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Revision for Russian History 1881-1917

Question 1 of 5

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What is meant by the term Autocracy?

Select one or more of the following:

  • A system of government in which the Tsar has complete power and his decisions are law.

  • A system of government in which the country is ruled by a king or queen.

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Question 2 of 5

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Name one positive impact of the signing of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.

Select one of the following:

  • Removal of Russia from the First World War

  • Huge territorial losses for Russia

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Question 3 of 5

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What was the role of Trotsky during the 1917 October Revolution?

Select one of the following:

  • In Lenin's previous absence, he ensured the Bolshevik Party had continued leadership

  • He commanded to Red Army, and took control over communications e.g. post office, railway.

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Question 4 of 5

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When was the Second Duma dissolved?

Select one of the following:

  • 1907

  • 1906

  • 1908

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Question 5 of 5

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Tsar Nicholas II lost support during the years 1914 - 1917 because of his decision to dismiss Witte as Prime Minister of Russia.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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