The Russian Revolution: Causes and Consequences
Explore the key events, figures, and ideologies that shaped the Russian Revolution of 1917 and its lasting impact on global history.
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The Russian Revolution: Causes and Consequences
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which of the following was a primary cause of the February Revolution in 1917?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Widespread food shortages and discontent over World War I
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
The rise of fascism in Italy
2. Vladimir Lenin was the leader of the Party, which eventually seized power in the October Revolution.
3. The last Tsar of Russia was .
4. Explain the concept of 'Peace, Land, and Bread' and its significance to the Bolshevik Revolution.
5. The Provisional Government, established after the February Revolution, maintained Russia's involvement in World War I.
True
False
Match each term with its correct definition.
6. Soviets
a. The working class, according to Marxist theory
7. Proletariat
b. Councils of workers and soldiers
8. Cheka
c. Bolshevik secret police
9. Observe the image below of Vladimir Lenin. Based on your knowledge of the Russian Revolution, what role did he play in shaping the events of 1917 and beyond?
