Characters
Forms of Government
Death i guess
Louis Family
Random lulz!!!!1!
100
Who believed in radical change? (Not a philosophe I WAS WRONG.)
Robespierre
100
What is an Autocracy?
A system of government with one person in absolute power (think Absolute Monarchy!)
100
What instrument of execution was invented during the French Revolution? Also what was it called.
The Guillotine!
100
What did Louis XIV like to call himself?
The Sun King
100
Who started the "Reign of Terror"?
Robespierre
200
Which one of the 3 philosophes was the other dude? He wasn't well liked.
Montesquieu
200
What is a Democracy?
A form of government in which political power is owned by the people.
200
For what purpose was the "execution instrument" created?
For a painless death (less brutal, somehow)
200
Give me two reasons why Louis XIV was a bad king! NOW!
He spent way too much money
Lowkey a narcissist
200
Give me two examples of a "BAD ECONOMY" using Mrs. T's example.
High supply + Low demand
Low supply + High demand
300
Which of the 3 philosophes had that name that started with V? No seriously, I can't remember.
Voltaire
300
What is the difference between an Absolute and Constitutional Monarchy
An Absolute Monarchy has the king/queen/whoever with ABSOLUTE UNCHECKED POWER, while the Constitutional Monarchy has the one at the top still powerful, but limited by a constitution put into place.
300
Who was assassinated by a Charlotte Corday for being "too radical" for her liking?
Hint: Bathtub.
Marat
300
Give me two reasons why Louis XVI was a bad king!
IMMEDIATELY!!!
Him and Madame Deficit loved spending money
Also a narcissist
Total useless BUM
300
When did the "Reign of Terror" span (in years)?
1793-1794
400
WHO IS THIS?
Montesquieu
400
What is the difference between a Direct and an Indirect democracy?
An Indirect democracy has you voting for people to make/remove laws, while in a Direct democracy, the people vote on the laws themselves.
400
How many people died by the "INSTRUMENT OF MASS EXECUTION" in the French Revolution
(estimated)
~37,000
400
How old was Louis XVI when he came to the throne?
19.
400
What were at least 2 upsides to France after the revolution and fall of Robespierre?
- Revolutionary Calendar
- Army more efficient
- New schools and universities