The Russian Revolution

The Russian Revolution occurred during which historical period?

• World War I

• Industrial Revolution

• The Civil War

• The Enlightenment

Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks (Communists)?

• Lenin

• Putin

• Hitler

• Franco

What issues were prevalent in Russia during this period?

• Food shortages

• Involvement in war

• Unhappiness with the government

• All of the above

Who ruled Russia prior to the Russian Revolution?

• Czars

• Presidents

• Emperors

• Serfs

What form of government did Russia adopt during the Russian Revolution?

• Communism

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Monarchy

Who is the originator of communism?

• Adam Smith

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Karl Marx

Who were the 'oppressed poor' as Marx called them?

• Proletariat

• Bourgeoisie

• Soviets

• Slaves

The bourgeoisie were...

• the industrial workers

• the middle class

• The rich

• the peasants

What did Russia become known as after the Russian Revolution?

• Soviet Union

• Austria Hungary

• Czechoslovakia

• Ukraine

What was the end result of the Russian Revolution?

• Russia became a direct democracy

• Russia became a communist nation

• Russia became a theocracy

• Russia went back to an absolute monarchy