Russian Revolution (History Channel)

Russia experienced two revolutions in the year (a)   .

Answer explanation

Russia experienced two significant revolutions in 1917: the February Revolution and the October Revolution, which led to the fall of the Tsarist regime and the rise of the Bolsheviks. The other years listed do not correspond to revolutions.

In the 1900s, Russia was one of the most impoverished countries in Europe with an enormous peasantry and a growing minority of poor industrial workers.   The Russian Empire practiced _____, a form of feudalism from the Middle Ages in which landless peasants served land-owning nobility.  

• mercantilism

• capitalism

• serfdom

• indentured servitude

• guild systems

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'serfdom', which refers to a system where landless peasants were bound to serve land-owning nobility, resembling a form of feudalism prevalent in Russia during the 1900s.

Famine, harsh working conditions, and costly wars contributed to a protest that resulted in the tsarist troops firing upon and killing and wounding hundreds of protestors in 1905.  This event is known as (a)   .

Answer explanation

The event described, where tsarist troops fired on protestors in 1905, is known as Bloody Sunday. This tragic incident highlighted the social unrest in Russia due to famine and harsh conditions, leading to significant political change.

The revolution marked the end of the _______ dynasty, which ruled the Russian empire for centuries.

• Habsburg

• Romanov

• Bourbon

• Tudor

• Rothschild

Answer explanation

The revolution in Russia led to the fall of the Romanov dynasty, which had ruled for over 300 years. The other options, such as Habsburg and Tudor, pertain to different regions and periods, making Romanov the correct choice.

Czar Nicholas II promised greater freedom of speech and a ‘representative’ assembly, called the ____ in 1905. 

• Senate

• Parliament

• Council

• Duma

• Soviet

Answer explanation

Czar Nicholas II promised a representative assembly called the Duma in 1905, which aimed to provide greater freedom of speech and political representation, distinguishing it from other options like Senate or Parliament.

The Russians renamed their capital of St. Petersburg to (a)   in 1915 because St. Petersburg sounded too German.

Answer explanation

In 1915, the Russian government renamed St. Petersburg to Petrograd to eliminate its German connotation during World War I. Petrograd means 'Peter's City' in Russian, reflecting a more Slavic identity.

Nicholas’ wife, Czarina Alexandra, had a controversial advisor named Grigori (a)   , a self-proclaimed mystic and holy man, who gained increasing influence over the royal family and Russian politics. 

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Grigori Rasputin, a controversial figure who was a mystic and gained significant influence over Czar Nicholas II and his wife, Czarina Alexandra, impacting Russian politics during their reign.

The _______ Revolution began on March 8^th, 1917, with huge crowds of striking industrial workers clamoring for bread in Petrograd, culminating in Czar Nicholas abdicating his throne on March 12^th.

• October

• March

• 
  February

• Industrial

• Workers

Answer explanation

The event described is the February Revolution, which started on March 8, 1917, in Petrograd, leading to Czar Nicholas II's abdication on March 12. The October Revolution occurred later in 1917.

Did Russia continue to fight in WWI after the czar of Russia abdicated his throne?

• No, Russia withdrew from WWI after the czar abdicated.

• Yes, Russia continued to fight in WWI after the czar abdicated.

Answer explanation

Yes, Russia continued to fight in WWI after the czar abdicated in March 1917. It wasn't until the Bolshevik Revolution later that year that Russia withdrew from the war.

The October Revolution in 1917 was led by the (a)   , whose leftist revolutionary leader was Vladimir Lenin

Answer explanation

The October Revolution in 1917 was led by the Bolsheviks, a leftist faction in Russia. Their leader, Vladimir Lenin, played a crucial role in the revolution, distinguishing them from other groups like the Social Revolutionaries and Mensheviks.