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The Alash Autonomy was an unrecognized Kazakh proto-state that existed in Central Asia from 1917 to 1920.
Answer: True
The Alash Autonomy is defined as an unrecognized Kazakh proto-state in Central Asia, existing from 1917 to 1920, and was also known as Alash Orda.
The Alash Autonomy was a fully recognized independent state by all international powers during its existence.
Answer: False
The Alash Autonomy was an unrecognized quasi-state, initially part of the Russian Republic and later Soviet Russia, and was not a fully recognized independent state.
Alash Orda is an alternative name for the Alash Autonomy, translating to 'Alash Horde'.
Answer: True
The Alash Autonomy was also known as Alash Orda, which translates to 'Alash Horde' in Kazakh.
The Alash Autonomy was established on December 13, 1917, and disestablished on August 26, 1920.
Answer: True
The Alash Autonomy was established on December 13, 1917, and its disestablishment occurred on August 26, 1920.
The capital city of the Alash Autonomy was Astana, which is now known as Nur-Sultan.
Answer: False
The capital city of the Alash Autonomy was Alash-Qala, which is known today as Semey, not Astana.
The motto of the Alash Autonomy was 'Freedom or Death!'.
Answer: False
The motto of the Alash Autonomy was 'Oian, Qazaq!', which translates to 'Wake up, Kazakh!'.
The anthem of the Alash Autonomy shared the same name as its motto, 'Oian, Qazaq!'.
Answer: True
The anthem of the Alash Autonomy was a song titled 'Oian, Qazaq!', which was also its motto.
The image caption 'Proposed flag (top) Flag mentioned in 1918 (bottom)' refers to two identical flags used by the Alash Autonomy.
Answer: False
The image caption refers to two distinct flags associated with the Alash Autonomy: a proposed flag and a flag specifically mentioned in 1918.
The Alash Autonomy was formally proclaimed in Moscow during the First All-Kazakh Congress.
Answer: False
The Alash Autonomy was formally proclaimed in Orenburg during the Second All-Kazakh Congress, not in Moscow during the First Congress.
The Alash Autonomy bordered only Russian territories to its north and west, with no other international borders.
Answer: False
The Alash Autonomy bordered Russian territories to its north and west, the Turkestan Autonomy to its south, and China to its east, indicating it had other international borders.
The Alash Autonomy was established as a permanent, fully sovereign state from its inception.
Answer: False
The Alash Autonomy was an unrecognized quasi-state, initially part of the Russian Republic, and operated as a provisional government, not a permanent, fully sovereign state from its inception.
The Second All-Kazakh Congress in Orenburg was the event where the Alash Autonomy was formally proclaimed.
Answer: True
The Alash Autonomy was formally proclaimed during the Second All-Kazakh Congress, which took place in Orenburg.
The Alash Autonomy's eastern border was with the Turkestan Autonomy.
Answer: False
The Alash Autonomy's eastern border was with China, while its southern border was with the Turkestan Autonomy.
The Alash Autonomy was initially considered part of the Russian Republic.
Answer: True
The Alash Autonomy was an unrecognized quasi-state that was initially considered part of the Russian Republic.
What was the Alash Autonomy primarily known as during its existence?
Answer: An unrecognized Kazakh proto-state
The Alash Autonomy was primarily known as an unrecognized Kazakh proto-state that existed in Central Asia from 1917 to 1920.
What was the alternative name for the Alash Autonomy, which translates to 'Alash Horde'?
Answer: Alash Orda
The alternative name for the Alash Autonomy was Alash Orda, which translates to 'Alash Horde' in Kazakh.
On what specific date was the Alash Autonomy established?
Answer: December 13, 1917
The Alash Autonomy was established on December 13, 1917.
What was the capital city of the Alash Autonomy, which is known today as Semey?
Answer: Alash-Qala
The capital city of the Alash Autonomy was Alash-Qala, which is known today as Semey.
What was the official motto of the Alash Autonomy?
Answer: Oian, Qazaq!
The motto of the Alash Autonomy was 'Oian, Qazaq!', which translates to 'Wake up, Kazakh!'.
In which city was the Alash Autonomy formally proclaimed during the Second All-Kazakh Congress?
Answer: Orenburg
The Alash Autonomy was formally proclaimed in Orenburg during the Second All-Kazakh Congress.
