Before 1917
Who ruled Russia before the revolutions?
Tsar Nicholas II
In what year did the February Revolution take place?
1917
Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks?
Vladimir Lenin
What were the two main sides in the Russian Civil War?
The Reds (Bolsheviks) and the Whites
What new country was created in 1922?
The Soviet Union (USSR)
What was the name of the Russian royal family?
The Romanovs
What (3) caused the protests in Petrograd?
casualties of World War I, poor economy and famine
In which city did the October Revolution begin?
Petrograd (St. Petersburg)
Who led the Red Army?
Leon Trotsky
Who was the 'Mad Monk' created a scandal that led to the fall of the Tsar?
Grigori Rasputin
What major war did Russia lose in 1905, which weakened the Tsar’s power?
The Russo-Japanese War
What happened to Tsar Nicholas II after the revolution?
He abdicated (gave up the throne)
What slogan did the Bolsheviks use to gain support?
"Peace, Land, and Bread"
Which countries helped the White Army?
Britain, France, the USA, and Japan
What animated film tells the story of a young Russian princess who survives the revolution and searches for her family?
Anastasia (1997)
What event in 1905 saw soldiers fire on peaceful protesters in St. Petersburg?
Bloody Sunday
What was the name of the temporary government formed after the Tsar’s fall?
The Provisional Government
What building did the Bolsheviks storm to take power?
The Winter Palace
What happened to the Romanov family during the war?
They were executed
On what month did the February Revolution (1917) begin in Russia?
March (Gregorian calendar) — February (Julian calendar)
What was the name of the parliament created after the 1905 Revolution?
The Duma
Which political group shared power with the Provisional Government?
The Soviets (workers’ councils)
What was the main difference between the February and October revolutions?
February overthrew the Tsar; October put the Bolsheviks in power
What policy did Lenin use to control the economy during the Civil War?
War Communism
On what exact date did the October Revolution begin in Russia?
October 25, 1917 (Julian calendar) — or November 7, 1917 (Gregorian calendar)