Russia Flashcards
what revolution is happening?
the Industrial Revolution
who was ruling England during this time?
Queen Victoria
what countries were the British Empire?
England, India, Australia, Islands, African countries, Canada
who rules in Russia?
Czars
how did the Czars rule?
absolutely
what dynasty were the Russians in?
Romanov
who ruled during the Romanov Dynasty?
Alexander III
how was life under the Czars?
poverty and most people don’t have good jobs
how did the Czars live?
lavishly
who was Alexander III’s son?
Nicholas II
who does Nicholas II marry?
Queen Victoria’s great niece Alexandra
what do the Czars not concern themselves with?
people’s problems
how many boys do Nicholas II and Alexandra have?
one
what was Nicholas II’s and Alexandra’s one son’s name?
Alexi
what disease does Alexi have?
Hemophilia
what is Hemophilia?
when your blood doesn’t clot
why is Hemophilia dangerous for Alexi?
Nicholas II and Alexandra can’t find a doctor that can cure him
what is Alexandra?
very religious
who does Alexandra meet?
a monk
what was the monk’s name?
Rasputin
what does Rasputin claim he can do and he’s the only one who can?
cure Alexi
what now does Rasputin have?
unlimited power
who hates Rasputin?
the Czar’s advisors
where does Nicholas II go?
to fight in World War I