When was the Alash Autonomy disestablished?
Answer: August 26, 1920
The Alash Autonomy was disestablished on August 26, 1920.
What does the map image in the source depict regarding the Alash Autonomy?
Answer: Its territorial extent during the summer of 1918.
The map image illustrates the territorial extent of the Alash Autonomy during the summer of 1918.
According to the Old Style calendar, when did the Second All-Kazakh Congress in Orenburg, where the Alash Autonomy was proclaimed, take place?
Answer: December 5 to December 13, 1917
According to the Old Style calendar, the Second All-Kazakh Congress in Orenburg, where the Alash Autonomy was proclaimed, took place from December 5 to December 13, 1917.
Which autonomy bordered the Alash Autonomy to its south?
Answer: Turkestan Autonomy
The Alash Autonomy bordered the Turkestan Autonomy to its south.
What does the image caption 'Seal' represent in the context of the Alash Autonomy?
Answer: The official emblem or seal used by the Alash Autonomy government.
The image caption 'Seal' represents the official emblem or seal used by the Alash Autonomy government.
The Alash Autonomy was initially part of which larger political entity?
Answer: The Russian Republic
The Alash Autonomy was an unrecognized quasi-state that was initially considered part of the Russian Republic.
Which border did the Alash Autonomy share with China?
Answer: East
The Alash Autonomy bordered China to its east.
Which of the following was the anthem of the Alash Autonomy?
Answer: Oian, Qazaq!
The anthem of the Alash Autonomy was a song titled 'Oian, Qazaq!'.
What does the image caption 'Proposed flag (top) Flag mentioned in 1918 (bottom)' refer to?
Answer: Two distinct flags associated with the Alash Autonomy.
The image caption refers to two distinct flags associated with the Alash Autonomy: a proposed flag and a flag specifically mentioned in 1918.
The primary goal of the Alash party was to establish a communist state in Central Asia.
Answer: False
The Alash party's primary goals were to achieve autonomy for the Kazakh people within Russia and to establish a national democratic state, not a communist one.
The Alash party successfully united all Turkic people from Central Asia under a single pan-Turkic state.
Answer: False
The Alash party's ambition to unite all Turkic people from Central Asia ultimately failed, as negotiations primarily demonstrated unity rather than achieving a pan-Turkic state.
Kazakh opposition to the Russian state grew after nearly a century of Russian colonialism and Russification policies.
Answer: True
Kazakh opposition to the Russian state intensified after nearly a century of Russian colonialism and policies of Russification.
Increased access to education in the late 19th century hindered the development of the Alash party's leadership.
Answer: False
Increased access to education in the late 19th century allowed many future high-ranking members of the Alash party to receive schooling, thereby shaping their leadership, rather than hindering it.
The Central Asian revolt of 1916, involving Kazakhs and Kyrgyz, was triggered by the conscription of Muslims into the military for WWI.
Answer: True
The Central Asian revolt of 1916, involving Kazakhs and Kyrgyz, was triggered by the conscription of Muslims into the military for service on the Eastern Front during World War I.
The Governor-Generalship of the Steppes was one of the historical entities that preceded the Alash Autonomy.
Answer: True
The Alash Autonomy was preceded by the Governor-Generalship of the Steppes and the Russian Republic.
The Alash party aimed to achieve autonomy for the Kazakh people within the larger Russian state.
Answer: True
The Alash party aimed to achieve autonomy for the Kazakh people within Russia and to establish a national democratic state in Central Asia.
The Central Asian revolt of 1916 was primarily a protest against economic policies rather than military conscription.
Answer: False
The Central Asian revolt of 1916 was triggered by the conscription of Muslims into the military for service on the Eastern Front during World War I, not primarily by economic policies.
What was the ultimate fate of the Alash party's ambition to unite all Turkic people from Central Asia?
Answer: It ultimately failed despite several negotiations.
The Alash party's ambition to unite all Turkic people from Central Asia ultimately failed, with negotiations primarily demonstrating unity rather than achieving a pan-Turkic state.
What was a significant factor leading to Kazakh opposition against the Russian state?
Answer: Nearly a century of Russian colonialism and Russification policies.
A significant factor leading to Kazakh opposition against the Russian state was nearly a century of Russian colonialism and policies of Russification.
How did increased access to education in the late 19th century influence the Alash party?
