Thursday, June 1, 2023

Week 23 World History: The French Revolution and Napoleon 1789-1815

 

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This world history resource focuses on the French Revolution
and Napoleon during 1789 to 1815 and includes quiz questions
and answers and video links to related topics.

I utilized World History: Patterns of Interaction (Holt McDougal) for our world history textbook. It has multiple options for different learning styles and covers a wide array of information.

This quiz accompanies Chapter 23: pages 648-677.

Directions for the quiz:

  • Scroll down and click on the thumbnail to enlarge to full screen.
  • Click on the graphic to advance to the next screen.
  • Choose an answer for each question.
  • Compare your answers with those provided.

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World History Week 23 The French Revolution and Napoleon 1789-1815
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The clergy from the Roman Catholic Church & rich nobles comprised ~3% of the population but only paid ~2% of the taxes. Answer choices include: true, false
The clergy from the Roman Catholic Church & rich nobles
comprised ~3% of the population but only paid ~2% of the taxes.
Answer choices include: true, false

The correct answer is true.
The correct answer is true.

In the 1700s, ~80% of the population in France’s Third Estate were the ___, who paid ~½ their income in dues to nobles, tithes to Church, & taxes to king’s agents. Answer choices include: bourgeoisie, soldiers, peasants, clergy
In the 1700s, ~80% of the population in France’s Third Estate
were the ___, who paid ~½ their income in dues to nobles,
tithes to Church, & taxes to king’s agents.
Answer choices include: bourgeoisie, soldiers, peasants, clergy

The correct answer is peasants.
The correct answer is peasants.

What contributed to France’s economic difficulties in the 1780s? Answer choices include: bad weather & crop failures, heavy tax burdens, sharply rising cost of living, all of these
What contributed to France’s economic difficulties in the 1780s?
Answer choices include: bad weather & crop failures,
heavy tax burdens, sharply rising cost of living, all of these

The correct answer is: all of these.
The correct answer is: all of these.

Which is TRUE of Louis XVI? Answer choices include: He was a strong and decisive leader. He thought skilled trades like bricklaying & metalworking were a waste of time. He sincerely wanted to improve the lives of the common people. He immediately cut expenses to avoid having the country to run out of money.
Which is TRUE of Louis XVI?
Answer choices include:
He was a strong and decisive leader.
He thought skilled trades like bricklaying & metalworking were a waste of time.
He sincerely wanted to improve the lives of the common people.
He immediately cut expenses to avoid having the country to run out of money.

The correct answer is: He sincerely wanted to improve the lives of the common people.
The correct answer is: He sincerely wanted to improve the lives of the common people.

Why was Marie Antoinette unpopular with the French people? Answer choices include: She was a member of the royal family of Austria, France’s long-time enemy. She refused to wear tight-fitting clothing & introduced a loose cotton dress for women. She often interfered in government & offered Louis poor advice. All of these
Why was Marie Antoinette unpopular with the French people?
Answer choices include:
She was a member of the royal family of Austria, France’s long-time enemy.
She refused to wear tight-fitting clothing & introduced a loose cotton dress for women.
She often interfered in government & offered Louis poor advice.
All of these

The correct answer is all of these.
The correct answer is all of these.

___ is a French national holiday that symbolizes the French revolution. Answer choices include: 4th of July, Tennis Court Day, Bastille Day, Lady of Our Meritxell Day
___ is a French national holiday that symbolizes the French revolution.
Answer choices include: 4th of July, Tennis Court Day,
Bastille Day, Lady of Our Meritxell Day

The correct answer is Bastille Day.
The correct answer is Bastille Day.

People living in France faced the threat of starvation when the cost of ___ rose in the fall of 1789. Answer choices include: potatoes, tomatoes, bread, beer
People living in France faced the threat of starvation
when the cost of ___ rose in the fall of 1789.
Answer choices include: potatoes, tomatoes, bread, beer

The correct answer is bread.
The correct answer is bread.

Which is FALSE about the French women in the late 1700s? Answer choices include: They were considered equal to men and had the same rights as men. Women between ages of 18 & 40 could be drafted in the army. Thousands of Parisian women rioted over the rising cost of bread. Women could be executed by the guillotine.
Which is FALSE about the French women in the late 1700s?
Answer choices include:
They were considered equal to men and had the same rights as men.
Women between ages of 18 & 40 could be drafted in the army.
Thousands of Parisian women rioted over the rising cost of bread.
Women could be executed by the guillotine.

The correct answer is: They were considered equal to men and had the same rights as men.
The correct answer is: They were considered equal to men and had the same rights as men.

