Government and Tsars (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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When did Alexander II come to power?
When did Alexander II come to power?
February 1855
How many Russian provinces did Alexander II tour in 1837?
How many Russian provinces did Alexander II tour in 1837?
29 provinces
How many children did Alexander II have with Princess Marie of Hesse-Darmstadt?
How many children did Alexander II have with Princess Marie of Hesse-Darmstadt?
Eight children
What did Zhukovsky believe about raising a sovereign?
What did Zhukovsky believe about raising a sovereign?
Should be raised as a 'human being'
How many years of peaceful government did Alexander III preside over?
How many years of peaceful government did Alexander III preside over?
13 years
When did Alexander III become the heir to the throne?
When did Alexander III become the heir to the throne?
1865
How many children did Alexander III have with Maria Dagmar?
How many children did Alexander III have with Maria Dagmar?
Six children
How old was Nicholas II when he inherited the throne?
How old was Nicholas II when he inherited the throne?
26 years old
Why did the Tsar respect Rasputin?
Why did the Tsar respect Rasputin?
Healed son's haemophilia episodes
How did Nicholas II handle criticism of government officials?
How did Nicholas II handle criticism of government officials?
Wrote letters instead of face-to-face