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

shortage of military supplies and food during World War I

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

What is a major belief associated with Marxism?

The proletariat would rise up and overthrow the bourgeoisie.

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

Artistic expression is channeled into approved themes.

The Great Purge under Stalin

eliminated anyone who threatened his power.

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

put the interests of the state before individual gain

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

One action taken by both Lenin and Stalin was

jailing or murdering potential opponents

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

unequal distribution of wealth between social classes

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

A power struggle developed among Communist Party leaders.

Stalin's command economy created a system in which

the government made all the decisions

Russian peasants supported the 1917 revolutions because the Bolsheviks promised to

redistribute the land owned by the nobility

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

Peasants were promised land reform.

A key principle of the economic theory of Communism is

government ownership of property

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

Joseph Stalin's collectivization

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

a federation of socialist republics

Which condition was a result of Lenin's NEP?

Peasants sold surplus grain for personal profit.

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

encourage rapid industrialization

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

eliminating political opposition

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

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