Russian History Part 1

Individuals

100

The Bolshevik leader who returned from exile in April 1917. 

Who is Lenin? 

200

This person is most known for his infamous 'neckties'

Who is Stolypin 

300

The teacher and mentor of a few Russian monarchs. 

Who is Konstantin Pobedonostsev?

400

This man became Minister for Transport and Minister for Finance in 1892 and fired in 1903. 

Who is Sergei Witte 

500

This father and grandfather was assassinated by the People's Will in 1855.

Who is Tsar Alexander II

Policies/documents

100

This was released by Lenin in 1917, upon returning from exile 

What is the April Theses

200

This stated that 'no law can come into force without [the tsar's] approval' 

What are the Fundamental Laws 

300

This was established in 1883 to help peasants acquire land. 

What is the Peasant Land Bank 

400

In 1905 Nicholas introduced this body as part of his October Manifesto. 

What is the Duma

500

This led to Russia losing Port Arthur, south Sakhalin, and south Manchuria.

What is the Treaty of Portsmouth

Events

100

This was an attempted coup led by an army general

What was the Kornilov Revolt? 

200

This occurred in 1897, and was the effect of policies such as placing the rouble on the gold standard 

What is the Great Spurt 

300

This country helped Lenin secretly return to Russia 

What is Germany 

400

After this event, the Bolsheviks became targets for repression, their paper was banned, and leading members were put in prison or exiled. 

What are the July Days 

500

In this month and year, Tsar Nicholas II abdicated

What is March 1917

Dates

100

This happened on 9 January 1905

What is Bloody Sunday? 

200

The year that Nicholas II became tsar. 

1894

300

This began on 8 February 1904

What is the Russo Japanese War 

400

This year the Finns were given full autonomy, only to have it taken away again in the same year. 

1905 

500

In this year, Russia overcame France to become the world's 4th largest iron producer. 

1900 

Opposition

100

This group split into 2 over how revolution should be accomplished. 

What is the Social Democrats 

200

This was a very popular Bolshevik slogan in 1917. 

Peace, bread, land 

300

Marchers marking this event joined workers protesting poor conditions in February 1917 

What is International Women's Day 

400

This group wanted to replace the tsar with a constitutional monarchy 

Who are the Kadets 

500

This group strongly supported Tsar Nicholas' October Manifesto 

Who are the Octobrists