French Revolution Chapter I Quiz

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What key idea emerged as central during the French Revolution?

The importance of religion in society

Equality and freedom for all individuals (correct)

The need for strong military power

The role of the monarchy in governance

What event sparked the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789?

The release of prisoners held in the Bastille

The rally of men and women in front of the town hall

The king's command for troops to open fire on citizens (correct)

The formation of a peoples' militia

How did the French Revolution impact the system of governance in France?

It strengthened the power of the monarchy and the feudal system.

It resulted in the end of the monarchy and the introduction of a new system of governance. (correct)

It had no significant impact on the system of governance in France.

It led to the establishment of a new republic with a strong executive branch.

What was the central focus of the Russian Revolution, as described in the text?

Achieving economic equality and improving the well-being of workers and peasants. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Bastille to the people of Paris?

It represented the king's despotic power Signup and view all the answers

Why were the stone fragments of the Bastille sold in the markets?

As souvenirs of its destruction Signup and view all the answers

How did the ideas of the French Revolution influence the anti-colonial movements in other parts of the world?

The anti-colonial movements produced innovative and original ideas, but they spoke in a language that gained currency only from the late eighteenth century. Signup and view all the answers

What were most people protesting against during the days that followed the storming of the Bastille?

The high price of bread Signup and view all the answers

What was the key difference between the French Revolution and the Russian Revolution, as described in the text?

The French Revolution focused on political change, while the Russian Revolution focused on economic change. Signup and view all the answers

Who was killed during the armed fight that followed the storming of the Bastille?

The commander of the Bastille Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the emergence of the ideas of liberty, freedom, and equality?

The ideas of liberty, freedom, and equality emerged during the French Revolution and were then adopted by anti-colonial movements in other parts of the world. Signup and view all the answers

What did the group hope to find when they stormed the fortress-prison, the Bastille?

Hoarded ammunition Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which professions were part of the third estate?

Lawyers and administrative officials Signup and view all the answers

Who put forward the idea of a society based on freedom and equal laws?

John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher sought to refute the divine and absolute right of the monarch?

Locke Signup and view all the answers

What did Montesquieu propose in terms of government structure?

Division of power within the government between legislative, executive, and judiciary Signup and view all the answers

Which country implemented a model of government based on Montesquieu's ideas?

USA Signup and view all the answers

How were the ideas of philosophers like Locke and Rousseau spread among people?

Through books, newspapers, salons, and coffee-houses Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of rising bread prices on most workers?

Most workers were unable to keep up with the rising prices. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the gap between the poor and the rich widen according to the text?

Wages did not increase in line with the rising prices of goods. Signup and view all the answers

What often exacerbated a subsistence crisis in France during the Old Regime?

Drought or hail reducing the harvest Signup and view all the answers

What factor limited the ability of peasants and workers to bring about significant social and economic changes?

Sufficient means and programmes Signup and view all the answers

How did the middle class in the eighteenth century earn their wealth?

By participating in overseas trade and manufacturing goods Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished those groups within the third estate who could bring about significant change?

Access to education, prosperity, and new ideas Signup and view all the answers

Who were denied entry to the assembly?

Peasants, artisans and women Signup and view all the answers

How many letters did the representatives bring with them containing grievances and demands?

Around 40,000 Signup and view all the answers

What was the principle of voting in the Estates General in the past?

Each estate had one vote Signup and view all the answers

What democratic principle was put forward by philosophers like Rousseau?

Voting should be conducted by the assembly as a whole with each member having one vote Signup and view all the answers

What did the members of the third estate do when the king rejected their proposal for voting?

They walked out of the assembly in protest Signup and view all the answers

What did the representatives of the third estate declare themselves as?

Spokesmen for the whole French nation Signup and view all the answers

French Revolution Chapter I Quiz

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What key idea emerged as central during the French Revolution?

What event sparked the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789?

How did the French Revolution impact the system of governance in France?

What was the central focus of the Russian Revolution, as described in the text?

What was the significance of the Bastille to the people of Paris?

Why were the stone fragments of the Bastille sold in the markets?

How did the ideas of the French Revolution influence the anti-colonial movements in other parts of the world?

What were most people protesting against during the days that followed the storming of the Bastille?

What was the key difference between the French Revolution and the Russian Revolution, as described in the text?

Who was killed during the armed fight that followed the storming of the Bastille?

How does the text describe the emergence of the ideas of liberty, freedom, and equality?

What did the group hope to find when they stormed the fortress-prison, the Bastille?

According to the passage, which professions were part of the third estate?

Who put forward the idea of a society based on freedom and equal laws?

Which philosopher sought to refute the divine and absolute right of the monarch?

What did Montesquieu propose in terms of government structure?

Which country implemented a model of government based on Montesquieu's ideas?

How were the ideas of philosophers like Locke and Rousseau spread among people?

What was the impact of rising bread prices on most workers?

Why did the gap between the poor and the rich widen according to the text?

What often exacerbated a subsistence crisis in France during the Old Regime?

What factor limited the ability of peasants and workers to bring about significant social and economic changes?

How did the middle class in the eighteenth century earn their wealth?

What distinguished those groups within the third estate who could bring about significant change?

Who were denied entry to the assembly?

How many letters did the representatives bring with them containing grievances and demands?

What was the principle of voting in the Estates General in the past?

What democratic principle was put forward by philosophers like Rousseau?

What did the members of the third estate do when the king rejected their proposal for voting?

What did the representatives of the third estate declare themselves as?

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