Answer: It allowed many future high-ranking members to receive schooling, shaping their leadership.
Increased access to education in the late 19th century allowed many future high-ranking members of the Alash party to receive schooling, which was instrumental in shaping their leadership.
What triggered the Central Asian revolt of 1916 involving Kazakhs and Kyrgyz people?
Answer: The conscription of Muslims into the military for service on the Eastern Front during World War I.
The Central Asian revolt of 1916 was triggered by the conscription of Muslims into the military for service on the Eastern Front during World War I.
Which historical entities preceded the Alash Autonomy?
Answer: The Governor-Generalship of the Steppes and the Russian Republic
The Alash Autonomy was preceded by the Governor-Generalship of the Steppes and the Russian Republic.
What were the primary goals of the Alash party in establishing the Alash Autonomy?
Answer: To achieve autonomy for the Kazakh people within Russia and establish a national democratic state.
The Alash party's primary goals were to achieve autonomy for the Kazakh people within Russia and to establish a national democratic state in Central Asia.
The Central Asian revolt of 1916, involving Kazakhs and Kyrgyz, lasted until which month and year?
Answer: February 1917
The Central Asian revolt of 1916, involving Kazakhs and Kyrgyz, lasted until February 1917.
What was the primary trigger for the Central Asian revolt of 1916?
Answer: Conscription of Muslims into the military for WWI
The primary trigger for the Central Asian revolt of 1916 was the conscription of Muslims into the military for service on the Eastern Front during World War I.
Which of the following was NOT a predecessor to the Alash Autonomy?
Answer: The Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic
The Alash Autonomy was preceded by the Governor-Generalship of the Steppes and the Russian Republic. The Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic was a successor entity, not a predecessor.
What was the primary aim of the Alash party regarding the Kazakh people within Russia?
Answer: To achieve autonomy for the Kazakh people.
The primary aim of the Alash party was to achieve autonomy for the Kazakh people within Russia and to establish a national democratic state.
Vasily Balabanov, a Russian-appointed governor, maintained de facto control over the Alash Autonomy's purported territory until 1919.
Answer: True
Vasily Balabanov, the Russian-appointed governor, maintained de facto control over the purported territory of the Alash Autonomy until 1919.
The Alash Orda aligned itself with the White Army and actively fought against the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War.
Answer: True
The Alash Orda allied with the White Army and actively fought against the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War.
The Alash Autonomous government began negotiations with the Bolsheviks immediately after its proclamation in 1917.
Answer: False
The Alash Autonomous government began negotiations with the Bolsheviks in 1919, not immediately after its proclamation in 1917, as their White forces allies were losing ground.
By 1920, the Bolsheviks had defeated the White Russian forces in the region, leading to the dismantling of the Alash Autonomy.
Answer: True
By 1920, the Bolsheviks had defeated the White Russian forces in the region and occupied Kazakhstan, which led to the dismantling of the Alash Autonomy.
Independent Bolshevik councils supported the rule of the Alash Orda against Vladimir Lenin.
Answer: False
Independent Bolshevik councils opposed the rule of the Alash Orda and aligned themselves with Vladimir Lenin during the Russian Civil War.
By 1919, Soviet forces had effectively dismantled the legitimate government of the Alash Autonomy.
Answer: True
By 1919, Soviet forces had effectively dismantled the legitimate government of the Alash Autonomy, integrating its territory into the nascent Soviet Union.
Vasily Balabanov's de facto control over the Alash Autonomy's territory ended with its formal proclamation in 1917.
Answer: False
Vasily Balabanov maintained de facto control over the purported territory of the Alash Autonomy until 1919, despite its formal proclamation in 1917.
Who was the Russian-appointed governor who maintained de facto control over the Alash Autonomy's territory until 1919?
Answer: Vasily Balabanov
Vasily Balabanov, the Russian-appointed governor, maintained de facto control over the purported territory of the Alash Autonomy until 1919.
What action did Vasily Balabanov take after 1919 when fleeing the Russian Red Army?
Answer: He went into self-imposed exile in China and was recognized as Kazakhstan's legitimate ruler.
After 1919, Vasily Balabanov fled the Russian Red Army and went into self-imposed exile in China, where Chinese authorities recognized him as Kazakhstan's legitimate ruler.
With which side did the Alash Orda align itself during the Russian Civil War?
