French Revolution Quiz

What was one of the key factors contributing to the French Revolution?

• Religious conflict

• Economic inequality

• Foreign invasions

• Political instability

Which social class in pre-revolutionary France made up 98% of the population?

• A) 1st Estate

• B) 2nd Estate

• C) 3rd Estate

• D) Nobility

Which estate in pre-revolutionary France owned the majority of the land but paid very few or no taxes?

• A) 1st Estate

• B) 2nd Estate

• C) 3rd Estate

• D) Peasants

What was the name of the palace associated with King Louis XIV and his extravagant lifestyle?

• A) Palace of Versailles

• B) Palace of Louvre

• C) Palace of Westminster

• D) Palace of Madrid

Which estate in pre-revolutionary France was comprised of clergy members?

• A) 1st Estate

• B) 2nd Estate

• C) 3rd Estate

• D) Bourgeoisie

Which event marked the official start of the French Revolution?

• A) Storming of the Bastille

• B) Tennis Court Oath

• C) Execution of Louis XVI

• D) Reign of Terror

What document proclaimed equal rights for all men but did not grant political rights to women during the French Revolution?

• A) Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen

• B) Declaration of Women's Rights

• C) Declaration of Independence

• D) Bill of Rights

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

• A) King Louis XVI

• B) Maximilian Robespierre

• C) Georges Danton

• D) Camille Desmoulins

Which instrument of execution was used during the Reign of Terror in France?

• A) Hanging

• B) Firing squad

• C) Guillotine

• D) Electric chair

What event led to the overthrow and execution of King Louis XVI?

• A) Tennis Court Oath

• B) Storming of the Bastille

• C) Flight to Varennes

• D) Execution of Marie Antoinette