The French Revolution

Which estate was forced to pay taxes during the late 18th century?

• First estate (Clergy)

• Second estate (Nobility)

• Third Estate (Big Businessmen, small peasants)

• Louis XVI

Who wrote the book, The Spirit Of The Laws?

• Abbe Sieyes

• Rousseau

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

On which date was the assembly of the Estates General held?

• 14 July 1789

• 5 March 1789

• 5 May 1789

• 14 May 1789

Who among the following was born in a noble family?

• Mirabeau

• Abbé Sieyès

• Rousseau

• John Locke

Which pamphlet was written by Abbé Sieyès?

• Two Treaties of Government

• The Spirit of the Laws

• What is the Third Estate?

• The Social Contract

What do you mean by Old Regime?

• Building belonging to a community devoted to religious life.

• An estate consisting of the lord's land and his mansion.

• Societies and Institutions of France before 1789.

What does the Red Phrygian Cap worn by the slaves symbolises?

• Eternity

• Fraternity

• Equality

• Freedom

What are National Colours of France?

• Blue-Pink-Yellow

• Purple-Green-Orange

• Blue-White-Red

• Orange-White-Green

Louis XVI entered into secret negotiations with the king of-

• Russia

• Canada

• USA

• Prussia

What is the National Anthem of France?

• Jana Gana Mana

• Kimigayo

• The Star-Spangled Banner

• Marseillaise