Alexander III

Question 1

What was Alexander III’s primary political ideology?

Answer 1

Autocracy

Question 2

True or False: Alexander III promoted liberal reforms during his reign.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Alexander III’s reign is often referred to as the ‘__________’.

Answer 3

Reactionary Era

Question 4

What major policy did Alexander III implement to suppress dissent?

Answer 4

Increased censorship and repression of political opposition

Question 5

Which governing body did Alexander III strengthen during his rule?

Answer 5

The bureaucracy

Question 6

What economic policy did Alexander III support to modernize Russia?

Answer 6

Industrialization

Question 7

True or False: Alexander III’s policies favored the peasantry.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What was the impact of Alexander III’s policies on the Russian economy?

Answer 8

Rapid industrial growth and urbanization

Question 9

Which group faced significant repression under Alexander III’s rule?

Answer 9

Jews

Question 10

What was the name of the policy aimed at promoting Russian nationalism?

Answer 10

Russification

Question 11

What was one effect of the Russification policy on non-Russian nationalities?

Answer 11

Increased ethnic tensions and resistance

Question 12

Short answer: Name one reform Alexander III rejected.

Answer 12

Constitutional reform

Question 13

What was the primary goal of Alexander III’s foreign policy?

Answer 13

To strengthen Russia’s position as a great power

Question 14

True or False: Alexander III was known for his expansionist foreign policy.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Fill in the blank: Alexander III’s reign saw the rise of ________ industries.

Answer 15

Heavy

Question 16

What was the effect of Alexander III’s policies on the working class?

Answer 16

Poor working conditions and labor unrest

Question 17

Which event marked the beginning of Alexander III’s reign?

Answer 17

The assassination of his father, Alexander II

Question 18

What was the name of the secret police under Alexander III?

Answer 18

Okhrana

Question 19

True or False: Alexander III encouraged the development of civil society.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

What was the significance of the Great Spurt during Alexander III’s reign?

Answer 20

It marked a period of significant economic growth and industrialization.

Question 21

Short answer: What was Alexander III’s stance on education?

Answer 21

He promoted state-controlled education and limited access for minorities.

Question 22

What impact did Alexander III’s policies have on the Russian Orthodox Church?

Answer 22

Strengthened its influence in society and politics.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The policy of ________ aimed to assimilate non-Russian populations.

Answer 23

Russification

Question 24

Which social class benefited the most from Alexander III’s economic policies?

Answer 24

The industrial bourgeoisie

Question 25

True or False: Alexander III's reign marked a period of political stability.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

What was one consequence of Alexander III's repression of the Jews?

Answer 26

The increase in anti-Semitic violence and pogroms.

Question 27

What was the primary focus of Alexander III's domestic policy?

Answer 27

Maintaining autocratic rule and suppressing dissent.

Question 28

Short answer: How did Alexander III's policies affect the peasant class?

Answer 28

They faced increased taxation and limited land access.

Question 29

What was the impact of Alexander III's reign on revolutionary movements?

Answer 29

Increased radicalization and opposition.