French Ancien Regime and Estates

What was the "Ancien regime" in France?

• A modern democratic system

• An old hereditary class system

• A military dictatorship

• A socialist government

Who were the members of the First Estate?

• Nobles

• Peasants

• Catholic clergy

• Merchants

What percentage of the population did the Second Estate represent?

• 1%

• 2%

• 5%

• 10%

What was one of the privileges of the Second Estate?

• Exemption from military service

• Exemption from taxes

• Free education

• Free healthcare

How did the Second Estate live?

• In poverty

• In modesty

• In great style

• In isolation

Who were part of the Bourgeoisie in the Third Estate?

• Merchants, bankers, artisans

• Nobles, clergy

• Soldiers, sailors

• Farmers, peasants

Which group included lawyers and peasants?

• Nobility

• Clergy

• Everyone Else

• Royalty

What was the population range of the Nobility group?

• 27 million

• 130,000

• 120,000 to 350,000

• 500,000

Which group had customized law and courts?

• Everyone Else

• Nobility

• Clergy

• Merchants

Which group had no special rights?

• Nobility

• Clergy

• Third Estate

• Royalty