Exploring the French Revolution

What was the significance of the fall of the Bastille?

• It was a symbol of the defeat of tyranny.

• It led to the immediate execution of the king.

• It was the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.

• It marked the end of the monarchy.

What was the Tennis Court Oath?

• A declaration of war against Austria.

• A pledge to support the American Revolution.

• A vow to continue meeting until a new constitution was established.

• A promise to overthrow the king.

Why was Marie Antoinette nicknamed 'Madame Deficit'?

• Because she was a foreigner.

• Because she supported the revolution.

• Because of her extravagant spending habits.

• Because she was unable to produce an heir.

What was the main reason for the economic collapse in France during Louis XVI's reign?

• The plague.

• The American War of Independence.

• The construction of Versailles.

• The Industrial Revolution.

What was Robespierre's stance on the death penalty?

• He believed it should only be used for treason.

• He was against it as a remnant of the medieval past.

• He supported it for all crimes.

• He thought it should be reserved for the nobility.

What was the primary reason the French revolutionaries supported the use of the guillotine?

• It was a traditional method of execution.

• It was believed to be a humane and painless method.

• It was a symbol of royal power.

• It was cheaper than other methods.

Why did Robespierre initially oppose the war with Austria?

• He wanted to focus on internal reforms.

• He supported the Austrian monarchy.

• He believed the country was not ready and would lose.

• He feared it would strengthen the monarchy.

What was the significance of the September Massacres?

• They were a celebration of the new Republic.

• They led to the execution of King Louis XVI.

• They were a response to the fear of internal enemies.

• They marked the end of the monarchy.

What was the main goal of Robespierre's 'Republic of Virtue'?

• To create a society based on civic virtue and terror.

• To end the Reign of Terror.

• To restore the monarchy.

• To establish a new religion.

What event marked the end of the Reign of Terror?

• The death of Robespierre.

• The fall of the Bastille.

• The rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.

• The execution of Marie Antoinette.