The French Revolution

What were the underlying causes of the French Revolution?

• A. Religious conflicts

• B. Economic factors

• C. Technological advancements

• D. Cultural renaissance

What was the Estates General in France?

• A. A military organization

• C. A religious council

• B. A meeting of representatives from three traditional estates

• D. A trade union

What did the Tennis Court Oath signify?

• C. A declaration of war

• A. A promise to play tennis regularly

• D. A call for peace negotiations

• B. A vow not to disband until a new constitution was established

What event symbolized the end of the absolute monarchy in France?

• A. Storming of the Bastille

• B. Fall of the Bastille

• C. Reign of Terror

• D. Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte

Who led the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution?

• A. Marie Antoinette

• D. King Louis XVI

• B. Napoleon Bonaparte

• C. Maximilien Robespierre

What was Napoleon Bonaparte known for?

• B. Military conquests

• D. Social equality

• A. Cultural reforms

• C. Economic policies

What significant social reforms were brought about by the French Revolution?

• D. Suppression of rights

• A. Abolishment of feudal privileges

• B. Increase in taxes

• C. Expansion of the monarchy

Who was a key figure in the lead-up to the French Revolution due to her extravagant lifestyle?

• B. Maximilien Robespierre

• A. Marie Antoinette

• C. Napoleon Bonaparte

• D. King Louis XVI

What year did the French Revolution begin?

• C. 1804

• B. 1789

• D. 1815

• A. 1776

What did the French Revolution inspire other nations to strive for?

• C. Liberty and independence

• B. Cultural renaissance

• A. Economic stability

• D. Monarchial rule