Tsarist Russia

Define the term 'Tsar' and 'Tsarina'

(a)  

The wedding date of Nicholas II and Alix of Hesse was...

• 26th November 1896 

• 24th November 1896 

• 26th November 1894 

• 24th November 1894 

Draw the social structure of Tsarist Russia

Answer explanation

What are Karl Marx’s Five Stages of History?

Answer explanation

●1. Primitive Communism –pre historic people roughly living as equals

●2. Slavery – Warrior kings in Babylon, Egypt, Rome exploit slaves

●3. Feudalism – Monarch and nobles exploit lower classes

●4. Capitalism – Bourgeois capitalists exploit industrial workers for profit (industrial revolution etc)

●5. The Workers’ State- socialism or communism ideologies established is the final stage that promotes equality between all and eradicates exploitation

Which country was NOT part of the Russian Empire

• Romania

• Georgia

• Lithuania

• Ukraine

What year did Nicholas II become Tsar of Russia?

• 1892

• 1894

• 1896

• 1898

Name 2 dishes that were served at the coronation banquet of Nicholas II

Answer explanation

any 2 of:Crawfish Soup

Pirozhki

Natural Trout from Finland

Veal with Roots

Cold Partridge Aspic

Poularde and Young Chicken Stew

Salad

Artichokes with Peas

Warm Dessert

Ice Cream

Dessert

Autocracy is a system of _________t where a single person possesses s_____e p__er. The main goal of an autocratic ruler is to s___r_ss any forms of opposition to autocracy.

(a)  

According to August Von Haxthausen, Tsarist Russia is very much like a colony of....

• ants

• spiders

• bees

• moths

Briefly describe the Khodynka Tragedy and how Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna responded to this. In your opinion, what type of rulers did this make them?

Answer explanation

The Khodynka Tragedy occured in May 1896 where crowds of people gathered to receive gifts and a rumoured gold coin. A stampede occurred when it was revealed that there were not enough gifts for the people. 1389 people died. Nicholas II and Alexandaa attended the hospital and wanted to cancel royal engagements.