French Revolution Quiz

What was the form of government during the Limited Monarchy period in France from 1791-92?

• An absolute monarchy

• A constitutional monarchy with three branches of government

• A republic

• A direct democracy

Which factions were unhappy with the new government during the Limited Monarchy and wanted to see a return to a more powerful monarchy?

• The super-conservatives

• The moderates

• The Girondists

• The Jacobins

What led to the end of the Limited Monarchy in France?

• The execution of Louis XVI

• The establishment of the National Convention

• Louis XVI's attempt to flee the country and his subsequent arrest

• The introduction of the metric system

What was the National Convention tasked with when it was formed?

• Creating a new constitution for France

• Restoring the King to his rightful place

• Abolishing the metric system

• Planning a national system of public education

Who was executed nine months after King Louis XVI?

• Marie Antoinette

• The brother of Marie Antoinette

• A member of the Girondists

• A member of the Jacobins

In what ways was the new government a Limited Monarchy?

• It had a constitutional division of powers

• The king had absolute power

• It was a direct democracy

• The government was controlled by a foreign power

How did the King & Queen meet their end?

• They fled the country

• They were imprisoned for life

• They were executed

• They were restored to power

What was the National Convention and what was its job?

• It was a royal court that advised the king

• It was a legislative body that governed France during the Revolution

• It was a military tribunal that dealt with foreign threats

• It was an economic council that managed the national treasury

How did the Convention function, politically?

• As a monarchy

• As a dictatorship

• As a democratic republic

• As an oligarchy

Why was this ironic?

• Because the Convention was not democratic at all

• Because the Convention was actually controlled by the king

• Because the Convention was under foreign influence

• Because the Convention was supposed to restore the monarchy