The Russian Revolution

Question 1MediumLevel 2

Before the October Revolution the Military Revolutionary Committee was connected with what?

APreparation of uprising and defence of SovietsBCoronation of the TsarCPeasant marriage lawDChurch tax collection

Question 2MediumLevel 2

The Treaty of Brest Litovsk was linked with which promise of Bolshevik policy?

APeaceBMonarchyCColoniesDFeudal tax

Question 3MediumLevel 2

Why did the Bolsheviks nationalise banks?

ATo establish state control over economic resourcesBTo give more money to the Tsar's familyCTo strengthen foreign companiesDTo increase Church taxes

Question 4MediumLevel 2

The Bolshevik idea of workers' control over factories was linked with which goal?

AIncreasing workers' role in productionBGiving industries to the kingCGiving factories to landlordsDGiving production to foreign armies

Question 5MediumLevel 2

In the Russian Civil War the Red Army was connected with which political side?

ABolshevik sideBPro Tsar sideCForeign traders' sideDChurch side

Question 6MediumLevel 2

Who were generally included among the White armies?

AAnti Bolshevik forcesBOnly women workersCElected representatives of SovietsDBolshevik worker guards

Question 7MediumLevel 2

What was shown by the intervention of foreign powers in the Russian Civil War?

AThe Bolshevik Revolution faced challenges from outside alsoBAll countries became BolshevikCThe Tsar formed a world governmentDThe war was completely peaceful

Question 8MediumLevel 2

In what situation was the policy of War Communism adopted?

ADuring Civil War and emergency crisisBDuring coronation ceremonyCDuring peasant festivalDIn peaceful time after Duma election

Question 9MediumLevel 2

Why did grain requisition during the Civil War increase peasant discontent?

ABecause grain was forcibly taken from themBBecause they got all land backCBecause taxes completely endedDBecause they took control of industries

Question 10MediumLevel 2

The establishment of Cheka was linked with which need of Bolshevik rule?

AControlling opposition and counter revolutionBIncreasing sports in schoolsCSending peasants abroadDMaking Church the parliament

Question 11MediumLevel 2

What political change is shown by control over opposition parties under Bolshevik rule?

AMoving toward dominance of one partyBComplete multiparty freedomCReturn of the TsarDChurch democracy

Question 12MediumLevel 2

What attitude did the new government take toward old noble titles after the Russian Revolution?

AIt moved toward abolishing themBIt strengthened them furtherCIt gave them to foreign soldiersDIt sold them only to the Church

Question 13MediumLevel 2

What was one important aim of Bolshevik reforms for women?

AIncreasing legal and social equalityBStopping women from educationCPermanently removing women from factoriesDDepriving women of citizenship

Question 14MediumLevel 2

Why was emphasis placed on education and literacy after the Russian Revolution?

ATo increase new socialist awareness and civic participationBTo teach royal titlesCTo keep peasants away from politicsDTo collect Church taxes

Question 15MediumLevel 2

What was one reason for the New Economic Policy?

ATo reduce economic difficulties caused by War CommunismBTo restore TsarismCTo make the Duma kingDTo give land to foreign armies

Question 16MediumLevel 2

Why were small trade and private activity given some freedom under the New Economic Policy?

ATo revive the economyBTo call back the TsarCTo give banks to the ChurchDTo increase the Civil War

Question 17MediumLevel 2

What was the full name of the Soviet Union formed in 1922?

AUnion of Soviet Socialist RepublicsBUnited States of Russian KingsCEuropean Tsarist UnionDRussian Church Federation

Question 18MediumLevel 2

What effect did the Russian Revolution have on workers' movements around the world?

AThey received inspiration for socialist changeBThey all endedCThey accepted TsarismDThey left politics

Question 19MediumLevel 2

Comintern was connected with which objective?

AOrganising the international communist movementBProtecting Tsarist titlesCIncreasing Church taxDCreating a union of foreign kings

Question 20MediumLevel 2

Why did the Bolsheviks use press and propaganda?

