Russian Revolution Review

Match the following Russian historical figures with their roles in the Russian Revolution.

• Head of the Russian Provisional Government

• Alexander Kerensky

• Key figure in the Bolshevik Revolution and founder of the Red Army

• Nicholas II

• The Romanov czar forced to abdicate his throne

• Leon Trotsky

• Leader of the Soviet Union after Lenin

• Joseph Stalin

The main reason Nicholas II fought the Russo-Japanese War was to (a)  

• To end World War I
• To establish a democratic governmen
• To support Japan's rule over Korea
• To gain a warm water port

What was the effect of the Russo-Japanese War on Russia?

• Russia lost most of its naval fleet

• Russia gained control over Manchuria

• Russia became an imperial power

• Russia's economy flourished

Match the following terms with their correct descriptions.

• The Duma

• A military force

• The Red Army

• A revolutionary leader

• The Bolsheviks

• A political party

• Vladimir Lenin

• The Russian parliament

(a)   led the provisional government after the abdication of Nicholas II.

• Alexander Kerensky
• Vladimir Lenin
• Joseph Stalin
• Leon Trotsky

What slogan did Lenin use to gain support from the people?

• Peace, Land and Bread

• Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

• Power to the Soviets

• Workers of the World, Unite

The new name given to Russia under Lenin was (a)  

• USSR
• Russian Federation
• Russian Empire
• Soviet Union

Match the following descriptions with the correct economic policy.

• Nationalization Strategy

• A plan to increase military spending

• New Economic Policy (NEP)

• A policy to nationalize all industries

• Military Enhancement Plan

• A temporary compromise with capitalism

• Imperial Expansion Policy

• A strategy to expand Russian territory

(a)   succeeded Lenin as the leader of the Soviet Union.

• Joseph Stalin
• Leon Trotsky
• Nicholas II
• Alexander Kerensky

Which war did Russia enter shortly before the Revolution?