Answer: The White Army
The Alash Orda allied itself with the White Army and actively fought against the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War.
When did the Alash Autonomous government initiate negotiations with the Bolsheviks?
Answer: 1919
The Alash Autonomous government began negotiations with the Bolsheviks in 1919, as their White forces allies were losing ground.
What was the outcome for the Alash Autonomy by 1920?
Answer: It was dismantled by the Bolsheviks after their victory over White Russian forces.
By 1920, the Bolsheviks had defeated the White Russian forces and occupied Kazakhstan, leading to the dismantling of the Alash Autonomy.
The Alash Autonomy was succeeded by the Turkestan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic in 1920.
Answer: False
The Alash Autonomy was succeeded by the Kirghiz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic on August 17, 1920, not the Turkestan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.
The Kirghiz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic eventually changed its name to the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic in 1936.
Answer: True
The Kirghiz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic changed its name to the Kazakh Autonomous Socialist Soviet Republic in 1925, and then to the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic in 1936.
The Kirghiz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic was proclaimed by Alikhan Bukeikhanov in 1920.
Answer: False
The Kirghiz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic was proclaimed by Vladimir Lenin and Mikhail Kalinin on August 17, 1920, not by Alikhan Bukeikhanov.
The Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic remained the functioning authority in the region until the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Answer: True
The Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic remained the functioning authority in the region until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in the late 1980s.
The former territory of the Alash Autonomy is today exclusively part of modern-day Kazakhstan.
Answer: False
The territory that once constituted the Alash Autonomy is today part of both Kazakhstan and Russia, not exclusively Kazakhstan.
The 1994 documentary film 'The Word About Alash' was directed by Kalila Umarov.
Answer: True
The 1994 documentary film 'The Word About Alash' was directed by Kalila Umarov and produced by Kazakhtelefilm.
The 2009 documentary film 'Alashorda' was produced by Kazakhtelefilm.
Answer: False
The 2009 documentary film 'Alashorda' was produced by Kazakhfilm, not Kazakhtelefilm.
The television series 'Strait time' released in 2018 is related to the Alash Autonomy.
Answer: True
The television series 'Strait time', released in 2018 by Qazaqstan TV, is related to the Alash Autonomy.
The Mountainous Republic of the Northern Caucasus is unrelated to the historical context of the Alash Autonomy.
Answer: False
The Mountainous Republic of the Northern Caucasus is mentioned as a related historical autonomy, indicating a connection to the historical context of the Alash Autonomy.
The Turkestan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic is listed as a Soviet-era republic related to the history of the Alash Autonomy.
Answer: True
The Turkestan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic is listed as a Soviet-era republic related to the history of the Alash Autonomy.
The Kirghiz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic was established on August 26, 1920, the same day the Alash Autonomy was disestablished.
Answer: False
The Kirghiz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic was proclaimed on August 17, 1920, while the Alash Autonomy was disestablished on August 26, 1920, indicating different dates.
The Kazakh Autonomous Socialist Soviet Republic was a transitional name between the Kirghiz ASSR and the Kazakh SSR.
Answer: True
The Kirghiz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic changed its name to the Kazakh Autonomous Socialist Soviet Republic in 1925, and then to the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic in 1936, confirming its transitional role.
What Soviet entity succeeded the Alash Autonomy on August 17, 1920?
Answer: The Kirghiz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic
The Kirghiz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic was established by the Soviet government on August 17, 1920, succeeding the Alash Autonomy.
Who proclaimed the Kirghiz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic in 1920?
Answer: Vladimir Lenin and Mikhail Kalinin
The Kirghiz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic was proclaimed on August 17, 1920, by Vladimir Lenin and Mikhail Kalinin.
Which modern-day countries encompass the former territory of the Alash Autonomy?
Answer: Kazakhstan and Russia
The territory that once constituted the Alash Autonomy is today part of Kazakhstan and Russia.
What was the title of the 1994 documentary film about the Alash Autonomy?
Answer: The Word About Alash
The 1994 documentary film about the Alash Autonomy was titled 'The Word About Alash'.
Which Soviet-era republic is listed as related to the Alash Autonomy's history?
Answer: Turkestan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic
The Turkestan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic is listed as a Soviet-era republic related to the history of the Alash Autonomy.
