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