Quiz 1-French Revolution

Where did the French Revolution take place?

(a)  

During this time, France was ruled by an absolute

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

A monarchy is a type of government in which a single individual ruler functions as the head of state. In an absolute monarchy, the ruler has

• Complete power and authority over the country, the government and the people.

• Shares power with Parliament

During this time, the king derived his power from God. A king or monarch who derived his power from God ruled by

(a)  

The monarchy was at its most powerful during the reign of

(a)  

King Louis XIV established absolute monarchy in France. What number does the roman numeral XIV stand for?

(a)  

In France, people were divided into three “estates”: The first estate, the second estate and the third estate. What title is associated with the second estate?

(a)  

In France, people were divided into three “estates”: The first estate, the second estate and the third estate. Which of the following options lists the titles associated with each estate in correct order?

• The clergy, the nobility and the common people

• The clergy, the nobility and the bourgeoisie

• The nobility, the clergy, then the bourgeoisie and the peasants

• Non of these options are correct

Which estate is referred to as the 'unprivileged class'?

(a)  

Which of the European empires was the first to adopt a political regime, in which the king shares his powers with Parliament (the king has executive powers (enforces laws) and Parliament has legislative powers (creates/make laws)?

(a)