Soviet Union History and Lenin's Legacy

The video discusses the Bolshevik Revolution, highlighting the impact of World War I on Russia, the February Revolution, and the rise of Lenin. It covers the October Revolution, the civil war, and the formation of the USSR. Lenin's death and Stalin's succession are also discussed, along with the execution of Tsar Nicholas II's family to secure Marxist rule.

What was one of the main reasons for the riots and strikes in Petrograd in 1917?

• The victory in World War I

• The scarcity of food

• The abundance of food supplies

• The success of the Russian economy

Who was forced to abdicate the throne as a result of the February Revolution?

• Czar Nicholas II

• Vladimir Lenin

• Joseph Stalin

• Leon Trotsky

What was the role of the Soviets after the February Revolution?

• To oppose Lenin

• To promote capitalism

• To represent the interests of the common worker

• To support the Czar

Which country supported Lenin's return to Russia to undermine the Russian war efforts?

• United Kingdom

• United States

• Germany

• France

What was one of Lenin's key promises that gained him support among the proletariats?

• More taxes

• Expansion of the war

• Peace, land, and bread

• Support for the Czar

What significant action did Lenin's government take after the Bolshevik takeover?

• Restored the monarchy

• Increased aristocratic privileges

• Nationalized private industries

• Declared war on Germany

What was the outcome of the civil war between the Bolsheviks and the Czarists?

• The war ended in a stalemate

• The Bolsheviks emerged victorious

• The Bolsheviks were defeated

• The Czarists won

What was established in 1922 following the Bolshevik victory in the civil war?

• The Russian Federation

• The Russian Empire

• The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)

• The Kingdom of Russia

What happened to Lenin's body after his death?

• It was sent to Germany

• It was embalmed and placed in a mausoleum

• It was buried in an unmarked grave

• It was cremated

Who succeeded Lenin as the leader of the Soviet Union?

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Joseph Stalin

• Leon Trotsky