French Revolution Vocab Quiz

What is the definition of "absolute monarch"?

• A period of rule

• A king or queen who has unchecked authority

• A government by a king or queen whose power is limited by a constitution

• An assembly made up of representatives

Which term is defined as "cruel or unjust"?

• Republic

• Neoclassicism

• Tyrannical

• Natural law

What does "regime" mean?

• A system of rights or justice shared by all people

• A period of rule

• A government in which people elect representatives

• A revival of ancient Greek and Roman ideas

What is the "Third Estate" in France?

• A group of representatives with the power to make laws

• Everyone who is not a member of the nobility or clergy

• An assembly made up of representatives

• A government by a king or queen

What is the "Estates-General"?

• A government in which people elect representatives

• An assembly made up of representatives from France’s Three Estates

• A system of rights or justice shared by all people

• A revival of ancient Greek and Roman ideas

What does "natural law" refer to?

• A period of rule

• A system of rights or justice shared by all people

• A government by a king or queen

• A group of representatives with the power to make laws

What is a "constitutional monarchy"?

• A government by a king or queen whose power is limited by a constitution

• A king or queen who has unchecked authority

• A revival of ancient Greek and Roman ideas

• A system of rights or justice shared by all people

What is the role of the "Legislative Assembly"?

• To make laws for the country

• To elect representatives

• To revive ancient Greek and Roman ideas

• To rule without restrictions

What is a "republic"?

• A government in which people elect representatives

• A period of rule

• A king or queen who has unchecked authority

• A revival of ancient Greek and Roman ideas

What does "neoclassicism" refer to?

• A revival of ancient Greek and Roman ideas

• A system of rights or justice shared by all people

• A government by a king or queen

• A group of representatives with the power to make laws