French Revolution Vocabulary

What is an absolute monarch?

• A ruler that denies its citizens of basic rights

• A ruler that utilizes Enlightenment beliefs to lead

• A leader elected by the people

• A leader that overthrows the previous government by force

How many different levels make up the Estates-General?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which Estate had the largest population?

• First

• Third

• Second

Which Estate had the smallest population?

• First

• Third

• Second

What of the following contributed to the Third Estate's revolution?

• Heavy taxation

• Limited rights

• Constantly outvoted on issues by the First and Second Estates

• All of the above

What is the correct chronological order of French leaders throughout the French Revolution?

• Louis XVI -> Napoleon -> Robespierre

• Louis XVI -> Robespierre -> Napoleon

• Robespierre -> Louis XVI -> Napoleon

• Napoleon -> Louis XVI -> Robespierre

What was the main purpose of the Congress of Vienna?

• To establish a new balance of power in Europe

• To overthrow Napoleon for the second time

• To establish better defined borders

• To end the French Revolution

Which French leader is responsible for conquering much of Europe?

• Frederick the Great

• Louis XVI

• Napoleon

• Robespierre

Who initiated the Reign of Terror?

• Louis XVI

• Marie Antoinette

• Napoleon

• Robespierre

Who was overthrown at the start of the French Revolution?

• Robespierre

• Louis XVI

• Napoleon

• Marie Antoinette