Alexander II impact on society, politics, economy, nationalities and wars

Question 1

What was the main reform implemented by Alexander II in 1861?

Answer 1

The Emancipation Reform, which freed the serfs.

Question 2

True or False: Alexander II was known as the ‘Tsar Liberator.’

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The Emancipation Reform aimed to improve the ______ of serfs.

Answer 3

status

Question 4

What was one economic impact of the Emancipation Reform?

Answer 4

It aimed to create a market economy by allowing former serfs to own land.

Question 5

Which military conflict did Alexander II’s reign see significant changes in military organization?

Answer 5

The Crimean War

Question 6

Multiple Choice: What was one of the political reforms introduced by Alexander II?

Answer 6

The establishment of local self-government through the Zemstvo system.

Question 7

What did the Zemstvo system allow for?

Answer 7

Local self-governance and administration.

Question 8

True or False: Alexander II’s reforms were universally accepted and popular among all social classes.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Fill in the blank: Alexander II’s reforms were aimed at modernizing ______.

Answer 9

Russia

Question 10

What was a significant social change resulting from the Emancipation Reform?

Answer 10

The rise of a new class of landowners and the laboring peasantry.

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which of the following groups opposed Alexander II’s reforms?

Answer 11

Conservative nobility

Question 12

What was the impact of Alexander II’s reforms on nationalities within the empire?

Answer 12

Increased demands for autonomy and national rights among various ethnic groups.

Question 13

True or False: Alexander II’s assassination in 1881 was partly due to dissatisfaction with his reforms.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The judicial reforms introduced by Alexander II established a ______ system.

Answer 14

modern legal

Question 15

What impact did the educational reforms have during Alexander II’s reign?

Answer 15

Expansion of access to education and the establishment of new universities.

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which reform was aimed at improving the military?

Answer 16

The introduction of universal military service.

Question 17

What was the significance of the 1870 municipal reforms?

Answer 17

It allowed for elected councils in cities.

Question 18

True or False: Alexander II’s reforms included the abolition of capital punishment.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Fill in the blank: Alexander II’s foreign policy aimed at expanding Russian ______.

Answer 19

influence

Question 20

What was one of the key outcomes of the Treaty of Paris (1856) during Alexander II’s reign?

Answer 20

Russia lost its influence in the Black Sea region.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Alexander II’s reforms were primarily motivated by:

Answer 21

The need to modernize Russia after military defeats.

Question 22

What was one consequence of the Great Reforms on the Russian economy?

Answer 22

Increased industrialization and the growth of factories.

Question 23

True or False: Alexander II’s policies led to greater centralization of power.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The 1864 education reform allowed for the establishment of ______ schools.

Answer 24

primary

Question 25

What role did Alexander II play in the expansion of the Russian Empire?

Answer 25

He oversaw territorial expansions in Central Asia and the Far East.

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a reaction to Alexander II's reforms?

Answer 26

Rise of revolutionary movements.

Question 27

What was the impact of the 1863 Polish Uprising on Alexander II's policies?

Answer 27

It led to a crackdown on Polish nationalism and further repression.

Question 28

True or False: Alexander II's reforms were a complete success.

Answer 28

False

Question 29

Fill in the blank: Alexander II's reign is often referred to as the ______ era.

Answer 29

reform