French Revolution Quiz

What social system was in place in France during the 1770s?

• The New Order

• The Old Regime

• The Feudal System

• The National Assembly

How many estates made up the Old Regime in France?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which estate was known as the privileged class?

• First Estate

• Second Estate

• Third Estate

• None of the above

What was the Tennis Court Oath?

• An agreement to form a new government

• A declaration of war

• A peace treaty

• A religious covenant

What event is considered the start of the French Revolution?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Storming of the Bastille

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The execution of Louis XVI

Maximilien Robespierre was a key figure in which historical event?

• The French Revolution

• The American Revolution

• The Russian Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

What was the Reign of Terror?

• A time of peace

• A period of political purges

• A military campaign

• A festival

What did the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen emphasize?

• Divine right of kings

• Equality and individual rights

• Feudal privileges

• Colonial expansion

What was the outcome of the Battle of Trafalgar?

• French victory

• British naval superiority

• Treaty signed

• No significant impact

What is the Napoleonic Code?

• A system of taxation

• A set of laws

• A military strategy

• A diplomatic treaty