French Revolution Quiz

The French Revolution began in 

• 1776
• 1789
• 1876
• 1798

Most of the people of France belonged to the 

• 1st 
  Estate
• 2nd Estate
• 3rd Estate
• 4th Estate

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How did the Enlightenment and the American Revolution influence the French Revolution?

• the people of France overthrew their absolute monarchy
• absolute monarchy was strengthened
• support for absolute monarchy increased
• France was divided into three estates

Who came up with the idea about "natural laws"?

• Jean Jacques Rousseau

• Isaac Newton

• Voltaire

• Monks

Who held absolute power and was appointed by God?

• Seigneurs

• Voltaire

• King

• Noblemen

The three powers of the state were designed by?

• Isaac Newton

• King Louis XIV

• Jean Jacques Rousseau

• Baron de Montesquieu

Who were the dominate powers in Europe during the 17th and 18th century?

• France and Portugal

• France and Great Britain

• Great Britain and Spain

• Spain and Portugal

Which one is NOT one of the three powers of the State?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Coercive

What is legislative power?

• to make the laws

• to interpret the laws

• to apply the laws

What is executive power?

• to apply the laws

• to interpret the laws

• to make the laws