The Old Regime in Europe

Which socio-political system was prevalent in most of Europe during the eighteenth century?

• Democracy

• The Old Regime

• Communism

• Feudalism

Under the Old Regime, who had absolute control over the government?

• The Parliament

• The Monarch

• The Nobility

• The Church

How were people divided under the Old Regime?

• By age

• By wealth

• Into privileged and unprivileged classes

• By occupation

Who paid all of the taxes under the Old Regime?

• The Privileged

• The Unprivileged

• The Nobility

• The Church

What did the First Estate control?

• Military and state appointments

• Censorship of the press and education

• Trade and commerce

• Agriculture

What percentage of land did the First Estate own?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

Who comprised the Second Estate?

• The Clergy

• The Nobility

• The Peasants

• The Merchants

What was the population of the Second Estate?

• 130,000

• 110,000

• 25,000,000

• 500,000

What did the Third Estate include?

• High-ranking members of the Church

• Nobility

• Peasants, city workers, and merchants

• Military leaders

What was the population of the Third Estate?

• 130,000

• 110,000

• 25,000,000

• 500,000