___ suffered from a painful skin disease & sometimes wrote his/her revolutionary writings while in the bathtub. Answer choices include: Charlotte Corday, Maximillien Robespierre, Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyes, Jean-Paul Marat
___ suffered from a painful skin disease & sometimes wrote
his/her revolutionary writings while in the bathtub.
Answer choices include: Charlotte Corday,
Maximillien Robespierre, Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyes, Jean-Paul Marat

The correct answer is Jean-Paul Marat.
The correct answer is Jean-Paul Marat.

Maximilien Robespierre’s period of rule became known as the _____. Answer choices include: Maxim Dynasty, Reign of Terror, Decade of Despair, Liberty/Equality/Fraternity Years
Maximilien Robespierre’s period of rule became known as the _____.
Answer choices include: Maxim Dynasty, Reign of Terror,
Decade of Despair, Liberty/Equality/Fraternity Years

The correct answer is Reign of Terror.
The correct answer is Reign of Terror.

Napoleon Bonaparte led a sudden seizure of power known as a/n ____. Answer choices include: accede to a treaty, truce, coup d-etat, lycee
Napoleon Bonaparte led a sudden seizure of power known as a/n ____.
Answer choices include: accede to a treaty, truce, coup d-etat, lycee

The correct answer is coup d-etat.
The correct answer is coup d-etat.

President Jefferson purchased the Louisana Territory from Napoleon Bonaparte for $15 million. Answer choices include: true, false
President Jefferson purchased the Louisana Territory
from Napoleon Bonaparte for $15 million.
Answer choices include: true, false

The correct answer is true.
The correct answer is true.

The Battle of Trafalgar was a naval defeat that proved to be more important than Napoleon’s land victories. Answer choices include: true, false
The Battle of Trafalgar was a naval defeat that proved to be
more important than Napoleon’s land victories.
Answer choices include: true, false

The correct answer is true.
The correct answer is true.

In 1806, Napoleon forced all ports to close to prevent trade & communication between Great Britain & other European nations. This was called the ____. Answer choices include: Portsmouth Punishment, Continental System, British Blocade, Post War
In 1806, Napoleon forced all ports to close to prevent trade
& communication between Great Britain & other European nations.
This was called the ____.
Answer choices include: Portsmouth Punishment,
Continental System, British Blocade, Post War

The correct answer is Continental System.
The correct answer is Continental System.

___ worked in small groups that ambushed French troops and then fled into hiding. Answer choices include: Guillotines, Gorillas, Geldings, Guerillas
___ worked in small groups that ambushed
French troops and then fled into hiding.
Answer choices include: Guillotines, Gorillas, Geldings, Guerillas

The correct answer is Guerillas.
The correct answer is Guerillas.

Loyalty, also called ___, became a powerful weapon against Napoleon. Answer choices include: nationalism, altruism, environmentalism, individualism
Loyalty, also called ___, became a powerful weapon against Napoleon.
Answer choices include: nationalism, altruism,
environmentalism, individualism

The correct answer is nationalism.
The correct answer is nationalism.

Where was Napoleon defeated in 1815? Answer choices include: Waterhole, Wellington, Waterloo, Wales
Where was Napoleon defeated in 1815?
Answer choices include: Waterhole, Wellington, Waterloo, Wales

The correct answer is Waterloo.
The correct answer is Waterloo.

The ___ created a time of peace in Europe that lasted nearly 40 years. Answer choices include: Emancipation Proclamation, Congress of Vienna, Electoral College, Roman Empire
The ___ created a time of peace in Europe that lasted nearly 40 years.
Answer choices include: Emancipation Proclamation,
Congress of Vienna, Electoral College, Roman Empire

The correct answer is Congress of Vienna.
The correct answer is Congress of Vienna.

The ___ was similar to today’s United Nations - countries pledged to base relations with other nations to combat forces of revolution. Answer choices include: Concert of Europe, Polish Peace Agreement, New Deal, Old Glory
The ___ was similar to today’s United Nations - countries pledged
to base relations with other nations to combat forces of revolution.
Answer choices include: Concert of Europe, Polish Peace Agreement,
New Deal, Old Glory

The correct answer is Concert of Europe.
The correct answer is Concert of Europe.

After 1815, more and more people saw democracy as the worst choice to ensure equality & justice for all. Answer choices include: true, false
After 1815, more and more people saw democracy as
the worst choice to ensure equality & justice for all.
Answer choices include: true, false

The correct answer is false.
The correct answer is false.

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