Russian Revolution and Karl Marx Quiz

Who was the leader of the Russian Revolution?

• Czar Nicholas II

• Karl Marx

• Vladimir Lenin

• Groucho Marx

What political theory did Karl Marx invent?

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Communism

• Anarchism

What is the name of the book written by Karl Marx?

• Das Kapital

• Communist Manifesto

• War and Peace

• The Wealth of Nations

Who are the two primary economic classes in Karl Marx's theory?

• Proletariat and Bourgeoisie

• Capitalists and Communists

• Workers and Peasants

• Nobles and Commoners

What did Karl Marx want the proletariat to do in order to establish communism?

• Reform

• Revolt

• Negotiate

• Surrender

What was the event in which the Czar ordered soldiers to shoot at innocent civilians when they tried to present him with a list of demands?

• The murder of Czar Nicholas II

• Bloody Sunday and WWI

• The return of Vladimir Lenin to Russia

• The establishment of communism

What is one of the causes of the Russian Revolution related to the peasant diet?

• Overconsumption of luxury foods

• Lack of bread in the diet

• The diet being cheap, filling, and easy to grow/make

• Excessive meat consumption

What was one of the main reasons for the rapid population growth in Russia in the late 19th century?

• Improved medical care

• Annexation of new territories

• Industrial revolution

• Discovery of new resources

What were the living and working conditions in Russia at the turn of the 20th century?

• Comfortable and hygienic

• Overcrowded and unsanitary

• Modern and efficient

• Spacious and well-organized

Why did people start to find Marx's ideas appealing in Russia?

• They promised wealth distribution

• They offered immediate financial aid

• They emphasized individualism

• They promised equality and meeting of needs