World War I and its Impact on Russia

Which of the following battles were disastrous for the Russian army?

• Battle of Tannenberg

• Battle of the Masurian Lakes

• Battle of Warsaw

• Battle of Stalingrad

How many soldiers did Russia lose in 1914?

• 100,000

• 250,000

• 500,000

• 1 million

Which regions were overrun by the Germans by the middle of 1915?

• Russian Poland and Lithuania

• Ukraine and Belarus

• Georgia and Armenia

• Estonia and Finland

By the end of 1914, how many soldiers were killed, wounded or taken prisoner?

• 100,000

• 500,000

• 1 million

• Over 1 million

By 1915, how many casualties had Russia suffered?

• 1 million dead and 2 million injured

• 2 million dead and 5 million injured

• 5 million dead and 10 million injured

• 10 million dead and 20 million injured

What was the condition of weapons and artillery in Russia during the war?

• Abundant supply

• Adequate supply

• Short supply

• Excessive supply

By March 1917, how many men were killed, wounded or taken prisoner?

• 2 million

• 5 million

• 8 million

• 10 million

How did the supply of the Russian army compare to that of the Germans by 1916?

• Russian supplies were superior

• Russian supplies were equal

• Russian supplies were slightly inferior

• Russian supplies were significantly inferior

What serious weaknesses did the war expose in the Russian economy and government's handling?

• Corruption and inefficiency

• Lack of patriotism

• Inadequate military training

• Overwhelming military power

Why was it a mistake for Tsar Nicholas to take personal command of the Russian army?

• He had no military experience

• He was too old to lead

• He was too busy with political affairs

• He was afraid of losing power