Unit 8.3 Russian Revolution Quizizz/Wayground

Who led Russia during World War I until the Russian Revolution?

• Vladimir Lenin

• Tsar Nicholas II

• Kaiser Wilhelm II

• Catherine the Great

How did this development affect World War I?

• It caused Russia to withdraw from the conflict.

• It caused Russia to denounce chemical weapons.

• It caused Russia to side with the Central Powers.

• It caused Russia to send more troops to battle.

How did Russian involvement in World War I contribute to the Russian Revolution?

• Many people displaced from Central Europe fled to overcrowded Russian cities.

• Fears of communist sympathizers in the monarchy led to the overthrow of the tsar.

• Poor leadership and high casualties led to dissatisfaction with the monarchy.

• The people Russia conquered during the war revolted against occupying forces.

How did the Bolsheviks come to power in Russia?

• Through marriage into the Russian royal family

• Through victories in popular elections

• Through a coup and victory in the Russian Civil War

• Through the terms of Russia’s surrender in World War I

Why was the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 a major turning point in history?

• Russia became the first nation with a Communist economic system.

• Russia ceased to be an important force in world affairs.

• It was the last revolution in the 19th century.

• It directly led to the end of World War I.

Which of the following was NOT a result of the Russian Revolution?

• Russia’s industrial sector modernized.

• The literacy rate in Russia increased.

• Agricultural production rose dramatically.

• Political participation increased significantly.

What was the purpose of Vladimir Lenin’s 1921 New Economic Policy (NEP)?

• To increase trade with other countries

• To reduce government regulations by allowing limited capitalism

• To consolidate economic control under and the collectivization of land

• To improve private property protections

What did Joseph Stalin’s first Five-Year Plan include?

• Tax breaks for private businesses

• Greater citizen participation in government

• Privatization of state-owned assets

• Massive infrastructure projects

• Agricultural collectivization

How did Joseph Stalin maintain power in the Soviet Union?

• He extended civil liberties to citizens.

• He declared war on the United States.

• He oversaw long-term economic prosperity.

• He imprisoned and executed political opponents.

Which of the following would Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin have supported?

• Encouragement of consumer spending

• Free exchange of goods and services

• Abolition of private property protections

• Free education in government schools

• Laissez-faire economic policies