French Revolution Quiz

What was the financial situation of France in the late 18th century?

• Prosperous and stable

• Moderate with balanced budget

• Dire and cash-strapped

• Booming with surplus funds

Answer explanation

France was in a dire and cash-strapped financial situation in the late 18th century, as highlighted by the correct choice.

What event drained the French treasury during the late 18th century?

• The American Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The Agricultural Revolution

Answer explanation

What was the significance of bread in the lead-up to the French Revolution?

• It was used as a form of currency

• It was a symbol of wealth and power

• It was a staple food for the working class

• It was only available to the nobility

Who were the members of the first estate in the estate system of France?

• Peasants and laborers

• Urban middle class

• Nobles and high-ranking officials

• Roman Catholic clergy

What was the role of the National Assembly during the French Revolution?

• To represent the clergy and nobility

• To abolish the estate system

• To form a new monarchy

• To govern France as a constitutional monarchy

What was the Enlightenment movement known for?

• Advocating for hereditary power

• Questioning established institutions

• Encouraging religious intolerance

• Promoting absolute monarchy

What impact did the American Revolution have on France?

• It caused political instability in France

• It strengthened the French monarchy

• It inspired revolutionary ideas in France

• It led to economic prosperity in France

Who was known as the Sun King and why?

• Louis XVI for his military victories

• Louis XIII for his patronage of the arts

• Louis XIV for his extravagant court at Versailles

• Louis XV for his diplomatic skills

What was the role of the press in late 18th century France?

• To promote absolute monarchy

• To restrict the spread of ideas

• To facilitate dialogue and debate

• To censor Enlightenment philosophy

What was the main cause of tension between the working class and the French monarchy?

• Excessive taxation of the nobility

• Influence of foreign powers on French politics

• Corrupt and extravagant spending by the monarchy

• Lack of representation in the National Assembly