Which country that was once part of the Russian Empire in 1914 was independent by 1950?

A. Mongolia

B. Finland

C. Romania

D. Kazakhstan

E. Lithuania

The correct answer is letter B

The Russian Empire was a period in Russian history when the system of government was the Absolutist Monarchy (between 1721 to 1906). Between 1907 and 1917, the form of government that prevailed was the Constitutional Monarchy.

The country and territories under its influence were governed by an emperor (tsar). This phase lasted from 1721 until 1917 (year of the Russian Revolution).

The Russian Empire was one of the largest in history in terms of territorial extension. In 1906, the territory of the Russian Empire was approximately 21 million square kilometers. The estimated population in 1916 was 182 million.