Understanding the French Revolution Era

Which event is considered the starting point of the French Revolution?

• The execution of King Louis XVI

• The Storming of the Bastille

• The Reign of Terror

• The rise of Napoleon Bonaparte

What was the primary purpose of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution?

• To expand French territories

• To eliminate opposition to the revolution

• To establish a monarchy

• To promote religious freedom

Which of the following best describes Napoleon Bonaparte's role in the French Revolution?

• He was a revolutionary leader who opposed the monarchy.

• He was a military leader who eventually became Emperor of France.

• He was a philosopher who influenced revolutionary ideas.

• He was a king who was overthrown during the revolution.

Identify the document that declared the rights of man and citizen during the French Revolution.

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

• The Bill of Rights

What was the Committee of Public Safety's main function during the Reign of Terror?

• To negotiate peace treaties

• To oversee the military

• To protect the revolution from its enemies

• To manage economic policies

Which battle marked the end of Napoleon's rule as Emperor of France?

• The Battle of Austerlitz

• The Battle of Trafalgar

• The Battle of Leipzig

• The Battle of Waterloo

What was the significance of the Napoleonic Code?

• It established a new monarchy in France.

• It created a uniform set of laws for France.

• It abolished the French Revolution.

• It expanded the French Empire.

Which social class in France was most affected by the financial crisis leading up to the French Revolution?

• The clergy

• The nobility

• The bourgeoisie

• The peasantry

What was the outcome of the Women's March on Versailles during the French Revolution?

• The king fled to Austria.

• The king was forced to move to Paris.

• The monarchy was immediately abolished.

• The revolution ended.

Which of the following was a key factor in Napoleon's rise to power?

• His noble birth

• His military successes

• His philosophical writings

• His alliance with Britain