TeachWhizz

The Murder of the Romanovs: A Historical Reading Comprehension

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
1 views0 downloads

About This Worksheet

A reading comprehension worksheet exploring the events and significance of the murder of the Romanov family during the Russian Civil War.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Civil War
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Murder of Romanovs
#Explain the events leading up to the Romanov murder
#Compare different historian views on the impact of their death
#Analyse the reasons behind the execution of the Romanovs
#Outline the significance of the Romanov murder in Russian history

Worksheet Preview

Full preview • 8 questions

The Murder of the Romanovs: A Historical Reading Comprehension

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
Name:
Date:
TeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizz

Untitled Worksheet

Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to the Romanovs' Murder

Source A: Eyewitness Account

'On the night of July 16-17, 1918, the Romanov family was taken to a cellar where they were shot. The execution was carried out hastily, and many of the details remain uncertain.' Provenance: Report by a Bolshevik officer present at the execution.

Source B: Historian's View

'The murder of the Romanovs marked a brutal end to the monarchy and symbolized the violent upheaval of the Russian Revolution.' Provenance: Analysis by historian Richard Pipes, 1995.

1.
Explain what happened during the murder of the Romanov family based on Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of Source A and Source B on the significance of the Romanov murder. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Analyse the reasons why the Romanovs were murdered in 1918. Use Source B and your own knowledge. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Outline the impact of the Romanov family's murder on Russian history. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Write a brief comparison of the different views on the Romanov murder held by sources and historians. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Explain why the Bolsheviks decided to execute the Romanovs. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
7.
Analyse how the murder of the Romanovs affected international perceptions of the Bolshevik regime. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
8.
Compare the perspectives of different historians on the significance of the Romanov murder. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

Quick Actions

What is Remix?

Create a new worksheet based on this one. Change the grade level, topic, number of questions, or difficulty - then generate a fresh version.

  • • Change grade level (Grade 6 → Grade 7)
  • • Swap topics (Harry Potter → Macbeth)
  • • Add more questions (10 → 15)
  • • Adjust difficulty

Details

Created
1/1/2026
Updated
1/1/2026
Type
worksheet
Report this resource

Related Worksheets

Essay Planning: The Role of Convicts in Colonization

Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
📝 9q

Timeline & Chronology of Convicts in Commonwealth Colonization

Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
📝 8q

Understanding Convicts in Colonization: Vocabulary & Concepts

Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
📝 0q

Interpretations of Convict Labour in Colonization

Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
📝 7q
Back to Library