French Revolution Notes Quiz

Which of the following philosophers and social theorists influenced the ideas of 'equality' and 'freedom of the individual' in France?

• Voltaire

• Descartes

• Locke

• Hobbes

What percentage of the French population did the Third Estate represent?

• 98%

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

What was the main reason for the heavy taxation on French peasants?

• To support the clergy

• To improve infrastructure

• To finance wars and the extravagant lifestyle of the monarchy

• To fund the construction of palaces

Which event demonstrated to the French people that a government could be organized and put into practice using Enlightenment ideals?

• The Russian Revolution

• The Glorious Revolution

• The American Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

What was the main cause of the economic crisis in France in the late 18th century?

• Drought and poor harvests

• Foreign invasions

• Overpopulation

• Lack of natural resources

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

• To approve new taxation laws

• To manage the healthcare system

• To oversee the education system

• To lead military campaigns

Which group of people in France were exempt from heavy taxation?

• Merchants

• Clergy

• Peasants

• Nobles

What was the main reason for the French monarchy being on the verge of bankruptcy in 1788?

• Corruption within the government

• Decline in trade with other European countries

• Natural disasters causing widespread destruction

• Excessive spending by Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

What action did Louis XVI take when the Third Estate protested against the voting system in the Estates-General?

• He offered to negotiate a compromise

• He called for a referendum

• He locked them out of the meeting hall

• He agreed to their demands immediately

What was the main focus of the intellectual gatherings in Parisian salons during the Enlightenment period?

• Literature and arts

• Military strategies

• Politics and academic subjects

• Religious ceremonies