The Great War P45 Flashcards
0
Q
Who filled the political void when Tzar Nicolas II went to the front?
A
Empress Alexandra
1
Q
What decision linked the fate of the Russian Monarchy with the Army?
A
Tzar Nicolas II commanding the Army
2
Q
Empress Alexandre was of _______ descent.
A
German
3
Q
Who was Empress Alexander’s closest advisor?
A
Rasputin
4
Q
What was the most powerful position in the Russian government?
A
Minister of the Interior
5
Q
Who did Rasputin have Empress Alexandra appoint as Minister of the Interior?
A
Aleksei Khvostov
6
Q
Who killed Rasputin?
A
Tzar’s Cousin Grand Duke Dmitrii Pavlovich
7
Q
The Russian civilians believed what was standing in their way of mobilization?
A
Monarchy
8
Q
What was the biggest problem for Russia in 1917?
A
Fiscal
