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Understanding Rasputin and the Fall of the Tsar

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the role of Rasputin in the events leading to the fall of the Russian Tsar, analyzing sources and historical views to develop comprehension skills.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Fall of the Tsar
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Rasputin
#Explain Rasputin's influence on the Russian royal family
#Compare different perspectives on Rasputin's role in the fall of the Tsar
#Analyse how Rasputin affected public opinion and political stability in Russia
#Outline the events that led to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II

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Understanding Rasputin and the Fall of the Tsar

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Rasputin and the Fall of the Tsar

Source A: Excerpt from a contemporary newspaper article

'Rasputin's growing influence over the Tsarina and the royal court has alarmed many in Russia. His reputation as a mystic and healer has led to widespread suspicion and fear among the political elite.' Provenance: Russian newspaper, 1916.

Historian View:

'Rasputin's reputation and perceived manipulations played a significant role in undermining confidence in the Tsarist government, contributing to the unrest leading to 1917.' (Historian Dr. Jane Smith, 2018)

1.
Explain how Source A suggests Rasputin influenced the Russian royal court. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the views of the newspaper and the historian on Rasputin's role in the fall of the Tsar. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the events that increased opposition to Rasputin in Russia. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse how Rasputin's relationship with the Tsarina affected political stability in Russia. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
5.
Compare the different views on Rasputin's impact on the Russian Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Write a brief outline of how Rasputin's reputation affected the public perception of the monarchy. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
7.
Explain the significance of Rasputin's assassination in 1916 in the context of the fall of the Tsar. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Summarize the main reasons why Rasputin is considered a key figure in the decline of the Russian monarchy. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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