Russian Revolution Quiz

When did the Russian Revolution of 1917 take place (regular calendar)?

• February and October

• March and November

• April and December

• May and January

Who was the ruler of Russia before the Russian Revolution?

• Vladimir Lenin

• Joseph Stalin

• Nicholas II

• Leon Trotsky

What were the main reasons for discontent in Russia before the revolution?

• Corrupt and ineffective government

• Widespread poverty

• Scarcity of food

• All of the above

Who led the Bolshevik Revolution in November 1917?

• Nicholas II

• Leon Trotsky

• Joseph Stalin

• Vladimir Lenin

What did the Bolsheviks promise to the peasants, urban workers, and soldiers?

• Religious freedom

• Freedom and democracy

• Power and wealth

• Peace, land, and bread

What did the Bolsheviks rename Russia after taking control?

• Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)

• Russian Empire

• Soviet Union

• Communist Republic of Russia

What policy did the Bolsheviks implement to transform Russia into a Communist nation?

• War Communism

• Forced collectivization

• Great Purge

• New Economic Policy (NEP)

What was the result of the Bolshevik policy of War Communism?

• Increase in agricultural and industrial production

• Decline in industrial output and starvation

• Stability in the economy

• Improved living standards for peasants

What was the purpose of Stalin's Great Purge?

• To expel opportunists and counter-revolutionary infiltrators

• To promote freedom of speech and expression

• To encourage artistic creativity

• To establish religious freedom

What was the impact of Stalin's collectivization policy on the peasants?

• Drastic drop in living standards and violent reactions

• Greater political control

• Improved living standards

• Increased agricultural output