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french revolution review

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The King of France during the French Revolution. He was the King who was beheaded via the Guillotine. 

a)

Maximilien Robespierre

b)

Louis XVI

c)

Estates General

d)

Bastille

2.

A Paris prison that housed weapons used in the revolution

a)

Third Estate

b)

Estates General

c)

_Bastille

d)

National Assembly

3.

The Jacobin leader who set out to build a “republic of virtue”, and was later beheaded. Lead the Reign of Terror

a)

King Henry

b)

Louis X

c)

Louis XVI

d)

Maximilien Robespierre

4.

A French congress established by representatives of the Third Estate

a)

National Assembly

b)

Third Estate

c)

Estates General

d)

Reign of Terror

5.

The period when Robespierre ruled France as a dictator and thousands of political figures and citizens were executed

a)

Tennis Court Oath

b)

Reign of Terror

c)

Estates General

d)

Bastille

6.

An assembly of representatives from all three states

a)

Bastille

b)

National Assembly

c)

Third Estate

d)

Estates General

7.

A pledge made by the members of France’s National Assembly in 1789 in which they vow to continue meeting until they had drawn up a new constitution

a)

Pledge of Allies

b)

The France Pledge

c)

Tennis Court Oath

d)

The Oath of Continuance

8.

The estate which included the bourgeoisie as well as professionals, artisans, and peasants

a)

Estates General

b)

Third Estate

c)

National Assembly

d)

Real Estate

9.

What occurred first in history?

a)

The National Assembly is created

b)

The Reign of Terror

c)

The Storming of Bastille

d)

Napoleon comes into power

10.

What occurred second in history?

a)

Napoleon comes into power

b)

The Storming of Bastille

c)

 The National Assembly is created

d)

The Reign of Terror

11.

What occurred Third in history?

a)

The Storming of Bastille

b)

Napoleon comes into power

c)

The National Assembly is created

d)

The Reign of Terror

12.

What occurred Fourth in history?

a)

The Storming of Bastille

b)

The Reign of Terror

c)

Napoleon comes into power

d)

The National Assembly is created

13.

In 1792, the National Convention voted to abolish the monarchy and declare France.......

a)

a republic

b)

bankrupt

c)

dissolved

14.

According to the picture above, what happened on July 14th, Bastille Day in France?

a)

Robespierre was executed by guillotine.

b)

French women marched all the way to Versailles to protest for bread.

c)

A mob stormed a prison starting the French Revolution.

15.

Which of the following reasons was why the guillotine was used during French Revolution executions?

a)

Was the most painful form of execution

b)

They could execute many people in a short amount of time

c)

A humane way of execution

16.

Belief in the ideas of _______________________________and discontent within the Third Estate were causes of the French Revolution.

a)

Renaissance

b)

Spanish Inquisition

c)

Enlightenment

d)

Catholic Reformation

17.

Maximillian Robespierre and the Jacobins are best known for

a)

Instituting the Reign of Terror

b)

Protecting freedom of religion

c)

Supporting the reign of King Louis XVI

18.
What is the name of the document passed by the National Assembly?
a)
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizens
b)
US Constituion
c)
Tennis Court Oath
d)
English Bill of Rights
19.

This best describes which event...The women of the Third Estate took to the streets demanding bread from their King.

a)

Tennis Court Oath

b)

March to Versailles

c)

Storming the Bastille

d)

The Great Fear

20.

What happened on July 14, 1789 that is considered the climax of the early French Revolution?

a)

Storming of the Bastille

b)

Abolition of noble titles

c)

Tennis Court Oath

d)

Reign of Terror

21.

After the completion of the 1791 (#1) and the creation of the constitutional monarchy, who held real power in France?

a)

National Assembly

b)

Legislative Assembly

c)

National Convention

d)

Napoleon Bonaparte

22.

What is one country that invaded France in 1792, which led to the Legislative Assembly declaring war?

a)

Great Britain

b)

Russia

c)

Austria

d)

Spain

23.

