The French Revolution Explained: World History Review

The video provides an overview of the French Revolution, highlighting its causes, stages, and effects. It discusses the role of absolute monarchy, the estate system, economic injustice, Enlightenment ideas, and the influence of other revolutions. The stages of the revolution, including the storming of the Bastille, the Great Fear, and the Reign of Terror, are explained. Napoleon's rise and fall are covered, along with the revolution's impact on democracy and nationalism.

What was the primary form of government in France before the French Revolution?

• Republic

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Democracy

Which estate in France was composed of the clergy?

• Fourth Estate

• First Estate

• Second Estate

• Third Estate

Who bore the majority of the tax burden in pre-revolutionary France?

• Nobility

• First Estate

• Second Estate

• Third Estate

Which philosopher is associated with the concept of natural rights?

• Rousseau

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

What was a significant influence on the French Revolution from abroad?

• The American Revolution

• The Scientific Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Russian Revolution

What was the first stage of the French Revolution?

• The National Assembly

• The Reign of Terror

• The Estates General

• The Great Fear

What document did the National Assembly pass during the French Revolution?

• The Napoleonic Code

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

• The Magna Carta

Who led the radical phase known as the Reign of Terror?

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• King Louis XVI

• Marie Antoinette

What was the outcome of Napoleon's attempt to conquer Russia?

• He successfully conquered Russia

• He was defeated due to harsh winter conditions

• He never attempted to invade Russia

• He formed an alliance with Russia

What was one of the major effects of the French Revolution?

• The decline of democracy

• The growth of nationalism

• The rise of feudalism

• The spread of communism