29 Questions
What is the definition of the term 'Ancient régime'?
The old order
Who was Jacques Necker?
A financial expert or advisor
What was the Tennis Court Oath?
An oath to never to separate and to meet wherever the circumstances might require until they have established a sound and just constitution
Who was Marquis de Lafayette?
An aristocratic called the 'hero of two worlds'
What are Cahiers?
Notebooks
What is the meaning of Deficit spending?
A government that spends more money than it takes in
What social class in France faced criticism during the Enlightenment for its idleness, interference in politics, and intolerance of dissent?
The clergy (First Estate)
Which social class in France was granted other privileges under strict royal control?
The nobility (Second Estate)
Which social class in France was the largest and most diverse social class?
The bourgeoisie or middle class (Third Estate)
Which social class in France comprised the majority of the population?
The bourgeoisie or middle class (Third Estate)
Which social class in France included prosperous bankers, merchants, manufacturers, as well as professionals like lawyers, doctors, journalists, and professors?
The bourgeoisie or middle class (Third Estate)
Which social class in France had members who were wealthy landowners who hired laborers, while others were tenant farmers or day laborers?
The bourgeoisie or middle class (Third Estate)
Which social class in France included the majority of the population?
The bourgeoisie or middle class (Third Estate)
Which social class in France resented absolutism and despised the royal bureaucracy that employed middle-class individuals in positions once exclusively reserved for nobles?
The nobility (Second Estate)
What was the main purpose of the Tennis Court Oath?
To establish a sound and just constitution
Which individual was known as the 'hero of two worlds' and had fought alongside George Washington in the American Revolution?
Marquis de Lafayette
What was the role of Jacques Necker in the context of the French Revolution?
He was a financial expert and advisor
What does 'Ancient régime' refer to in the context of the French Revolution?
The old order
Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?
The formation of the Estates-General
What were Cahiers in the context of the French Revolution?
Notebooks containing grievances and proposals
What was the main reason for the growing unrest in France in 1789?
Economic crisis and demands for significant changes
Which social class in France enjoyed immense wealth and privilege in 1789?
The clergy (First Estate)
What did the majority of the Third Estate in France consist of?
Rural peasants
What was the main criticism faced by the Church during the Enlightenment?
Idleness and interference in politics
Which social class in France resented absolutism and despised the royal bureaucracy?
The nobility (Second Estate)
What privileges were granted to the titled nobility (Second Estate) in France?
Top positions in government and army
What characterized the ancient social system known as the 'ancient régime' in France?
Outdated social system with three estates
'Cahiers' referred to:
'Notebooks' containing grievances and proposals
What did the Third Estate in France mainly encompass?
Bankers, merchants, manufacturers, professionals
Test your knowledge on the topic of Absolutism and Revolution with a focus on the beginning of the French Revolution. This quiz covers key terms such as Ancient régime, Estates, Bourgeoisie, Deficit spending, and the role of King Louis XVI.
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