Important Events
Name one event that lead to March 8th, 1917 (the start of the Revolution).
Possible answers:
-The Russo-Japanese War
-The Russian Revolution of 1905
-The monarchy abusing their power
-Rasputin, advisor of the Russian Imperial Army
-Bad conditions for soldiers and the working class
Define Constitutional Monarchy
Monarchy shares power with a government.
Who was Karl Marx?
One of the founders of Communism and Socialism.
When did the Russian Revolution start? (You can just name the year)
March 8th, 1917
What did the soviets change their name to near the end of Lenin's power?
The communist party.
How many people participated in the protest on January 22, 1905, also known as Bloody Sunday?
200,000 workers and their families.
Define Bourgeoisie
Upper, wealthy classes.
Who was the last ruling Emperor of Russia?
Nicholas II was the last Romanov Emperor.
How did the Revolution start?
A strike by the working class for higher wages and more civil liberties.
Who was the red army?
The soviet party and revolutionaries.
Who arrested the Czar and his family?
The Provisional government/the Soviets
Define Proletariat
Poor, working classes.
Who was a self-claimed holy man and healer that advised Russia's imperial army?
Rasputin
What is the full name of Russia after the Bolshevik Revolution?
Hint: The answer is the USSR (What is the full name?)
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
Who was the white army?
The more traditional parties of Russia, everyone who didn't like the soviets.
When did Russia sign a Peace treaty with Germany?
1918
Define Socialism
Economic theory of organization where the workers own the means of production.
Who were the leaders of the social-democratic workers party and one of the founders of the Soviet Union?
Possible answers:
-Vladimir Lenin
-Julius Martov
How did industrialization contribute to the Revolution?
Workers lived in poor conditions with extended hours in industrialized factories, which created unrest.
Who supported the white army?
Western powers like the United States, who would send troops and resources to help fight.
When did Stalin gain complete control of the Communist party?
1928
Define Communism
Political organization where all property is publicly owned, and each person is paid roughly the same amount based on their abilities and needs.
Who took over after Lenin passed Away?
Joeseph Stalin
Who was the founder of the Red army?
Possible answers:
-Vladimir Lenin
-Leon Trotsky
Who were the Bolsheviks and Mensheviks?
Both were Russian political parties. Mensheviks meaning "Minority" and Bolsheviks meaning "Opponents."