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WorksheetsFrench Revolution
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
The French Revolution started on...
14th June 1789
13th July 1788
14th July 1789
14th July 1798
Maximilien Robespierre and the Jacobins are best known for...
instituting the Reign of Terror
protecting freedom of religion
supporting the reign of King Louis XVI
sending French troops to fight in the American Revolution
Which issue was a cause of the French Revolution?
ineffective rule of Napoleon Bonaparte
nationalization of the Church
outrage over the use of the guillotine by the Committee of Public Safety
demand of the Third Estate for more political power
Which of these events related to the French Revolution occurred first?
Napoleon became emperor of France.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man was issued.
Louis XVI called the Estates General into session.
The Committee of Public Safety led the Reign of Terror
Under the Old Regime in France, the burden of taxation fell mostly on the...
monarchy
clergy
nobles
commoners
What was one effect of the French Revolution?
Differences between ethnic groups were eliminated.
Communism became popular.
Militarism was discouraged
Nationalistic feelings were stimulated.
Before the French Revolution, the people of France were divided into three estates based mainly on their...
education level
geographic region
social class
religious beliefs
One important result of the French Revolution was that...
France enjoyed a lengthy period of peace and prosperity
the Church was restored to its former role and power in the French government
political power shifted to the bourgeoisie
France lost its spirit of nationalism
Who was the ruler of France during the revolution?
Louis XVI
Louis XIV
Louis XV
Louis XVII
On July 14, 1789 insurgents stormed and captured what famous prison?
Scotland Yard
Alcatraz
Old Bailey
The Bastille
In what year was the French Constitution written?
1791
1776
1790
1789
How was King Louis put to death?
Burning
Hanging
Quartering
Guillotine
