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Quiz about Last Russian Imperial Family
Quiz about Last Russian Imperial Family

Last Russian Imperial Family Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about the Last Romanov family of Russia.

A multiple-choice quiz by Tatia09. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Tatia09
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
52,526
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was Nicholas' title before he became the Tsar? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In what order (from oldest to youngest) were the grand duchesses? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. On what day was Alexei born? (According to the Gregorian Calendar) Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What was the real name of the so-called evil 'Rasputin'? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What was the name of Alexei's dog who accompanied him to Siberia? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the Grand Duchesses smoked? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Where did one of the worst attacks of hemophilia on Alexei occur (Hint- Think Poland)? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What year did the Russian Revolution take place? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What were Alexei's 'sailor nannies' names? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Some 82 years after their murder, the Romanov family were canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church. As what kind of saint were they each canonized? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was Nicholas' title before he became the Tsar?

Answer: Tsesarevich

Although the title 'tsarevich' is most often heard and written in books, the official title was 'tsesarevich' coming from the word 'Cesear'. 'Tsarevich' refers to any son of a reigning Tsar, whereas 'tsesarevich' refers to the heir apparent or presumptive.
2. In what order (from oldest to youngest) were the grand duchesses?

Answer: Olga, Tatiana, Marie, Anastasia

Olga and Tatiana were known to their father as the 'Big Pair', and their younger sisters, Marie and Anastasia, were the 'Little Pair'.
3. On what day was Alexei born? (According to the Gregorian Calendar)

Answer: August 12, 1904

Alexei Nicholiaevich Romanov was born as the last child to the Imperial couple on August 12, 1904
4. What was the real name of the so-called evil 'Rasputin'?

Answer: Father Gregory Efimovich

The so-called evil monk Rasputin's real name was Father Gregory Efimovich. He was a peasant from Siberia who left his family to be a holy man, and later ended up being the trusted advisor and friend of Alexandra. Rasputin was a nickname he was given early in his life.
5. What was the name of Alexei's dog who accompanied him to Siberia?

Answer: Joy

The name of Alexei's last dog was Joy who went to Siberia with him, but survived the murder of the family and went on to live in England.
6. Which of the Grand Duchesses smoked?

Answer: All of them

At one point, all of the Grand Duchesses. This was a way to calm their nerves during the war and the revolution.
7. Where did one of the worst attacks of hemophilia on Alexei occur (Hint- Think Poland)?

Answer: Spala

One of the worst hemophiliac attacks on Alexei to take place was in a hunting lodge in Poland called Spala.
8. What year did the Russian Revolution take place?

Answer: 1917

The revolution in Russia took place in 1917 and eventually over threw the monarchy.
9. What were Alexei's 'sailor nannies' names?

Answer: Derevenko and Nagorny

Alexei had two 'sailor nannies' who would watch him carefully in case of an accident. Their names were Sailor Derevenko and Sailor Nagorny, Shortly after the revolution, Sailor Deverenko started treating Alexei badly, and then deserted the family, while Nagorny, who accompanied them to Siberia, was shot for trying to keep the guards from taking a gold chain belonging to Alexei.
10. Some 82 years after their murder, the Romanov family were canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church. As what kind of saint were they each canonized?

Answer: Passion bearers

Passion bearers are Christians who face death with humility and dignity, in the manner of Jesus Christ. They are different from martyrs in that they are not killed as a result of their religious beliefs.

The Russian Orthodox Church canonized the entire family in 2000.
Source: Author Tatia09

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