Russian Civil War Key Concepts

The Russian Civil War, following the 1917 Revolution, was a multi-party conflict between the Bolsheviks (Reds) and anti-Bolshevik forces (Whites). It lasted from 1918 to 1922, involving foreign intervention from the UK, France, and Japan. Key battles included the Battle of Saritsan and the Battle of Warsaw. The war caused significant civilian casualties due to violence, famine, and disease. It concluded with the Bolsheviks' victory and the establishment of the Soviet Union.

What event led to the start of the Russian Civil War?

• The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

• The Battle of Stalingrad

• The October Revolution

• The February Revolution

Who were the main opponents of the Bolsheviks in the Russian Civil War?

• The Yellow Army

• The Blue Army

• The White Army

• The Green Army

Which countries sent foreign troops to support the White Army?

• Germany, Italy, and Spain

• United States, Canada, and Mexico

• United Kingdom, France, and Japan

• China, India, and Brazil

Who led the Bolshevik Red Army during the Russian Civil War?

• Vladimir Lenin

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Leon Trotsky

• Joseph Stalin

What was the Comintern's role in the Russian Civil War?

• It was a peace treaty

• It was a military alliance

• It was a political party

• It was an international communist organization

Which battle marked a significant victory for the Red Army?

• Battle of Warsaw

• Battle of Saritsan

• Battle of Moscow

• Battle of Leningrad

What was the estimated number of civilian casualties during the Russian Civil War?

• 15 million

• 12 million

• 8 million

• 5 million

What were the main causes of civilian deaths during the Russian Civil War?

• Economic collapse and poverty

• Political purges and executions

• War, famine, and disease

• Natural disasters and accidents

In what year did the Russian Civil War end?

• 1922

• 1921

• 1920

• 1919

What was the outcome of the Russian Civil War?

• The establishment of a democratic government

• The continuation of the tsarist regime

• The establishment of the Soviet Union

• The division of Russia into multiple states