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The Fall of the Tsar: Rasputin's Influence and Factors Leading to the Revolution

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the significance of Rasputin and the various factors that contributed to the fall of the Tsarist regime, encouraging students to analyze and categorize these factors.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Fall of the Tsar
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Rasputin
#Identify and categorize political, social, economic, and religious factors involved in the fall of the Tsar
#Compare the significance of different factors in causing the revolution
#Explain how Rasputin influenced public opinion and the Tsar's downfall
#Justify the ranking of factors based on historical evidence

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The Fall of the Tsar: Rasputin's Influence and Factors Leading to the Revolution

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

Rasputin was a Russian mystic and faith healer who gained influence over the Romanov family, particularly Tsarina Alexandra. Many believed his influence contributed to the weakening of the Tsar's authority and political stability. The fall of the Tsar was caused by a combination of political, social, economic, and religious factors, with Rasputin often seen as a symbol of the regime's decline.

Source A: Excerpt from a newspaper article, 1917

'Rasputin’s meddling in government affairs and his scandalous reputation have eroded public confidence in the monarchy.' Provenance: British newspaper reporting on Rasputin’s influence during the revolution.

1.
Categorize the factors that contributed to the fall of the Tsar into Political, Social, Economic, or Religious. List at least two factors for each category based on the source and your knowledge.
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the significance of Rasputin’s influence with economic hardships in causing the fall of the Tsar. Which was MORE significant? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the main religious factors that contributed to the fall of the Tsar.
[3 marks]
4.
Explain how Rasputin’s reputation affected political stability in Russia before 1917.
[5 marks]
5.
Compare the impact of Rasputin’s influence with the social unrest caused by WWI. Which was more significant? Justify your answer.
[6 marks]
6.
Analyse the role of Rasputin as a symbol of the monarchy’s weaknesses. How did this perception contribute to the revolution?
[6 marks]
7.
Explain why the influence of Rasputin is considered a significant factor in the fall of the Tsar.
[3 marks]
8.
Outline the main political, social, economic, and religious factors that led to the fall of the Tsar, and rank them in order of importance. Justify your ranking with evidence.
[8 marks]

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