French Revolution Vocab Quiz

What is one of the three divisions of society in France under the old regime?

• Bourgeoisie

• Estate

• Consulate

• Elector

What was the annual tax on land or property that provided income for the French monarchy?

• Coup d'etat

• Nationalism

• Taille

• Liberalism

Who were considered the middle class in France?

• Deputies

• Electors

• Bourgeoisie

• Sans-culottes

What term describes a representative in the French government?

• Deputy

• Estate

• Consulate

• Meritorious

Who were the 'sans-culottes'?

• Members of the French monarchy

• Members of the Paris Commune

• Representatives in the government

• Middle class citizens

What does the term 'domestic' refer to?

• Occurring inside a country

• A sudden overthrow of the government

• Loyalty to one nation

• A political philosophy

Who is an elector?

• A member of the middle class

• A person with the right to vote

• A representative in the government

• A member of the Paris Commune

What is a 'coup d'etat'?

• A political philosophy

• A sudden overthrow of the government

• A division of society

• A type of tax

What was the top level of French government after the fall of the Directory?

• Estate

• Consulate

• Bourgeoisie

• Elector

What does 'meritorious' mean?

• Deserving reward or praise

• Occurring inside a country

• A sudden overthrow of the government

• Loyalty to one nation