Louis&MA

Question 1

In which year did Louis XVI become King?

Answer 1

1774

Question 2

When did Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette marry?

Answer 2

1770

Question 3

Which Empress was Marie Antoinette the daughter of?

Answer 3

Austrian Empress Maria Theresa

Question 4

What became Marie Antoinette’s nickname as a result of her extravagant tastes?

Answer 4

‘Madame Defecit’

Question 5

What did Louis XVI call for the first time since 1626?

Answer 5

Estates-General

Question 6

What was Louis’ escape from Paris in June 1791 called?

Answer 6

The Flight to Varennes

Question 7

When was Louis executed?

Answer 7

January 21 1793

Question 8

When was the monarchy overthrown?

Answer 8

August 10 1792- during the Storming of the Tuileries Palace

Question 9

What did Louis veto decrees against in November 1791?

Answer 9

Émigrés and non-juring priests

Question 10

In which year did Louis appoint his first Controller General?

Answer 10

1774- Turgot had the first attempt at reforming France’s finances

Question 11

What did Louis enforce whilst he was King to do with the class system?

Answer 11

Ancien Régime- First, Second and Third Estates