French Revolution Test Study Guide Key

What is a revolution?

• a type of circular motion

• a type of peaceful negotiation

• a type of scientific experiment

• a radical and often violent change in the political, social, or economic structure of a society.

What was the Old Regime or ancien regime

• A type of ancient Roman government
• traditional social and political system of France before the Revolution

• A form of government in medieval England
• The political system in modern-day France

What economic troubles was France facing prior to their revolution?

• Low taxes, abundant food, and a decreasing national debt
• No taxes, surplus food, and a stable national debt
• High taxes, food surplus, and a decreasing national debt
• High taxes, food shortages, and a growing national debt

Who was Louis XVI?

• A Roman Emperor
• A famous scientist during the Renaissance
• A renowned Greek philosopher
• The last King of France before the French Revolution

What were some of the issues Louis XVI created?

• Exemplary financial management, support for reform, and strong leadership
• Financial crisis, resistance to reform, and lack of leadership
• Economic stability, willingness to change, and effective governance
• Popular support, successful modernization, and efficient decision-making

Who was Marie Antoinette?

• A famous scientist who discovered the theory of relativity
• A renowned artist known for her paintings of flowers
• A legendary warrior queen who led her army to victory in battle
• Queen of France, married to Louis XVI, often criticized for her extravagant lifestyle.

Who was Jacques Necker?

• French painter during the Renaissance
• Russian military leader during the Napoleonic Wars
• Italian philosopher and mathematician
• Swiss banker and finance minister for Louis XVI of France

What did Jacques Necker suggest that was very controversial?

• Taxing the nobility and clergy
• Abolishing the monarchy
• Lowering taxes for the poor
• Increasing the power of the nobility

What was the Estates General meeting

• A religious gathering in ancient Greece created to promote tolerance

• A trade conference in medieval England used to help the poor

• A military council in ancient Rome to discuss military strategy

• representative assembly representing the three estates, convened by the king to address financial issues

What was the National Assembly?

• a gathering of nobles to discuss the future of the monarchy

• a revolutionary assembly formed by the Third Estate, representing the common people.

• a trade organization formed by merchants in the 18th century

• a meeting of very important people from the nobility in France during the revolution