AQA AS Level · History 7041

1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1917: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following was a primary objective of the Russification policy pursued with increased vigour during the reign of Alexander III?

Question 2

1 mark

In the context of the 1905 Revolution, how did the October Manifesto specifically attempt to divide the opposition to Nicholas II?

Question 3

1 mark

During the 1905 Revolution, which development most directly forced Nicholas II to issue the October Manifesto?

Question 4

1 mark

Which factor most significantly weakened the authority of the Provisional Government during the period of 'Dual Authority' in 1917?

Question 5

1 mark

Which of the following best describes the Fundamental Laws issued by Nicholas II in April 1906?

Question 6

3 marks

In the context of Alexander II's reforms, briefly explain the significance of the 1861 Emancipation Edict for the Russian peasantry.

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Question 7

5 marks

In what way did the concept of 'Dual Authority' (Dvoevlastie) undermine the Provisional Government's power in 1917?

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Question 8

3 marks

Briefly describe the role of the Zemstva in the political structure of Tsarist Russia under Alexander II.

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Question 9

5 marks

Analyze the reasons for the collapse of the Russian monarchy in February 1917.

Evaluate the importance of:
- The impact of the First World War on the home front.
- The leadership of Nicholas II and the influence of Rasputin.
- The socio-economic conditions in Petrograd leading to the demonstrations.

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Question 10

7 marks

Part a: Describe the main economic challenges facing the Russian peasantry by 1914.

Part b: To what extent did Witte's and Stolypin's economic policies succeed in modernizing the Russian economy before the outbreak of the First World War?
Evaluate industrial growth, the 'Great Spurt', and the impact of land reforms on agricultural productivity.

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