The French Revolution (Part 1)

Who came to the throne of France in 1774 at the age of 19?

• King Philip II

• King Henry IV

• King Charles X

• King Louis XVI

What was the belief that a leader’s power was given to them by God called?

• Feudalism

• Enlightenment

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Divine Right

Which estate was made up of the clergy in late 18th century France?

• 1st Estate

• 4th Estate

• 2nd Estate

• 3rd Estate

What was the main hope of the middle classes during the Estates General meeting?

• English style democracy

• Absolute monarchy

• Military expansion

• Feudal privileges

What was the Tennis Court Oath?

• A royal decree

• A declaration of war

• A pledge not to leave until demands were met

• A peace treaty

What event is considered a symbol of everything wrong with France during the revolution?

• Execution of Marie Antoinette

• Battle of Waterloo

• Signing of the Magna Carta

• Storming of the Bastille

What did the Declaration of the Rights of Man abolish?

• The Catholic Church

• The Estates General

• The monarchy

• Feudal privileges and unjust taxation

What was the new currency introduced during the French Revolution?

• Franc

• Euro

• Assignat

• Dollar

What was the outcome of King Louis XVI's trial?

• Exile

• Execution

• Pardon

• Imprisonment

Which country did France fear would try to reinstate King Louis XVI as an absolute monarch?

• England

• Spain

• Russia

• Austria