Q.1.
Which noble was the first leader of the Provisional Government?
Q.2.
Where did Lenin seek refuge after the failure of the "July Days", a premature attempt by a coalition of radical groups to overthrow the Provisional Government against the Bolsheviks' better judgement?
Q.3.
Which Tsarist general did well with three successful offensives against Austria-Hungary in 1915, 1916 and 1917?
Q.4.
What nickname was given to the Tsarist Russian military machine, suggesting slow speed combined with great weight?
Q.5.
Which warship from the Baltic fleet (and a veteran of the Russo-Japanese War) fired at the Winter Palace where the Provisional Government were in permanent emergency session, thus initiating the Bolshevik Revolution of October 1917?
Q.6.
To which of her advisors did the Empress Alexandra refer as "Our Friend"?
Q.7.
Which former Social Revolutionary took over as leader of the Provisional Government until it was overthrown?
Q.8.
Why was the government which succeeded the Tsar, between February and October 1917, known as the "Provisional" Government?
Q.9.
Nicholas relinquished the throne on advice from liberal ministers, who feared a further revolution if the Tsar did not go. What was the precise decision that he made?
Q.10.
What was the main reason why the Provisional Government took the fateful decision to carry on the war?