The French Revolution - Grade IX

What does the word people's militia refereed to during the French Revolution.

• the men who were the part of French army

• the women who were the part of French Army.

• The general public that gathered in front of Town hall.

• The troops of the king to control the public.

Why was Bastille hated by the people of France?

• It was the home of the King

• It showed despotic powers of the King

• People were not allowed to enter in.

• It was not made on legal land.

When did Louis XVI ascended the throne of France?

• 1771

• 1772

• 1773

• 1774

What was the unit of currency in Europe in 1774.

• dollar

• pound

• sterling

• livres

What made Louis XVI increase the taxes.

• maintenance of extravagant court

• cost of maintaining an army.

• running government offices or universities

• all of the above

• only a and b option.

What did Old Regime refereed to ?

• society and regime of France before 1788

• old philosophy of the people of France.

• the name of the family of the king of France

• none of the above options.

The most important privileges that the nobility enjoyed was-

• Enjoyed feudal privileges

• had 60 percent hold on all the private property

• exempted from paying taxes to the state

• none of the above

Complete the following sentence.

Tithes was the _________________________________

• tax to be paid directly to the state

• an indirect tax to the nobles

• a tax by the church comprising 1/5th of the agricultural produce

• none of the above options.

Why was there a Struggle to survive in France during the 17th century?

• population increased from 23 million to 28 million and rapid rise in food price

• population increases from 24 million to 28 million and rapid increase in the food price.

• population increase from 22 million to 28 million and rapid decrease in the food prices

• population increased from 23 million to 28 million and rapid decrease in the food prices.

Which group was responsible to lead the French Revolution

• the nobles

• the peasants

• the educated middle class

• the clergy