Russian peasants supported the 1917 revolutions because the Bolsheviks promised to

redistribute the land owned by the nobility

Stalin's command economy created a system in which

the government made all the decisions

A key principle of the economic theory of Communism is

government ownership of property

Under communism in the former Soviet Union, people were required to

put the interests of the state before individual gain

Which action was taken by the Bolsheviks under the leadership of Vladimir Lenin?

eliminating political opposition

Forced famine in Ukraine (1932-1933) was a direct result of

Joseph Stalin's collectivization

What is a major belief associated with Marxism?

The proletariat would rise up and overthrow the bourgeoisie.

The political reorganization of Russia after the Communist Revolution of 1917 resulted in

a federation of socialist republics

Describe the political situation in the Soviet Union immediately after Lenin's death in 1924.

A power struggle developed among Communist Party leaders.

Which condition was a result of Lenin's NEP?

Peasants sold surplus grain for personal profit.

One action taken by both Lenin and Stalin was

jailing or murdering potential opponents

Totalitarian countries are characterized by

government control of newspapers, radio and television

Russian peasants supported the Bolsheviks in 1917 primarily because the Bolsheviks pledged to

redistribute land and make peace

The Great Purge under Stalin

eliminated anyone who threatened his power.

Why was the Balkan region referred to as the "Powder Keg of Europe" prior to World War I?

Nationalistic and imperialistic rivalries were increasing.

Which is the most accurate statement about art and literature in a totalitarian society?

Artistic expression is channeled into approved themes.

Which factor led to the rise of communist revolutions in Russia?

unequal distribution of wealth between social classes

Which action contributed to the success of Lenin's communist revolution in Russia?

Peasants were promised land reform.

Which condition was a result of Joseph Stalin's command economy?

Government controlled agriculture through collective farms.

Which two major ideas are contained in the writings of Karl Marx?

class struggle and revolutionary change

The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 in Russia was caused in part by

