class 9-French Revolution

"The French Revolution is most important for having changed subjects to citizens."

This statement emphasizes the shift from

• A) religious traditions to secular values

• B) divine right rule to people's participation in government

• C) rural lifestyles to urban lifestyles

• D) private property ownership to government ownership

One way in which the caste system in traditional India and the Estates system of pre-revolutionary France are similar is that

• A) occupations were attained by merit

• B) social mobility was very limited

• C) status was determined by education

• D) impact on the daily lives of people was minimal

One way in which Robespierre and Louis XVI of France are similar is that both

• A) were removed from power during the French Revolution

• B) adopted ideas of the Congress of Vienna

• C) implemented policies of religious tolerance

• D) decreased government control of the economy

Belief in the ideas of the Enlightenment and discontent within the Third Estate were causes of the

• A) French Revolution

• B) Counter Reformation

• C) Industrial Revolution

• D) Spanish Reconquista

Which issue was a cause of the French Revolution?

• A) ineffective rule of Napoleon Bonaparte

• B) nationalization of the Church

• C) outrage over the use of the guillotine by the Committee of Public Safety

• D) demand of the Third Estate for more political power

Maximilien Robespierre and the Jacobins are best known for

• A) instituting the Reign of Terror

• B) protecting freedom of religion

• C) supporting the reign of King Louis XVI

• D) sending French troops to fight in the American Revolution

Which of these events related to the French Revolution occurred first?

• A) Napoleon became emperor of France.

• B) The Declaration of the Rights of Man was issued.

• C) Louis XVI called the Estates General into session.

• D) The Committee of Public Safety led the Reign of Terror.

B) The Declaration of the Rights of Man was issued.

• A) played an important role at the Congress of Vienna

• B) increased their power during the French Revolution

• C) were executed for treason by French monarchs

• D) led armies against the Haitians

Under the Old Regime in France, the burden of taxation fell mostly on the

• A) monarchy

• B) clergy

• C) nobles

• D) commoners

What was one effect of the French Revolution?

• A) Differences between ethnic groups were eliminated.

• B) Communism became popular.

• C) Militarism was discouraged.

• D) Nationalistic feelings were stimulated.