French Revolution and Napoleon Quiz

When did the French Revolution begin?

• 1492

• 1776

• 1789

• 1815

What was the name of the prison stormed on July 14, 1789?

• Versailles

• Louvre

• Bastille

• Notre-Dame

Why did the people of France storm the Bastille?

• To see the king

• To get weapons and protest the monarchy

• To find gold

• To escape from prison

What was the name of the French king at the start of the Revolution?

• Louis XIII

• Louis XIV

• Louis XVI

• Louis Napoleon

Which social class paid most of the taxes before the Revolution?

• First Estate

• Second Estate

• Third Estate

• Nobility

What were the three Estates in France?

• Kings, Queens, and Nobles

• Clergy, Nobles, and Commoners

• Rich, Middle, and Poor

• Priests, Farmers, and Soldiers

What kind of government did France become after the monarchy was overthrown?

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Dictatorship

• Empire

What happened to King Louis XVI during the Revolution?

• He escaped to Spain

• He gave up the throne

• He was executed

• He became President

Who was Queen of France during the French Revolution?

• Marie Curie

• Marie Antoinette

• Joan of Arc

• Catherine the Great

What was the 'Declaration of the Rights of Man'?

• A battle plan

• A religious text

• A document about people's rights

• A list of taxes