FRENCH REVOLUTION

The Bastille was hated by all because it stood for the .......

• A) Military power of the King

• B) Despotic Power of the King

• C) Symbol of war

• D) Symbol of Freedom

The country was divided into estates and only members of the _____ estate paid taxes?

• A) Third Estate

• B) First Estate

• C) Sixth Estate

• D) Fifth Estate

Who ascended the throne of France in 1774?

• A) King Louise XIV

• B) King Louis XIV

• C) King Louise XVI

• D) King Louis XVI

______ is usually used to describe the society and institutions of France before 1789.

• A) The Society

• B) Old Regime

• C) New Regime

• D) The Castle

What does the term ''subsistence crisis " mean ?

• A) People Running Business

• B) A situation where people are struggling to meet basic needs and livelihoods are endangered

• C) People going on vacations

• D) People working under the nobles with fixed wages.

The bread prices increased as ______

• A) Cost of flour increased

• B) Bread was imported from other countries

• C) Good quality flour was used to prepare the bread

• D) Production of grains could not keep pace with the demand of the people.

A tax to be paid directly to the state?

• A) Tithe

• B) Dollar

• C) Taille

• D) Pound

The eighteenth century witnessed the emergence of a social group , termed as the ______

• A) Middle class

• B) Side Class

• C) First Class

• D) Working Class

Who was part of the emerging middle class?

• A) Peasants and workers

• B) Only the King

• C) Soldiers

• D) Merchants, Manufacturers, Lawyers and Officials

Why did members of the Third estate revolt in France?

• A) To take them on a vacation

• B) Due to rising food prices, unfair taxes and inequality.

• C) To give them a holiday

• D) For a new Queen