Quiz on the French Revolution

What was the "Alter of the Fatherland"?

• A large memorial to commemorate the Revolution

• A new law to restrict the king's power

• A political party supporting the monarchy

• A military strategy during the revolution

Who were the Feuillants?

• Radical revolutionaries

• Constitutional monarchists

• Supporters of the king's absolute power

• Foreign diplomats

What did the Martial Law entail?

• Expansion of civil liberties

• Suspension of civil liberties

• Introduction of new taxes

• Abolition of the monarchy

Who were the members of the National Assembly not permitted to stand for election?

• Feuillants

• Parlementaire

• Self-denying ordinance

• Right

What was the role of the Parlementaire?

• Military leaders

• Judges with hereditary positions

• Members of the National Assembly

• Leaders of the Feuillants

Why did Louis attempt to flee from Paris?

• To join foreign allies

• To negotiate with the National Assembly

• To escape the Civil Constitution of the Clergy

• To start a new government

What happened on 20th June 1791?

• Louis was crowned king

• Louis fled Paris with his family

• The National Assembly was dissolved

• The Feuillants were formed

What event on 24th June involved 30,000 people marching on the National Assembly?

• The Storming of the Bastille

• The March on Versailles

• The Cordeliers Club petition march

• The Tennis Court Oath

What was the reaction of the Assembly on 16th July regarding the King?

• They voted to execute the King

• They voted to suspend the King until the Constitution was completed

• They voted to exile the King

• They voted to crown a new King

What was the main reason for the division in the Jacobins?

• Disagreement over the King's trial

• Disagreement over foreign policy

• Disagreement over economic reforms

• Disagreement over religious reforms