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1
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What event is considered the start of the French Revolution?

A

The Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789.

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True or False: The French Revolution began in 1789.

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True.

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Who was the king of France at the beginning of the French Revolution?

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King Louis XVI.

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What document, adopted in 1789, outlined the rights of man and of the citizen?

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The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.

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5
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Fill in the blank: The radical political group that led the Reign of Terror was called the _______.

A

Jacobins.

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What was the primary goal of the French Revolution?

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To establish liberty, equality, and fraternity.

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Who was the leader of the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror?

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Maximilien Robespierre.

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What period followed the fall of Robespierre in 1794?

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The Thermidorian Reaction.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a result of the French Revolution? A) Establishment of a monarchy B) Rise of Napoleon C) Return to feudalism

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B) Rise of Napoleon.

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What was the name of the period of political turmoil from 1793 to 1794 during which thousands were executed?

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The Reign of Terror.

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True or False: The French Revolution led to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy.

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True.

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What was the name of the governing body that replaced the National Assembly in 1795?

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The Directory.

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Who crowned himself Emperor of the French in 1804?

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Napoleon Bonaparte.

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Fill in the blank: The Napoleonic Code was established in _______.

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1804.

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What was the primary purpose of the Napoleonic Code?

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To reform the French legal system and promote equality before the law.

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Multiple Choice: Which battle marked Napoleon’s final defeat? A) Battle of Austerlitz B) Battle of Waterloo C) Battle of Leipzig

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B) Battle of Waterloo.

17
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What was the Grand Empire?

A

The vast territory controlled by Napoleon at the height of his power.

18
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True or False: Napoleon was exiled to the island of Elba after his first abdication.

A

True.

19
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What was the significance of the Congress of Vienna?

A

To restore order and stability in Europe after the Napoleonic Wars.

20
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Fill in the blank: The slogan of the French Revolution was ______, ______, and ______.

A

Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.

21
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Who was the main architect of the French Revolution’s radical changes?

A

Maximilien Robespierre.

22
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What major social class was abolished during the French Revolution?

A

The nobility.

23
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Multiple Choice: Which estate represented the common people in France? A) First Estate B) Second Estate C) Third Estate

A

C) Third Estate.

24
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What year did Napoleon first become Emperor of the French?

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1804.

25
Q

What was the primary aim of the Continental System?

A

To weaken Britain economically by prohibiting trade with Europe.

26
Q

True or False: The French Revolution inspired other revolutions around the world.

A

True.

27
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What was Napoleon’s campaign in Russia known for?

A

Its disastrous retreat and heavy losses.

28
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Fill in the blank: The French Revolution led to the rise of _______ as a dominant figure in Europe.

A

Napoleon Bonaparte.

29
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What was the main outcome of the Battle of Austerlitz?

A

A decisive victory for Napoleon against the Austro-Russian army.

30
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Multiple Choice: What was the primary cause of the French Revolution? A) Economic hardship B) Monarchical power C) Foreign invasion

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A) Economic hardship.

31
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What was the significance of the Estates-General in 1789?

A

It was convened to address the financial crisis and led to the formation of the National Assembly.

32
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True or False: Napoleon was initially seen as a hero after the French Revolution.

A

True.

33
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What was the purpose of the Napoleonic Wars?

A

To expand French territory and influence across Europe.

34
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Fill in the blank: The French Revolution ended with the rise of _______.

A

Napoleon.

35
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What was the fate of King Louis XVI after the revolution?

A

He was executed by guillotine in 1793.

36
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a cause of the French Revolution? A) Enlightenment ideas B) Social inequality C) Industrial revolution

A

C) Industrial revolution.

37
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What role did the guillotine play during the French Revolution?

A

It was used as a method of execution for those deemed enemies of the revolution.

38
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True or False: The French Revolution was solely a political movement.

A

False.

39
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What was the significance of the Women’s March on Versailles?

A

It forced the royal family to return to Paris, highlighting the power of the popular movement.

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