WORLD/U.S HISTORY II Module 20, Lesson 1 (Green Book) Revolution in Russia - Reading Quiz

Directions: For the multiple-choice questions circle the correct answer. For the short answer questions write your answer in the space provided. Short answer questions are on the back of the sheet.

1. How was Alexander III similar to Nicholas I? a. They both wanted total power. b. They both wanted to reform the government. c. They both wanted to forbid people from worshiping religion. d. They both wanted to allow foreign investors into the country.

2. What was one difference between the Bolsheviks and the Mensheviks? a. The Mensheviks wanted capitalism. b. The Mensheviks were more moderate. c. The Mensheviks practiced the Russian Orthodox religion. d. The Mensheviks supported the ideals of Czar Alexander II.

3. Why was it a mistake for Nicholas II to get involved in WWI? a. Rasputin had warned against it. b. Japan had invaded Russia in the east. c. Germany wanted to sign an alliance with Russia. d. Russia was unprepared to handle it militarily and economically.

4. Why did the Germans arrange for Lenin’s return to Russia? a. They wanted to stir unrest in Russia. b. They wanted him to spy for the German army. c. They wanted him to remove Stalin from power. d. They wanted to stop the spread of communism in Russia.

5. Why were many of the Russian people attracted to Lenin and the Bolsheviks? a. The Bolsheviks set up schools for the peasants. b. The Bolsheviks wanted the czar to stay in power. c. The Bolsheviks promised peace, land, and bread. d. The Bolsheviks thought religion should be abolished.

6. How did Russia’s economy change from 1921 to 1924? a. Steel became the country’s main product by 1924. b. Women were allowed to work in factories by 1924. c. Private ownership of property was abolished by 1924. d. Agriculture was more important than manufacturing by 1924.

7. Why was Leon Trotsky no longer a threat to Stalin’s power? a. Trotsky was executed. b. Trotsky was forced into exile. c. Trotsky was made a bishop in the church. d. Trotsky was given command of the military.

1 8. Why would the people of Russia have been opposed to the leadership style of Alexander III?

9. How did industrialization affect the people of Russia?

10. What aspects of the New Economic Policy (NEP) allowed the Russian economy to recover?

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