French Revolution Key Events and Figures

The video provides a humorous yet informative overview of the French Revolution, starting with the economic and social inequalities in France under King Louis XVI. It describes the revolutionaries' actions, including the storming of the Bastille and the execution of the king. The narrative continues with France's war against Austria and the subsequent Reign of Terror, where thousands were executed. The revolution concludes with the execution of Maximilien Robespierre, marking the end of the monarchy and the revolution.

What year did the French Revolution begin?

• 1804

• 1776

• 1789

• 1792

Who was the king of France at the start of the French Revolution?

• King Louis XVI

• King Louis XIV

• King Louis XV

• King Louis XVII

What was the Bastille?

• A fortress

• A palace

• A market

• A church

Why did King Louis XVI dress up as a Russian aristocrat's butler?

• To escape from Paris

• To attend a masquerade ball

• To spy on the revolutionaries

• To seek asylum in Russia

What happened to King Louis XVI after he was captured?

• He was imprisoned for life

• He was reinstated as king

• He was executed

• He was exiled

Which neighboring country did France declare war on in 1792?

• Spain

• Austria

• Germany

• Italy

What device was invented for executions during the French Revolution?

• Electric chair

• Firing squad

• Guillotine

• Hanging

Approximately how many heads were cut off during the Reign of Terror?

• 1,000 - 5,000

• 5,000 - 10,000

• 16,000 - 40,000

• 10,000 - 20,000

Who was responsible for most of the executions during the Reign of Terror?

• Georges Danton

• Jean-Paul Marat

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What marked the end of the French Revolution?

• The declaration of the French Republic

• The execution of King Louis XVI

• The storming of the Bastille

• The execution of Maximilien Robespierre