What was the name of the 2009 documentary film about the Alash Orda, directed by Kalila Umarov?
Answer: Alashorda
The 2009 documentary film about the Alash Orda, directed by Kalila Umarov, was titled 'Alashorda'.
Which TV channel released the television series 'Strait time' in 2018, related to the Alash Autonomy?
Answer: Qazaqstan TV
The television series 'Strait time', related to the Alash Autonomy, was released in 2018 by the Qazaqstan TV channel.
What was the name of the Soviet entity that the Kirghiz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic changed its name to in 1925?
Answer: Kazakh Autonomous Socialist Soviet Republic
The Kirghiz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic changed its name to the Kazakh Autonomous Socialist Soviet Republic in 1925.
Until when did the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic remain the functioning authority in the region?
Answer: The dissolution of the Soviet Union in the late 1980s.
The Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic remained the functioning authority in the region until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in the late 1980s.
In which year did the Kirghiz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic change its name to the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic?
Answer: 1936
The Kirghiz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic changed its name to the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic in 1936.
Kazakh and Russian were the common languages spoken within the Alash Autonomy.
Answer: True
The common languages spoken within the Alash Autonomy were Kazakh and Russian.
The predominant religion in the Alash Autonomy was Orthodox Christianity.
Answer: False
The predominant religion in the Alash Autonomy was Sunni Islam, not Orthodox Christianity.
Alikhan Bukeikhanov served as the Prime Minister of the Alash Autonomy throughout its entire existence.
Answer: True
Alikhan Bukeikhanov served as the Prime Minister of the Alash Autonomy from 1917 to 1920, covering its entire existence.
The word 'Alash' in Kazakh culture can be used as a synonym for 'Kazakh', referring to the group of three jüzes.
Answer: True
The word 'Alash' in Kazakh culture commonly refers to the group of three jüzes, implying it can be used as a synonym for 'Kazakh'.
The Alash Orda provisional government consisted solely of ethnic Kazakh members.
Answer: False
The Alash Orda provisional government consisted of twenty-five members, with ten positions reserved for non-Kazakhs, meaning it was not solely composed of ethnic Kazakhs.
The Alash Orda government established militia regiments to serve as its armed forces.
Answer: True
The Alash Orda government established militia regiments to serve as its armed forces as one of its key actions.
The Alash Orda government formed a special educational commission as one of its key actions.
Answer: True
The Alash Orda government formed a special educational commission as one of its key actions during its rule.
The Alash Orda provisional government reserved more positions for non-Kazakhs than for ethnic Kazakhs.
Answer: False
The Alash Orda provisional government reserved fifteen positions for ethnic Kazakhs and ten for non-Kazakhs, meaning more positions were for Kazakhs.
Which individual served as the Prime Minister of the Alash Autonomy from 1917 to 1920?
Answer: Alikhan Bukeikhanov
Alikhan Bukeikhanov served as the Prime Minister of the Alash Autonomy from 1917 to 1920.
What does the word 'Alash' commonly refer to in Kazakh culture, as per the source?
Answer: The group of three jüzes, implying a synonym for 'Kazakh'
In Kazakh culture, the word 'Alash' most commonly refers to the group of three jüzes, territorial and tribal divisions of Kazakhs, implying it can be used as a synonym for 'Kazakh'.
How many positions in the Alash Orda provisional government were reserved for non-Kazakhs?
Answer: Ten
The Alash Orda provisional government consisted of twenty-five members, with ten positions reserved for non-Kazakhs.
Which of the following was a key action undertaken by the Alash Orda government?
Answer: Forming a special educational commission.
The Alash Orda government formed a special educational commission as one of its key actions during its rule.
What was the predominant religion in the Alash Autonomy?
Answer: Sunni Islam
The predominant religion in the Alash Autonomy was Sunni Islam.
What was one of the key legislative actions of the Alash Orda government?
Answer: Issuing a number of legislative resolutions.
One of the key legislative actions of the Alash Orda government was issuing a number of legislative resolutions.
What was the total number of members in the Alash Orda provisional government?
Answer: Twenty-five
The Alash Orda provisional government consisted of twenty-five members.
What was one of the key actions of the Alash Orda government regarding its armed forces?
Answer: Establishing militia regiments.
One of the key actions of the Alash Orda government was establishing militia regiments to serve as its armed forces.