Tsarist and Communist Russia 1855-1964 Flashcards
What year did Tsar Nicholas II abdicate?
1917
True or False: The Bolshevik Revolution occurred in October 1917.
True
Fill in the blank: The policy of __________ was introduced by Lenin to revive the Russian economy after the Civil War.
New Economic Policy (NEP)
What was the main cause of the 1905 Revolution in Russia?
Widespread discontent with autocratic rule and social injustices.
Who were the main opponents of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War?
The White Army
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a reason for the fall of the Tsarist regime? A) Military defeats in World War I B) Economic hardship C) Successful reforms D) Social unrest
C) Successful reforms
What was the significance of the October Manifesto of 1905?
It granted basic civil liberties and established the Duma.
True or False: Stalin’s Five-Year Plans focused on rapid industrialization.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a secret police organization established by the Bolsheviks.
Cheka
What was the primary goal of the Bolshevik Party?
To establish a socialist state.
Multiple Choice: Which event marked the beginning of the Russian Civil War? A) The Bolshevik Revolution B) The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk C) The assassination of the Tsar D) The Kornilov Affair
A) The Bolshevik Revolution
What was the purpose of the Land Decree issued by the Bolsheviks?
To redistribute land to the peasantry.
Who succeeded Lenin as the leader of the Soviet Union?
Joseph Stalin
True or False: The Great Purge targeted perceived enemies of Stalin within the Communist Party.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ was the international communist organization founded in 1919.
Comintern
What was the impact of World War II on the Soviet Union?
It led to significant loss of life and destruction but ultimately established the USSR as a superpower.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a consequence of the 1917 October Revolution? A) Establishment of a constitutional monarchy B) The abdication of the Tsar C) Civil War D) Both B and C
D) Both B and C
What role did propaganda play in Stalin’s regime?
It was used to promote the state’s achievements and glorify Stalin.
True or False: The NEP allowed for some private enterprise and small-scale capitalism.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ was the Soviet economic policy that aimed to increase agricultural production through collectivization.
Collectivization
What was the significance of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
It ended Russia’s involvement in World War I at a significant territorial cost.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the Russian economy under Tsar Nicholas II? A) Highly industrialized B) Largely agrarian C) Balanced D) Rapidly growing
B) Largely agrarian
What was the primary focus of the Stalinist regime after World War II?
Reconstruction and consolidation of power.
True or False: The Soviet Union was established in 1922.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ was an economic crisis that led to the introduction of the NEP.
Russian Civil War
What was the role of women in Soviet society under Stalin?
Women were encouraged to work and were given rights, but traditional roles persisted.
Multiple Choice: The Five-Year Plans primarily aimed at which sector? A) Agriculture B) Defense C) Heavy Industry D) Services
C) Heavy Industry
What was the impact of the 1936 Constitution in the Soviet Union?
It was more of a propaganda tool than a reflection of reality; it promised rights that were often not upheld.
True or False: The Cold War began after the end of World War II.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a series of trials that targeted old Bolsheviks and others during the Great Purge.
Moscow Trials
What was the significance of the Kirov assassination in 1934?
It marked the beginning of the Great Purge.
Multiple Choice: What was the primary objective of collectivization? A) Increase agricultural output B) Decrease state control C) Support private farms D) None of the above
A) Increase agricultural output
What were the consequences of Stalin’s policies on the peasantry?
Widespread famine, suffering, and resistance.
True or False: The Soviet Union was a signatory of the Treaty of Versailles.
False
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a political and economic alliance formed between the USSR and Eastern European countries after World War II.
Warsaw Pact
What was the significance of the 1956 Hungarian Uprising?
It highlighted the weaknesses of Soviet control in Eastern Europe.
Multiple Choice: Which leader followed Stalin after his death in 1953? A) Nikita Khrushchev B) Leon Trotsky C) Mikhail Gorbachev D) Georgy Malenkov
A) Nikita Khrushchev
What was the main aim of Khrushchev’s de-Stalinization policy?
To reduce the repressive measures of Stalin’s regime and promote a more liberal approach.
