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Vladimir Lenin (1870–1924) Flashcards

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Who was Vladimir Lenin born as?

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Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov

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In what year was Lenin born?

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1870

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What event radicalized Lenin and led him to Marxism?

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The execution of his brother Aleksandr in 1887

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Where did Lenin study law?

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Kazan University

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What major event did Lenin lead in 1917?

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The Bolshevik Revolution

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Which political party did Lenin found?

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Russian Communist Party (Bolsheviks)

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What was Lenin’s key theoretical work on the role of the state and revolution?

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The State and Revolution

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What economic policy did Lenin introduce in 1921 to recover from civil war?

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The New Economic Policy (NEP)

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What global political movement did Lenin’s ideas inspire?

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Communism

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Which empire ruled Russia during Lenin’s early life?

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The Romanov dynasty

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Which philosophical system did Lenin adapt to Russian conditions?

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Marxism

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Lenin’s writings and actions laid the groundwork for the creation of which state?

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The Soviet Union

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How long did the Soviet Union exist?

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1922 to 1991

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How is Lenin’s legacy viewed today?

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He is a polarizing figure; some see him as a revolutionary hero, while others associate him with repression.

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Where is Lenin’s body still displayed today?

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In a mausoleum in Red Square, Moscow

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What treaty did Lenin sign to pull Russia out of World War I?

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The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

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Which secret police force did Lenin establish?

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The Cheka

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What was Lenin’s pseudonym based on?

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The Siberian River Lena (possibly)

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What hobby did Lenin enjoy during his time in exile?

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Chess

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Which policy allowed limited private enterprise under Lenin’s rule?

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New Economic Policy (NEP)

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How did Lenin disguise himself when returning to Russia in 1917?

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He shaved his beard and wore a wig

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What humorous remark did Lenin make during a debate to insult an opponent?

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‘How is it possible to argue with someone who doesn’t agree that the world is round?’

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