French Revolution Estate Quiz

Which estate in France had access to high offices and paid almost no taxes?

• First Estate - Clergy

• Second Estate - Nobility

• Third Estate - The Masses

• None of the above

Which estate in France owned 20% of the land?

• First Estate - Clergy

• Second Estate - Nobility

• Third Estate - The Masses

• None of the above

Which estate in France made up 97% of the population?

• First Estate - Clergy

• Second Estate - Nobility

• Third Estate - The Masses

• None of the above

Which estate in France embraced enlightenment ideas of reason, liberty, progress, and happiness?

• First Estate - Clergy

• Second Estate - Nobility

• Third Estate - The Masses

• None of the above

What was the purpose of the Cahiers in preparation for the Meeting of the Estates-General?

• To prepare a list of grievances and suggestions

• To elect representatives for each estate

• To discuss the financial crisis in France

• To plan a revolution against the monarchy

How many representatives did the Third Estate have in the Estates-General?

• 300

• 600

• 900

• 1200

What was the voting system in the Estates-General?

• Each estate had one vote

• Two votes could override the third

• Each representative had one vote

• The king had the final vote

What was the biggest issue for the Third Estate during this time period?

• Lack of political representation

• High taxes and economic inequality

• Religious conflicts

• Foreign invasions

Based on Enlightenment ideas, do you think citizens have the right to overthrow their government if they are not satisfied?

• Yes, they have the right to revolution

• No, they should accept the government's decisions

• Only if the government is corrupt

• It depends on the specific circumstances