Vocabulary and Concepts: Lenin and the Bolshevik Takeover

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Concepts: Lenin and the Bolshevik Takeover

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Key Vocabulary and Concepts

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'The Bolshevik Revolution was a pivotal event that changed the course of history. Lenin played a crucial role in leading the revolution and shaping the new Soviet state.' Provenance: Excerpt from a history textbook, 2020.

1.
Define the term 'Bolshevik'.
[2 marks]
2.
Explain the significance of Lenin's leadership during the Bolshevik Revolution.
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the views on Lenin's leadership presented in Source A and Source B. **Source A:** > 'Lenin was a ruthless leader who used any means necessary to achieve power.' **Source B:** > 'Lenin was a visionary leader who inspired the masses to overthrow the old regime.'
[4 marks]
4.
Outline the main ideas behind Bolshevik concepts such as 'Dictatorship of the Proletariat' and 'Peace, Land, and Bread'.
[4 marks]
5.
Write a brief explanation of how Lenin’s ideas influenced the actions of the Bolsheviks during the revolution.
[3 marks]
6.
Analyse why Lenin's return to Russia in 1917 was a turning point for the Bolshevik Revolution.
[4 marks]
7.
Compare the roles of Lenin and Trotsky during the Bolshevik Revolution.
[4 marks]
8.
Explain how the Bolsheviks used propaganda to gain support for Lenin and their ideas.
[3 marks]

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1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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