Political authority and government (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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How many seats did the Bolsheviks win in the Constituent Assembly elections in November 1917?
How many seats did the Bolsheviks win in the Constituent Assembly elections in November 1917?
175 seats
On what date was the Cheka established?
On what date was the Cheka established?
December 7, 1917
How many members comprised the Sovnarkom (Council of People's Commissars)?
How many members comprised the Sovnarkom (Council of People's Commissars)?
30-40 members
What phrase was used in the decree on peace regarding Russia's exit from the war?
What phrase was used in the decree on peace regarding Russia's exit from the war?
No annexations, no indemnities
For how long was the Constituent Assembly allowed to meet before being dissolved?
For how long was the Constituent Assembly allowed to meet before being dissolved?
One day
In what year was Stalin appointed General Secretary?
In what year was Stalin appointed General Secretary?
1922
How many days and what force did it take to make bank staff open the vaults?
How many days and what force did it take to make bank staff open the vaults?
Ten days and armed forces
What was Stalin's unique distinction among Bolshevik leaders?
What was Stalin's unique distinction among Bolshevik leaders?
Member of all 3 leading exec bodies
On what date did Lenin die?
On what date did Lenin die?
January 21, 1924
What was Trotsky's key role in the October Revolution?
What was Trotsky's key role in the October Revolution?
Planned the October Revolution
What nickname did the Mensheviks give to Zinoviev?
What nickname did the Mensheviks give to Zinoviev?
Lenin's mad dog
What newspaper was Bukharin editor of from 1918 to 1929?
What newspaper was Bukharin editor of from 1918 to 1929?
Pravda
According to the decree on land, who did land belong to?
According to the decree on land, who did land belong to?
The entire people
When did Lenin suffer his second stroke that left him mute?
When did Lenin suffer his second stroke that left him mute?
March 1923
How many days of fighting occurred in Moscow between Bolsheviks and Provisional Gov forces?
How many days of fighting occurred in Moscow between Bolsheviks and Provisional Gov forces?
Ten days