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1) In which way did the ideas of the Enlightenment influence the French Revolution?
A
The divine right theory of kings was challenged.
B
The principles of mercantilism were glorified.
C
Superstition and ignorance were promoted.
D
Punishments for criminal acts were rooted in vengeance.
2) The French Revolution was a reaction to the
A
defeat in and humiliation of the Franco-Prussian War
B
increasing confrontations between Catholics and Protestants
C
influence of and privileges granted to the First and Second Estates
D
conflict between competing branches of the French royal family
3) In the late 1700s, which situation in France is considered a cause of the other three?
A
storming of the Bastille
B
execution of the king
C
meeting of the Estates General
D
unfair policies of taxation
4) One way in which Robespierre and Louis XVI of France are similar is that both
A
adopted ideas of the Congress of Vienna
B
were removed from power during the French Revolution
C
decreased government control of the economy
D
implemented policies of religious tolerance
5) Which issue was a cause of the French Revolution?
A
nationalization of the Church
B
ineffective rule of Napoleon Bonaparte
C
demand of the Third Estate for more political power
D
outrage over the use of the guillotine by the Committee of Public Safety
6) A primary source about the French Revolution is
A
an eyewitness account from a prisoner at the Bastille
B
a movie about Louis XVI
C
a recent biography of Robespierre
D
an encyclopedia entry about the Reign of Terror
7) One way in which Robespierre and Napoleon are similar is that they both
A
played an important role at the Congress of Vienna
B
were executed for treason by French monarchs
C
led armies against the Haitians
D
increased their power during the French Revolution
8) What was one effect of the French Revolution?
A
Nationalistic feelings were stimulated.
B
Differences between ethnic groups were eliminated.
C
Militarism was discouraged.
D
Communism became popular.
9) One major effect of Napoleon’s rule of France was that it led to
A
a restoration of political stability
B
trade agreements with Great Britain
C
an increase in the power of the Roman Catholic Church
D
massive emigration to the Americas
10) Before the French Revolution, the people of France were divided into three estates based mainly on their
A
religious beliefs
B
education level
C
geographic region
D
social class
11) The rise of democratic movements in Europe originated mainly from the
A
institution of new class systems based on ownership of land
B
desire of the majority to share in the privileges and responsibilities of the few
C
need of the lower classes to protect the status quo from unwanted social changes
D
recognition that racial injustice had to be corrected
12) In France, which was a major result of the French Revolution?
A
The middle class gained political influence.
B
The tax burden was carried by the lower classes.
C
The clergy dominated government.
D
The King was restored to unlimited power.
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