Quiz on the Russian Revolution

What marked the end of the Romanov dynasty?

• The Russian Civil War

• The February Revolution

• The Russo-Japanese War

• The Bolshevik Revolution

Who led the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution?

• Alexander Kerensky

• Vladimir Lenin

• Joseph Stalin

• Leon Trotsky

What was a major cause of the Russian Revolution?

• Economic hardship and food shortages

• The abolition of serfdom

• The rise of the Romanov dynasty

• The success in the Russo-Japanese War

When did the Russian Revolution take place?

• 1923

• 1917

• 1914

• 1905

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

• Heavy losses and a weakened position

• Victory and territorial expansion

• Strengthened international prestige

• Economic prosperity

What event is referred to as 'the Great Dress Rehearsal'?

• The Russian Revolution of 1905

• The Bolshevik Revolution

• The February Revolution

• The Russian Civil War

What was the Duma?

• A type of Russian bread

• A revolutionary council

• A representative assembly

• A military unit

Who was Grigory Rasputin?

• A controversial advisor to the Czarina

• A member of the Duma

• A Russian general

• A Bolshevik leader

What was the February Revolution primarily about?

• Supporting the Czar

• Demanding more bread

• Ending World War I

• Overthrowing the Bolsheviks

Who was Alexander Kerensky?

• A leader of the provisional government

• A member of the Romanov family

• A Russian general

• A Bolshevik leader