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Who was the last Tsar of Russia?
Nicholas Romanov II
What was Philippe Nizier-Vachot's nickname?
Monsieur Philippe
Why didn't some countries provide rescue aid to Russia?
They feared antagonizing the new Soviet government
What countries planned rescue efforts to Russia after the Tsar was killed?
Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Spain
Why was Saint Petersburg changed to Petrograd?
It sounded too German
Philippe Nizier-Vachot was kicked out of Russia for what?
- Civilians didn't want a French man in power in Russia
Nicholas' cousin who went to Japan with him was the prince of what country?
Greece
What three leaders were cousins through Queen Victoria?
- Kaiser Wilhelm II
- King George V
- Tsar Nicholas II
What country helped Lenin get back to Russia?
Germany
What was Nicholas II's father's name?
Alexander Romanov III
Who killed Grigori Rasputin?
Prince Felix Yusupov and Vladimir Purishkevich.
What disease did Alexei suffer from?
Hemophelia
What was Rasputin exiled from his Siberian town for?
Theft
What was Lenin worried about while having the Romanovs captured?
Rescue teams from other leaders and loyalist soldiers.
How long did it take Russia to mobilize into WWI?
15 days
What was Nicholas' tattoo of?
A Japanese dragon
What was Nicholas' uncle's name
Sergei Alexandrovich
What three cities did Lenin live in during his time in Western Europe?
- Munich, Germany
- London, Britain
-Geneva, Switzerland
What does USSR stand for?
(Bonus: What does the hammer and Sickle represent?)
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
The unification of the industrial and agricultural workers.
What year did Russia drop out of WWI?
1918
What are the names of all five Romanov children
Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia, and Alexei
What town was Rasputin from?
Pokrovskoye, Siberia
Why was Nicholas sent to Japan?
To build ties between Japan and Russia
What countries provided rescue aid to Russia during the revolution?
Great Britain, Canada, Japan, France, Italy, Greece, China, Romania, Serbia, and the United States.
How did Alexander III die?
Kidney inflammation