French Rev SG

What was the Enlightenment?

• A type of scientific experiment
• A form of government in ancient Greece
• A period of intellectual and philosophical growth in Europe during the 18th century
• A style of art popular in the 16th century

1. What type of government did France have before the Revolution?

• Anarchy
• Absolute monarchy
• Communist dictatorship
• Constitutional monarchy

Which of the following is not a cause of the French Revolution?

• Foreign invasion
• Social inequality
• Economic Problems

• Excessive taxation

What was unfair about the Estates General?

• Unfair Voting System

• Lack of resources
• Lack of representation
• Equal power distribution

1. What was the Tennis Court Oath?

• A famous tennis match between two rival players
• A treaty signed between France and England
• A religious ceremony performed by the French monarchy
• A promise by members of the 3rd estate to stay together.

What was significant about the Storming of the Bastille?

• It was a celebration of the monarchy
• It marked the beginning of the French Revolution.
• It was a religious festival
• It was a peaceful protest

What was the Declaration of the Rights of Man?

• A religious text outlining the duties of the clergy
• A document adopted during the French Revolution in 1789, outlining the rights of individuals and the limits of government power.
• A treaty signed between France and England in 1789
• A scientific theory proposed by a French philosopher

What happened after the “March on Versailles”?

• The royal family was exiled to England
• The royal family was overthrown and executed
• The National Assembly was dissolved
• The royal family was forced to return to Paris

What was important about the Constitution of 1791?

• It had no impact on the political structure of France
• It abolished the monarchy and established a republic
• It established a constitutional monarchy in France and limited the powers of the king.
• It granted absolute power to the king

What happened after King Louis XVI tried to flee?

• He abdicated the throne and went into hiding
• He scared the people of France and was viewed as a traitor.

• He was welcomed back as a hero
• He successfully escaped to another country