Tsar Nicholas II

Question 1

“In agreement with the Imperial Duma, We have thought it well to renounce the Throne of the Russian Empire and to lay down the supreme power.”

Answer 1

Nicholas II

Question 2

“The October Manifesto was a desperate attempt by Nicholas II to quell the revolutionary tide sweeping Russia.”

Answer 2

Orlando Figes

Question 3

“I grant to the population freedom of conscience, speech, assembly and union.”

Answer 3

Nicholas II

Question 4

“Nicholas II’s decision to enter World War I was a fateful one, ultimately leading to the collapse of the Romanov dynasty.”

Answer 4

Richard Pipes

Question 5

“I hereby proclaim that Russia is at war with Germany.”

Answer 5

Nicholas II

Question 6

“Nicholas II’s abdication marked the end of the 300-year-old Romanov dynasty and centuries of autocratic rule in Russia.”

Answer 6

Robert K. Massie

Question 7

Nicholas II (Duma)

Answer 7

“In agreement with the Imperial Duma, We have thought it well to renounce the Throne of the Russian Empire and to lay down the supreme power.”

Question 8

Orlando Figes

Answer 8

“The October Manifesto was a desperate attempt by Nicholas II to quell the revolutionary tide sweeping Russia.”

Question 9

Nicholas II (Freedom)

Answer 9

“I grant to the population freedom of conscience, speech, assembly and union.”

Question 10

Richard Pipes

Answer 10

“Nicholas II’s decision to enter World War I was a fateful one, ultimately leading to the collapse of the Romanov dynasty.”

Question 11

Nicholas II (War)

Answer 11

“I hereby proclaim that Russia is at war with Germany.”

Question 12

Robert K. Massie

Answer 12

“Nicholas II’s abdication marked the end of the 300-year-old Romanov dynasty and centuries of autocratic rule in Russia.”