WorksheetsFrench Revolution Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
What was the main cause of the French Revolution?
Social and economic inequality
Foreign influence
Poor management of the king
Lack of food
What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?
Storming of the Bastille
Coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte
Battle of Waterloo
Signing of the Treaty of Versailles
What role did Napoleon play during the French Revolution?
chief of the army
general and First Consul
president of the Republic
king of France
What was the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution?
A period of peace and economic prosperity in France during the French Revolution.
A period of diplomatic negotiations between France and other European countries during the French Revolution.
A period of celebration of French culture and traditions during the French Revolution.
A period of violent repression and mass execution of individuals considered enemies of the French Revolution, led by the revolutionary government under Maximilien Robespierre.
What was the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution?
A period of peace and prosperity during the French Revolution.
A period of reforms and modernization during the French Revolution.
A period of extreme violence and repression during the French Revolution.
A period of negotiations and compromises during the French Revolution.
What impact did the French Revolution have on society?
It had a major impact by abolishing the monarchy and establishing a republic, as well as leading to significant social changes.
It led to a decrease in human rights.
It led to an increase in absolute monarchy.
It had no impact on society.
Commoners-the bourgeoisie, professionals, peasants, and urban populace-made up which estate in France?
1st
2nd
3rd
In 1793 King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette were
saved from the Robespierre.
executed.
deported to England.
returned to the throne.
The leader of the Reign of Terror & the Committee of Public Safety was
Marie Antoinette.
Olympe de Gouges.
Maximilien Robespierre.
Dr. Joseph Guillotin.
The French people welcomed Napoleon because?
they hoped he would help the collapsing French economy.
he completely disavowed the ideals of the Revolution.
he was the grandson of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
he promised order after the chaos of the Revolution.
Which document declared that all men are free and equal?
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
The Civil Constitution of the Clergy
The Constitution of 1791
The Concordat of Worms
Which revolution was the French Revolution inspired by?
English
Glorious
American
Scientific
What did Napoleon do in 1804?
Declared himself Emperor
Invaded Russia
Was exiled to the Island of Elba
Executed Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
Estate
The Roman Catholic clergy belonged to this estate.
First Estate
Second Estate
Third Estate
none of the above
The nobility belonged to this estate.
First Estate
Second Estate
Third Estate
none of the above
Which of the three estates was responsible for paying taxes?
First Estate
Second Estate
Third Estate
all of the above
What role did bread play in the French Revolution
Poor Harvest led to higher bread prices and the poor could not afford to buy bread.
The King put a tax on bread.
The people were angry they were forced to buy stale bread.
The Third Estate did not want to eat bread anymore but were being forced to by the First and Second Estates
