In GCSE History one of the topics looked at is Russia in the first half of the 20th Century. This begins with a study of the last few years of Tsarist rule in Russia, prior to the revolution.
In 1905 Russia was defeated by Japan, and was also engulfed in an abortive revolutionary attempt by Lenin and others. Thereafter Russia seemed to prosper for a few years under Tsarist rule. But this did not last. In 1914 Russia felt obliged to go to the aid of Serbia under attack from Austria, and soon found herself at war with Austria's ally Germany.
Increase your knowledge of the last few years of Tsarist rule in this quiz.
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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Lenin and the Russian Revolution
The Tsar's government had no choice but to accept Japan's terms
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A coalition of opposition parties briefly came together to oppose the Tsar's regime during 1905-6
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The incident was of little consequence at the time. It was the only imperial warship to be affected, and it could not leave the confines of the Black Sea. However, Lenin used the event for propaganda purposes after the Bolshevik success in 1917
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He was the youngest in a family of five. His illness cast doubt on his ability to serve effectively as Tsar come the time when when his father would eventually die
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Alexandra gave birth to four daughters before she eventually had a son
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The Turkish Empire, dubbed the "Sick Man of Europe", was in gradual decline as some parts of its European territory were seized by neighbouring states while others made independent bids for sovereignty
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As long as Russia was not at war and her economy thrived, the Romanov dynasty was quite likely to survive
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Russia feared both German and Austrian expansion. France seemed an obvious ally, determined to recover the lost provinces of Alsace-Lorraine, and ensuring that Germany would have to fight a two front war in the event of conflict involving either party
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This was a major milestone in the history of the Romanov family, and was celebrated accordingly
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The Tsar decided - on advice - to call up reservists and to move regular troops up to the front line
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