Which directly caused the March Revolution of 1917 to occur?

Bread shortages caused by the War

How did Trotsky's views on Communism differ with Stalin?

Trotsky favored worldwide revolution

What is a command economy?

Economic decisions are made by the government

Which best describes Russia leading up to the First World War?

Russia was backwards and not yet fully industrialized

Which best describes the man known as Vladimir Lenin?

A radical Marxist, came to power in Nov 1917

Which best describes the man known as Alexander Kerensky?

A moderate Socialist, came to power in March 1917

What does the image suggest about the methods of the Cheka?

The relied on fear and intimidation as a method

Which best describes the man known as Gregory Rasputin?

A Siberian holy man, healer, drunk, womanizer

Which is NOT considered to be a cause of the Russian Revolution?

Enlightenment ideas encouraged Russians to question the govt.

Under Lenin’s New Economic Policy,________.

private economic enterprise was permitted

studbud

The Russian Revolution 2025

20 termsStudBud Administration444 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards20 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 20

Answers

1
Which best describes the Russian government before the revolution?
an absolute monarchy
a presidential democracy
a republic
a dictatorship
2
Which directly caused the March Revolution of 1917 to occur?
Lenin's return from Europe
Russia's surrender to Germany
Bread shortages caused by the War
Rasputin's assassination
3
What did Vladimir Lenin promise to the people of Russia?
Free Chick Filet!!
peace, land and bread
healthcare, education and housing
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom of the press
4
How did Trotsky's views on Communism differ with Stalin?
Trotsky was a menshavik
Trotsky favored worldwide revolution
Trotsky wanted to preserve the monarchy
Trotsky favored the NEP
5
The 1917 November Revolution was led by ____. His 2 young assistants were Leon Trotsky and ____.
Vladimir Lenin; Joseph Stalin
Joseph Stalin; Vladimir Lenin
Czar Nicholas II; Kerensky
Gregory Rasputin; Czar Nicholas II
6
Which was NOT a change brought about by Vladimir Lenin?
a new capitol
democracy
a new flag
an end to the war
7
What was the biggest result of the Revolution of 1905?
Tsar Nicholas stepped down from power
Rasputin became absolute ruler of Russia
Alexander Kerensky was overthrown by Lenin
the Duma was created
8
Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks were inspired by which 19th century philosopher?
Adam Smith
Thomas Jefferson
John Locke
Karl Marx
9
What is a command economy?
Economic decisions are made by private citizens
Economic decisions are made by the government
None of the above
Economic decisions are made by the church.
10
Which group did NOT actively support the Whites during the Russian Civil War?
Relatives of the Tsar
Nobles
The Russian Orthodox Church
poor factory workers
11
Which best describes Russia leading up to the First World War?
Russia was a thriving democracy
Russia was an Island nation
Russia was predominately an Islamic country
Russia was backwards and not yet fully industrialized
12
Which best describes the man known as Vladimir Lenin?
A radical Marxist, came to power in Nov 1917
A Siberian holy man, healer, drunk, womanizer
A moderate Socialist, came to power in March 1917
A German economist, developed the theory of communism
13
Which best describes the man known as Alexander Kerensky?
A German economist, developed the theory of communism
A radical Marxist, came to power in Nov 1917
A moderate Socialist, came to power in March 1917
A Siberian holy man, healer, drunk, womanizer
14
What does the image suggest about the methods of the Cheka?
The operated openly for everyone to see
They generally arrested and questioned opponents
The relied on fear and intimidation as a method
They favored peaceful resolution to conflict
15
Which best describes the man known as Gregory Rasputin?
Timmy da punk's evil twin
A moderate Socialist, came to power in March 1917
A Siberian holy man, healer, drunk, womanizer
A radical Marxist, came to power in Nov 1917
16
Which is NOT considered to be a cause of the Russian Revolution?
Losses in WW1
Enlightenment ideas encouraged Russians to question the govt.
Oppressive rule of the Tsar
Rasputin brought shame and dishonor to the Monarchy
17
Which man was not one of the three Bolsheviks to come to power during the November Revolution of 1917?
Leon Trotsky
Joseph Stalin
Alexander Kerensky
Vladimir Lenin
18
Under Lenin’s New Economic Policy,________.
peasants hoarded grain
private economic enterprise was permitted
the government restricted free trade
peasants did not have to pay taxes
19
How were counter-revolutionaries dealt with by Lenin during the Russian Civil War?
they were forced to listen to Country Western music 24/7
sent to the Gulag
they were guillotined
they were exiled from Russia
20
Which Romanov family secret was kept from the citizens of Russia?
Tsar Nicholas had a mistress
Alexandra was a German spy
Alexandra had a former husband
Alexei was a hemopheliac

The Russian Revolution 2025 Flashcards | StudBud