Political authority in action (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What did Alexander II's legal reforms establish?
What did Alexander II's legal reforms establish?
An independent judiciary
In which year did Karakazov attempt to assassinate Alexander II?
In which year did Karakazov attempt to assassinate Alexander II?
1866
Which revolt, along with Karakazov's attempt, convinced Alexander II to halt reforms?
Which revolt, along with Karakazov's attempt, convinced Alexander II to halt reforms?
Polish revolt of 1863
What position did Count Peter Shuvalov hold?
What position did Count Peter Shuvalov hold?
Head of the third section
What did Count Tolstoy believe caused radical beliefs?
What did Count Tolstoy believe caused radical beliefs?
Universities and students
In which year did Pobedonostsev become Chief Procurer of the Holy Synod?
In which year did Pobedonostsev become Chief Procurer of the Holy Synod?
1880
When did Alexander III announce the 'Manifesto on Unshakable Autocracy'?
When did Alexander III announce the 'Manifesto on Unshakable Autocracy'?
29th April 1881
How many years of peaceful government did Alexander III preside over?
How many years of peaceful government did Alexander III preside over?
13 years
The 1881 Statute of State Security prohibited gatherings of more than how many people?
The 1881 Statute of State Security prohibited gatherings of more than how many people?
12 people
When was the Okhrana Secret Police established?
When was the Okhrana Secret Police established?
1881
Which year saw the University statute that brought strict controls?
Which year saw the University statute that brought strict controls?
1884
In which year did the Zemstva Act reduce local government independence?
In which year did the Zemstva Act reduce local government independence?
1890
What % of Moscow & St Petersburg's population could vote after the 1892 Municipal Act?
What % of Moscow & St Petersburg's population could vote after the 1892 Municipal Act?
0.7%
How many people were arrested after Alexander II's assassination?
How many people were arrested after Alexander II's assassination?
10,000 people
What was Lenin's real name and his relation to Alexander Ulyanov?
What was Lenin's real name and his relation to Alexander Ulyanov?
Vladimir; younger brother