French Revolution Flashcards
What was the system that had nobles and land owning lords with serfs who were obliged to live on their lord’s land and give him homage, labor, and a share of the produce, notionally in exchange for military protection?
A. Feudalism
B. Dewey Decimal System
C. Homage System
D. Campbelton System
Answer: A
Who was the emperor of France from 1804-1814?
A. Joseph Antignac
B. Gaston Flosse
C. Emmanuel Macron
D. Napoleon Bonaparte
Answer: D
Which of the following best describes a dictatorship?
A. A government where citizens directly vote on all major decisions.
B. A system of government where power is concentrated in the hands of one leader or a small group, often maintained through force.
C. A government led by elected representatives who are accountable to the public.
D. A political system where multiple parties share equal control.
B. A system of government where power is concentrated in the hands of one leader or a small group, often maintained through force.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was:
A: a Genevan philosopher whose ideals influenced the French revolution.
B: a French official who was beheaded during the French revolution.
C: a French general in the seven years war.
D: the French ambassador to the United States during the French revolution.
Answer is A
During the French Revolution, the division of French society into three estates was a central issue. Which of the following best describes the Third Estate?
A) The clergy, responsible for spiritual matters and exempt from taxation.
B) The nobility, who held privileges and owned significant land.
C) The common people, including peasants, artisans, and the bourgeoisie, who paid the majority of taxes.
D) The monarchy, which ruled with absolute power and controlled the government.
Correct Answer: C
Why was it called the Tennis Court Oath?
A. Because the members of the Third Estate met on an old tennis court.
B. Because the oath started a national tennis tournament.
C. Because Louis XIV challenged the Third Estate to a tennis duel.
D. Because the Third Estate wanted to play tennis after their sessions of lawmaking.
Answer - A
Who murdered Jean-Paul Marat in his bathtub due to his pro-revolution papers?
a. Lady Agatha Danbury
b. Marie Curie
c. Madame Roland
d. Charlotte Corday
Answer: D
During the French Revolution, what key concept established the right to vote for citizens, marking an important step toward political equality?
A. The Bastille
B. Suffrage
C. The Reign of Terror
D. The Estates-General
Answer: B. Suffrage.
What was The Bastille?
A. A Castle
B. A Fortress
C. A School
D. A Hospital
B. A Fortress
Those who really dislike their government to the point of violence in order to seize power would probably resort to this:
A: Hopes and Prayers
B: A Coup d’état
C: Express their discomfort during the next election
D: Band together and stop listening to the government.
Answer: B
Which of the following events related to the French Revolution took place at the Palace of Versailles?
A. The Women’s March on Versailles
B. The signing of the Tennis Court Oath
C. The execution of King Louis
D. The storming of the Bastille
A is the Correct answer
Which two powers were allied in the Seven Years War?
A. Sweden and Prussia
B. Saxony and Hanover
C. Great Britain and Spain
D. France and Austria
D. France and Austria (Correct Answer)
What is an absolute monarchy?
A) When a government shares power with parliament
B) A monarch who has unlimited power over their state
C) Officials who were elected for the government control it
D) A monarch who has limited authority but is still able to pass some laws
ANSWER: B
The Estates-General was composed of what three estates?
a. Clergy, Nobility, & Commoners
b. Legislative, Executive, & Judicial
c. Clergy, Royalty, & Commoners
d. Sovereign, House of Lords, & House of Commons
answer: A
Who was Maximilien Robespierre during the French Revolution?
A. A famous war general who fought alongside Napoleon
B. A lawyer/leading figure in the Reign of Terror
C. The king of France
D. A renowned French artist
Correct Answer: B
What dish shares a moniker with a Duke who fought against Napoleon’s France and became Prime Minister of Great Britain?
A: Chicken Tikka Masala
B: Curry
C: French Onion Soup
D: Beef Wellington
Answer: D
What was the significance of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity in the context of the French Revolution?
A. It was the slogan of the French monarchy to promote unity under King Louis XVI.
B. It represented the ideals of the revolution, symbolizing the push for democratic reforms and social equality.
C. It referred to a political treaty between France and other European nations to avoid conflict.
D. It was a phrase used exclusively by the clergy to advocate for the preservation of religious traditions during the revolution.
ANSWER: B
What is a Bourgeoisie?
A. The working class who labor in factories and farms.
B. A group of knights serving under feudal lords.
C. The capitalist class who own most of society’s wealth and means of production in the late Middle Ages.
D. A peasant group that primarily focused on agriculture and rural life.
Correct answer: C
What term would best classify a patriot?
A) Nationalism
B) Nation-Adhering
C) Legalism
D) Sovereignty
Correct answer: A) Nationalism
Which country was one of the first to have a government with a limited monarchy since 1215?
A. Spain
B. England
C. Austria
D. France
Answer: B
How did the Jacobins’ rise to power during the French Revolution impact the political dynamics of France and contribute to the Reign of Terror?
A. By promoting moderate reforms and political stability.
B. By implementing radical policies and escalating political violence.
C. By forming alliances with royalist factions to maintain control.
D. By advocating for peaceful negotiations with foreign powers.
Answer:B
What does the term “divine right” refer to?
A) The belief that monarchs are chosen by God to rule.
B) The principle that all citizens have equal rights under the law.
C) The concept of separating church and state.
D) The idea that governments derive their power from the consent of the governed.
Correct answer: A
Question: Who was Georges Danton
A) A monarchist who supported King Louis XVI
B) A radical leader of the French Revolution
C) A military general who fought against revolutionary forces
D) A philosopher who authored “The Spirit of the Laws”
Correct Answer:
B) A radical leader of the French Revolution and founder of the Revolutionary Tribunal
