Exploring the French Revolution Through Music

What was the initial cause of the French Revolution?

• Discovery of new lands

• Inequality and social injustice

• Expansion of the French Empire

• A desire for new technology

What did the peasants fear the most during the financial crisis?

• New laws

• Increased taxes

• Foreign invasion

• Technological advancements

What was a major consequence of the financial crisis in France?

• Discovery of new lands

• Increased taxes and famine

• Technological advancements

• Expansion of the French Empire

What significant event took place on July 14th in France?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The storming of the Bastille

• The coronation of a new king

• The end of World War I

What was abolished in August 1789?

• The army

• The church

• Feudalism

• The monarchy

Who led the Reign of Terror?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Louis XVI

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Marie Antoinette

What was the fate of many nobles during the Reign of Terror?

• Exile

• Imprisonment

• Execution by guillotine

• Promotion to higher ranks

What was the impact of the revolution on the church?

• It became the state religion

• It remained the same

• It was abolished

• It gained more power

What was the new form of government established after the revolution?

• Absolute monarchy

• The Directory

• Feudal system

• Military dictatorship

What was the main goal of the revolutionaries?

• To establish equality and justice

• To expand the French Empire

• To build new technology

• To discover new lands