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Quiz on Tsar Alexander III

  1. How did Alexander III obtain the throne and become the tsar of Russia?
  2. Prior to his acquiring of the throne, for what was Alexander III trained to become?
  3. His study under Professor Pobedonostsef instilled in him a zeal for what "as an essential factor in Russian patriotism?"
  4. What publication of his father did Alexander III cancel as soon as he was in power?
  5. In further attempts to counteract the liberalism of father’s reign, what local administration did the tsar abolish?
  6. Alexander III had a view of an ideal "homogeneous Russia." In what three areas did he desire this congeniality?
  7. In this belief, Alexander III destroyed the remnants of German, Polish and Swedish institutions and persecuted members of what religion?
  8. True of False: Alexander had little or no affection for the "little brothers" of Bulgaria?
  9. Alexander III believed that the best way to avoid war was to do what?
  10. What treaty was signed when the Russian army reached Constantinople?
  11. What do we call the chronic question of who will control Constantinople?
  12. With what country did Alexander III avoid conflict with over Russian extension into Central Asia?
  13. Who was Alexander’s wife of 28 years?
  14. For what reason did he marry her?
  15. Alexander’s foreign minister Count Witte is known for beginning the construction of what?
  16. The Three Emperors’ League was composed of which three nations?
  17. In 1887 this was replaced by what alliance?
  18. Konstantin P. Pobyedonostzev and Mikhail N. Katkov served as what during the reign of Alexander III?
  19. Alexander III, after living 49 years was succeeded by whom?