Quiz LibraryRussia during World War 1 - A level History
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Concepts covered:Russia, World War 1, military challenges, economic issues, political problems
Russia's military during World War 1, with the largest army in Europe, faced challenges due to incompetent generals, underdeveloped industry, and economic issues like inflation and food shortages, leading to defeats against the German and Austro-Hungarian empires. Political problems arose as Tsar Nicholas II's poor leadership and influence of his German-born wife and Rasputin fueled discontent, culminating in the Russian Revolution.
Table of Contents1.Russian Military in World War One2.Challenges in the Russian Economy During World War I3.Political and Social Discontent in Russia during World War I
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Russian Military in World War One
Concepts covered:Russian military, World War One, strengths, weaknesses, incompetent generals
Exploring the strengths and weaknesses of the Russian military during World War One, highlighting the initial impressive size of the army but underlying issues such as incompetent generals, lack of education among soldiers, and underdeveloped industry that led to short-lived victories and eventual defeats.
Question 1
How did WWI expose Russian military weaknesses?
Question 2
Why was the Russian military initially impressive?
Question 3
What was a consequence of incompetent Russian generals?
Question 4
What battle marked a turning point for Russia?
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Challenges in the Russian Economy During World War I
Concepts covered:Russian economy, inflation, World War I, military weakness, munitions crisis
The Russian economy faced severe challenges during World War I, with inflation soaring to 200 percent by 1917, leading to a significant devaluation of the currency. This inflation was exacerbated by the reduced grain supply, weakening the military and causing a munitions crisis.
Question 5
Why did Russian transport networks struggle during WWI?
Question 6
How did reduced rations affect Russian soldiers?
Question 7
What caused the Russian currency to lose value?
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Political and Social Discontent in Russia during World War I
Concepts covered:Russia, World War I, Tsar Nicholas II, Rasputin, Russian Revolution
During World War I, political and social discontent in Russia escalated due to Tsar Nicholas II's lack of qualifications and his wife's perceived influence over the government, leading to the assassination of Rasputin. The Progressive Block's demand for a government of confidence further strained political tensions, ultimately culminating in the abdication of the Tsar and the onset of the Russian Revolution.
Question 8
Why was Nicholas II's control of the army problematic?
Question 9
What was a result of increasing political tensions?
Question 10
How did the Tsarina's German origin affect public perception?

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