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7. The Russian Revolution & Its Impact on WWI Flashcards

1
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What year did the Russian Revolution begin?

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1917

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True or False: The Russian Revolution led to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II.

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True

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What were the two main phases of the Russian Revolution?

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The February Revolution and the October Revolution.

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Fill in the blank: The February Revolution resulted in the establishment of a _____ government.

A

Provisional

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5
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Which political party gained control after the October Revolution?

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The Bolshevik Party

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6
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What was the primary cause of the Russian Revolution?

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Widespread dissatisfaction with the Tsarist regime and the impact of World War I.

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7
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True or False: The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk ended Russia’s involvement in World War I.

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True

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8
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What was the main consequence of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk for Russia?

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Russia lost significant territory to Germany and its allies.

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9
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Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution?

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Vladimir Lenin

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10
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What event triggered the February Revolution?

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Food shortages and protests in Petrograd.

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What was the impact of the Russian Revolution on the Eastern Front of WWI?

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It allowed Germany to concentrate its forces on the Western Front.

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12
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Fill in the blank: The Bolsheviks promised ‘Peace, Land, and _____.’

A

Bread

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13
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What was the outcome of the Russian Civil War?

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The Bolsheviks emerged victorious and established a communist government.

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14
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True or False: The Russian Revolution had no effect on the strategy of the Allied Powers in WWI.

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False

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15
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What international reaction did the Russian Revolution provoke?

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Fear of communist uprisings and intervention by foreign powers.

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16
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Which two factions fought in the Russian Civil War?

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The Red Army (Bolsheviks) and the White Army (anti-Bolsheviks).

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17
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What was the primary ideology of the Bolshevik Party?

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Marxism-Leninism

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18
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Fill in the blank: The Bolshevik Revolution was also known as the _____ Revolution.

A

October

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19
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What major change did the Russian Revolution bring to land ownership?

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Land was redistributed from nobles to peasants.

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20
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True or False: The Russian Revolution was supported by all social classes.

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False

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21
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What was one of the immediate effects of the Russian Revolution on the Russian army?

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Many soldiers deserted or refused to fight.

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22
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Which country did Russia sign a peace treaty with in March 1918?

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Germany

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23
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What was the significance of the slogan ‘All power to the Soviets’?

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It called for local councils to take control from the provisional government.

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24
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Fill in the blank: The Bolshevik Party was originally known as the _____ faction of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party.

A

Majority

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25
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What role did Leon Trotsky play in the Russian Revolution?

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He was a key leader and strategist for the Bolsheviks.

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26
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True or False: The Russian Revolution was a peaceful transition of power.

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False

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27
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What was the main economic policy introduced by the Bolsheviks after the revolution?

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War Communism

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28
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What did the term ‘White Army’ refer to during the Russian Civil War?

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Anti-Bolshevik forces.

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29
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Fill in the blank: The Bolsheviks established a one-party state, effectively ending _____ in Russia.

A

Democracy

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30
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What was the primary goal of the Bolsheviks after seizing power?

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To establish a socialist state.

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31
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Which event marked the official end of the Russian Empire?

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The abdication of Tsar Nicholas II.

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32
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True or False: The Russian Revolution inspired communist movements worldwide.

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True

33
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What was the political ideology that opposed Bolshevism during the Russian Civil War?

A

Anti-communism

34
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Fill in the blank: The October Revolution took place in _____ 1917.

A

November

35
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What major global conflict was occurring simultaneously with the Russian Revolution?

A

World War I

36
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What was one of the consequences of Russia’s exit from WWI for the Allied Powers?

A

They faced increased pressure from the Central Powers.

37
Q

True or False: The Bolshevik Revolution was largely supported by the peasantry.

A

True

38
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What was the outcome of the Paris Peace Conference for Russia?

A

Russia was excluded from the negotiations.

39
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Which group opposed the Bolsheviks during the Civil War and included monarchists, liberals, and socialists?

A

The White Army

40
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Fill in the blank: The Bolsheviks renamed their party to the _____ Party after the revolution.

A

Communist

41
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What was the impact of the Russian Revolution on World War I’s Western Front?

