The Relationship Between Tsar Nicholas II, Czarina Alexandra

What was the relationship between Tsar Nicholas II and Czarina Alexandra characterized by?

• Close and supportive

• Distant and formal

• Hostile and argumentative

• Indifferent and detached

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During which years did Tsar Nicholas II and Czarina Alexandra reign over Russia?

• 1894-1917

• 1905-1918

• 1881-1914

• 1914-1917

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What was the October Manifesto?

• A promise of civil liberties and a legislative assembly

• A declaration of war

• A peace treaty with Germany

• A royal decree to increase taxes

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Who was Grigori Rasputin?

• A mystic and confidant of the royal family

• A military general

• A foreign ambassador

• A revolutionary leader

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The Russian Revolution led to the abdication of Nicholas II on March 15, ___.

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Czarina Alexandra was a granddaughter of Queen ___ of the United Kingdom.

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The Bolsheviks were a radical ___ group that gained power during the Russian Revolution.

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What was a major reason for the growing disconnect between the royal family and the Russian people?

• The royal family spoke a different language than their subjects

• The royal family lived lavishly while many Russians lived in poverty

• The royal family spent too much time traveling abroad

• The royal family refused to participate in religious ceremonies

Why did Czarina Alexandra initially seek help from Rasputin?

• To help with political decisions

• To improve relations with the Russian Orthodox Church

• To heal her son Alexei's hemophilia

• To learn about Russian customs

What was Nicholas II's belief about his right to rule?

• He believed he was elected by the people

• He believed he was chosen by the military

• He believed he ruled by divine right

• He believed he was selected by Parliament