of the Russian Revolution on global politics?
It led to the rise of communist movements and the establishment of communist states.
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Who succeeded Lenin as the leader of the Soviet Union?
Joseph Stalin
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major consequence of the Russian Revolution?
The establishment of a one-party state
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What year did the Russian Revolution begin?
1917
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True or False: The Russian Revolution consisted of two main events.
True
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What were the names of the two main events of the Russian Revolution?
February Revolution and October Revolution
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Fill in the blank: The February Revolution led to the abdication of Tsar _______.
Nicholas II
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Who were the Bolsheviks?
A faction of the Marxist Russian Social Democratic Labour Party led by Vladimir Lenin.
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Multiple Choice: Which event marked the overthrow of the Provisional Government?
October Revolution
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What was the main ideology promoted by the Bolsheviks?
Communism
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True or False: The October Revolution was relatively bloodless.
True
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What was the name of the treaty that ended Russia's involvement in World War I?
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
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Who was the leader of the Bolshevik Party during the revolution?
Vladimir Lenin
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Fill in the blank: The slogan 'Peace, Land, and _______' was popular among the Bolsheviks.
Bread
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What was the primary cause of the February Revolution?
Widespread discontent due to food shortages and military failures in World War I.
42
Multiple Choice: Which group opposed the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War?
White Army
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What was the outcome of the Russian Civil War?
The Bolsheviks emerged victorious, establishing Soviet power.
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True or False: The Russian Revolution led to the establishment of the Soviet Union.
True
45
Fill in the blank: The Russian Revolution inspired a wave of _______ movements worldwide.
communist
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What was the purpose of the Red Terror?
To suppress opposition and consolidate Bolshevik power.
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Who was Leon Trotsky?
A key leader in the Bolshevik Revolution and the Red Army's founder.
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Multiple Choice: Which ideology did the Provisional Government support?
Liberal democracy
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What role did the Duma play during the Russian Revolution?
It was the legislative body that attempted to govern after the abdication of the Tsar.
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Fill in the blank: The Bolshevik's main newspaper was called _______.
Pravda
51
What economic policy did the Bolsheviks implement after the revolution?
War Communism
52
True or False: The Russian Revolution was a single event rather than a series of events.
False
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What was the main effect of the Russian Revolution on global politics?
It led to the rise of communist movements and the establishment of communist states.
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Who succeeded Lenin as the leader of the Soviet Union?
Joseph Stalin
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major consequence of the Russian Revolution?
The establishment of a one-party state
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Who was Grigori Rasputin?
A Russian mystic and confidant to the Romanov family.
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What role did Rasputin play in the Russian monarchy?
He was a trusted advisor and healer to Tsar Nicholas II and his family.
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True or False: Rasputin was a member of the Russian nobility.
False.
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In what year was Rasputin assassinated?
1916.
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Fill in the blank: Rasputin was known for his __________ abilities.
healing.
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What was Rasputin's influence on Tsarina Alexandra?
He gained her trust due to his purported ability to heal her son, Alexei.
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Which major historical event was occurring during Rasputin's rise to prominence?
World War I.
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Multiple Choice: What was one of the main reasons for Rasputin's unpopularity?
His perceived influence over the royal family.
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True or False: Rasputin was a monk.
True.
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What did Rasputin predict about the Russian Empire?
He predicted its downfall.
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Fill in the blank: Rasputin was often referred to as the 'Mad __________.'
Monk.
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Which political group was most opposed to Rasputin?
The nobility and various political factions.
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Short Answer: What was Rasputin's fate after his assassination?
He was initially poisoned, shot, drowned, and then disposed of in a river.
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Multiple Choice: Which family did Rasputin closely associate with?
The Romanov family.
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What was one of Rasputin's key beliefs about healing?
He believed in the power of faith and prayer.
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True or False: Rasputin was executed by the Bolsheviks.
False.
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Fill in the blank: Rasputin was born in __________, Siberia.
Pokrovskoye.
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What year did Rasputin first meet the Romanovs?
1905.
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Multiple Choice: What did many Russians believe about Rasputin?
He had supernatural powers.
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True or False: Rasputin was a supporter of the Tsar during the Russian Revolution.
True.
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What event is Rasputin often associated with in popular culture?
His assassination and the mystique surrounding it.
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Fill in the blank: Rasputin's influence waned after the __________ of the Romanovs.
downfall.
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Short Answer: What was one of the consequences of Rasputin's influence on the monarchy?
Increased public opposition to the royal family.
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What did Rasputin's assassination symbolize for many Russians?
The end of an era of misrule and corruption.
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Multiple Choice: Who was primarily responsible for Rasputin's assassination?
A group of nobles.
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True or False: Rasputin was widely respected in his time.
False.

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