French Revolution History Class
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What percentage of the population did the Nobility and Aristocracy represent in France?

  • 5%
  • 1%
  • 2% (correct)
  • 10%
  • What was one of the responsibilities of the Clergy, also known as the 1st Estate?

  • Providing education and helping the poor (correct)
  • Controlling the economy
  • Collecting taxes from the people
  • Ruling the country
  • What percentage of the land did the Clergy own?

  • 5%
  • 30%
  • 20%
  • 10% (correct)
  • What group of people supported Enlightenment ideas?

    <p>The Bourgeoisie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who paid the most taxes in France?

    <p>The Third Estate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the population were peasants?

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did the King listen to, but received poor advice from?

    <p>Marie Antoinette</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led to the Nobility forcing the King to call the Estates General?

    <p>The King raised taxes on the Nobility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main issue with the Estates General's voting system during the medieval era?

    <p>Each estate had one vote, regardless of the number of delegates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Third Estate's demand for reform?

    <p>The creation of the National Assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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