French Revolution & Age of Enlightenment Vocab Test

Define the term 'Absolute monarch' in the context of the French Revolution & Enlightenment.

• A ruler with complete authority over the government and lives of the people.

• A ruler who shares power with a parliament.

• A ruler elected by the people.

• A ruler with limited power.

Define the term 'Divine right' in the context of the French Revolution & Enlightenment.

• The belief that monarchs are appointed by and answerable only to God.

• The idea that government should be based on a social contract.

• The principle that all men are created equal.

• The concept of separation of powers in government.

The term 'Huguenots' in the context of the French Revolution & Enlightenment refers to:

• A group of French Protestants who were part of the Reformation movement.

• A political faction supporting the monarchy during the French Revolution.

• A philosophical group advocating for Enlightenment ideals.

• A military alliance formed during the French Revolution.

The term 'Edict of Nantes' is defined in the context of the French Revolution & Enlightenment as:

• A decree issued by Napoleon Bonaparte granting religious freedom to Protestants.

• A royal decree issued by King Henry IV of France granting substantial rights to the Huguenots.

• A philosophical movement emphasizing reason and individualism over tradition.

• A treaty that ended the French Revolution and restored the monarchy.

Define the term 'Intendents' in the context of the French Revolution & Enlightenment.

• Intendents were local government officials in France who were responsible for the administration of justice, finance, and policing in the provinces.

• Intendents were members of the French nobility who led the revolution against the monarchy.

• Intendents were philosophers during the Enlightenment who promoted scientific thinking and rationalism.

• Intendents were military leaders who played a key role in the French Revolutionary Wars.

Define the term 'Enlightenment' in the context of the French Revolution & Enlightenment.

• A period emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional doctrines.

• A time of religious revival and increased church influence.

• An era focused on the expansion of empires and colonization.

• A movement advocating for the return to medieval traditions.

Define the term 'Social contract' in the context of the French Revolution & Enlightenment.

• A philosophical idea that individuals consent to surrender some of their freedoms and submit to the authority of the ruler or magistrate in exchange for protection of their remaining rights.

• A document that declared the independence of the French people from the monarchy.

• A treaty signed between France and neighboring countries during the Enlightenment.

• A social gathering where Enlightenment thinkers discussed their ideas.

Define the term 'Philosophe' in the context of the French Revolution & Enlightenment.

• A French philosopher during the Enlightenment who advocated for reason and individualism.

• A political leader during the French Revolution.

• A religious figure opposing the Enlightenment.

• A military strategist in the French Revolution.

Define the term 'Estate' in the context of the French Revolution & Enlightenment.

• A social class in pre-revolutionary France

• A type of land ownership

• A political party during the French Revolution

• A philosophical movement

The term 'Estates-General' in the context of the French Revolution & Enlightenment is defined as:

• A legislative assembly representing the three estates of France: the clergy, the nobility, and the common people.

• A political club during the French Revolution advocating for the rights of the lower classes.

• A military alliance formed during the Enlightenment to protect against foreign invasions.

• A philosophical movement emphasizing reason and individualism over tradition.