Question

checking your understanding
match the following terms with their descriptions
marxism
february revolution
revolution of 1905
lenin
bolsheviks
leader of the bolsheviks
an uprising in saint petersburg that forced
the tsar to step down
marched on the winter palace to demand
rights but were fired on
revolutionary group that wanted to change
russia’s government
political theory that workers would establish
a classless society

Explanation:

• Marxism: It is a political theory that envisions workers establishing a classless society.
• February Revolution: This was an uprising in Saint Petersburg that forced the tsar to step down.
• Revolution of 1905: During this, people marched on the Winter Palace to demand rights but were fired on.
• Lenin: He was the leader of the Bolsheviks.
• Bolsheviks: This was a revolutionary group that wanted to change Russia’s government.

Answer:

• Marxism: political theory that workers would establish a classless society
• February Revolution: an uprising in Saint Petersburg that forced the tsar to step down
• Revolution of 1905: marched on the winter palace to demand rights but were fired on
• Lenin: leader of the Bolsheviks
• Bolsheviks: revolutionary group that wanted to change Russia's government