Understanding the French Revolution

What year did the French Revolution begin?

• 1789

• 1804

• 1799

• 1776

Who was the king of France at the start of the revolution?

• Louis XVI

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Louis XIV

• Charles de Gaulle

What was the name of the prison stormed on July 14, 1789?

• Sing Sing

• Rikers Island

• Alcatraz

• Bastille

What document was created that declared the rights of man?

• Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution of the United States

• Magna Carta

Who was the leader of the revolution known for his radical ideas?

• George Washington

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the name of the period of violence during the revolution?

• Revolutionary Uprising

• Great Terror

• Reign of Terror

• Period of Chaos

Which group of people were known for their extreme views during the revolution?

• Girondins

• Sans-culottes

• Jacobins

• Royalists

What was the main cause of the French Revolution?

• The rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.

• The influence of the American Revolution.

• Social inequality and economic hardship under absolute monarchy.

• The spread of industrialization in France.

What happened to King Louis XVI during the revolution?

• King Louis XVI was executed by guillotine.

• King Louis XVI was exiled to England.

• King Louis XVI was crowned again as king.

• King Louis XVI fled to America.

What was the outcome of the French Revolution for France?

• The French Revolution resulted in the establishment of a republic and significant social and political reforms.

• The revolution had no impact on the social structure of France.

• It resulted in the complete isolation of France from Europe.

• The French Revolution led to the restoration of the monarchy.