The French Revolution Quiz

What was the unjust use of power during the French Revolution called?

• Tyranny
• Estates
• Aristocracy
• Bourgeoisie

What were the three social classes in France during the French Revolution?

• Nobles, clergy, peasants
• Aristocracy, bourgeoisie, Third Estate
• Aristocracy, clergy, peasants
• Aristocracy, bourgeoisie, radicals

Which social class consisted of nobles?

• Aristocracy
• Bourgeoisie
• Third Estate
• Radicals

Which social class consisted of the middle class?

• Aristocracy
• Bourgeoisie
• Third Estate
• Radicals

What new government was formed by delegates from the Third Estate?

• Directory
• National Assembly
• Reign of Terror
• Napoleonic Code

What document stated that government power came from the people, not the king?

• Directory
• Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen
• Coup d'état
• Napoleonic Code

What group favored quick and far-reaching changes during the French Revolution?

• Aristocracy
• Bourgeoisie
• Third Estate
• Radicals

What was the period of time when anyone suspected of disloyalty was killed called?

• Reign of Terror
• Directory
• Coup d'état
• Napoleonic Code

What was the five-person council set up to run the government called?

• National Assembly
• Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen
• Directory
• Coup d'état

What was the swift seizure of government, or military overthrow of the government called?

• Reign of Terror
• Directory
• Coup d'état
• Napoleonic Code