Quiz on the French Revolution

Which estate was at the top of the social hierarchy in pre-1789 France?

• 2nd Estate

• 3rd Estate

• 1st Estate

• 4th Estate

What was the 3rd Estate composed of in pre-1789 France?

• Clergy

• Nobility

• Everyone Else

• Royalty

What is the term used to describe the social classes in pre-revolutionary France?

• Castes

• Estates

• Orders

• Divisions

What was the learning target related to the French Revolution?

• Identify and explain the causes of the French Revolution

• Describe the outcomes of the French Revolution

• Analyze the military strategies of the French Revolution

• Discuss the cultural impact of the French Revolution

What was one of the legal privileges of the First Estate?

• Could not be arrested

• Did not have to abide by the same laws as others

• Free travel

• Exempt from military service

Which estate was primarily responsible for religious duties in France?

• Second Estate

• Third Estate

• First Estate

• Fourth Estate

What was the role of the First Estate in society?

• Military leadership

• Religious leadership

• Economic management

• Political governance

What was the tax situation for the Second Estate?

• Few taxes

• High taxes

• No taxes

• Moderate taxes

Which estate included factory owners?

• First Estate

• Second Estate

• Third Estate

• Fourth Estate

When was the Estates-General called for the first time in 175 years?

• 1789

• 1800

• 1650

• 1900