The French Revolution Quiz

Choose the best definition for "absolute monarchy."

• A form of government in which a small group of people hold power.
• A monarchy that rules alongside an existing constitution.
• A monarchy that rules as they like, without any restrictions.
• All of the above

What TWO wars caused France to go into enormous amounts of debt?

• American Revolution
• French Revolution
• The Crusades
• Seven Years War

The social classes in France were called...

• Pyramid steps
• Social circles
• Cliques
• Estates

What was the name of the meeting between the king of France and representatives from the social classes?

• The Estates General
• Parliament
• Tax Law Session
• The Constitution

What group of people vowed to not separate until a Constitution was established called the Tennis Court Oath?

• The Nobility
• Representatives of the Third Estate
• The Royal Family
• The Clergy

Whether she said it or not, what can we take away from the story of Marie Antoinette saying "Let them eat cake" ?

• Marie Antoinette liked cake.
• The people of France liked cake.
• The king and queen of France were out of touch.
• The king and queen of France cared about their people.

The text at the bottom of the cartoon translates to "Here's to hoping the game is over soon." From whose perspective is this quote written? Who wants this "game" to be over soon?

• 1st Estate
• 2nd Estate
• 3rd Estate
• All of the Estates