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The Fall of the Tsar: Rasputin's Impact

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of Rasputin's influence on the fall of the Russian Tsar, helping students analyze historical perspectives and understand key events leading to the Russian Revolution.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Fall of the Tsar
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Rasputin
#Explain Rasputin's role in weakening the Tsarist regime
#Compare different perspectives on Rasputin's influence
#Analyze the causes and effects of Rasputin's rise to power

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The Fall of the Tsar: Rasputin's Impact

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Rasputin and the Russian Monarchy

Source A: Excerpt from a contemporary newspaper 'Rasputin, a mystical peasant, gained unprecedented influence over the Tsar and his family, causing widespread concern among the Russian nobility and government.' Provenance: Russian newspaper article, 1916.

1.
Explain how Source A describes Rasputin's influence over the Tsar and his family. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the views of Source A with the perspective of a supporter of Rasputin, explaining how their opinions differ. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of Rasputin’s Rise to Power

Source B: Excerpt from a historian’s analysis 'Rasputin’s close relationship with the Tsarina and his reputation as a healer allowed him to gain influence at a time of crisis, undermining the authority of the government.' Provenance: Historical analysis, 1920.

1.
Outline the main causes that led to Rasputin’s rise in influence according to Source B. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how Rasputin’s influence affected the stability of the Russian government. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
C

Consequences of Rasputin’s Influence

Source C: Excerpt from a political historian 'The growing scandal surrounding Rasputin’s power and the perceived corruption hastened the decline of the Romanov dynasty and contributed to the outbreak of revolution.' Provenance: Political history book, 1930.

1.
Explain the consequences of Rasputin’s influence as described in Source C. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the impact of Rasputin’s influence on the monarchy with its impact on public opinion during the period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Summary and Reflection

Question for reflection: Considering all sources and information, how significant was Rasputin’s role in the fall of the Tsar? Support your answer with reasons based on the worksheet content.

1.
Write a brief paragraph explaining whether Rasputin was a major cause of the fall of the Tsar or if other factors were more important. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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