Imperial Russia: Pre-knowledge Quiz

How long did the Romanov dynasty rule Russia?

• 1 century

• 2 centuries

• 3 centuries

• 4 centuries

Which members of the Romanov dynasty were known as 'the Great'?

• Peter II

• Nicholas II

• Catherine II

• Alexander II

What kind of ruler was the Czar of Russia?

• A constitutional Monarch

• An absolute monarch

• A powerless figurehead

• Chairman of a ruling council of nobles

Which ruler emancipated the serfs in 1862?

• Nicholas I

• Nicholas II

• Alexander I

• Alexander II

What percentage of Russia's population were classed as peasants in 1900?

• 12%

• 56%

• 73%

• 82%

What was the dominant religion in Imperial Russia?

• Roman Catholic christianity

• Judaism

• Protestant christianity

• Orthodox christianity

What was the population of Russia in 1914?

• 24 million

• 95 million

• 165 million

• 200 million

After Russian Slavs (56%), which was the next biggest ethnic group within the population of the Russian Empire?

• Ukrainians

• Polish

• Turkmenian

• Georgian

Which asian nation defeat Russia in a war in 1905, becoming the first Asian power to defeat a European 'great power'?

• Qing China

• Meiji Japan

• Joseon Korea

• The Kingdom of Siam (Thailand)

What was the name of the Czarist secret Police?

• Cheka

• KGB

• Okhrana

• SVR