French Revolution Quiz

Who wrote the Declaration of the Rights of Man?

• John Locke

• Voltaire

• Robespierre

• Olympe de Gouges

What was the name of the legislative body formed by the Third Estate during the French Revolution?

• Estates General

• National Assembly

• Declaration of the Rights of Woman and Citizen

• Reign of Terror

Which philosopher advocated for the separation of powers in government?

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

• Locke

• Voltaire

Who was the leader of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution?

• John Locke

• Robespierre

• Napoleon

• Olympe de Gouges

What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

• Storming of the Bastille

• Declaration of the Rights of Man

• Enlightened despot

• Laissez-faire capitalism

Who was the French military leader who eventually became the emperor of France?

• John Locke

• Voltaire

• Robespierre

• Napoleon

Which philosopher is known for his concept of the social contract?

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

• Locke

• Voltaire

What was the name of the document written by Olympe de Gouges that called for gender equality?

• Declaration of the Rights of Man

• Declaration of the Rights of Woman and Citizen

• Estates General

• Reign of Terror

What was the name of the French legislative body that represented the three estates?

• Estates General

• National Assembly

• Declaration of the Rights of Woman and Citizen

• Reign of Terror

Which philosopher believed in the natural rights of individuals?

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

• Locke

• Voltaire