Multiple Choice
Which of the following does NOT describe a major idea of the French Enlightenment?
A. Equality for all
B. Freedom of religion
C. Freedom of Speech
D. Increased power of the government
D
What did Napoleon declare himself in 1804?
A. Emperor of France
B. President of France
C. King of France
D. Dictator of France
A
Tell me the order of each of these events
1. Death of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
2. Storming of the Bastille
3. Creation of the Directory
4. Robespierre was put in charge of Committee of Public Safety
5. Death of Robespierre
2 – 1 – 4 – 5 – 3
What was the song supporting the French Revolution?
The Marseillaise (National Anthem)
What did the Palace at Versailles show the people of France and why was it built?
The palace was built for the king to keep a close eye on the nobles, exert his control, display his wealth, and mock the citizenry of France. The public viewed the monarchy as wealthy and uncaring about the plight of the people.
Which of the following describes the form of government in which the monarch exercises complete control and whose power is not limited by a constitution or by laws?
A. Constitutional monarchy
B. Absolute monarchy
C. Constitutional democracy
D. Dictatorship
B (Nobody Should Get This Wrong)
Which of the following best names the time period between 1793 and 1794 in which over 40,000 French men and women were put to death for opposing the Revolution?
A. The Radical Year
B. The Reign of Terror
C. The Glorious Revolution
D. The Napoleonic Wars
B (Nobody Get This Wrong Plz)
Who was The Sun King, ruled France absolutely
Louis XIV (14)
Who wrote the book "What is the Third Estate"
Abbe Sieyes
In what ways did the Enlightenment impact the French Revolution?
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, separation of powers, natural rights, equality, etc. The people of France overthrew the monarchy because it did not adhere to these ideals.
Who made up the third estate?
A. Nobility and clergy
B. Lords, nobles, and monarchs
C. Teachers, merchants, laborers, and peasants
D. Slaves and peasants only
What was Napolean's last battle
Battle at Waterloo
What king was a monarch that was overthrown during the Revolution
Louis XVI (16)
Who was the last queen of France to increase their national debt ?
Marie Antoinette
Describe how people outside France viewed Napoleon and why they felt this way
People outside of France hated/were afraid of Napoleon because he took over their land and put his family in charge
Which of the following best describes why the Estates-General called in the late 1700s?
A. Nobles wanted to gain power back from the Third Estate.
B. King Louis XVI wanted to hear the people’s say in government.
C. The French Government needed to vote on whether to go to war against England.
D. France was in debt and needed to make reforms to help solve its financial crisis.
D
What was the device used during the revolution for beheadings
Guillotine
Who believed in Freedom of Speech (Last Unit)
Voltaire
Which Enlightenment thinker who was French believed in a separation of powers ?
Montesquieu
Describe how French people viewed Napoleon and why they felt this way
The French people, at first, loved Napoleon because he brought an end to the power struggle and violence that had taken over France for many years and restored France to being a major power in Europe.
Which of the following is NOT a cause of French defeat during the invasion of Russia in 1812?
A. The Russians used scorched-earth tactics by destroying their land so France could not get supplies.
B. The French army was unprepared for the cold Russian winter and ran out of food and supplies
C. The Russians retreated away from the French, causing the French army to march further into Russia in the harsh winter.
D. Napoleon was exiled so he could not lead his army to victory in Moscow.
D
Who was in charge during the Reign of Terror
Robespierre
Which of the following best describes what the Bastille symbolized for the French people?
A. Victory in battles in wars from previous years
B. The freedom of France over Britain
C. The wealth and opulence of the French royal family
D. Tyranny and oppression of the French people by the monarchs
D
Who declared himself emperor of France?
Napolean
The king must die so that the country can live.
Does this quote reflect the view of a conservative or radical?
This shows the view of a radical because radicals wanted extreme change from what had been in place before, but conservatives wanted minor adjustments made to the government structure.