Question

question 7 of 10
in 1917, communist revolutionaries overthrew the russian government and established the soviet union. while they fought on the same side during world war ii, the soviet union and western democracies like the united states became rivals in the mid - 20th century. this conflict became known as the cold war.
which statement would best fit into this historical narrative?
a. russian is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
b. some historians believe that russia was founded by vikings in 862.
c. world war ii was the most destructive conflict in human history.
d. russia was ruled by leaders with absolute power from 1721 until 1917.

Explanation:

The historical narrative focuses on the 1917 revolution that overthrew the Russian government. Option D provides relevant context about the pre - 1917 Russian government (ruled by leaders with absolute power), which connects to the 1917 event described. Options A (language), B (Viking founding), and C (World War II destructiveness) are not directly related to the 1917 revolution and the subsequent Cold War context.

Answer:

D. Russia was ruled by leaders with absolute power from 1721 until 1917.