Russian Revolution Oversimplified

What was the main cause of the tension in Russia during the 19th century?

• Industrialization

• Repression of minorities

• Lack of modernization

• Emancipation of the serfs

What was the name of the secret police force introduced by Alexander the Third to repress dissent?

• Gestapo

• Stasi

• KGB

• Okhrana

Which Tsar of Russia was known for his timid and easily swayed nature?

• Ivan the Terrible

• Nicholas the Second

• Alexander the Third

• Alexander the Second

What was the main ideology that Lenin advocated for in Russia?

• Fascism

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Communism

What was the main cause of the Russo-Japanese War?

• Expansion into Northern China

• Dispute over control of Korea

• Japanese militarization

• Russian aggression in Manchuria

What was the outcome of the Russo-Japanese War for Russia?

• Victory

• Treaty of Versailles

• Expansion of territory

• International humiliation

Who led the peaceful protest to the Winter Palace in 1905?

• Nicholas the Second

• Father Gapon

• Vladimir Lenin

• Sergei Witte

What was the main demand of the protesters during the 1905 protest?

• Better working conditions

• Overthrow of the Tsar

• Expansion of territory

• Increase in military spending

What was the reaction of the public to the Russo-Japanese War and the 1905 protest?

• Increased unrest

• Support for the Tsar

• Peaceful resolution

• International praise

What was the reason behind renaming the Russian capital to Petrograd?

• To honor a famous general
• To avoid sounding too German
• To pay tribute to a political leader
• To align with a historical event