French Revolution TEST (Open Note)

How old was Louis XVI when he became king?

• 21

• 19

• 50

• 13

Which group of people made up the 2nd Estate?

• Clergy

• Peasants

• Nobility

• Soldiers

Which choice was NOT a reason for Bad harvests?

• Tornadoes

• Heavy Rain

• Hard Winters

• Too Hot

What was the name of the royal fortress that was attacked by a hungry mob on July 14, 1789?

• Bastille

• Fort Knox

• Sumter

• Caswell

In the new constitution, what was the taxation system based on?

• Appearances

• Determination

• Loyalty

• Income

Louis XVI and his family attempted to escape to:

• Babylon

• Montmedy

• Greece

• Rome

Which choice BEST describes an Absolute Monarch?

• Weak

• Agnostic

• All Powerful

• SoSo

Which choice was the MOST popular method of execution in France?

• Firing Squad

• Drowning

• Hanging

• Guillotine

What was the leading political party in France during the French Revolution?

• Jacobins

• Democrats

• Aristocrats

• Communists

Who led the Committee of Public Safety?

• Louis XVI

• Robespierre

• Napoleon

• Pope