Exploring the Key Events of the French Revolution

Which period is considered the biggest cause of the French Revolution?

• The Enlightenment

• The Middle Ages

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

Who were the members of the First Estate in the Ancien Régime?

• Merchants

• Nobility

• Church officials

• Peasants

What percentage of the population did the Third Estate represent?

• 95%

• 3%

• 1%

• 50%

What was one of the main reasons for the financial crisis in France before the Revolution?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The construction of the Eiffel Tower

• The lavish spending of King Louis XVI

• The American Revolution

What event is considered the start of the French Revolution?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Reign of Terror

• The execution of King Louis XVI

• The storming of the Bastille

What was the purpose of the National Assembly?

• To maintain the Ancien Régime

• To create a new constitution and seek equality

• To support the monarchy

• To support the American Revolution

Who led the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution?

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• King Louis XVI

• Marie Antoinette

What was the guillotine seen as during the Reign of Terror?

• A method for religious conversion

• A symbol of peace

• A tool for building support

• A more humane form of execution

What was the Napoleonic Code?

• A simplified and clear code of laws

• A military strategy

• A new form of government

• A religious doctrine

What was the outcome of the Congress of Vienna?

• The restoration of monarchies and a balance of power

• The continuation of the Reign of Terror

• The expansion of the French Empire

• The establishment of a republic in France