The French Revolution: Causes, Events, and Impact | History Year 4

Question 1

Which of the following monarchs was beheaded during the French Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Louis XVI

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Louis XVIII

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Napoleon Bonaparte

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Marie Antoinette

Question 2

What was the name of the document that declared the rights of man and citizen during the French Revolution?

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Bill of Rights

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The Magna Carta

Question 3

What was the name of the new calendar introduced by the French revolutionaries?

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The Republican Calendar

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The Revolutionary Calendar

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The Patriotic Calendar

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The Gregorian Calendar

Question 4

Which of the following was NOT a result of the French Revolution?

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The start of a new empire in France

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The spread of ideas about freedom and democracy

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The end of the French monarchy

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The rise of nationalism in Europe

Question 5

Which of the following was a major cause of the French Revolution?

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The Enlightenment

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High taxes and unfair treatment by the nobility

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The Napoleonic Wars

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The Industrial Revolution

Question 6

How did women participate in the French Revolution?

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They were involved in political gatherings and protests.

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They had no role in the revolution.

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They only supported male revolutionaries.

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They showed no interest in the revolution.

Question 7

What do we call the period of widespread violence and executions during the French Revolution?

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The Reign of Terror

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The Golden Age

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The Enlightenment

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The Hundred Days

Question 8

What does the term 'ancien regime' mean?

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The old system of government and society in France before the revolution

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The new political system established after the revolution

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The ruling class in France before the revolution

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The period of violence and instability during the revolution

Question 9

What was the name of the group of people that made the laws during the French Revolution?

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The National Assembly

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The House of Commons

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The Congress

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The Senate

Question 10

Which of these was NOT a new idea that helped start the French Revolution?

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Only the King has power.

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All people are equal.

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The government should be chosen by the people.

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Everyone should have the right to speak their minds.

Question 11

What happened on July 14, 1789, that marked the start of the French Revolution?

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The people of Paris attacked the Bastille, a prison.

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King Louis XVI was overthrown.

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The National Assembly was formed.

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The Reign of Terror began.

Question 12

Who led the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Maximilien Robespierre

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Marie Antoinette

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Louis XVI

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Napoleon Bonaparte

Question 13

What was the symbolic significance of the storming of the Bastille?

Accepted Answer

Opposition to the monarchy

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Beginning of the Reign of Terror

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Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte

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Spread of democratic ideas

Question 14

Which of these was NOT a cause of the French Revolution?

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A military victory against Great Britain

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High taxes and economic inequality

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Weak leadership of King Louis XVI

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Influence of Enlightenment ideas

Question 15

What was the name of the new French government formed after the revolution?

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The First Republic

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The National Assembly

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The Bourbon Monarchy

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The Napoleonic Empire

Question 16

Which of the following was NOT a core principle of the French Revolution?

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Monarchy

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Liberty

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Equality

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Fraternity

Question 17

Who earned the nickname 'The Incorruptible' during the Reign of Terror?

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Maximilien Robespierre

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Napoleon Bonaparte

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Louis XVII

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Jean-Paul Marat

Question 18

Which event marked the end of the French Revolution?

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The rise of Napoleon Bonaparte

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The execution of Louis XVI

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The Battle of Waterloo

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The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Question 19

Which of the following was a significant social reform introduced by the French Revolution?

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The end of feudalism

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The establishment of universal voting rights

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The development of a welfare system

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The nationalization of all industries

Question 20

What event on July 14, 1789, marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Storming of the Bastille prison

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Tennis Court Oath to create a new constitution

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Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

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Execution of Louis XVI

Question 21

True or False: The French Revolution was a peaceful and orderly transition to a new government.

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False

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True

Question 22

What was the 'Reign of Terror'?

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A period of extreme political violence and repression

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A time of economic prosperity and cultural flourishing

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A phase of political stability and peace

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A period of widespread famine and disease

Question 23

Who was known as 'The Incorruptible' leader of the French Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Maximilien Robespierre

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King Louis XVI

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Jean-Paul Marat

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Napoleon Bonaparte

Question 24

Which significant event is considered the start of the French Revolution?

Accepted Answer

The Storming of the Bastille

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The execution of King Louis XVI

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The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen

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The Reign of Terror

Question 25

Who became the first emperor of France after the French Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Napoleon Bonaparte

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King Louis XVI

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Maximilien Robespierre

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Jean-Paul Marat

Question 26

What was the main idea behind the 'Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen'?

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To outline basic rights and freedoms for all citizens

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To establish an agreement between France and Britain

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To declare war against Austria

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To serve as a constitution

Question 27

What was the storming of the Bastille?

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When angry people attacked a prison in Paris.

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When the French army fought against the revolutionaries.

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When the king and queen were arrested.

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When the French declared war on Austria.

Question 28

Who was the French Revolutionary leader nicknamed 'The Incorruptible'?

Accepted Answer

Maximilien Robespierre

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Louis XVI

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Napoleon Bonaparte

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Marie Antoinette

Question 29

Which prison did revolutionaries storm on July 14, 1789, sparking the start of the French Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Bastille

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Versailles

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Tuileries Palace

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Notre Dame Cathedral

Question 30

What period of the French Revolution was marked by widespread violence and fear?

Accepted Answer

The Great Terror

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The White Terror

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The September Massacres

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The Vendée Revolt

Question 31

What were the main causes of the French Revolution?

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Economic inequality and political oppression

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Foreign invasion

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Natural disasters

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Religious conflict

Question 32

Which of the following was a key event during the French Revolution?

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Storming of the Bastille

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Declaration of Independence in the United States

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Assassination of President Lincoln

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Napoleon's rise to power

Question 33

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?

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To establish fundamental rights for all citizens

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To create a new government

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To declare war on Austria

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To abolish the monarchy

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the French Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Expansion of the British Empire

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Rise of nationalism

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End of the monarchy in France

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Spread of Enlightenment ideas

Question 35

Who was the leader of the Jacobins during the French Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Maximilien Robespierre

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Louis XVI

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Georges Danton

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Napoleon Bonaparte

Question 36

What does the term 'Reign of Terror' refer to?

Accepted Answer

A period of extreme political violence and persecution

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A period of cultural enlightenment

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A period of economic prosperity

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A period of foreign invasion

Question 37

What was the purpose of the guillotine during the French Revolution?

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To carry out public executions

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To perform medical procedures

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To defend against foreign attacks

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To symbolize French power

Question 38

What is the legacy of the French Revolution?

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It inspired revolutions worldwide and shaped the principles of modern democracy

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It led to the decline of France as a major power

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It resulted in the complete overthrow of the French monarchy

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It had no lasting impact on history