Alexander II - Russia In 1856 Flashcards
1
Q
The Russian army was the largest in the world, with…
A
1.5 million conscripted serfs
2
Q
In 1860, Russia had ______km railways, compared to British ______km.
A
1,600km
15,000km
3
Q
When was the Crimean war?
A
1853 - 1856
4
Q
The deeply religious serfs were kept in a state of ______ and _______
A
Ignorance and superstition
5
Q
__% population were members of the Russian Orthodox Church
A
70%
6
Q
__% population were peasants
A
90%
7
Q
Unlike her western counterparts, Russia had not experienced an…
A
Industrial revolution
8
Q
In ____, Britain was producing 10× as much pig iron as Russia
A
1855
