French Revolution Quiz

What was the systemic problem with collecting taxes in France in the 18th century?

• Lack of tax collectors

• High tax rates for everyone

• Excessive government spending

• Nobles and clergy never paid taxes

What event marked the beginning of The Terror phase of the French Revolution?

• The storming of the Bastille

• The Women's March on Versailles

• The guillotining of Louis XVI

• The Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen

Who led the Committee of Public Safety during The Terror?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• King Louis XVI

• Marie Antoinette

• Maximilien Robespierre

What was the main goal of the National Assembly when it was formed?

• To establish a republic

• To create a constitutional monarchy

• To restore the old regime

• To abolish the monarchy

What was the significance of the Tennis Court Oath?

• It declared war on Austria

• It established the National Assembly

• It abolished the monarchy

• It proclaimed the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen

Who issued the Declaration of Pillnitz, promising to restore the French monarchy?

• Leopold II of Austria

• Maximilien Robespierre

• King Louis XVI

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What was the fate of Louis XVI after being found guilty in his trial?

• Pardoned by the National Assembly

• Executed by guillotine

• Sentenced to life imprisonment

• Exiled to Britain

Who became the First Consul of France in 1799?

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Marie Antoinette

• King Louis XVI

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What was the main outcome of the French Revolution in terms of the government?

• Creation of a constitutional monarchy

• Establishment of a democracy

• Restoration of the monarchy

• Formation of a military dictatorship

What did the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen emphasize?

• Equality and universal rights

• Right to bear arms

• Religious freedom

• Rights of the nobility