The Pillars Of Autocracy Flashcards
1
Q
What were the 6 pillars of autocracy?
A
The Orthodox Church, the civil service, the police, censorship, the law, the army.
2
Q
What position did the tsar hold in the church?
A
The head of the church.
3
Q
Why did the church strengthen the tsar’s power?
A
It reinforced his authority and was highly influential at the time as a lot of people were highly religious.
4
Q
Who made up the civil service?
A
Administrators and officials
5
Q
What was the name of the secret police?
A
The okhrana
6
Q
What two things were censored in Russia?
A
Books and newspapers
7
Q
Why was censorship introduced in Russia?
A
To ensure that people would not be influenced by liberal or socialist ideas.
8
Q
What was the standard punishment for opponents of the tsar?
A
Exile to Siberia.
