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Russian Revolution
Remi's study guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is autocracy? | It means single ruler |
| Which was the only country in Europe ruled by an autocracy? | Russia |
| Who was the last Czar of Russia? | Nicholas II |
| An absolute ruler is: | One appointed by God |
| What was given to serfs for their work? | small log hut, a tiny piece of land, and a few animals. |
| What did serfs give to their landlords to pay for "taxes"?` | their crops |
| Serfs were ___________ if they resisted their landlords. | beaten |
| When did Bloody Sunday take place? | in 1905 |
| To whom did Russia lose the war? | Japan |
| Serfs and workers did this on Bloody Sunday: | Marched and rioted to ask for reform |
| In what year did Russia enter into WWI? | 1914 |
| ________________ were killed, wounded, or went missing | Millions |
| Russian people suffered from ____________ during WWI. | food shortages |
| Russian soldiers lacked _____________, ______________, and weapons during WWI. | clothes, shoes |
| How did WWI impact Nicholas !!? | He was seen as weak and remote because he did not see the changes that were needed. |
| What form of government did Russia adopt after WWI? | Communism |
| Communism was considered a __________ government. | benefit to all citizens |
| _____________ was brought to Russia in 1917. | Communism |
| In 1917 Russia was ruled by: | Vladimir Lennin |
| ______________________ and his family were executed in 1917. | Czar Nicholas II |
| After its reorganization, Russia became known as: | The Soviet Union |
| Russia became the Soviet Union in what year? | 1922 |
| The people of Russia bought into communism because: | they believed sharing work would result in shared rewards. |
| The ______________________ owned farms and factories with communism. | government |
| Communism promised | fairness and equality to all Russians |