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WorksheetsFrench Revolution Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is TRUE about King Louis XVI?
He came to the throne at 19
He was an absolute monarch
He believed his power was given to him by God
All of these are true
True or False: A leader that is NOT bound by a constitution and has complete power is called an absolute monarch
True
False
Which of the following is a reason France was in a lot of debt?
They helped the American colonists during the American Revolution
Royals spent all the money on luxuries
There was a corrupt tax system
All of these
Which estate made up 1% of the population, did not pay taxes, and included powerful church leaders like priests, monks, and nuns?
The 1st Estate
The 2nd Estate
The 3rd Estate
Which estate made up 2% of the population, had complete authority over the peasants, and were wealthy aristocrats?
The 1st Estate
The 2nd Estate
The 3rd Estate
Which estate made up 97% of the population, had to pay all taxes, and had no say in the government?
The 1st Estate
The 2nd Estate
The 3rd Estate
Members of the National Assembly pledged _________ which stated they would not leave until the King agreed to their demands.
Allegiance
A vow of silence
The Tennis Court Oath
A promise
An angry mob attacked the ________ (a royal fortress prison) because they saw it as a symbol of everything wrong with the King and France.
Bastille
Versaille
A boat
Palace
True or False: The Declaration of the Rights of Man abolished all feudal privileges and got rid of the unjust tax system.
True
False
The _______ were a radical French group that started the Reign of Terror and were led by Maximillien Robespierre.
Jacobins
National Assembly
Directory
Guards
The 1st Estate is also known as the:
Clergy
Nobility
Bourgeoisie, Workers, and Peasants
The 2nd Estate is also known as the:
Clergy
Nobility
Bourgeoisie, Workers, and Peasants
The 3rd Estate is also known as the:
Clergy
Nobility
Bourgeoisie, Workers, and Peasants
Who was the leader of the Jacobins?
King Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
Napoleon Bonaparte
Maximillien Robespierre
What was the machine used to kill people during the Reign of Terror?
The Guillotine
Cannons
Guns
Tanks
Who was the general that took over France after the Reign of Terror?
King Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
Napoleon Bonaparte
Maximillien Robespierre
Why were people executed during the Reign of Terror?
They did not support the revolution
They hoped help would arrive
They spoke out in support of the King
All of these
Which group had the most people executed during the Reign of Terror?
Nobles
Middle Class
Clergy
Workers and Peasants
The Jacobins declared "______ is the order of the day."
Happiness
Fairness
Terror
Execution
The ___________ was a gathering of representatives from all three estates.
National Assembly
Estates General
The Directory
The Jacobin Government
