French Revolution!!

Select the correct definition when referring to the word 'Revolution' in history

• The word ‘revolution’ is used in different ways, but all uses go back to the original meaning of the word in Latin: ‘a turn-around’.

• In history the word is used figuratively as a metaphor to mean a complete change in the way things are done or thought about.

• A revolution can be a physical turn-around like that of a wheel or the earth, which revolves on its axis once every 24 hours.

What was the ruling system of the French during the 1780?

What is the name of the system that had a first, second and third estate?

What is the name of the 1st estate that mainly consisted of religious members?

What is the name of the second estate?

Out of the 3 social estates, which one carried majority of France?

What estate paid all the tax in France during the French Revolution?

Who was the Queen of France?

What is the name of the King of France?

What does the “Divine Right of Kings” mean?

• The King was the supreme ruler of France

• Meaning the king had been chosen by God.

• It is a sign of good leadership

• It was a saying used to express that the King had supreme power