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Social Studies
9th -
10thgrade
French Revolution Background, Causes & Enlightenment
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- 1. Multiple Choice
This estate was very exclusive, making up only 1% of the population. They had the ability to tax peasants.
First
Second
Third
- 2. Multiple Choice
The philisophes were important to the French revolution because they contributed new "enlightened" ideas about society & had them published. These ideas inspired that real change could happen for the people of France.
True
False
- 3. Multiple Choice
Many French enlightenment thinkers rejected the idea of ___________ and favoured more ___________.
absolute monarchy; democracy
ruling; constitution
democracy; absolute monarchy
democracy; constitution
- 4. Multiple Choice
What did enlightened mean?
That superstition should be ignored
That old fashioned ways should be forgotten
That science and human intelligence were of the highest importance
You should have good reasons for doing things and everyone must practice science
- 5. Multiple Choice
John Locke, Rousseau, Voltaire, Montesquieu were all influential enlightenment thinkers of the time.
True
False
- 6. Multiple Choice
During the enlightenment, women's rights became a topic of discussion and debate.
True
False
- 7. Multiple Choice
Empiricism meant that knowledge was only possible only through experience of the world.
True
False
- 8. Multiple Choice
To many enlightenment thinkers in France, the _______ and _________ were holding up progress.
church; monarchy
King; Queen
feudal lords; estates
science; religion
- 9. Multiple Choice
Who was the ruler that reigned in France for 72 years? His leadership both enriched and weakened France.
Louis 14th
Louis 15th
Louis 16th
- 10. Multiple Choice
During Louis 14th's reign the deficit increased.
True
False
- 11. Multiple Choice
Check which of the following statements are true about Louis 14th:
his nickname was the Sun King, which he gave to himself
he depended solely on his own judgement and advice of a few important ministers; his word was law
he involved France in wars so he could promote his own interest and expand French territory
he did little to support the arts and culture of France
- 12. Multiple Choice
The upper classes did not want the bourgeoisie having any government jobs or increasing their power
True
False
- 13. Multiple Choice
Laws and regulations made it easy for the bourgeoisie to make a profit
True
False
- 14. Multiple Choice
__________ and ___________ spent much of France's money on their extravagant lifestyles and war. Their spending habits drained France's economy.
Louis 14th; Marie Antionette
Louis 15th; Marie Antionette
Louis 16th; Marie Antionette
- 15. Multiple Choice
Choose the false statement about city life in 18th century France.
Most people who came from the countryside looking for work struggled to find employment (jobs)
People had to spend most of their money on food, which was very expensive
Bread remained at a reasonable price due to inflation
- 16. Multiple Choice
Despite being in the lowest rank of class, most land was owned by the bourgeoisie and peasant farmers.
True
False
- 17. Multiple Choice
Regionalism helped unite France and make ruling easier.
True
False
- 18. Multiple Choice
Check off the correct statements about peasants in France...
had no access to education
suffered from epidemics
struggled with hunger and famine
were treated well by nobles
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