Overview of the French_Revolution

Open Ended

How did Enlightenment ideas contribute to major political changes in the 18th century?

Multiple Choice

Which group made up the First Estate in French society before the Revolution?

• Nobility and aristocracy

• Catholic church officials and clergy

• Peasants and farmers

• Educated city lawyers and businessmen

Multiple Choice

Which estate in pre-revolutionary France owned the most land and paid no taxes?

• 1st Estate

• 2nd Estate

• 3rd Estate

• Royal Family

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the 3rd Estate is correct?

• They paid all the taxes.

• They controlled the government.

• They owned 20% of the land.

• They made up 1% of the population.

Open Ended

The cartoon in the image depicts social inequality in France before the Revolution. Explain what message the artist is trying to convey.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes Marie Antoinette?

• Queen of France, known for extravagant spending

• Leader of the 3rd Estate

• A reformer who reduced taxes

• A supporter of the 1st Estate

Open Ended

What did Sieyes say about the 3rd Estate?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were actions taken by the National Assembly?

• Signing the Tennis Court Oath

• Issuing the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

• Creating a National Assembly

• Ransacking nobles' homes

Open Ended

Explain the events of the Great Fear.

Multiple Choice

Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution on July 14, 1789?

• The Tennis Court Oath

• The Great Fear

• The Storming of the Bastille

• The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

Open Ended

Describe the significance of the image showing the royal family escorted by soldiers. What does this scene represent in the context of the French Revolution?

Multiple Choice

Which event is most closely associated with Robespierre's leadership during the French Revolution?

• The Reign of Terror

• The Storming of the Bastille

• The Tennis Court Oath

• The Declaration of the Rights of Man

Open Ended

How did the declaration of the French Republic change the role of religion and monarchy in France?

Multiple Select

What do the images depict during the French Revolution?

• peasant life in the country

• royal dance

• gulletine

• voting

Open Ended

What message or criticism is being conveyed in the cartoon shown in the last image?

Multiple Choice

What event led to Napoleon's rise to power in France?

• The signing of the Napoleonic Code

• The defeat of the British at Waterloo

• A coup d'état that overthrew the French Directory

• The invasion of Russia

Open Ended

Explain how the Napoleonic Code changed French society.

Multiple Choice

Based on the map of Napoleon's Empire, which countries were French enemies during his reign?

• Great Britain, Russia, Austria

• Spain, Portugal, Italy

• Sweden, Denmark, Holland

• Prussia, Switzerland, Belgium

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were consequences of Napoleon's invasion of Russia?

• Napoleon gained new allies in Russia

• Napoleon's army was devastated

• Napoleon successfully conquered Moscow

• Napoleon's empire expanded into Asia

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a result of the Congress of Vienna led by Prince Metternich?

• Restoration of monarchies

• Adoption of Balance of Power doctrine

• Expansion of French territory

• Redrawing boundaries of Europe

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the Enlightenment?

• Ideas on government inspire calls for Democracy

• American Revolution

• Rebellions in Latin America

• Industrial Revolution