10 Questions
Which estate in France provided social services such as running schools and hospitals?
First Estate: the Clergy
Which estate in France owned land but received little financial income?
Second Estate: the Nobility
Which estate in France was the most diverse and consisted of the middle class and rural peasants?
Third Estate: From the Middle Class to Peasantry
What event led to riots by peasants in France over the high price of bread?
Flour War
What was the main reason for France's severe debt left by Louis XIV?
Seven Years War
Which estate in France resented the others and called for the privileged classes to pay their share?
Third Estate: From the Middle Class to Peasantry
What event in France was known as the 'Flour War' and involved riots by peasants over the high price of bread?
The French Revolution
Which estate in France had military power stripped but was given top jobs under royal control?
Second Estate: the Nobility
What was the main reason for France's severe debt left by Louis XIV?
The Seven Years War
Which estate in France provided social services such as running schools, hospitals, and orphanages?
First Estate: the Clergy
Test your knowledge of the French Revolution's beginning and the social structure of the Old Regime in France. Learn about the roles of the clergy and nobility in this pivotal period of history.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