The Revolution started this year.

a)

1784

b)

1799

c)

1779

d)

1789

24.
France was deep in debt because
a)
money spent on the American Revolution
b)
Marie Antoinette's lavish spending
c)
the 1st and 2nd estates did not pay taxes
d)
all of the above
25.

What was the new type of government under the Constitution of 1791?

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Autocratic Monarchy

c)

Constitutional Monarchy

d)

Democracy

26.

What is not associated with Napoleon?

a)

He was guillotined

b)

He established the Napoleonic Code

c)

He was exiled

d)

He crowned himself Emperor

27.

Which word was NOT a part of the French Revolution's slogan?

a)

Fraternity

b)

Equality

c)

Rightousness

d)

Liberty

28.

This event was considered treason and eventually helped lead to Louis XVI's execution.

a)

The women's bread march

b)

Attempted escape to Austria

c)

The fall of the Bastille

d)

The fall of Robespierre

29.

The most radical people wanting political change in France were a part of what group?

a)

Bourgeoisie

b)

Jacobins

c)

Royalists

d)

Clergy

30.

What happened as a result of the Women's Bread March?

a)

The Queen was executed by the crowd.

b)

The royal family was forced to move to Paris

c)

Robespierre was executed by his fellow revolutionaries

d)

The price of bread doubled

31.

Which of the following would best describe the Bourgeoisie?

a)

Comfortable members of the Third Estate, such as bankers and factory owners.

b)

Those that wanted to create a "Republic of Virtue".

c)

The most radical members of the Committee of Public Safety.

d)

The French Congress created after the death of Louis XVI.

32.

Robespierre attempted to create a "Republic of ____" by means of what came to be known as the Reign of Terror.

a)

Hope

b)

Equality

c)

Virtue

d)

Fear

33.

Which list of French leaders is in the correct chronological order

a)

Louis XVI, Napoleon, Robespierre

b)

Robespierre, Napoleon, Louis XVI

c)

Louis XVI, Robespierre, Napoleon

d)

Napoleon, Louis XVI, Robespierre

34.

The imbalances illustrated were due to (2 answers)

a)

Absolute monarch's abuses of divine right rule

b)

Spread of Christianity

c)

demonstrations of frustrations of the 3rd estate, which led to the French Revolution

d)

To depict the struggle of the 1st estate to maintain their influence wealth prior to the French Revolution

35.

A major goal of the Congress of Vienna was to

a)

establish democratic gov'ts in all European nations

b)

maintain a balance of power in Europe

c)

return Napoleon to power

d)

create independent gov'ts for Austria and Hungary

36.

What helped defeat Napoleon during his invasion into Russia

a)

the many rivers and mountains of Russia

b)

the severe winters and large size of Russia

c)

the coalition between the Russian czar and the democratic leaders

d)

the well-trained and well-supplied Russian army

37.

The French people supported Napoleon Bonaparte because they hoped he would

a)

adopt the ideas of the Protestant Reformation

b)

restore Lois XVI into power

c)

provided stability for the nation

d)

end British control of France

38.

Which conclusion can be drawn from this image

a)

One group paid heavy taxes that supported the other 2 groups

b)

Hard work, prayer and a good example allowed for a stable gov't in France

c)

Peasants and professionals in this society were gaining political and economic power

d)

French society emphasized the importance of natural law and equality

39.
Which of the following is a true outcome of the French Revolution?
a)
The unfair social class system, known as Estates, was abolished.
b)
All people in France were granted the right to vote, regardless of gender, race or class.
c)
The monarchy returned in an event known as the Restoration.
d)
Napoleon was elected by the people to become president.
40.

Which writer is credited with the idea that the powers of government should be separated into three branches with each branch keeping the others in check?

a)

René Descartes

b)

Maximilien Robespierre

c)

Baron de Montesquieu

d)

Bishop Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet

41.

One way in which the writings of John Locke and of Baron de Montesquieu are similar is that they:

a)

supported the idea of governments having limited powers

b)

resulted in the development of mercantile economic systems

c)

promoted the ideas of the Protestant Reformation

d)

strengthened the divine right claims of European monarchs

42.

