Multiple choice questions. Choose the best answer.
- Which one of the following political terms best describes Russia prior to 1914?
a) theocracy
b) military junta
c) autocracy
d) social democracy
- The Old Fundamental Laws of Russia stated "God Himself commands that all must bow to the rulers supreme power, not only out of fear, but also out of conscience." The system of government described in the statement is
a) facism.
b) autocracy.
c) democracy.
d) totalitarianism.
- In 1864, Czar Alexander II allowed provincial and district councils called
a) Soviets.
b) Zemstovos.
c) the Duma.
d) Provisional Governments.
- Which of the following phrases best describes Nicholas II of Russia?
a) A far-sighted political leader
b) A stern but benevolent leader
c) An autocratic and unlimited monarch
d) A leader bound by constitution
- The most violent of the Pre-Revolutionary parties in Russia was
a) the Social Revolutionaries.
b) the Constitutional Democrats.
c) the Liberals.
d) the Social Democrats.
- A Russian complaint regarding the seaport of Odessa is that
a) the harbour is ice-bound most of the year.
b) the harbour is too shallow.
c) ocean-access is too close to Finland.
d) ocean-access is through the Turkish-controlled Dardanelles.
- Which one of the following best reflects the cooperative ideals of "internationalism" in the late 1800's and early 1900's?
a) the Hague Conference (1899)
b) the Boxer Protocol (1901)
c) the Anglo-Japanese Alliance (1902)
d) the Portsmouth Treaty (1905)
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