Unit 5 - French Revolution

Question 1

Old Regime

Answer 1

The Political and Social system that existed in France before the French Revolution

Question 2

Estates General

Answer 2

A council of representatives that advise the French king

Question 3

Tennis Court Oath

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Emigre

Answer 4

French nobility who fled country to escape the Revolution

Question 5

Jacobins

Answer 5

Advanced French Political group that strongly advocated enlightenment thought and believed in their hearts that France should be a republic

Question 6

Despot

Answer 6

A dictator with absolute power

Question 7

Concordat of 1801

Answer 7

This is the agreement between Pope Pius VII and Napoleon that healed the religious division in France by giving the French Catholics free practice of their religion and Napoleon political power

Question 8

Continental System

Answer 8

Napoleon’s policy of preventing trade between Great Britain and continental Europe, intended to destroy Great Britain’s economy.

Question 9

Battle of Waterloo

Answer 9

This was the battle that Napoleon lost after his return from Elba that ended his reign as French ruler, June 18, 1815.

Question 10

1st, 2nd, 3rd Estates

Answer 10

1st- Clergy, 2nd- Nobility, both made up 2% of population, 3rd-All other French people, 98% of the population

Question 11

Tricolor Ribbon

Answer 11

The national flag of France, adopted during the French Revolution, consisting of vertical bands of blue, white, and red

Question 12

National Assembly

Answer 12

A French congress established by representatives of the Third Estate on June 17, 1789, to enact laws and reforms in the name of the French people

Question 13

National Convention

Answer 13

The National Convention was a single-chamber assembly governing France during the French Revolution.

Question 14

Committee of Public Safety

Answer 14

Political body of France that in effect became a dictator over France during the Reign of Terror.

Question 15

Constitutional Monarchy

Answer 15

A King or Queen is the official head of state but power is limited by a constitution.

Question 16

Legislative Assembly

Answer 16

A French parliament with the power to create laws and approve declarations of war, established by the constitution of 1791.

Question 17

Republic

Answer 17

A form of government in which citizens choose their leaders by voting

Question 18

Guerilla Warfare

Answer 18

Fighting technique using small bands of warriors and tactics such as hidden ambushes.

Question 19

Bourgeoisie

Answer 19

French middle class

Question 20

Fall of Bastille

Answer 20

An event where the Bastille, a prison that was a symbol of aristocratic power and the absolute monarchy, was stormed. Its prisoners were freed and its weapons were seized.

Question 21

Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizens

Answer 21

Document charted by the National Assembly, stating the basic human rights of the individual.

Question 22

Reign of Terror

Answer 22

A violent period where the Revolutionary government took harsh measures to stamp out anyone opposing the Revolution.

Question 23

The Directory

Answer 23

A bicameral French Revolutionary government that lasted four years

Question 24

Napoleonic Code

Answer 24

A system of laws established for France by Napoleon.

Question 25

Nationalism

Answer 25

A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one’s country

Question 26

Lycee

Answer 26

Government run public schools

Question 27

I am no ordinary man

Answer 27

A phrase uttered by Napoleon, as a boast and a way to justify his actions.

Question 28

Louis XVI

Answer 28

King of France, weak leader, indecisive, main cause of Revolution

Question 29

Maximilien Robespierre

Answer 29

French lawyer and politician; spoke extensively and passionately during the Revolution

Question 30

Marie Antoinette of Austria

Answer 30

Wife of Louis the XVI, excessive spender, unwise ruler, daughter of Maria Theresa and Emperor Francis I

Question 31

Georges Danton

Answer 31

French Revolutionary leader; beheaded due to opposition of Reign of Terror

Question 32

Robert Turgot

Answer 32

French economist and statesman. Financial adviser to Louis XVI

Question 33

Napoleon Bonaparte

Answer 33

French military and political leader who became dictator/emperor and revolutionized military training and organization tactics.