Revolutions: Causes and Effects Quiz

What was the primary cause of the English Civil War?

• Disputes over trade routes

• Conflicts between the monarchy and Parliament

• Religious differences with France

• Economic rivalry with Spain

Which event marked the end of the Glorious Revolution?

• The execution of Charles I

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The ascension of William and Mary to the English throne

• The Battle of Hastings

Identify one indirect cause of the French Revolution.

• The Industrial Revolution

• The American Revolution

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The fall of the Roman Empire

How did the Glorious Revolution impact the political landscape of England?

• It established a constitutional monarchy

• It led to the rise of absolute monarchy

• It resulted in the dissolution of Parliament

• It caused the unification of England and Scotland

Which of the following was a direct result of the French Revolution?

• The rise of Napoleon Bonaparte

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The unification of Germany

• The fall of the Ottoman Empire

Compare the economic conditions in France before and after the French Revolution.

• Both periods were marked by economic prosperity

• Pre-revolution was prosperous, post-revolution was economically unstable

• Both periods experienced economic instability

• Pre-revolution was unstable, post-revolution was prosperous

What was one of the cultural impacts of the English Civil War?

• The spread of Renaissance art

• The decline of Puritan influence

• The rise of Baroque music

• The increase in Gothic architecture

Explain how the Glorious Revolution indirectly influenced the American colonies.

• It led to the imposition of higher taxes

• It inspired ideas of self-governance and rights

• It caused a decline in trade with the colonies

• It resulted in the abolition of slavery

Which of the following best describes the political perspective during the French Revolution?

• Support for absolute monarchy

• Advocacy for democratic principles

• Desire for colonial expansion

• Interest in maintaining feudal systems

How did the economic policies of Louis XVI contribute to the French Revolution?

• They led to a surplus in the national treasury

• They caused widespread financial crisis and debt

• They resulted in increased trade with Britain

• They improved the living standards of peasants