The Last Years of the Czars

Subject: History
Level: Secondary
Age Group: 14 - 16
Order Number: 7034

The History Portfolio, the acclaimed and popular collection of black and white photocopiable drawings has now been expanded to cover national histories and the roots of European civilisation.

Each pack contains maps, drawings, diagrams and cartoons giving a wealth of information on the period that can be used with a wide range of pupils. Packs come complete with teacher notes which give background information on the events and people depicted on each sheet.

Pack N2 - The Last Years of the Czars

A general introduction to the Russian people. Includes:

• a picture map to convey something of the geography, climate and historical evolution
• pictures showing traditional life, customs, belief and transport
• the situation of Russian peasants under feudalism and liberation in 1881
• the institution of Czardom; political and religious functions; the Romanovs
• the beginnings of discontent with Alexander II in 1881

an in-depth look at the last Czar, his family and the influence of Rasputin.

Period covered: 1861-1905.