Communism in Russia (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In a dictatorship, who holds absolute power?
In a dictatorship, who holds absolute power?
A single person or small group
How do dictators typically maintain control over their population?
How do dictators typically maintain control over their population?
Intimidation, propaganda and restrictions
Which principle is central to democratic government?
Which principle is central to democratic government?
Power is vested in the people
Which of these nations is given as an example of democracy?
Which of these nations is given as an example of democracy?
United Kingdom
In what year was Lenin born?
In what year was Lenin born?
1870
What happened to Lenin's brother Alexander?
What happened to Lenin's brother Alexander?
Executed for plotting to kill the Tsar
In what year did the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party split?
In what year did the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party split?
1903
What type of party did the Bolsheviks advocate for?
What type of party did the Bolsheviks advocate for?
Small, disciplined professional party
In what year did Lenin publish 'What Is to Be Done?'
In what year did Lenin publish 'What Is to Be Done?'
1902
From which country did Lenin return to Russia in April 1917?
From which country did Lenin return to Russia in April 1917?
Switzerland
What was Lenin's famous slogan from the April Theses?
What was Lenin's famous slogan from the April Theses?
Peace, Land, and Bread!
On what date did the October Revolution begin?
On what date did the October Revolution begin?
October 25, 1917
Who were the Red Guards?
Who were the Red Guards?
Armed workers
Which building was stormed that served as the seat of the Provisional Government?
Which building was stormed that served as the seat of the Provisional Government?
Winter Palace
From where did Lenin direct operations during the October Revolution?
From where did Lenin direct operations during the October Revolution?
Smolny Institute