Revolution in Russia Answers
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During World War I, the Russian army was
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small and ill prepared to fight.B
small but well prepared to fight.C
large but ill prepared to fight.D
large and well prepared to fight.2
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Why did thousands of Russian citizens march on St. Petersburg in 1905?
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They marched to demand better working conditions, more personal freedoms, and greater representation in government.B
They marched to call for an end to World War I, which had claimed the lives of many young Russian men.C
They marched to encourage the government to lower taxes, which had become too high for most people to pay.D
They marched to bring about civil rights and to insist on suffrage for Russian women.3
How did most Russian citizens make a living in the early 1900s?
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Most Russians were factory workers who earned low wages in manufacturing.B
Most Russians were peasants who worked on farms for very little money.C
Most Russians were white-collar employees who worked in offices and shops.D
Most Russians were wealthy landowners who were part of the privileged class.4
Who was Vladimir Lenin?
A
He was a leader of the Bolsheviks in Russia.B
He was a Russian activist who was executed.C
He was a Russian general during World War I.D
He was a member of Russia’s provisional government.5
A tsar was a Russian leader in the early 1900s who was similar to a
A
king.B
senator.C
governor.D
president.6
This image shows the flag of the Communist Party.
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the soldiers of the Red ArmyB
the soldiers of the White ArmyC
the urban workers and peasantsD
the Bolsheviks and the Communists8
In the early 1900s, the Bolsheviks of Russia worked to
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support the provisional government.B
return the tsar to his position as ruler.C
bring about an end to communist rule.D
bring about a new socialist government.9
Which is the best definition of communism?
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Communism is an economic system in which the distribution of property and resources is primarily controlled by the government.B
Communism is an economic system in which the distribution of property and resources is primarily controlled by private businesses.C
Communism is a political system in which power lies in the hands of a single figure who acts as a monarch.D
Communism is a political system in which power lies in the hands of several political parties.10
What was one consequence of the October Revolution?
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Vladimir Lenin was exiled for his opposition to the government.B
Russian citizens began to protest food and coal shortages.C
Karl Marx created principles to establish classless societies.D
The Bolsheviks ended Russia’s involvement in World War I.11
In the early 1900s, how much contact did a Russian tsar have with the people?
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A tsar interacted with the public on a daily basis.B
A tsar met with the people often, but not every day.C
A tsar met with the public on special occasions only.D
A tsar was removed from the people and was rarely seen.12
As the Bolsheviks took control of the Soviet economy, they
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determined which jobs workers would hold and where workers would live.B
took land from peasants and gave it to members of the upper class.C
shipped grain and other food products from the cities to peasants.D
allowed businesses to decide prices and let workers set wages.13
Who was the last tsar to rule Russia?
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AlexandraB
AlexeiC
Nicholas IID
Rasputin14
How did the February Revolution in Russia differ from the October Revolution?
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The February Revolution led to the rise of the Bolsheviks, while the October Revolution led to the fall of the Bolsheviks.B
The February Revolution removed the tsar from power, while the October Revolution removed the provisional government from power.C
The February Revolution marked Russia’s entry into World War I, while the October Revolution coincided with Russia pulling out of the war.D
The February Revolution sparked the public’s interest in socialism, while the October Revolution sparked the public’s interest in communism.15
In the early 1920s, Lenin established the New Economic Policy, which
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instituted communist reforms and gave the economy a boost.B
instituted communist reforms and damaged the economy.C
reversed earlier changes and gave the economy a boost.D
reversed earlier changes and damaged the economy.16
Which term best describes government in Russia after the Communists took power?
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democraticB
multi-partyC
single-partyD
representative17
What was the function of the secret police in the Soviet Union?
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The secret police attempted to identify citizens who opposed the Communist Party and who could undermine it.B
The secret police worked to locate and arrest the missing members of the former royal family of Russia.C
The secret police tried to solve crimes that directly impacted the workers and peasants of Russia.D
The secret police tried to uncover Bolsheviks who worked against the provisional government.Did you find these answers helpful?
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