Enlightenment and Political Revolutions Unit Study Guide

The term 'First Estate' refers to which of the following?

• The clergy in pre-revolutionary France

• The nobility in pre-revolutionary France

• The common people in pre-revolutionary France

• The monarchy in pre-revolutionary France

The term 'Second Estate' refers to which of the following groups in the traditional tripartite division of European society?

• The clergy

• The nobility

• The commoners

• The merchants

The term 'Third Estate' refers to which of the following?

• The clergy

• The nobility

• The common people

• The monarchy

The term 'Bourgeoisie' refers to which of the following?

• A social class characterized by ownership of capital and related culture

• A political ideology advocating for a classless society

• A term used to describe the working class

• A movement focused on environmental conservation

The term 'Guillotine' refers to a device used for:

• Cutting paper

• Executing people

• Slicing vegetables

• Trimming hair

The Reign of Terror was a period during the French Revolution characterized by:

• Peace and stability

• Economic prosperity

• Political purges and executions

• Cultural renaissance

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen is a fundamental document of the French Revolution that outlines the rights of individuals. Which of the following best describes its purpose?

• To establish a constitutional monarchy in France

• To declare the independence of France from foreign rule

• To outline the natural rights of all men and the limits of government

• To provide a detailed plan for the economic development of France

Nationalism is best described as:

• A political ideology focused on promoting the interests of a particular nation.

• A belief in the superiority of one race over others.

• A system of government where power is held by the nobility.

• An economic system where trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.

King Louis XVI was the last king of which country before the French Revolution?

• Spain

• France

• Italy

• Germany

Marie Antoinette was the queen of which country?

• France

• Spain

• Italy

• Germany