Quiz on Absolute Monarchy and Revolution

What is an absolute monarch?

• A ruler with complete control

• A ruler chosen by the people

• A ruler who shares power equally

• A ruler who follows a constitution

In which country did the Storming of the Bastille take place?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Portugal

True or False: The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen stated that all people have basic rights.

What did the Storming of the Bastille symbolize?

• The power of the king

• The people's anger and desire for freedom

• Support for absolute monarchy

• A peaceful protest

Who ruled France before the French Revolution began?

• Elected leaders

• The Pope

• An absolute monarch

• A council of representatives

Which document inspired other people around the world to think about their rights?

• The French Constitution

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

• The American Declaration of Independence

True or False: Nationalism is the belief that people with a common culture should form their own country.

What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

• Execution of the king

• Napoleon’s rise to power

• The Storming of the Bastille

• The Declaration of Independence

What inspired the people in Latin America and Haiti to fight for independence?

• The American Revolution

• The idea of having their own rights

• Trade opportunities

• Support from absolute monarchs

True or False: Absolute monarchs allowed people to have a say in government.