Russian Revolution and Soviet History

The video covers the Russian Revolution, the rise of communism, and the impact of Lenin and Stalin. It discusses Russia's involvement in World War I, the February and October Revolutions, and the Russian Civil War. The video also highlights Stalin's policies and their effects on the Soviet Union.

What type of government did Russia have before the revolution?

• Republic

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

Who founded the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party?

• Vladimir Lenin

• Karl Marx

• Leon Trotsky

• Joseph Stalin

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

• Humiliating defeat

• Stalemate

• No significant impact

• Victory

What event marked the end of the Russian monarchy?

• The February Revolution

• The signing of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

• The October Revolution

• The 1905 Revolution

What were the three promises made by Lenin upon his return to Russia?

• Unity, Strength, and Progress

• Reform, Stability, and Prosperity

• Freedom, Equality, and Justice

• Peace, Bread, and Land

What was the main goal of the Bolsheviks during the October Revolution?

• To create a democratic republic

• To overthrow the Provisional Government

• To negotiate peace with Germany

• To establish a constitutional monarchy

Who commanded the Red Army during the Russian Civil War?

• Nikolai Bukharin

• Vladimir Lenin

• Leon Trotsky

• Joseph Stalin

What policy did Lenin implement in 1921 to help the Russian economy?

• Five-Year Plan

• War Communism

• New Economic Policy (NEP)

• Collectivization

What was one of Stalin's major achievements in the Soviet Union?

• Ending World War I

• Industrializing the nation

• Establishing a democratic government

• Creating a free market economy

What was the 'Great Purge' initiated by Stalin?

• An economic reform to boost agriculture

• A diplomatic effort to improve relations with the West

• A series of political repressions and executions

• A campaign to increase literacy rates