Rise of Communism Comprehension Check

1. What type of government did Russia have under Romanov rule?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

Who was Russia’s last tsar?

• Nicholas II

• Alexander III

• Peter the Great

• Ivan the Terrible

3. Why were so many Russians killed or wounded during WWI?

• Due to advanced military technology used by enemies

• Because of poor leadership and lack of resources

• As a result of internal political conflicts

• Owing to geographical disadvantages

Many Russians were upset with Tsar Nicholas’ rule because:

• He implemented successful reforms.

• He was a strong and effective leader.

• He failed to address the needs of the people.

• He was popular among the citizens.

When thousands of Russian workers began protesting the government, Tsar Nicholas II was forced to:

• abdicate the throne

• increase wages

• impose martial law

• negotiate with workers

6. Who took over Russia’s government, executed the Romanov family, and declared himself dictator?

• Vladimir Lenin

• Joseph Stalin

• Leon Trotsky

• Nicholas II

The type of government that Lenin brought to Russia was:

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Communism

• Oligarchy

Communism is based on the ideas of which German philosopher?

• Immanuel Kant

• Friedrich Nietzsche

• Karl Marx

• Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

9. What is the goal of communism?

• To establish a classless society

• To promote capitalism

• To create a monarchy

• To support feudalism

In 1922, Lenin formed the world’s first communist country called:

• Soviet Union

• China

• Cuba

• North Korea