Russian Revolution

Which slogan is associated with the Bolshevik (Russian) Revolution?

• “An Eye for an Eye”
• “Peace, Land, and Bread”
• “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity”
• “Take up the White Man’s Burden”

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

• reject modern technology
• limit the size of their families
• honor their ancestors and religious traditions
• put the interests of the state before individual gain

One of the major causes of the Russian Revolution of 1917 was the

• abuse of political power by Czar Nicholas II
• government’s refusal to enter World War I
• rapid expansion of the right to vote
• failure of communism

One way in which King Louis XVI of France and Czar Nicholas II of Russia are similar is that both

• were executed by revolutionaries
• were known as great military leaders
• advocated religious reform
• supported the emancipation of serfs

Which of these groups were the major supporters of 20th-century communist revolutions?

• priests and artisans
• bourgeoisie and nobility
• entrepreneurs and capitalists
• workers and peasants

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

• a forced famine in Ukraine
• the failure of Czar Nicholas II to come to Serbia’s aid
• a shortage of military supplies and food during World War I
• the establishment of Lenin’s New Economic Policy (NEP)

An incompetent government, massacres on Bloody Sunday, and the high costs of World War I were causes of the

• Mexican Revolution
• Boxer Rebellion
• Sepoy Mutiny
• Russian Revolution

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

• Peasants were promised land reform.
• Businessmen were encouraged to form monopolies.
• Landowners were offered tax relief.
• Factory workers were required to start small businesses.

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

• increase in agricultural production around the world
• onset of the global depression that restricted trade
• scarcity of workers for available jobs
• unequal distribution of wealth between social classes

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

• supporting a traditional economy
• eliminating political opposition
• surrendering to the Provisional Government
• extending the war against Austria-Hungary