French Revolution Quiz

When did the French Revolution begin?

• 5 May 1789

• 14 July 1789

• 9 November 1799

• 10 years, 6 months, and 4 days

What was the outcome of the French Revolution?

• Abolition of the Ancien Régime and creation of constitutional monarchy

• Proclamation of the French First Republic in September 1792

• Reign of Terror and Execution of Louis XVI

• Establishment of the French Consulate in November 1799

What were the causes of the French Revolution?

• Social distress, political factors, and economic inequality

• Religious conflicts and foreign invasions

• Lack of resources and population growth

• Inflation and high food prices

Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolutionary Wars?

• Storming of the Bastille

• Execution of Louis XVI

• Proclamation of the French First Republic

• Insurrection of 31 May – 2 June 1793

Who dominated the National Assembly during the French Revolution?

• Catholic clergy

• Nobility

• Commons

• Regional parlements

What was the role of the Committee of Public Safety during the French Revolution?

• To restore the Ancien Régime

• To execute counter-revolutionaries

• To impose state control over the Catholic Church

• To provide effective political power

What was the result of the Reign of Terror?

• Execution of Louis XVI

• Thermidorian Reaction

• Establishment of the French Consulate

• Execution of counter-revolutionaries

Who seized power in a military coup in November 1799?

• Louis XVI

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Jacques Necker

• Charles Alexandre de Calonne

What was the main cause of the financial crisis in France before the French Revolution?

• Lack of resources

• Structural deficiencies

• Foreign invasions

• Inflation

What was the purpose of the Estates-General in 1789?

• To approve new taxes

• To discuss constitutional change

• To resolve the budgetary impasse

• To elect new representatives