French Revolution Quiz

Who was the French king at the beginning of the French Revolution?

• Louis XIV

• Louis XVI

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Charles X

Which group was known for wanting drastic change and was mostly composed of the Intellectual Bourgeoisie?

• Conservatives

• Progressives

• Nobility

• Clergy

What was the primary goal of the Jacobins during the French Revolution?

• To support the king

• To conserve traditions

• To eliminate the king and control the revolution

• To promote industrial growth

Which estate was composed of the clergy in pre-revolutionary France?

• 1st Estate

• 2nd Estate

• 3rd Estate

• 4th Estate

Who was the leader of the Jacobins during the French Revolution?

• Louis XVI

• Marie Antoinette

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What was the National Assembly?

• A meeting of the 1st Estate

• A meeting of the 2nd Estate

• A meeting of the 3rd Estate demanding rights for 98% of the population

• A royal council advising the king

Which group was primarily composed of business owners, bankers, merchants, and manufacturers?

• Intellectual Bourgeoisie

• Industrial Bourgeoisie

• Clergy

• Nobility

What infamous phrase is Marie Antoinette often (though inaccurately) credited with saying?

• "Let them eat cake"

• "Off with their heads"

• "Vive la France"

• "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity"

Which estate included everyone else besides the clergy and nobility?

• 1st Estate

• 2nd Estate

• 3rd Estate

• 4th Estate

What was the main objective of the conservatives during the French Revolution?

• To promote drastic change

• To conserve traditions

• To eliminate the king

• To support the Jacobins