Revolutions and Enlightenment Quiz

What was a primary cause of the French Revolution related to social structure?

• The wealth of the 1st Estate
• The lack of rights for the 3rd Estate
• The power of the monarchy
• The influence of the Enlightenment

What was the significance of the Tennis Court Oath during the French Revolution?

• It marked the start of the Revolution
• It established the National Assembly
• It was after the storming of the Bastille
• It ended the Revolution

Which event is considered the official start of the French Revolution?

• The Declaration of the Rights of Man
• The Tennis Court Oath
• The storming of the Bastille
• The execution of King Louis XVI

What was a major outcome of the American Revolution?

• The establishment of a monarchy
• The creation of a federal republic
• The rise of a dictatorship
• The dissolution of the Constitution

Which document proclaimed equal rights for all men during the French Revolution?

• The Declaration of Independence
• The Bill of Rights
• The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
• The Magna Carta

What was a common grievance that led to the American Revolution?

• High taxes without representation
• Excessive military power
• Lack of religious freedom
• Overpopulation

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Divine Right of Kings'?

• Kings derive their authority from the people
• Kings are chosen by God to rule
• Kings must follow the laws of the land
• Kings can be overthrown by revolution

How did the Glorious Revolution influence future democratic movements?

• It established a dictatorship
• It limited the power of the monarchy
• It promoted absolute rule
• It led to the rise of feudalism

Which of the following was a significant factor in the economic crisis leading to the French Revolution?

• High agricultural productivity
• Excessive spending by the monarchy
• Increased trade with America
• Low unemployment rates

What role did the Enlightenment play in the American Revolution?

• It discouraged rebellion
• It provided philosophical justification for independence
• It promoted loyalty to the British crown
• It emphasized the importance of monarchy