ATo spread their policies and revolutionary ideasBTo strengthen Tsarist ruleCTo remove peasants from citiesDOnly to stop Duma elections

Question 21MediumLevel 2

The newspaper Pravda was linked with which political current?

ABolshevik currentBTsarist currentCChurch currentDForeign traders' current

Question 22MediumLevel 2

Why was the Petrograd Soviet important?

AIt was an influential council of workers and soldiersBIt was the Tsar's private bankCIt was a camp of foreign soldiersDIt was only a peasants' marriage office

Question 23MediumLevel 2

Why was the land question so central in the Russian Revolution?

ABecause most peasants wanted rights over landBBecause Russia had no peasantsCBecause land existed only in factoriesDBecause the Tsar put all land into the sea

Question 24MediumLevel 2

Why are the 1917 Russian revolutions named February and October?

AOn the basis of dates in the old Russian calendarBAfter the Tsar's childrenCAfter two Russian festivalsDAfter two chambers of the Duma

Question 25MediumLevel 2

What was the role of the slogan peace land and bread in Bolshevik success?

AIt connected the main demands of soldiers peasants and workersBIt presented only nobles' demandsCIt demanded expansion of warDIt demanded the return of the Tsar

The Russian Revolution

Quiz this set

Before the October Revolution the Military Revolutionary Committee was connected with what?

The Treaty of Brest Litovsk was linked with which promise of Bolshevik policy?

Why did the Bolsheviks nationalise banks?

The Bolshevik idea of workers' control over factories was linked with which goal?

In the Russian Civil War the Red Army was connected with which political side?

Who were generally included among the White armies?

What was shown by the intervention of foreign powers in the Russian Civil War?

In what situation was the policy of War Communism adopted?

Why did grain requisition during the Civil War increase peasant discontent?

The establishment of Cheka was linked with which need of Bolshevik rule?

What political change is shown by control over opposition parties under Bolshevik rule?

What attitude did the new government take toward old noble titles after the Russian Revolution?

What was one important aim of Bolshevik reforms for women?

Why was emphasis placed on education and literacy after the Russian Revolution?

What was one reason for the New Economic Policy?

Why were small trade and private activity given some freedom under the New Economic Policy?

What was the full name of the Soviet Union formed in 1922?

What effect did the Russian Revolution have on workers' movements around the world?

Comintern was connected with which objective?

Why did the Bolsheviks use press and propaganda?

The newspaper Pravda was linked with which political current?

Why was the Petrograd Soviet important?

Why was the land question so central in the Russian Revolution?

Why are the 1917 Russian revolutions named February and October?

What was the role of the slogan peace land and bread in Bolshevik success?

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The Russian Revolution

Quiz this set

Before the October Revolution the Military Revolutionary Committee was connected with what?

The Treaty of Brest Litovsk was linked with which promise of Bolshevik policy?

Why did the Bolsheviks nationalise banks?

The Bolshevik idea of workers' control over factories was linked with which goal?

In the Russian Civil War the Red Army was connected with which political side?

Who were generally included among the White armies?

What was shown by the intervention of foreign powers in the Russian Civil War?

In what situation was the policy of War Communism adopted?

Why did grain requisition during the Civil War increase peasant discontent?

The establishment of Cheka was linked with which need of Bolshevik rule?

What political change is shown by control over opposition parties under Bolshevik rule?

What attitude did the new government take toward old noble titles after the Russian Revolution?

What was one important aim of Bolshevik reforms for women?

Why was emphasis placed on education and literacy after the Russian Revolution?

What was one reason for the New Economic Policy?

Why were small trade and private activity given some freedom under the New Economic Policy?

What was the full name of the Soviet Union formed in 1922?

What effect did the Russian Revolution have on workers' movements around the world?

Comintern was connected with which objective?

Why did the Bolsheviks use press and propaganda?

The newspaper Pravda was linked with which political current?

Why was the Petrograd Soviet important?

Why was the land question so central in the Russian Revolution?

Why are the 1917 Russian revolutions named February and October?

What was the role of the slogan peace land and bread in Bolshevik success?

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