Enlightenment French Revolution review

What were the main causes of the French Revolution?

• Social inequality, economic hardship, and political discontent.

• Educational reforms, scientific discoveries, and artistic movements.

• Foreign invasions, natural disasters, and population growth.

• Religious conflicts, cultural differences, and technological advancements.

Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

• Execution of Louis XVI

• Reign of Terror

• Napoleon's rise to power

• Storming of the Bastille

Who was the leader of the Reign of Terror?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Marie Antoinette

• Louis XVI

• Maximilien Robespierre

What was the purpose of the Estates-General?

• To serve as a military body representing the three estates.

• To serve as a legislative body representing the three estates (make laws)

• To serve as an executive body representing the three estates. (to give punishments)

• To serve as a judicial body representing the three estates. (send them to court)

Which document declared the rights and freedoms of the French citizens?

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

What were the three estates in French society before the revolution?

• aristocracy, bourgeoisie, peasants

• clergy, nobility, commoners

• aristocracy, bourgeoisie, workers

• aristocracy, bourgeoisie, serfs

Who was the French king during the French Revolution?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Charles de Gaulle

• Louis XIV

• Louis XVI

Which military leader rose to power after the French Revolution, bringing peace to France?

• Julius Caesar

• Alexander the Great

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• George Washington

What was the main goal of Napoleon Bonaparte?

• Establish a French empire and expand its influence across Europe.

• Restore(bring back) the monarchy in France.

• Promote peace and diplomacy among (all) European nations.

• Create a democratic government in France.

What were the consequences of the French Revolution?

• The consequences of the French Revolution were not important.

• The consequences of the French Revolution were limited to France only.

• The consequences of the French Revolution were positive and beneficial for everyone in France.

• The consequences of the French Revolution were significant and reached other countries.