The Era of the French Revolution

In what year did the French Revolution begin?

• 1776

• 1789

• 1793

• 1815

What was the main cause of the French Revolution?

• Economic inequality

• Political corruption

• Religious conflict

• All of the above

Who was the queen of France during much of the French Revolution?

• Charlotte Corday

• Olympe de Gouges

• Marie Antoinette

• Madame Roland

Who was the king of France at the beginning of the revolution?

• Louis XIV

• Louis XV

• Louis XVI

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What event is considered to be the start of the French Revolution?

• The execution of King Louis XVI

• The storming of the Bastille prison

• The Tennis Court Oath by National Assembly members

• The publication of "The Rights of Man and Citizen"

Which group in French known as the leader of the revolution?

• Nobility

• Clergy

• Bourgeoisie

• Peasants

What was one major effect of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution?

• Increased political stability

• Greater religious tolerance

• A decrease in violance and bloodshed

• Thousands were executed by guillotine

Who led France during much of its revolutionary period and later became emperor?

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Georges Danton

• Jean-Paul Marat

Who was the leader of the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror?

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• George Danton

• Marcel

What was the primary method of execution during the French Revolution?

• Guillotine

• Firing squad

• Hanging

• Lethal injection