Which issue was a cause of the French Revolution?
ineffective rule of Napoleon Bonaparte
nationalization of the Church
outrage over the use of the guillotine by the Committee of Public Safety
demand of the Third Estate for more political power
4. demand of the Third Estate for more political power
Maximilien Robespierre and the Jacobins are best known for
instituting the Reign of Terror
protecting freedom of religion
supporting the reign of King Louis XVI
sending French troops to fight in the American Revolution
1. instituting the Reign of Terror
One way in which Robespierre and Louis XVI of France are similar is that both
were removed from power during the French Revolution
adopted ideas of the Congress of Vienna
implemented policies of religious tolerance
decreased government control of the economy
1. were removed from power during the French Revolution
Which of these events related to the French Revolution occurred first?
Napoleon became emperor of France.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man was issued.
Louis XVI called the Estates General into session.
The Committee of Public Safety led the Reign of Terror.
3. Louis XVI called the Estates General into session.
Which list of French leaders is in the correct chronological order?
Louis XVI → Napoleon → Robespierre
Robespierre → Napoleon → Louis XVI
Louis XVI → Robespierre → Napoleon
Napoleon → Louis XVI → Robespierre
3. Louis XVI → Robespierre → Napoleon
Which factors protected Russia from control by Napoleon’s army?
religious and cultural similarities
industrialization and modernization
geographic size and location
political and economic instability
3. geographic size and location
One major effect of Napoleon’s rule of France was that it led to
an increase in the power of the Roman Catholic Church
massive emigration to the Americas
trade agreements with Great Britain
a restoration of political stability
4. a restoration of political stability
Which geographic condition contributed to the defeat of Napoleon’s troops during the invasion of Russia?
drought
typhoons
severe flooding
harsh winter
4. harsh winter
What was a major cause of the French Revolution?
inequalities in the tax structure
economic success of mercantilism
failure of the Congress of Vienna
Continental System in Europe
1. inequalities in the tax structure
Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?
Execution of Louis XVI
The French invasion of Russia
Storming of the Bastille
The creation of the Declaration of the Rights of Man
3. Storming of the Bastille
One way in which Robespierre and Napoleon are similar is that they both
played an important role at the Congress of Vienna
increased their power during the French Revolution
were executed for treason by French monarchs
led armies against the Haitians
2. increased their power during the French Revolution
Which event is most closely associated with the French Revolution?
Council of Trent
Thirty Years’ War
Reign of Terror
Paris Peace Conference
3. Reign of Terror
The writings of the Enlightenment philosophers in Europe encouraged later political revolution with their support of
socialism
imperialism
the natural rights of man
the divine right monarchies
3. the natural rights of man
In France, which was a major result of the French Revolution?
The King was restored to unlimited power.
The clergy dominated government.
The middle class gained political influence.
The tax burden was carried by the lower classes.
3. The middle class gained political influence.
Before the French Revolution, the people of France were divided into three estates based mainly on their
education level
geographic region
social class
religious beliefs
3. social class
Base your answer on the drawing and on your knowledge of social studies.
This drawing illustrates conditions that contributed primarily to the beginning of the
Protestant Reformation
French Revolution
Napoleonic Wars
European Renaissance
2. French Revolution
Which heading best completes the partial outline below?
I. ________________________________
Louis XIV
Phillip II
Henry VIII
Divine Right Monarchs
Supporters of Democracy
Religious Reformers
Leaders of the Crusades
1. Divine Right Monarchs
Philip II, Peter the Great, and Louis XIV are all rulers associated with
natural rights
filial piety
religious toleration
Absolutism
4. Absolutism
Which statement reflects an argument of Enlightenment philosophers against the belief in the divine right of kings?
God has chosen all government rulers.
Independence is built by military might.
A capitalist economic system is necessary for democracy.
The power of the government is derived from the governed
4. The power of the government is derived from the governed
Which event in global history is associated with the following quote?
“The method of free inquiry allows man to expose opinions to public examination, to submit them to evidence, and to keep avenues of investigation open.”
the Augustan Age in the Roman Empire
feudalism during the Medieval Period
the Enlightenment of the late 17th century
totalitarianism in the 20th century
3. the Enlightenment of the late 17th century