PPT 1

Question 1

What major change occurred in 1922 under Lenin?

Answer 1

Russia became the USSR after Civil War victory.

Question 2

Which royal family ruled Russia since 1613? adn tsars name

Answer 2

Tsar nicholas 2 and house of romanov

Question 2

What 3 events showed unrest in 1904–05?

Answer 2

Russo-Japanese War, Bloody Sunday, 1905 Revolution.

Question 2

What type of government did Russia have pre-WWI?

Answer 2

Autocracy—absolute rule by the Tsar.

Question 3

What was the Tsar’s divine belief?

Answer 3

Believed to be chosen by God to rule.

Question 4

What was the social hierarchy in Tsarist Russia?

Answer 4

Tsar → Orthodox Church → Army → Bourgeoisie → Proletariat.

Question 5

What was the October Manifesto?

Answer 5

Promised civil liberties, legal parties, and the Duma.

Question 6

What was the Duma?

Answer 6

Parliament created for representation; had limited power.

Question 7

: Why did the Fourth Duma oppose the Tsar in 1914?

Answer 7

WWI unpreparedness, Tsar led army, Rasputin & Alexandra ruled