The Family Romanov

How many children did Nickolas and Alexandra have before they were blessed with a boy?

4 daughters

What was the disease that Alexei had?

Hemophilia

What was the name of the man who helped heal Alexei

Rasputin

Who was Austria's ally?

Germany

What was the Duchess Alezandra's favorite color?

Lilac

What was a main reason that Russia was losing the war?

They had no ammunition or supplies

Who did Nicholas appoint to the throne after he resigned?

His brother, Michael

What was the occasion when their was a surprise inspection from Bolshevik's troops?

Marie's 19th birthday

Which two people were considered to be the unknown skeletons?

Marie and Antastasia

Which two members of the Romanov family were found later?

Alexei and one of his sisters

Why did the royal family rely so heavily on Rasputin?

They believed he was a holy man, and he eased Alexei's pain

What event sparked the year of nightmares?

Bloody Sunday

Why did Rasputin believe Alix brought misfortune?

She married Nicky right after his father's death

Why were all the soldiers ill-prepared?

Minister of War didn't think it would last long, so no training or ammunition

Why did Rasputin dictate who was on the Duma?

He didn't want anyone to oppose him

Why did Alix feel guilty about Alexei's hemophilia?

She was the carrier

Why did the royal family stop talking to Rasputin?

They thought he leaked their letters to him

Why did Nicholas abdicate?

He thought the people only wanted to get rid of him

Why did the Bolshevik's hide that they had killed the whole family?

They didn't want to be seen as bloodthirsty

Where are five of the Romanovs buried?

Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul

Which of the Romanov children were called "The Little Pair"?

Marie and Anastasia (third and fourth born)

What was the name of Nicholas and Alexandra's first child?

Olga

Which of the Romanov children had Hemophilia?

Alexei (fifth born)

Which of the Ramonov children are described as mischievous?

Antastasia (fourth born)

Which children did Alexandra take to nurse school with her?

The Big Pair (Olga and Tatiana)

Which countries does Nicholas declare war on?

Germany and Austria-Hungary

What disease did a few of the Romanov children catch?

Measles

What was done in order to protect the Romanovs from angry mobs after Nicholas resigned from being tsar?

Guards placed them under house arrest

What was the name of the dog Anastasia refused to leave behind when the Romanovs were moved to the cellar?

Jemmy

How many bodies were discovered in the first grave?

9

Who was the author?

Candace Flemming