Bolshevik Menshevik differences Quiz

Who led the Bolsheviks during the division of the Russian Socialist party in 1903?

• Martov

• Lenin

• Stalin

• Trotsky

What was one of the methods employed by the Bolsheviks to obtain money?

• Fundraising

• Investments

• Robbery

• Trade

What did the Mensheviks believe was necessary for the transition from Tsarism to Communism?

• Immediate seizure of power by the proletariat

• A direct transition without a transitory period

• A social revolution without the bourgeoisie

• A gradual process and cooperation with the bourgeoisie

How did the Bolsheviks view discussions and debates?

• As a necessary part of the revolutionary process

• As useful for planning strategies

• As useless and preferring strong actions

• As important for gaining public support

Which statement best describes the Mensheviks' approach to obtaining money?

• They obtained money through robbery

• They obtained money through questionable methods

• They did not obtain money through questionable methods

• They relied solely on donations from the proletariat

What was the Bolsheviks' stance on the role of the proletariat in the revolution?

• They believed in a revolution led by both the proletariat and the bourgeoisie

• They believed in a revolution led only by the working class

• They believed the bourgeoisie should lead the revolution

• They believed in a peaceful transition without a revolution

How did the Mensheviks view the existing system of government?

• It should be immediately overthrown

• It should be inclusive and open to all

• It should be maintained without changes

• It should be replaced by a military dictatorship