Which individual suggested the idea that if a government fails to protect its people’s natural rights of life, liberty, and property, the people have the right to overthrow it?

a)

Karl Marx

b)

John Locke

c)

Thomas Hobbes

d)

Niccolò Machiavelli

43.

One major effect of Napoleon’s rule of France was that it led to

a)

an increase in the power of the Roman Catholic Church

b)

massive emigration to the Americas

c)

trade agreements with Great Britain

d)

a restoration of political stability

44.

One way in which Robespierre and Louis XVI of France are similar is that both

a)

were removed from power during the French Revolution

b)

adopted ideas of the Congress of Vienna

c)

implemented policies of religious tolerance

d)

decreased government control of the economy

45.

Which factor aided the Russians in defeating Napoleon’s troops?

a)

naval blockades

b)

telegraph systems

c)

blitzkrieg tactics

d)

harsh climatic conditions

46.

One way in which the Justinian Code and the Napoleonic Code are similar is that both

a)

made slavery unacceptable

b)

gave people a set of rules to follow

c)

treated all equally under the law

d)

provided for religious freedom

47.

Which statement best describes a consequence of Napoleon’s failure to understand Russian geography?

a)

Rough waters in the Baltic Sea destroyed his fleet.

b)

A harsh winter cut off his army from needed supplies.

c)

His armies could not cross the high Ural Mountains.

d)

Which statement best describes a consequence of Napoleon’s failure to understand Russian geography?

48.

Government spending more money than it takes in due to borrowing (one of the economic problems in France)...

a)

defecit spending

b)

compound interest

c)

Madam deficit

d)

The Directory

49.

How did the Napoleonic Code reflect Enlightenment principles?

a)

It guaranteed the equality of all citizens before the law.

b)

It guaranteed women equal rights.

c)

It valued individual rights above all else.

d)

It valued the security of the state over individual liberty.

50.

Historians believe that one of Napoleon's greatest impacts was...

a)

conquering of Austria and Prussia

b)

the Revised

c)

his escaping from Elba

d)

The Napoleonic Code

51.

The Declaration of the Rights of Man guaranteed all of the following, EXCEPT...

a)

freedom of speech

b)

freedom of the press

c)

freedom of religion

d)

equal rights for women

52.

Who was the French military leader that procalimed himself emperor?

a)

Napoleon Bonaparte

b)

Robespierre

c)

Louis XVI

d)

Christopher Columbus

53.

The great French empire that Napoleon created eventually fell after the unsuccessful invasion of Russia. Why was the invasion considered a great disaster for Napoleon?

a)

There was a massive air attack by the Russians that wiped out most of Napoleons army

b)

Russia's scorched-earth policy and cold winter wiped out most of Napoleons army

c)

The Battle of the Bulge wiped out most of Napoleons army

d)

The newly formed United States allied with Russia to wipe out most of Napoleons army

54.

Which of the following were one of the reasons the 3rd Estate walked out of the Estates-General?

a)

They wanted every male citizen to have one vote, as opposed to each Estate having one vote.

b)

They wanted to form a new system of government where peasants and commoners had a greater voice.

c)

They grew tired of paying the majority of society's taxes.

d)

All of the above.

55.

True or False: Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of England served as the beginning of the end for his time in power.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

This group of people in France wanted more influence in the government created by the first constitution created in 1791.

a)

Bourgeoisie

b)

Sans-Culottes

c)

Clergy

d)

None of the above.

57.

What was the British colonial possession that Napoleon tried to take over?

a)

Egypt

b)

Australia

c)

India

d)

Russia

58.

True or False: The Napoleonic Code forbade privileges based on birth

a)

True

b)

False

59.

True or False: A series of bad harvests caused the price of bread to rise significantly, hurting the poor in France during the 1780's.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

In April 1792 the War of the First Coalition started when France declared war on this country.

a)

Spain

b)

Russia

c)

Austria

d)

Germany

61.

This group was most influenced by Enlightenment thought.

a)

Clergy

b)

Nobles

c)

Bourgeoisie

d)

None of the above.

62.

The Hundred Days was the title give to this French leader's last grasp at glory.

a)

Georges Danton

b)

Jean-Paul Marat

c)

Jacques Necker

d)

Napoleon Bonaparte

63.

