Russia before WW1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is an Autocrasy?
A
One person with absolute rule over a country.
2
Q
Who was the Tsar of Russia before and during WW1?
A
Tsar Nicholas II
3
Q
What was the average lifespan of a peasant famer in 1917?
A
40 years
4
Q
What part did religion play in keeping teh peasants loyal to the Tsar?
A
They would get surmons and weekly praises of the Tsar by priests from the Church.
5
Q
What was Tsar Nicholas II bad at?
A
Managing the country and the army.
