Bolshevik Revolution and Communism

What was the social divide in Russia prior to 1917?

• Between the middle class and the working class

• Between aristocrats and peasants

• Between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat

• Between the clergy and the commoners

What did the 1905 Revolution lead to in Russia?

• The establishment of a communist state

• The transition to a constitutional monarchy

• The strengthening of the autocracy

• The creation of a federal republic

What was one of the consequences of World War I for Russia?

• Economic prosperity

• Territorial expansion

• Terrible casualties

• Technological advancement

Who led the Romanov family prior to 1917?

• Grigori Rasputin

• Tsar Nicholas

• Alexi

• The empress

What was Tsar Nicholas's reputation as a leader?

• Strong and decisive

• Weak

• Influential

• Authoritarian

Why did Grigori Rasputin have influence over the empress?

What event marked the beginning of the February Revolution?

• The signing of a peace treaty

• Women's Day protests

• A military parade

• The coronation of a new monarch

On what date did the February Revolution begin?

• February 14, 1917

• March 8, 1917

• February 23, 1917

• January 1, 1917

What were the workers striking for during the February Revolution?

• Shorter working hours

• Better working conditions

• Better wages

• More vacation days

How did the strikers' behavior change by the third day of the February Revolution?

• They became peaceful and orderly

• They became aggressive

• They stopped striking

• They began a hunger strike