The Consulate was the name of the new government put into place in ___________.

a)

1798

b)

1799

c)

1800

d)

1801

64.

True or False: Napoleon Bonaparte became France's sole ruler when he was restored as a member of the royal family.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Austria and Prussia created the ____________________.

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Declaration of Indulgence

c)

Declaration of Pillnitz

d)

Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

66.

____________ were supporters of the traditional monarchies!

a)

Moderates

b)

Conservatives

c)

Liberals

d)

Anarchists

67.

Which of the following best describes Enlightenment philosophies?

a)

Emphasis on tradition and religion

b)

Emphasis on reason, science, and individual rights

c)

Emphasis on monarchy and feudalism

d)

Emphasis on superstition and mysticism

68.

What was one of the main goals of the French Revolution?

a)

To create a more equal and fair society

b)

To establish a monarchy

c)

To colonize new lands

d)

To increase the power of the nobility

69.

What was one of Metternich's goals at the Congress of Vienna?

a)

To promote democracy in Europe

b)

To prevent future French aggression

c)

To expand the Austrian Empire

d)

To support Napoleon's rule

70.

Which country dominated the newly created German Confederation?

a)

France

b)

Austria

c)

Prussia

d)

Russia

71.

The Congress of Vienna influenced world politics for how many years?

a)

50 years

b)

100 years

c)

150 years

d)

200 years

72.
What was "sparked" or ignited as a result of the Napoleonic Wars?
a)
socialist ideas
b)
nationalist ideas
c)
imperialistic ideas
d)
religious ideas
73.

Which reform did Napoleon implement to improve the French education system?

a)

Establishment of public schools

b)

Introduction of religious education

c)

Abolition of universities

d)

Privatization of education

74.

How long did the peace and diplomacy achieved at the Congress of Vienna last in Europe?

a)

30 years

b)

40 years

c)

50 years

d)

20 years

75.

What was the goal of the Conservative Order established at the Congress of Vienna?

a)

To strengthen the German Confederation

b)

To restore Napoleon to power

c)

To expand the territories of France

d)

To contain potential outbreaks of revolt and revolution

76.

Which major countries were represented in the Congress of Vienna?

a)

Sweden, Norway, Finland, Switzerland

b)

England, Austria, Prussia, Russia

c)

France, Spain, Italy, Portugal

d)

Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark

77.

The Congress of Vienna attempted to restore Europe to as it had been before (2 things)

a)

American Revolution

b)

Napoleon's Conquests

c)

French Revolution

d)

Industrial Revolution

78.

Which Austrian diplomat exerted such an influence over European politics that the era of 1815 to 1848 is named after him?

a)

Talleyrand

b)

Castlereagh

c)

Metternich

d)

Bismarck

79.

The map pictured illustrates

a)

The European map after the Congress of Vienna

b)

Louis XIV's expansion into Europe

c)

Unification of France and Spanish nations

d)

Defeat and takeover of Great Britain by Napoleon

80.

Which nations emerged with Constitutional Monarchies after the Congress of Vienna?

a)

Britain

b)

Prussia

c)

France

d)

Austria

81.

What best defines the Concert of Europe?

a)

series of alliances in Europe devised to prevent the outbreak of revolutions

b)

collection of European nations that were bound to the same set of laws

c)

the idea to create democracies across Europe after French expansion was over

82.

As a result of the Congress of Vienna, the Holy Alliance was created between...

a)

Britian

b)

Russia

c)

Prussia

d)

Austria

83.

How did the Congress decide to best prevent future French aggression?

a)

Place old monarchs back in power

b)

Remove all rights gained from the revolution

c)

Surround France with strong nations

84.

What happened to the German States that were originally taken over by Napoleon after the Congress of Vienna?

a)

ALL of the states' initial territory was added to Austria and Prussia

b)

The different states went to war with one another after Napoleon adjusted their governments.

c)

The German Confederation was formed

85.

Who was put on the French throne after Napoleon was defeated?

a)

Louis XVI

b)

Louis XVII

c)

Louis XVIII

d)

Louis XIX