Trying to preserve autocracy 1855–1894 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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During which years did Tsar Alexander II rule Russia?
During which years did Tsar Alexander II rule Russia?
1855 to 1881
What percentage of the Russian population did the nobility make up?
What percentage of the Russian population did the nobility make up?
12%
What percentage of the Russian population were peasants in the mid-nineteenth century?
What percentage of the Russian population were peasants in the mid-nineteenth century?
Over 90%
In what year was serfdom abolished in Russia?
In what year was serfdom abolished in Russia?
1861
What percentage of the population did workers make up?
What percentage of the population did workers make up?
4%
Approximately what percentage of Russians were members of the Orthodox Church?
Approximately what percentage of Russians were members of the Orthodox Church?
Around 70%
What farming system did the Mir use?
What farming system did the Mir use?
Three-field rotation system
From what year did the Romanov Dynasty rule Russia?
From what year did the Romanov Dynasty rule Russia?
1613
What was the name of the secret police that enforced Tsarist rule?
What was the name of the secret police that enforced Tsarist rule?
Third Section
How many male serfs did Count Sergei Seremetev own?
How many male serfs did Count Sergei Seremetev own?
Nearly 150,000
During which years did the Crimean War take place?
During which years did the Crimean War take place?
1853-1856
In what year did Russia defeat Napoleon?
In what year did Russia defeat Napoleon?
1812