WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

WORLD WAR I AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A “holy man” who had great influence over the czarina Alexandra
A
Gregory Rasputin
B
Gavirilo Princip
C
Leon Trotsky
D
V. I. Lenin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The tsarevich suffered from hemophilia, and Alexandra’s overwhelming concern for his life led her to seek the aid of a debauched “holy man” who possessed hypnotic powers, Grigory Yefimovich Rasputin.

Detailed explanation-2: -While there is still debate over the nature of his powers over the health of Alexis, it is clear that his influence over the Tsarina was considerable. He advised her on appointments to the government, interfered in important decisions. He could do no wrong in the eyes of the Tsarina.

Detailed explanation-3: -She came to venerate Rasputin as a saint sent by God to save the throne and as a voice of the common people, who, she believed, remained loyal to the emperor. Rasputin’s influence was a public scandal, but Alexandra silenced all criticism.

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