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AQA A Level History, Tsarist and Communist Russia,
Preserving autocracy 1855-1894 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Autocracy
Ans: Having no limits on a ruler's power; such a ruler was called an autocrat
Who was in power in 1855 and what was the title he took?
Ans: Tsar Alexander II - 'Emperor and Autocrat of all Russia'
How big was Russia and what was it classed as consequently?
Ans: 21 million Square KM, twice size of Europe, 1/6th Earths surface, classed as
Empire
How was Tsar regarded by Orthodox believers? What position did he hold in the
Church?
Ans: As embodiment of God on Earth and was Head of Russian Orthodox
Church
Provincial
Ans: Living away from the capital
Edict/Ukaz
Ans: Official order issued by person of authority
Who were the Tsar's main advisors and how did they get to be one?
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AQA A Level History, Tsarist and Communist Russia,
Preserving autocracy 1855-1894 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Autocracy
Ans: Having no limits on a ruler's power; such a ruler was called an autocrat
Who was in power in 1855 and what was the title he took?
Ans: Tsar Alexander II - 'Emperor and Autocrat of all Russia'
How big was Russia and what was it classed as consequently?
Ans: 21 million Square KM, twice size of Europe, 1/6th Earths surface, classed as
Empire
How was Tsar regarded by Orthodox believers? What position did he hold in the
Church?
Ans: As embodiment of God on Earth and was Head of Russian Orthodox
Church
Provincial
Ans: Living away from the capital
Edict/Ukaz
Ans: Official order issued by person of authority
Who were the Tsar's main advisors and how did they get to be one?
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