Quiz on Maximilien Robespierre and the French Revolution

What year was Maximilien Robespierre born?

• 1758

• 1768

• 1788

• 1778

Which political club did Robespierre preside over in April 1790?

• The Cordeliers

• The Montagnards

• The Jacobins

• The Girondins

What was the main purpose of the Committee of Public Safety?

• To oversee the French economy

• To protect France against its enemies and oversee the government

• To negotiate with foreign powers

• To manage the French colonies

How many people were officially executed during the Reign of Terror?

• 30,000

• 25,000

• 17,000

• 10,000

What was Robespierre's nickname due to his dedication to civic morality?

• The Incorruptible

• The Unyielding

• The Just

• The Fearless

In which year did Robespierre call for King Louis XVI to be put on trial for treason?

• 1790

• 1793

• 1792

• 1791

What event led to Robespierre's opportunity to purge the Girondins?

• The execution of King Louis XVI

• The election of the National Convention

• The uprising over military defeats and a food shortage

• The formation of the National Assembly

What significant action did Robespierre take on June 4, 1794?

• He was elected president of the National Convention

• He signed a peace treaty with Britain

• He declared war on Austria

• He abolished the monarchy

What happened to Robespierre on July 27, 1794?

• He was appointed as the head of the National Convention

• He was placed under arrest by the National Assembly

• He was elected to the Committee of Public Safety

• He led a successful insurrection

Where was Robespierre guillotined?

• Place de la Bastille

• Place de la Concorde

• Place Vendôme

• Place de la Revolution