General quiz about Russian history through the revolutions

Russian history

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  • Created by: Lottie
  • Created on: 05-12-11 17:51
What was the calendar that Russia used before 1918?
Julian Calendar
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How much territory was unsuitable for agricultural growth?
92 %
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How big was the population in 1897?
124 million
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In 1900 how many people were peasants?
85%
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What happened in 1861?
The emancipation of the serfs
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Who was supposedly appointed by God?
The Tsar
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Who was the last Tsar?
Nicholas II
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How long was Witte finance minister?
1893-1903
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In the 1890’s what happened to the rail network?
It doubled in size
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In 1900 where was Russia in the world’s league table of industrial production?
4th
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What did Alexander the II do?
Emancipation of the serfs and zemstva
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Who did Alexander II get assassinated by?
The people’s will
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How much territory was unsuitable for agricultural growth?

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92 %

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How big was the population in 1897?

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In 1900 how many people were peasants?

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What happened in 1861?

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GemJem

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:P One of the answers is given.. i wonder how much the rail network grew??? .. maybe double :P

Lottie

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Thanks for notifying me :)

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