Credit 5: Russian Revolution Test

What was the main reason for the growing unrest in Russia before the revolution?

• Widespread poverty among peasants and workers
• Lack of political power for nobles
• Industrialization and city growth
• Defeat in the Russo-Japanese War

Which reform by Czar Alexander II disappointed many peasants?

• Introduction of universal education
• Emancipation of serfs
• Creation of regional assemblies
• Relaxation of censorship laws

What was the name of the terrorist group that assassinated Czar Alexander II?

• The People's Will
• The Socialist Revolutionary Party
• The Bolsheviks
• The Red Army

How did Czar Alexander III respond to his father's assassination?

• He introduced more reforms
• He abdicated the throne
• He returned to autocratic, repressive measures
• He formed a constitutional monarchy

What was a major consequence of industrialization in Russia?

• Growth of the working class
• Improved working conditions
• Decrease in poverty
• Increased political freedom

What did the Socialist Revolutionary Party advocate for?

• Maintaining the czarist system
• Alliance with Western European powers
• Overthrow of the czar and redistribution of land
• Gradual economic reforms

How did Lenin's views differ from traditional Marxism?

• He thought peasants should lead the revolution
• He argued for a group of professional revolutionaries to lead
• He supported a capitalist transition period
• He believed Russia was ready for immediate revolution

What event is referred to as 'Bloody Sunday'?

• The assassination of Czar Alexander II
• The killing of protesters marching to the czar's palace
• The start of the Russian Civil War
• The October Revolution

What were the soviets in the context of the Russian Revolution?

• Workers' councils that organized strikes
• Secret police units
• Government-appointed regional governors
• Military units loyal to the czar

What was the Duma?

• A national legislature
• A type of Russian currency
• A communist party meeting
• A peasant revolt