World War One Flashcards
Who was Russia fighting against in WW1?
Austria-Hungary, Germany and Ottoman Empire
Who was Russia fighting alongside as part of the Triple Entente during WW1?
Britain and France
Whose assassination was the spark for WW1?
Arch-Duke Franz Ferdinand
What was St Petersburg renamed during the war?
Petrograd
What was Russia’s first big defeat in the war?
Battle of Tannenburg
What supply issues did soldiers face during WW1?
- Summer uniforms in winter
- No bullets for their rifles
- Sharing rifles
Which part of their empire had Russia lost by 1915?
Poland
What was the last large campaign under the leadership of Nicholas II?
Brusilov Offensive
When did Nicholas II become the Commander in Chief?
September 1915
What rumours circulated about the Tsarina and Rasputin?
- they were having an affair
- they were German spies
What did Nicholas II do to the Duma and Zemstva during the war?
Suspended them
How many peasant conscripts were sent to fight in the war?
15 million
What % did the cost of living rise by during the war?
300%
Why was there a shortage of goods during the war?
- non-essential production ended to divert resources to the war
- railways taken over by the army - difficult to transport food/products
How many people were out protesting in January 1917?
145,000 - Petrograd
45,000 - Moscow
