Were the character and abilities of Nicholas suited to his role as the Tsar

Question 1

What is the overall opinion as to whether Nicholas was suited or not?

Answer 1

That he was ill-suited to be Tsar

Question 2

When was Nicholas’ coronation?

Answer 2

1894

Question 3

How sever were problems facing Nicholas from the start of his reign and should these be taken into account?

Answer 3

Very sever and yes they should, it would have been hard for a Tsar of quality to succeed

Question 4

What was Nicholas’ Nickname due to his harsh style of ruling?

Answer 4

Bloody Nicholas

Question 5

Was Nicholas an intensely private or an outgoing individual?

Answer 5

Intensely private

Question 6

Nicholas’ dislike for confrontation led to criticisms of what?

Answer 6

that he was weak willed

Question 7

Did Nicholas have a secretary?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

What matters did Nicholas prioritise?

Answer 8

Trivial matters about minuet day to day business

Question 9

What was last on the Tsar’s daily duty list?

Answer 9

Discussions with ministers over larger state affairs

Question 10

What was Nicholas’ faith?

Answer 10

Extreme orthodoxy

Question 11

What was the Romanov’s view of God in relation to Autocracy?

Answer 11

They were intrinsically linked leading to preservation of the dynasty being the top priority

Question 12

What did the fundamental laws of 1906 reaffirm?

Answer 12

The principles of Autocracy despite the revolution of 1905

Question 13

Did Nicholas instigate reform?

Answer 13

Yes, some minor reform which was overall built unsuccessfully

Question 14

What did his weakness lead to?

Answer 14

The collapse of the dynasty