French Revolution Quiz

What were the main causes of the French Revolution?

• Social inequality, economic hardship, and political discontent.

• Religious conflicts, foreign invasions, and cultural differences.

• Lack of education, technological advancements, and climate change.

• Excessive taxation, military expansion, and royal extravagance.

Who was the king of France in Old Regime?

• Louis X

• Louis XIV

• Louis XVI

• Louis XV

Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 marked the beginning of the French Revolution.

• The execution of Louis XVI in 1793 marked the beginning of the French Revolution.

• The publication of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen in 1789 marked the beginning of the French Revolution.

• The storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789 marked the beginning of the French Revolution.

Who loss in the battle of Waterloo?

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Louis XVI

• Marie Antoinette

• Napoleon Bonaparte

Who was the leader in the period Reign of Terror?

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Louis XVI

• Marie Antoinette

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What is the Estates General?

• The Estates General was a judicial body in France before the French Revolution.

• The Estates General was a religious council in France before the French Revolution.

• The Estates General was a legislative body in France before the French Revolution.

• The Estates General was a military organization in France before the French Revolution.

Who was in the I Estate?

• Nobility

• Cleregy

• Businessman, court officials

• Landless labours, peasants

Who used to give taxes??

• 1st Estate

• 2nd Estate

• 3rd Estate

• None of the above

The Napoleonic Code was a

• Set of military rules

• A code of conduct for the clergy

• A system of taxation

• A comprehensive legal code

Which social class made up the majority of the French population during the Revolution?

• Nobility

• Peasants

• Clergy

• Bourgeoisie