Causes of the Russian Revolution and Communism

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Causes of the Russian Revolution and Communism

How many people lived in Russia in 1914?

1. 80 million
2. 100 million
3. 125 million
4. 150 million

What was the name of the ruler of Russia in 1914

1. Ceasar
2. Keizer
3. Tsar
4. King

What was the name of the family of the Tsar?

1. The Windsors
2. The Romonovs
3. The Schleswig-Holstein
4. The Oranges

What kind of Christianity do you have in Russia

1. Orthodox
2. Catholic
3. Protestant
4. Anabaptist

Who was the (idiot) Tsar in 1914?

1. Nicholas I
2. Alexander II
3. Alexander I
4. Nicholas II

Why did Nicholas II give some much trust and power to Rasputin?

1. Rasputin was having sex with his wife
2. Rasputin cured his son
3. Rasputin was a famous magician
4. Rasputin was a holy man

The nobility had all the power and nearly all the land. What percentage of the population?

1. 1%
2. 3%
3. 8%
4. 12%

When did the Russian stop serfdom (a kind of slavery)

1. 1800
2. 1820
3. 1840
4. 1860

Where in Russia was there some industrialisation?

1. North
2. East
3. West
4. South

Russia lost a war to which country in 1905?

1. France
2. Japan
3. Germany
4. Turkey

Why were the bourgeoise angry with the Tsar and the system in Russia

1. They cannot make money
2. They can't own factories
3. They have no political power
4. They pay too much tax

When was the first (half successful) revolution in Russia

1. 1900
2. 1905
3. 1914
4. 1917

What do you call the Russian parliament?

1. Duma
2. Zuma
3. Tsarina
4. Reichstad

Nicholas did not want to give the Duma any power - why?

1. He thought his power came from God
2. He hated the Bourgeoise
3. He didn't want to give the nobles more power
4. He wanted more democracy in Russia

Enemies of the state were killed or sent to labour camps in which part of Russia?

1. Central Russia
2. Northern Russia
3. Siberia
4. The Caucuses

Why did Russia join WW1?

1. Militarism
2. Alliance system
3. Nationalism
4. Imperialism

How many Russian soldiers died in WW1?

1. 1 million
2. 2 million
3. 2,5 million
4. 10 million

How did the war go for Russia?

1. They gained a lot of land
2. They lost a lot of land
3. It was a tie - neither Germany or Russia could win
4. They won a lot of battles but still lost the war

Why do you think the people of Russia were ready for a revolution in 1917?

Communism

What are the means of production?

The means of production

Communism

Capitalism (described by capitalists)

Capitalism (described by communists)

Socialism

Communism (described by capitalists)