Causes of the French Revolution and Early Stages
What was the name given to the "Congress" of France before and during the French Revolution?
Estates-General
What device was commonly used for executions during the Reign of Terror?
Guillotine
Who became the ruler of France after the Coup d’état of 1799?
Napoleon Bonaparte
At which battle was Napoleon finally defeated in 1815?
The Battle of Waterloo
PCA is an acronym of what?
Providence Christian Academy
What were the names of the three estates, and which estate(s) paid taxes?
Clergy
Nobility
Commoners (only the commoners paid taxes)
Which unpopular French monarchs were executed via the machine mentioned in the 100-point question in this category?
Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette
What was the Napoleonic Code, and why was it important?
The Napoleonic Code was a legal system that established equality before the law, protected property rights, and ended feudal privileges.
What was the purpose of the Congress of Vienna?
The Congress of Vienna aimed to restore order and stability in Europe after Napoleon by redrawing borders and restoring monarchies.
PCA Korea campus is closest to which exit of Yeoksam Station?
1
The French Revolution officially began with which event?
Storming of the Bastille
Answers may vary.
DAILY DOUBLE
How did Napoleon use merit-based promotion to strengthen his government and army?
Merit-based promotion allowed talented individuals to rise based on ability rather than social class, strengthening loyalty, efficiency, and effectiveness in government and the military.
Why did the invasion of Russia fail?
The invasion of Russia failed because of the scorched-earth policy, long supply lines, lack of food, and harsh winter conditions.
Name the three middle/high school teachers who are from Southern California.
Mr. Dickey, Mr. Ridley, Mr. Ted
Why was the formation of the National Assembly and the Tennis Court Oath a turning point in the early stages of the French Revolution?
The National Assembly and the Tennis Court Oath represented the Third Estate claiming political authority and refusing to obey the king, marking the transfer of power away from the monarchy and toward the people.
DAILY DOUBLE
Explain the role of the Committee of Public Safety and how it justified the Reign of Terror.
The Committee of Public Safety was created to protect the revolution, but it used fear, surveillance, and executions to maintain control, justifying violence as necessary to defend the republic.
Explain how Napoleon’s domestic policies helped stabilize France after years of revolution.
Napoleon stabilized France by restoring order, reforming the legal system, improving the economy, reconciling with the Church, and creating a strong centralized government.
DAILY DOUBLE
Explain how the principles of balance of power and legitimacy guided decisions at the Congress of Vienna.
Balance of power was meant to prevent any one nation from becoming too strong, while legitimacy meant restoring traditional royal families to their thrones to maintain stability.
According to the PCA teachers, there is one student in PCA whose physical attributes and basketball play style resemble that of former NBA player Shaun Livingston. Who is this student?
Dylan
DAILY DOUBLE
Explain how Jean Jacques Rousseau's Enlightenment philosophy influenced the French Revolution.
Answers may vary.
Evaluate whether the Reign of Terror protected the ideals of the French Revolution or ultimately betrayed them. Support your answer with evidence.
While the Reign of Terror claimed to protect revolutionary ideals, it ultimately betrayed them by violating natural rights, eliminating due process, and using violence and fear to control society.
Assess whether Napoleon should be viewed more as a preserver of revolutionary ideals or as a dictator. Provide specific examples.
Napoleon preserved revolutionary ideals like equality and merit but ruled as an authoritarian leader, limiting political freedom and concentrating power, making him both a reformer and a dictator.
Evaluate whether the Congress of Vienna successfully created long-term stability in Europe, or merely delayed future conflicts. Defend your answer.
The Congress of Vienna created temporary stability and prevented major wars for decades, but also ignored nationalist and liberal movements, which later caused revolutions and future conflicts.
DAILY DOUBLE
Yashi and Maxim used to attend which school? Which current PCA teacher also used to work there?
American Stem Prep
Dr. Jennifer Lloyd