Causes of the French Revolution Quiz
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What was the main cause of the French Revolution?

  • Marie Antoinette's 'Peasant Cottage'
  • The Enlightenment
  • The American Revolution
  • The failing French economy (correct)
  • What percentage of the urban commoner's budget was spent on food?

  • 10%
  • 25%
  • 80% (correct)
  • 35%
  • Who was looking at the chests in the cartoon asking 'Where is the tax money?'

  • Louis XVI (correct)
  • Nobles and clergy
  • Necker
  • Marie Antoinette
  • What was the primary expense in the King's budget?

    <p>Interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the system of government in France before the French Revolution?

    <p>The Old Regime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the urban commoner's budget, what accounted for 25% of their expenses?

    <p>Taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Napoleon was known as the 'First Consul' during his time in power.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The French people desired weak government leadership after the chaos of the Revolution.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Napoleonic Code reinforced feudal property relations in conquered territories.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Napoleon's 3 big mistakes included the Peninsular War.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nationalism refers to a love for one's native lands rather than one's country.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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