French Revolution Comprehensive Quiz

Which of the following best describes the social structure of pre-revolutionary France?

• A classless society

• A two-tiered system of nobility and commoners

• The Three Estates system

• A democracy with equal rights for all

What was a major economic issue that contributed to the French Revolution?

• Excessive taxation of the nobility

• Equal distribution of wealth

• Disproportionate tax burden on the Third Estate

• Lack of international trade

Which Enlightenment philosopher advocated for the separation of powers in government?

• John Locke

• Voltaire

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Montesquieu

What event is considered the start of the French Revolution?

• The Tennis Court Oath

• The execution of King Louis XVI

• The Women's March on Versailles

• The Storming of the Bastille

Who led the Reign of Terror?

• King Louis XVI

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Jean-Paul Marat

What was the primary purpose of the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror?

• To promote public health

• To eliminate perceived enemies of the revolution

• To negotiate peace with other European powers

• To draft a new constitution

Which event marked the end of the Reign of Terror?

• The coronation of Napoleon

• The execution of Robespierre

• The storming of the Bastille

• The Women's March on Versailles

What was the name of the government established after the fall of Robespierre?

• The Consulate

• The Directory

• The Monarchy

• The Republic of Virtue

How did Napoleon Bonaparte initially come to power in France?

• Through democratic elections

• By hereditary succession

• Through a military coup

• By appointment from the Directory

What was the Napoleonic Code?

• A secret military strategy

• A uniform legal system for France

• A new tax system

• A religious doctrine