The collapse of autocracy, 1894–1917

Question 1

What year did Nicholas II become Tsar of Russia?

Answer 1

1894

Question 2

True or False: The Russian Empire was an autocracy under Tsar Nicholas II.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What was the main cause of the 1905 Revolution in Russia?

Answer 3

Discontent with autocracy and socio-economic issues.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The __________ was a key event in 1905 that showed the discontent of workers.

Answer 4

Bloody Sunday

Question 5

What document did Tsar Nicholas II issue in response to the 1905 Revolution?

Answer 5

The October Manifesto

Question 6

Which legislative body was established as a result of the October Manifesto?

Answer 6

The Duma

Question 7

What was the primary function of the Duma?

Answer 7

To serve as a legislative assembly.

Question 8

True or False: The Duma had significant power over the Tsar.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What was the major economic issue facing Russia in the early 20th century?

Answer 9

Rapid industrialization leading to poor working conditions.

Question 10

Who was the mystic advisor to the Tsar and his family, influencing politics?

Answer 10

Grigori Rasputin

Question 11

What was one of the main criticisms of Rasputin?

Answer 11

His influence over the royal family and government decisions.

Question 12

Which war significantly weakened the Russian autocracy?

Answer 12

World War I

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The __________ of 1917 marked the end of the Romanov dynasty.

Answer 13

February Revolution

Question 14

What was the significant outcome of the October Revolution in 1917?

Answer 14

The Bolsheviks seized power.

Question 15

What ideology did the Bolsheviks advocate?

Answer 15

Marxism-Leninism

Question 16

True or False: The February Revolution was primarily led by the Bolsheviks.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

What was the main demand of the protesters during the February Revolution?

Answer 17

Bread, peace, and land.

Question 18

Which group primarily opposed the autocracy during the early 20th century?

Answer 18

The Social Democrats

Question 19

What event in 1905 led to the establishment of the first Duma?

Answer 19

The 1905 Revolution

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The __________ was a series of strikes and protests against the Tsar in 1917.

Answer 20

February Revolution

Question 21

What role did the military play in the collapse of the autocracy?

Answer 21

The military’s refusal to suppress the February Revolution was crucial.

Question 22

What was the impact of World War I on Russian society?

Answer 22

It exacerbated social, economic, and political tensions.

Question 23

Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks during the October Revolution?

Answer 23

Vladimir Lenin

Question 24

True or False: The Provisional Government continued the war effort during its rule.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What was the significance of the Kornilov Affair in 1917?

Answer 25

It weakened the Provisional Government and strengthened the Bolsheviks.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The __________ was a key military force that played a role in the October Revolution.

Answer 26

Red Guards

Question 27

What was the primary economic policy proposed by the Bolsheviks after the revolution?

Answer 27

War Communism

Question 28

Who was the Tsarina during Nicholas II's reign?

Answer 28

Alexandra

Question 29

What social class was primarily involved in the revolutionary movements against the Tsar?

Answer 29

The working class and peasants

Question 30

What was the main goal of the Mensheviks?

Answer 30

To achieve socialism through gradual reform.

Question 31

True or False: The Bolsheviks believed in a violent revolution to achieve their goals.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

What economic class did the Bolsheviks primarily represent?

Answer 32

The proletariat (working class)

Question 33

Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant factor in the disillusionment with the Tsarist regime.

Answer 33

Russo-Japanese War

Question 34

What was one of the main consequences of the October Revolution?

Answer 34

The establishment of a communist government in Russia.

Question 35

Who was the key figure in the Russian Revolution, advocating for 'peace, land, and bread'?

Answer 35

Vladimir Lenin

Question 36

What was the main criticism of the Provisional Government?

Answer 36

Its decision to continue fighting in World War I.

Question 37

True or False: The Bolsheviks gained support from the peasantry during the revolution.

Answer 37

True

Question 38

What was the primary factor leading to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II?

Answer 38

Widespread protests and loss of military support.

Question 39

Fill in the blank: The __________ was an important political party that opposed the Tsarist regime before the revolution.

Answer 39

Socialist Revolutionary Party

Question 40

What was the role of the Petrograd Soviet during the 1917 revolutions?

Answer 40

To represent workers' and soldiers' interests.

Question 41

Who was the head of the Provisional Government after the February Revolution?

Answer 41

Georgy Lvov

Question 42

What was a major social issue that led to the collapse of autocracy?

Answer 42

Widespread poverty and inequality.

Question 43

True or False: The Tsar attempted to implement significant reforms during his reign.

Answer 43

False

Question 44

What was the impact of the 1917 revolutions on the Russian Empire?

Answer 44

It led to the end of the imperial rule and the rise of the Soviet state.

Question 45

Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant event that highlighted the failures of the Tsar's regime during World War I.

Answer 45

Battle of Tannenberg

Question 46

What was the main focus of the Bolshevik propaganda during the revolution?

Answer 46

To promote the ideas of communism and workers' rights.

Question 47

Who were the 'Whites' during the Russian Civil War?

Answer 47

The anti-Bolshevik forces.

Question 48

Fill in the blank: Rasputin was believed to have __________ powers.

Answer 48

healing

Question 49

What was the purpose of the Land Decree issued by the Bolsheviks in 1917?

Answer 49

To redistribute land among the peasants.

Question 50

What was the key slogan of the Bolsheviks during the October Revolution?

Answer 50

'All power to the Soviets!'

Question 51

True or False: The Provisional Government was formed after the abdication of Nicholas II.

Answer 51

True

Question 52

What was the fate of Tsar Nicholas II after the revolution?

Answer 52

He was executed in 1918.

Question 53

Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant factor in the growing unrest in Russia leading up to the revolutions.

Answer 53

Food shortages

Question 54

Who was the primary leader of the Mensheviks?

Answer 54

Julius Martov

Question 55

What was one of the main demands of the 1905 Revolution?

Answer 55

Political reforms and civil liberties.

Question 56

True or False: The October Revolution was largely bloodless.

Answer 56

True

Question 57

What was the impact of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?

Answer 57

It ended Russia's involvement in World War I but ceded significant territory.

Question 58

Fill in the blank: The __________ was a critical moment that showed the Tsar's loss of authority.

Answer 58

Mutiny of the Navy

Question 59

What role did women play in the 1917 revolutions?

Answer 59

They were active participants in protests and strikes.

Question 60

What was the significance of the slogan 'Peace, Land, Bread'?

Answer 60

It addressed the immediate needs of the Russian people.

Question 61

True or False: The Bolsheviks were initially a minority in the Soviet.

Answer 61

True

Question 62

What was the role of the Cheka after the Bolshevik Revolution?

Answer 62

To serve as the secret police and suppress opposition.