shortage of military supplies and food during World War I

The major goal of Joseph Stalin's five-year plans in the Soviet Union was to

encourage rapid industrialization

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1
Russian peasants supported the 1917 revolutions because the Bolsheviks promised to
maintain the agricultural price-support system
redistribute the land owned by the nobility
bring modern technology to Russian farms
establish collective farms
2
Which type of ideology did V. I. Lenin establish in USSR?
totalitarianism
theocracy
constitutional monarchy
representative democracy
3
Which aspect of the economy was emphasized in Joseph Stalin’s five-year plans?
famine relief
heavy industry
consumer goods
private landownership
4
Stalin's command economy created a system in which
party leaders controlled personal freedoms.
the government made all the decisions
farmers decided which crops to grow.
collective farmers set goals.
5
A key principle of the economic theory of Communism is
privatization of business
organization of workers’ unions
restoration of a bartering system
government ownership of property
6
Under communism in the former Soviet Union, people were required to
put the interests of the state before individual gain
limit the size of their families
reject modern technology
honor their ancestors and religious traditions
7
Which action was taken by the Bolsheviks under the leadership of Vladimir Lenin?
surrendering to the Provisional Government
eliminating political opposition
supporting a traditional economy
extending the war against Austria-Hungary
8
Forced famine in Ukraine (1932-1933) was a direct result of
Vladimir Lenin's New Economic Policy
Joseph Stalin's collectivization
Kulak enthusiasm of Stalin's policy.
Czar Nicholas's involvement in World War I
9
Joseph Stalin's leadership of the Soviet Union can be best characterized as a period of
censorship and terror
democratic reform and nationalism
humanism and democracy
religious freedom and tolerance
10
What is a major belief associated with Marxism?
Private ownership of property should be expanded.
The proletariat would rise up and overthrow the bourgeoisie.
Peasants would gain control of overseas markets.
Religion should be more important than political forces.
11
The political reorganization of Russia after the Communist Revolution of 1917 resulted in
limited monarchy with the Czar as a figurehead
a federation of socialist republics
increased political power for ethnic minorities
a two-party political system
12
Civil War raged in Russia between
White Army and Red Army
The czar and the Duma
Nobles and proletariat
Trotsky and Stalin
13
Under Stalin, the Soviet Union became a global power based on
rapid industrial growth
increased consumerism
granting women equal rights
prolific mass murder
14
Describe the political situation in the Soviet Union immediately after Lenin's death in 1924.
The nation adopted a constitutional monarchy.
A power struggle developed among Communist Party leaders.
Popular elections were held.
Lenin appointed Joseph Stalin as his successor.
15
Which slogan is associated with the Bolshevik (Russian) Revolution?
Peace, Land, and Bread”
“An Eye for an Eye”
“Liberty, Equality, Fraternity”
“Take up the White Man’s Burden”
16
Which condition was a result of Lenin's NEP?
Government reduced its role planning industrial production.
Production of consumer goods increased.
Peasants sold surplus grain for personal profit.
Revenue increased allowing for greater individual spending.
17
One action taken by both Lenin and Stalin was
encouraging free enterprise
supporting the Russian Orthodox Church
attempting to bring democracy to Russia
jailing or murdering potential opponents
18
Totalitarian countries are characterized by
free and open discussions of ideas
government control of newspapers, radio and television
government protection of people’s civil liberties
a multiparty system with several candidates for each office
19
Russian peasants supported the Bolsheviks in 1917 primarily because the Bolsheviks pledged to
limit the income of the nobility
redistribute land and make peace
keep crop yields low
establish and maintain collective farms
20
The Great Purge under Stalin
put political opponents on trial
was an official propaganda tool
eliminated anyone who threatened his power.
balanced the wealth of the working class.
21
Why was the Balkan region referred to as the "Powder Keg of Europe" prior to World War I?
It was the leading supplier of military equipment worlwide
Aggression of Ottoman Empire disrupted the balance of power
Yugoslavia was invading its neighboring countries.
Nationalistic and imperialistic rivalries were increasing.
22
Which is the most accurate statement about art and literature in a totalitarian society?
Artists are encouraged to borrow & adapt ideas from society
Artists and writers are subsidized by wealthy patrons.
Artistic expression is channeled into approved themes.
All forms of art & literature are banned by the government.
23
Which factor led to the rise of communist revolutions in Russia?
onset of the global depression that restricted trade
increase in agricultural production around the world
unequal distribution of wealth between social classes
scarcity of workers for available jobs
24
Political reformers were critical of Nicholas II because he
built a continental railroad
granted the Duma legislative powers
expanded personal civil rights
announced the Fundamental Laws
25
Which action contributed to the success of Lenin's communist revolution in Russia?
Businessmen were encouraged to form monopolies.
Factory workers were required to start small businesses.
Peasants were promised land reform.
Landowners were offered tax relief.
26
Lenin's secret police was called
NSA
Red Guard
Cheka
Red Army
27
Which of these groups were the major supporters of 20th-century communist revolutions?
priests and artisans
bourgeoisie and nobility
workers and peasants
entrepreneurs and capitalists
28
Which condition was a result of Joseph Stalin's command economy?
he production of consumer goods increased.
Government controlled agriculture through collective farms.
Peasants grew and sold surplus grain for personal profit.
Revenue increased allowing for greater individual spending.
29
Which two major ideas are contained in the writings of Karl Marx?
class struggle and revolutionary change
survival of the fittest and natural selection
monotheism and religious tolerance
separation of powers and checks and balances
30
The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 in Russia was caused in part by
establishment of Lenin's New Economic Policy (NEP)
forced famine in Ukraine
shortage of military supplies and food during World War I
failure of Nicholas II to come to Serbia's aid
31
Which event occurred first and led to the other three?
Bolshevik Revolution
rise of fascism in Europe
signing of the Treaty of Versailles
World War I
32
The major goal of Joseph Stalin's five-year plans in the Soviet Union was to
improve literacy rates
include peasants in the decision-making process
encourage rapid industrialization
support capitalism

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