Glossary

KEY TERMS (Alphabetical)


 * **Abdicate:** to relinquish power formally


 * **Absolutism:** political theory in which all power should be given to one ruler


 * **Aristocrat:** noble, of the ruling class


 * **Duma:** Russian representative assembly


 * **Dynasty:** a succession of rulers from the same family


 * **Mutiny:** open rebellion against authority


 * **Okhrana:** secret police force of the Russian Empire


 * **Serfdom:** a member of the lowest class bound to land owned by a lord and required to trade physical labour in return for protection and certain rights


 * **Tsar:** tyrant, autocrat (leader)


 * Definitions adapted from []