People
Who said "peace, land, and bread" in order to gain support from citizens?
Vladimir Lenin
What type of ruler was Tsar Nicholas?
He was an autocratic ruler
What group was apart of while fighting in WWI?
The Triple Entente
What does the word “Bolsheviks” refer to?
A Russian political party
Who was forced to sign the October manifesto because of discontent from the citizens?
Tsar Nicholas II
What was the aftermath of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
Russia ceded from the war by forfeiting 1 million square miles of former territory.
What was Russia’s first major flaw in battle?
Russia was underprepared and could not produce enough arms and ammunition yet went into battle.
Who led the Bolsheviks?
Vladimir Lenin
Who held no position in the Russian Orthodox Church yet was referred to by a holy title?
Grigori Rasputin
Who signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
Russia signed the treaty with the Central Powers
What forced Russia to sign the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
German forces advancing more deeply into their territories
Who did the Bolsheviks revolt against?
Tsar Nicholas
Who led Russia's negotiations in the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
Leon Trotsky
Who kills Rasputin because of his growing power?
Rasputin is killed by a group of Russian nobles
BONUS: How did the Bolsheviks react to Tsar Nicholas because of WWI?
The Bolsheviks placed Tsar Nicolas and his family under house arrest and executed them.
What revolution led to the capturing of Provisional Government buildings in a bloodless coup d’etat?
October Revolution.
Who had a rumored affair with Rasputin when Nicholas II left to lead the war?
Czarina Alexandra
Why was the Duma formed?
The October Manifesto
What was the fatal mistake of Russian forces at the Battle of Tannenberg?
Two Russian armies were unable to effectively communicate.
What revolution led to the formation of the Provisional Government with Prince Lvov as the leader?
February Revolution