Understanding the French Revolution

What year did the French Revolution begin?

• 1792

• 1804

• 1776

• 1789

What was the main cause of the French Revolution?

• The influence of the American Revolution.

• The spread of industrialization in France.

• The rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.

• Social inequality and economic hardship under absolute monarchy.

Which estate did the common people belong to?

• Second Estate

• First Estate

• Third Estate

• Noble Estate

What was the name of the prison stormed on July 14, 1789?

• La Conciergerie

• Bastille

• Château d'If

• Fort Saint-Nicolas

Who was the king of France at the start of the revolution?

• Louis XVI

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Charles de Gaulle

• Louis XIV

What document, adopted in 1789, outlined the rights of citizens?

• United States Constitution (Bill of Rights)

• Magna Carta

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

What was the Reign of Terror?

• A military campaign against foreign invaders.

• A peaceful negotiation period between rival factions.

• A celebration of liberty and equality in France.

• A period of political repression and mass executions during the French Revolution.

Who was Maximilien Robespierre?

• A monarch who ruled France before the revolution.

• A French revolutionary leader and key figure during the Reign of Terror.

• A philosopher known for his work on capitalism.

• A military general during the Napoleonic Wars.

What was the outcome of the French Revolution?

• The end of absolute monarchy and the establishment of a republic.

• The continuation of absolute monarchy with no changes.

• The establishment of a dictatorship under a single ruler.

• The restoration of feudalism and the nobility's power.

How did the French Revolution influence other countries?

• The French Revolution had no impact on other countries.

• The revolution was primarily about economic policies and had no political influence.

• It led to the establishment of monarchies in Europe.

• The French Revolution influenced other countries by spreading revolutionary ideas and inspiring movements for democracy and national independence.