Russian Revolution During WWI

Who led the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution?

• Vladimir Lenin

• Joseph Stalin

• Leon Trotsky

• Nicholas II

What was the Duma?

• A representative assembly

• A military unit

• A secret police force

• A royal palace

Why did Czar Nicholas II leave Petrograd in 1915?

• To take command of the Russian Army front

• To escape assassination

• To visit France

• To attend a peace conference

What city was Petrograd previously known as?

• St. Petersburg

• Moscow

• Kiev

• Odessa

What happened to Rasputin in December 1916?

• He was murdered by Russian nobles

• He became czar

• He fled to Germany

• He led a revolution

What was the February Revolution named after?

• Russia’s use of the Julian calendar

• A famous battle

• A treaty

• A royal wedding

Why did the Russian economy suffer during World War I?

• The war effort disrupted the economy

• Increased trade with allies

• Discovery of new resources

• Technological advancements

Who was Czarina Alexandra?

• The wife of Nicholas II

• A Bolshevik leader

• A British ambassador

• A Russian general

What was a common sentiment among Russians by the end of 1916?

• Loss of faith in the czar’s leadership

• Support for the monarchy

• Excitement for war

• Trust in government officials

What was the main role of the Bolsheviks in the Russian Revolution?

• Seizing power and ending czarist rule

• Defending the monarchy

• Negotiating peace with Germany

• Supporting the Duma