What was a major cause of the French Revolution?
French Revolution Regents Review Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The overwhelming success of the French economy
The influence of the Enlightenment ideas
The desire of the French people to adopt the British monarchy system
The lack of interest in colonial expansion
Answer explanation
The major cause of the French Revolution was the influence of Enlightenment ideas, which challenged traditional authority and promoted ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the King of France at the start of the French Revolution?
Louis XIV
Napoleon Bonaparte
Louis XVI
Charles X
Answer explanation
Louis XVI was the King of France at the start of the French Revolution, making him the correct choice among the options provided.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Reign of Terror?
A peaceful period during which the French Revolution's ideals spread throughout Europe
A festival celebrating the French Revolution
A period of extreme violence and political purges
The name of a famous battle during the French Revolution
Answer explanation
The Reign of Terror was a period of extreme violence and political purges, not a peaceful time or a festival. It was a dark chapter during the French Revolution.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes Napoleon Bonaparte's role in the French Revolution?
He was a radical Jacobin leader
He led the royalist forces against the revolutionaries
He rose to power during the latter stages of the Revolution and crowned himself Emperor
He was a British spy working to undermine the Revolution
Answer explanation
Napoleon Bonaparte rose to power during the latter stages of the Revolution and crowned himself Emperor, consolidating his rule over France.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one impact of the French Revolution on France?
The restoration of the absolute monarchy
The establishment of a permanent republican government
The abolition of the feudal system and privileges of the nobility and clergy
The division of France into British-controlled zones
Answer explanation
The impact of the French Revolution on France was the abolition of the feudal system and privileges of the nobility and clergy.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is considered a legacy of the French Revolution?
The unification of all European countries under French rule
The spread of democratic ideals and the inspiration for other revolutions
The end of all monarchies in Europe
The permanent division of France and Germany
Answer explanation
The legacy of the French Revolution includes the spread of democratic ideals and inspiring other revolutions, not the unification of European countries under French rule, the end of all monarchies in Europe, or the permanent division of France and Germany.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which group was directly targeted during the Reign of Terror?
Foreign invaders only
Members of the French nobility and clergy, as well as perceived enemies of the revolution
Only the members of the royal family
Common criminals and thieves
Answer explanation
The Reign of Terror directly targeted members of the French nobility and clergy, as well as perceived enemies of the revolution.
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