Trying to preserve autocracy 1855–1894 (OCR A-Level History A): 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 Russians were peasants in the mid-nineteenth century?
What percentage of Russians were peasants in the mid-nineteenth century?
Over 90%
In which year was serfdom abolished in Russia?
In which year was serfdom abolished in Russia?
1861
How many male serfs did Count Sergei Seremetev own?
How many male serfs did Count Sergei Seremetev own?
Nearly 150,000
What farming system did the Mir use?
What farming system did the Mir use?
Three-field rotation system
What percentage of the Russian population were workers?
What percentage of the Russian population were workers?
4%
What percentage of Russians were members of the Orthodox Church?
What percentage of Russians were members of the Orthodox Church?
Around 70%
What was the name of the Tsarist secret police?
What was the name of the Tsarist secret police?
Third Section
When did the Romanov Dynasty begin ruling Russia?
When did the Romanov Dynasty begin ruling Russia?
1613
Who were the 'Little Tsars'?
Who were the 'Little Tsars'?
Landowners known for harsh treatment
During which years was the Crimean War fought?
During which years was the Crimean War fought?
1853 to 1856