A

It allowed Germany to shift troops to the Western Front.

42
Q

True or False: The Russian Revolution resulted in a democratic government.

A

False

43
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What were the main themes of Lenin’s ‘April Theses’?

A

Peace, land, and power to the soviets.

44
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Fill in the blank: The Bolsheviks promised to withdraw Russia from _____ after seizing power.

A

World War I

45
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What was the historical significance of the Russian Revolution?

A

It marked the rise of communism and the end of imperial rule in Russia.

46
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True or False: The Russian Revolution had a unifying effect on all socialist groups in Russia.

A

False

47
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What was the primary economic strategy of the Bolsheviks during the Civil War?

A

War Communism

48
Q

Fill in the blank: The Bolsheviks faced opposition from various foreign powers during the _____ War.

A

Civil

49
Q

What was the Red Army?

A

The military force of the Bolsheviks during the Civil War.

50
Q

True or False: The Russian Revolution occurred in two distinct phases.

A

True

51
Q

What role did propaganda play in the Bolshevik Revolution?

A

It was used to rally support and spread the Bolshevik message.

52
Q

Fill in the blank: The Bolsheviks sought to establish a _____ economy.

A

Socialist

53
Q

What event is often cited as the beginning of the Russian Revolution?

A

The February Revolution.

54
Q

True or False: The Russian Revolution was a result of military defeats in WWI.

A

True

55
Q

What was one of the key factors that led to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II?

A

Widespread discontent and protests.

56
Q

Fill in the blank: The Bolsheviks believed in a _____ revolution led by the proletariat.

A

Proletarian

57
Q

What was the significance of the slogan ‘Peace, Land, and Bread’?

A

It addressed the immediate needs of the Russian people.

58
Q

What was one of the first actions taken by the Bolsheviks after seizing power?

A

They announced an end to Russia’s involvement in WWI.

59
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True or False: The Russian Revolution resulted in a civil war that lasted several years.

A

True

60
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What was the role of the Soviet in the Russian Revolution?

A

Local councils that represented workers and soldiers.

61
Q

Fill in the blank: The Bolsheviks organized the October Revolution with a _____ coup.

A

Planned

62
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What was the long-term impact of the Russian Revolution on global politics?

A

It inspired communist movements worldwide and changed the course of international relations.

63
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What was the Russian Provisional Government’s main failure?

A

Its inability to address the demands for peace and land.

64
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True or False: The Russian Revolution was supported by the majority of the military.

A

False

65
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What was the primary aim of the White Army during the Civil War?

A

To overthrow the Bolshevik government.

66
Q

Fill in the blank: The Bolshevik victory in the Civil War led to the establishment of the _____ Union.

A

Soviet

67
Q

What was the role of the Cheka during the Bolshevik regime?

A

It was the secret police responsible for suppressing opposition.

68
Q

True or False: The Bolsheviks implemented the New Economic Policy (NEP) after the Civil War.

A

True

69
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What was the New Economic Policy (NEP)?

A

A temporary retreat from full socialism to revive the economy.

70
Q

Fill in the blank: The Bolsheviks nationalized major industries and banks under _____.

A

War Communism

71
Q

What was the impact of the Russian Revolution on the global balance of power?

A

It shifted power dynamics and contributed to the rise of communism as a global ideology.

72
Q

True or False: The Russian Revolution had no influence on the subsequent rise of fascism in Europe.

A

False

73
Q

What was the primary challenge faced by the Bolsheviks after the revolution?

A

Maintaining control amidst civil war and foreign intervention.

74
Q

Fill in the blank: The Russian Revolution led to the rise of a totalitarian regime under _____.

A

Joseph Stalin

75
Q

What was the significance of the Kronstadt Rebellion of 1921?

A

It highlighted discontent among former supporters of the Bolsheviks.

76
Q

True or False: The Russian Revolution had a direct impact on the outcome of World War I.

A

True

77
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What was the Bolshevik’s stance on imperialism?

A

They opposed imperialism and sought to promote international revolution.

78
Q

Fill in the blank: The Russian Revolution is often viewed as a precursor to the _____ War.

A

Cold

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